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 Qazi-ul-Quzat in the Mughal Empire?
[A] Head of the Finance Department
[B] Censor of Public Morals
[C] Supreme Authority in Justice
[D] Head of Charitable Organizations
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Correct Answer: C [Supreme Authority in Justice]
Notes:
During the era of the Mughal Empire, the “Qazi-ul-Quzat” served as the Supreme Authority in Justice. With the extensive nature of the empire, it was arduous for the emperor to oversee all matters related to justice. Hence, Qazi-ul-Quzat was appointed for this significant role and was responsible for administering justice based on Muslim Law.
2. Which of the following regions was known as Jejakabhukti in early Medieval India?
[A] Rohelkhand
[B] Bundelkhand
[C] Deccan
[D] Saurastra
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Correct Answer: B [Bundelkhand]
Notes:
Bundelkhand region was known as Jejakabhukti in early Medieval India. The Chandelas of Jejakabhukti ruled the region between the 9th and 13th centuries. The Chandelas were a dynasty in Central India, and belonged to the Chandel clan of the Rajputs. Their capital city was Khajuraho, which was later changed to Mahoba. Their important fort was Kalinjar.
The early medieval period in India lasted from the 6th to the 13th century. The late medieval period lasted from the 13th to the 16th century, ending with the start of the Mughal Empire in 1526.
3. Who among the following introduced the Zabti system and Dahshala system?
[A] Raja Todar Mal
[B] Firuz Shah Tughlaq
[C] Raja Man Singh I
[D] Ibrahim Lodi
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Correct Answer: A [Raja Todar Mal]
Notes:
Raja Todar Mal, a finance minister of Akbar, brought new system of revenue collection known as zabti system and dahshala system.
4. The famous “Treaty of Purandhar” was signed between Shivaji and which among the following in 1665?
[A] Jaswant Singh
[B] Jai Singh
[C] Shaista Khan
[D] Aurangzeb
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Correct Answer: B [Jai Singh]
Notes:
The treaty of Purandhar was signed on Jun 11th 1665 between Rajput ruler Jai Singh-I who was the commander of Mughal army and Maratha ruler Shivaji.
5. Prithviraj Raso of Chand Bardai was originally written in which of these languages?
[A] Hindi
[B] Awadi
[C] Mewari
[D] Brij Bhasha
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Correct Answer: D [Brij Bhasha]
Notes:
Chand Bardai, the court poet of Prithviraj Chauhan had written the epic poem in Brij Bhasha.
6. That part of land granted by the sultan to military chiefs for maintenance of a given number of troopers called ?
[A] Muahatsib
[B] Iqta
[C] Nazir
[D] Usharaf
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Correct Answer: B [Iqta]
Notes:
Iqta referred to that part of land granted by the sultan to its military chiefs for maintenance of troopers.
7. Which of the following Mughal Emperors shifted his imperial court and residence from Agra to Sikri, later renamed as Fatehpur Sikri?
[A] Akbar
[B] Jahangir
[C] Shahjahan
[D] Aurangzeb
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Correct Answer: A [Akbar]
Notes:
Akbar is the Mughal emperor who shifted his imperial court and residence deom Agra to Sikri. Fatehpur Sikri is a town in the Agra District of Uttar Pradesh, India. The city itself was founded as the capital of Mughal Empire in 1571 by Emperor Akbar.
8. The rulers of Bahmani kingdom encouraged the development of art and architecture in the form of cities, buildings, mosques and fortresses. The incorrect statement in this context is:
[A] The city of Hyderabad was founded by Ibrahim Adil Shah of Bijapur.
[B] Gol Gumbaz of Bijapur, the mausoleum of Mohammad Adil Shah is the largest dome.
[C] The Char Minar of Hyderabad was built by Mohammad Quli Qutb Shah of Golkunda.
[D] Mahmud Gawan built a college at Bidar.
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Correct Answer: A [The city of Hyderabad was founded by Ibrahim Adil Shah of Bijapur.]
Notes:
Hyderabad was established in 1591 AD on the banks of the Musi River on the northern tip of the Deccan Plateau by Sultan Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah.
9. Which among the following foreign travellers is not correctly paired with their respective period of visit in India?
[A] Fa Hien – Gupta Period
[B] Hiuen Tsang – Post Gupta Period
[C] Al Beruni – Early Medieval Period
[D] Ibn Batutta – Mughal Period
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Correct Answer: D [Ibn Batutta – Mughal Period]
Notes:
Ibn Batuta – Sultanate Period during the reign of Muhammad Bin Tughlaq
10. Who among the following Tuluva dynasty ruler wrote ‘Amuktamalayada’ ?
[A] Krishna Devraya
[B] Venkata I
[C] Achyuta Devraya
[D] VirNarsimha Raya
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Correct Answer: A [Krishna Devraya ]
Notes:
The emperor of Vijayanagar empire, Sri Krishna Devraya wrote the epic peom ‘Amuktamalayada’ in telugu. The epic poem tells the well-known story of the daughter of Periazhvar, Goda Devi, who used to wear the garlands intended for Lord Ranganatha before they were offered to the deity. Therefore, the name ‘Amukta Malya Da’ was given that means one who wears and gives away garlands
