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. The temples of Halebid and Belur were built by which among the following dynasties?
[A] Kalabhras
[B] Hoyasalas
[C] Rastrakutas
[D] Kadambas
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Correct Answer: B [Hoyasalas]
Notes:
Belur and Halebidu are the temples of the Hoysala dynasty. The temples give a glimpse of Hindu temple art at its glorious best of the 16th century. They are famous for their carvings and splendid architecture.
3. Hamim Humam who was the chief of Royal School (Pathshala) adorned the court of which Mughal Emperor?
[A] Akbar
[B] Jahanagir
[C] Humayun
[D] Shahjahan
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Correct Answer: A [Akbar]
Notes:
Hamim Humam was one of the Nav Ratnas of Akbar.
4. Which among the following is best example of Vijaynagar Art?
[A] Hampi
[B] Pattadakal
[C] Amaravati
[D] Puri
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Correct Answer: A [Hampi]
Notes:
Hampi is an ancient village in the south Indian state of Karnataka. It was build by the Vijayanagara Empire. On the south bank of the River Tungabhadra is the 7th-century Hindu Virupaksha Temple was build.
5. Which legendary Sufi saint of Chishti order was popularly known as ‘Chirag-e-Dehlavi (Chirag of Delhi)’?
[A] Nizamuddin Auliya
[B] Shaikh Nasiruddin Mahmud
[C] Qutbuddin Bakhtiyar Kaki
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Shaikh Nasiruddin Mahmud]
Notes:
Nasiruddin Mahmud Chirag-e-Delhi (ca 1274-1356) was a 14th century mystic-poet and a Sufi saint of the Chishti Order. He was a murid (disciple) of noted Sufi saint, Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya, and later his successor. He was the last important Sufi of the Chishti Order from Delhi. He was given the title, “Roshan Chirag-e-Delhi”, which in Urdu, means “Illuminated Lamp of Delhi”
6. The ‘Ashta Diggajas’ adorned in the court of which ruler of South India?
[A] Srikrishna Devraya
[B] Harihara Raya I
[C] Bukka Raya I
[D] Saluva Narasimha Deva Raya
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Correct Answer: A [Srikrishna Devraya ]
Notes:
In the court of an emperor Sri Krishna Deva Raya (1509-1529 AD), a ruler of the Vijayanagara Empire, the group of eight Telugu poets (also known as Ashtadiggajas) were regarded as the eight pillars of his literary assembly.
The Ashta Diggajas were Allasani Peddana, Nandi Thimmana, Madayyagari Mallana, Dhurjati, Ayyalaraju Ramambhadrudu, Pingali Surana, Ramarajabhushanudu, and Tenali Ramakrishnudu. In his reign, Telugu literature and culture reached its zenith
7. Who was the ruler of Chittorgarh when Allauddin Khilji invaded and annexed it?
[A] Raja Karan
[B] Rana Hammir Deva
[C] Rana Rawal Ratan Singh
[D] Rama Chandra Deva
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Correct Answer: C [Rana Rawal Ratan Singh]
Notes:
In 1303 AD, Rana Rawal Ratan Singh was the ruler of Chittorgarh when Allauddin Khilji invaded and annexed it. The first Jauhar of royal Rajput ladies at Chittorgarh was also took place. It led by Rani Padmini, wife of Rawal Ratan Singh (King of Mewar) as she preferred to die rather than to surrender themselves against Sultan.
8. In the council of ministers of Shivaji, the finance minister was known as
[A] Mazumdar
[B] Dabir
[C] Sar-i-Naubat
[D] Peshwa
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Correct Answer: A [Mazumdar]
Notes:
In the council of ministers of Shivaji, Mazumdar (or Amatya) was the finance and revenue minister who looked after the accounts of income and expenditure.
9. During the reign of Jahangir at which place English granted permission to set up a factory ?
[A] Surat
[B] Lahore
[C] Goa
[D] Bombay
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Correct Answer: A [Surat]
Notes:
In 1613 AD, during the reign of Mughal emperor Jahangir, English East India Company was permitted to establish their first factory at Surat.
10. Lakshman sena’s court was adorned by:
[A] Jayadeva
[B] Umapati Dhar
[C] Halayudha
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
Lakshman sena’s court was adorned by Jayadeva (the famous poet of Bengal), Dhoyi and Umapati Dhar. Even his Prime Minister, Halayudha, was himself a great poet. The king himself was a man of letters ad completed the work ‘Adbhut Sagar’ begun by his father Ballal Sena.
