Medieval Indian History MCQs
Multiple choice questions on Medieval Indian History for General Studies and GK preparation of SSC, NDA, CDS, UPSC, UPPSC and State PSC Examinations.
1. Which among the following was the real name of Mughal Emperor Muhammad Shah ?
[A] Khujasta Akhtar
[B] Shahriyar Shah Bahadur
[C] Nadir Shah
[D] Raushan Akhtar
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Correct Answer: D [Raushan Akhtar]
Notes:
Muhammad Shah, who reigned from 1719 to 1748, had the birth name of Roshan Akhtar. He was the son of Khujista Akhtar, the fourth son of Bahadur Shah I. With the throne name of Muhammad Shah, he is known as one of the last effective Mughal emperors before the empire’s decline.
2. Who among the following was the Sultan of Delhi, when the Mongols appeared for the first time in India’s soil?
[A] Balban
[B] Iltutmish
[C] Jalal-ud Din Firoz
[D] Razia
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Correct Answer: B [Iltutmish]
Notes:
Iltumish was the first sultan of Delhi when the Mongols appeared for the first time in India’s soil. Iltutmish was born in an affluent family: his father Ilam Khan was a leader of the Ilbari Turkic tribe.
3. Who among the following died in consequence of falling from his horse playing chaugan?
[A] Humayun
[B] Qutub Ud Din Aibak
[C] Mohd Ghori
[D] Alludin Khilji
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Correct Answer: B [Qutub Ud Din Aibak]
Notes:
Qutub Ud Din Aibak died in consequence of falling from his horse playing chaugan. He ruled from 1206 to 1210. Aram shah and Qutub begum are his children.
4. Who among the following written Manmaul Bahrain?
[A] Aurangzeb
[B] Akbar
[C] Darashikoh
[D] Abu Fazal
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Correct Answer: C [Darashikoh]
Notes:
Majma-ul-Bahrain is a book on comparative religion authored by Dara Shukoh. It was devoted to a revelation of the mystical and pluralistic affinities between sufi and vendanta.
5. When Nader Shah invaded India, who among the following was emperor at Delhi ?
[A] Muhammad Shah
[B] Alamgir I
[C] Alamgir II
[D] Farrukhsiyar
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Correct Answer: A [Muhammad Shah]
Notes:
Muhammad Shah was the Mughal Emperor during Nader Shah’s invasion. Nader Shah Afshar was one of the most powerful Iranian rulers in the history of the nation, ruling as Shah of Iran from 1736 to 1747 when he was assassinated during a rebellion.
6. Which Tuluva Dynasty ruler was contemporary of Babur ?
[A] Achyuta Dev Raya
[B] Sadashiva Raya
[C] Krishna Dev Raya
[D] Venkata I
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Correct Answer: C [Krishna Dev Raya ]
Notes:
An emperor of Vijayanagar empire, Krishna Dev Raya was the most illustrious ruler of Deccan and a contemporary of Babur. In his reign (1509 AD –1529 AD) the empire reached to its zenith in peace, order, power, prosperity and learning.
In the biography of Mughal Emperor Babur, “Baburnama”, he described Krishna Dev Raya as the most powerful ruler of India.
7. Between whom the Treaty of Purandar signed in 1665 AD?
[A] Shivaji and Raja Jai Singh of Amber
[B] Shivaji and Shaista Khan of Deccan
[C] Shivaji and Adil Shah of Bijapur
[D] Shivaji and Afzal Khan of Bijapur
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Correct Answer: A [Shivaji and Raja Jai Singh of Amber]
Notes:
The Treaty of Purandar was signed on June 11, 1665 AD between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Raja Jai Singh of Amber, who
was deputed by Mughal emperor Aurangazeb. By this treaty Shivaji surrendered 23 out of 35 forts and the Mughals acknowledged the authority of Shivaji over Konkan and parts of Balaghat.
8. Who was the military general of Jahangir who revolted in his last days ?
[A] Mahavat Khan
[B] Khurram Khan
[C] Mirja Ghiyas beg
[D] Malik Amber
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Correct Answer: A [Mahavat Khan]
Notes:
Mahavat Khan was the military general of Jahangir who revolted in his last days.
9. Sultan Mahmud Ghazni who invaded India seventeen times was also known as
[A] But-Shikan
[B] Jahan-soz
[C] Lakha Baksha
[D] Both a & b
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Correct Answer: A [But-Shikan]
Notes:
Mahmud of Ghazni was also known as But-Shikan (or the destroyer of idols), who attacked and plundered India 17 times.
10. Who among the following was a Turk of a Aibak tribe?
[A] Qutub-ud-din Aibak
[B] Iltutmish
[C] Balban
[D] Ruknuddin Firoj
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Correct Answer: A [Qutub-ud-din Aibak]
Notes:
Qutub-ud-din Aibak was a Turk of an Aibak tribe, which in Turkish language means Lord of the Moon. He was known in Indian history as the founder of Mamluk dynasty (or Slave dynasty), which ruled India from 1206-90 AD.
