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. 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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2. In which year Akbar built the Buland Darwaja  ?
[A] 1590
[B] 1600
[C] 1601
[D] 1605

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3. Who among the following introduced Kabuliyat and Patta?
[A] Babur
[B] Shershah
[C] Akbar
[D] Shahjahan

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4. Mausoleum of ‘Baiju Bawra’ is situated at which place in Madhya Pradesh?
[A] Chanderi
[B] Gwalior
[C] Satna
[D] Bhopal

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5. In the Shivaji’s Ashtapradhan, who was the Commander-in-chief?
[A] Surnavis
[B] Dabir
[C] Sar-i-Naubat
[D] Mazumdar

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6. Who among the following Mughal rulers banned singing and dancing in court ?
[A] Babur
[B] Akbar
[C] Aurangzeb
[D] Bahadur Shah Jafar

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7. Which among the following Persian festival introduced by Balban in India?
[A] Navroj
[B] Mehregan
[C] Shab e Cheleh
[D] Jashn E sadeh

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8. When did the second battle of Tarain fought between Muhammad Ghori and Prithviraj Chauhan?
[A] 1191 AD
[B] 1192 AD
[C] 1193 AD
[D] 1190 AD

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9. Who among the following authors wrote “Tarikh-i-Alfi”?
[A] Abdul Qadir Badyuni
[B] Mutamid Khan
[C] Kamgar Khan
[D] Mulla Daud

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10. Mahmud Gawan was the Prime Minister in which of the following kingdoms? (UPSC Prelims 1989)
[A] Gujarat kingdom
[B] Kingdom of Kashmir
[C] Bahmani kingdom
[D] Kingdom of Mysore

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