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 founder of the Bijapur Sultanate?
[A] Yusuf Adil Shah
[B] Murad II
[C] Mehmood II
[D] Ibrahim Zubayri
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Correct Answer: A [Yusuf Adil Shah]
Notes:
Yusuf Adil Shah founded the Bijapur Sultanate in 1490 after the disintegration of the Bahmani kingdom. He was born in 1450 and came from an Ottoman background. As a ruler, he implemented a system of efficient governance and is known for constructing several architectural marvels during his reign. His influence on architecture initiated the peak of Indo-Saracenic style, which is a unique blend of Islamic and Hindu architectural styles.
2. Which of the following rulers of Delhi Sultanate abolished the Iqtas?
[A] Alauddin Khilji
[B] Muhammad Tughlaq
[C] Firozshah Tughlaq
[D] Balban
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Correct Answer: A [Alauddin Khilji]
Notes:
Alauddin Khilji suddenly abolished the system of small Iqtas with a stroke of pen and brought them under the central Government, it is regarded as one of the most important agrarian reform of Alauddin Khilji.
3. Which among the following Muslim Scholar came to India during the time of Mahmud of Ghazni?
[A] Al-beruni
[B] Amir Khusrau
[C] Abu Zayd Balkhi
[D] Muhammad al-Idrisi
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Correct Answer: A [Al-beruni]
Notes:
Abu Rayhan Biruni or Alberonius (Latin) was a Persian Scholar and polymath of the 11th century. He accompanied Mahmud of Ghazni in his conquests to South Asia.
Al Beruni was the First Muslim Scholar to study India and its ancient traditions. He is called father of Indology and the first anthropologist. He is called one of the earliest and greatest polymath of the Islamic World.
4. The Battle of Chandawar was fought in last decade of 12th century between which among the following rulers?
[A] Mohammad Ghori & Prithviraj Chauhan
[B] Mohammad Ghori and Jaichand
[C] Jaichand and Prithviraj Chauhan
[D] Prithviraj Chauhan and Bhimdev Solanki
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Correct Answer: B [Mohammad Ghori and Jaichand]
Notes:
The Battle of Chandawar (1193 or 1194) was fought between Muhammad Ghori and Jaichand of Kannauj of the Gahadavala dynasty. It took place at Chandawar on the Yamuna River close to Agra. Jaichand was defeated, giving Muhammad control of much of northern India.
5. Who among the following is said to be the pioneer of guerilla warfare in the Deccan region?
[A] Shivaji
[B] Shah ji Bhosle
[C] Malik Ambar
[D] Maloji Bhosale
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Correct Answer: C [Malik Ambar]
Notes:
Malik Ambar (1548 – 13 May 1626) was a Siddi military leader in the Deccan region of India. He was the ruler of Ahmednagar. He humbled the might of the Mughals and Adil Shah of Bijapur and raised the low status of the Nizam Shah.
6. Who among the following poets used to write the Urdu Ghazals with the pen name “Asad”?
[A] Mir Taqi Mir
[B] Dushyant
[C] Mirza Ghalib
[D] Amir Khusrow
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Correct Answer: C [Mirza Ghalib]
Notes:
His original name was “Mirza Asadullah Baig Khan. Most of us know that “Ghalib” was his pen name. But before Ghalib, he wrote with a pen name “Asad“: which means a Lion. He was honored with title of Dabeer-ul-Mulk by Bahadur Shah Zafar II. When another title Mirza Nosha was given to him, he came to be known as Mirza Ghalib.
7. In which among the following battles, Jaichandra was defeated and killed by Mohammad Ghori?
[A] Battle of Kannauj
[B] Battle of Chandawar
[C] Battle of Tarain III
[D] Battle of Talikota
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Correct Answer: B [Battle of Chandawar]
Notes:
The Battle of Chandawar was fought in 1194 between Muhammad Ghori and Jayachandra of the Gahadavala dynasty. It took place at Chandawar near Agra. Jayachandra was killed in this battle.
8. Who among the following built the mosque Quwal-ul-lslam at Delhi?
[A] Alauddin Khilji
[B] Iltutmish
[C] Qutubuddin Aiabak
[D] Babur
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Correct Answer: C [Qutubuddin Aiabak]
Notes:
Quwwat-ul-Islam mosque (also known as the Qutub Mosque or the Great Mosque of Delhi) was commissioned by Qutbuddin Aibak, founder of the Mamluk or Slave dynasty and built using the ruins of 27 Hindu and Jain temples.
9. In which year Shivaji attacked and sacked Surat for the first time?
[A] 1662 AD
[B] 1664 AD
[C] 1666 AD
[D] 1670 AD
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Correct Answer: B [1664 AD]
Notes:
In 1664 AD, Chhatrapati Shivaji attacked and sacked Surat , a wealthy Mughal trading centre, for the first time.
10. The ordinances issued by Jahangir was also called as
[A] Dastur-ul-Amal
[B] Etmad-ud-Daulla
[C] Dastur-e-Amir
[D] Dastur-e-Haq
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Correct Answer: A [Dastur-ul-Amal]
Notes:
For the welfare and betterment of an empire, the Mughal emperor Jahangir issued the ordinances called as Dastur-ul-Amal (or 12 rules of code of conduct).
