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. Who was the first ruler to issue Pure Arabic coin in India?
[A] Mohammad Ghori
[B] Qutubuddin Aibak
[C] Iltutmish
[D] Razia Sultan

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2. The temple city of Osean in Rajasthan was established by which of the following Rajputs?
[A] Gurjar Pratiharas
[B] Chauhans
[C] Solankis
[D] Sisodias

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3. Who among the following was the founder of Bijapur state?
[A] Yusuf Adil Shah
[B] Murad II
[C] Mehmood II
[D] Ibrahim Zubayri

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4. During the reign of which among the following Mughal rulers, maximum number of books on classical music were written?
[A] Akbar
[B] Jahanagir
[C] Shahjahan
[D] Aurangzeb

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5. What was the main responsibility of Mir Bakshi during the Mughal Era?
[A] All incomes and expenditures
[B] Military department
[C] Revenue department
[D] Royal correspondence

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6. Which of the following is NOT a feature of Alauddin Khilji’s reign?
[A] Implementation of a Rationing system
[B] Introduction of Market regulation for affordable essential commodities
[C] Inception of fixed price market regulated by Diwan-I-Riyasat & Shahan-i-mandi
[D] Establishment of the Agricultural Department named Diwan-i-kohi

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7. In the light of events which occurred during the reign of Shahjahan, select the statement which is NOT correct:
[A] The capital of the mughal empire was shifted from Agra to Delhi.
[B] Monthly scale was introduced in Mansabdari system.
[C] Foreign travelers Bernier, Travernier and Manucci visited the Mughal court.
[D] Jats and Satnamis raised the banner of rebellion.

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8. Ahmad Shah Abdali invaded India for the first time during the reign of which among the following Mughal Emperors?
[A] Muhammad Shah
[B] Ahmad Shah
[C] Shah Alam-II
[D] Akbar-II

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9. In which year Sultan Alauddin Khalji caputured Chittor Mewar after the seige of 4 months?
[A] 1298 A.D
[B] 1303 A.D
[C] 1305 A.D
[D] 1311 A.D

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10. Who among the following Mughal emperor captured the 9th Guru of Sikhs and executed ?
[A] Akbar
[B] Jahangir
[C] Aurangzeb
[D] Bahadur Shah -I

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