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. Out of Capital of Akbar’s Kingdom, Buland Darwaja , Panch Mahal and Akbar’s Mausoleum , which are located at the same place?
[A] Panch Mahal and Akbar’s Mausoleum
[B] Buland Darwaja , Panch Mahal and Akbar’s Mausoleum
[C] Capital of Akbar’s Kingdom, Buland Darwaja , Panch Mahal
[D] Capital of Akbar’s Kingdom and Akbar’s Mausoleum
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Correct Answer: C [Capital of Akbar’s Kingdom, Buland Darwaja , Panch Mahal]
Notes:
Capital of Akbar Kingdom, Buland Darwaja , Panch Mahal (all fatehpur sikri ) mausoleum at Sikandara
2. 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.
3. As recorded by Abul Fazl, Akbar, used to play which among the following music instruments?
[A] Dholak
[B] Tabla
[C] Nakkara
[D] Mridang
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Correct Answer: C [Nakkara]
Notes:
Nakkara is the famous instrument played by Akbar. He was a great Mughal king. This was recorded by Abulfazal.
4. Ekamabaranadhar temple of Kanchipuram in Tamil Nadu was built by__?
[A] Cholas
[B] Pandyas
[C] Pallavas
[D] Vijayanagar Emperors
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Correct Answer: D [ Vijayanagar Emperors ]
Notes:
Kanchipuram is known as the “city of a thousand temples. The 192 feet high temple tower of Ekamabaranadhar temple and the 100-pillar mandabam (building) in Varadaraja Perumal temple in this town are famous, and are considered marvels of the architectural techniques of the Vijayanagara dynasty.
5. 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
6. Who was the last ruler of Khilji Dynasty ?
[A] Mubarak Khan
[B] Khusrau khan
[C] Ghaji Malik
[D] Alauddin Khilji
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Correct Answer: B [Khusrau khan ]
Notes:
Khusrau khan ( or Sultan Nasiruddin Khusrau Shah) was the last ruler of Khilji Dynasty. He ruled Delhi for a period of 4 months, before been killed by Ghaji Malik in 1320 AD.
7. Mongol invasions were repulsed by whom in the reign of Allauddin Khilji?
[A] Zafar Khan
[B] Malik Kafur
[C] Khizr Khan
[D] Alp Khan
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Correct Answer: A [Zafar Khan]
Notes:
Mongol invasions were repulsed by Zafar Khan who was military general in the reign of Allauddin Khilji. In 1298, as per order of Sultan Allauddin Khilji , about 30,0000 New Muslims were slaughtered in a day, as he suspected them of being involved in a conspiracy against him and of being a threat to his power. (Mongolians who settled near Delhi and accepted Islam were called “New Muslims”).
8. 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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Correct Answer: A [Navroj]
Notes:
Balban introduced the famous Persian festival of Navroj in India to impress the nobles and people with his wealth and power. The festival is a New Year celebration of Spring Equinox.
9. Who was the contemporary poet of Balban ?
[A] Amir Khusrau
[B] Nund Reshi
[C] Bulleh Shah
[D] Baba Farid
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Correct Answer: A [Amir Khusrau]
Notes:
Amir Khusrau (1253–1325 AD) was a Sufi musician, poet and scholar during the reign of Balban.
10. Who was the reigning ruler in Delhi when Tulsidas completed his epic text, Ramcharitmanas?
[A] Akbar
[B] Humayun
[C] Jahangir
[D] Sher Shah Suri
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Correct Answer: A [Akbar]
Notes:
Tulsidas completed the writing of his epic text, Ramcharitmanas, during the reign of Akbar. Akbar was known for his policy of religious tolerance and interest in literature, having many religious books translated into Persian under his rule. Tulsidas was a revered poet and remains an important figure in Indian literature, with Ramcharitmanas considered one of the greatest works of Indian literature.
