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 Mansabdari system was borrowed from ?
[A] Afghanistan
[B] Turkey
[C] Mongolia
[D] Persia
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Correct Answer: C [Mongolia]
Notes:
Mansabdar implies the generic term for the military-kind grading of all royal functionaries of the Mughal Empire. The Mansabdari system introduced by Akbar was borrowed from the system followed in Mongolia.
2. Chachnama is the oldest chronicle of which of the following regions?
[A] Kashmir
[B] Gandhar
[C] Sindh
[D] Punjab
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Correct Answer: C [Sindh]
Notes:
At the time of Arab Invasions, Sindh was under Raja Dahir who reigned till 712 AD from his capital Brahamanabad. He was the last Hindu Ruler of Sindh and parts of Modern Punjab (Pakistan). The Arab conquest of Sindh is mentioned in the oldest Chronicle of Sindh called Chachnama.
3. At which among the following places, Gokal Jat revolted against mughals in the 17th century?
[A] Hisar
[B] Mathura
[C] Ujain
[D] Bundelkhand
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Correct Answer: B [Mathura]
Notes:
In 1669-70, the Jats of Mathura region rose under the leadership of a local Zamindar Gokul. Religion was main factor behind this revolt because Abdul Nabi, local officer of imperial Mughal government, had destroyed the temples of Hindus and disrespected their women.
We note here that Jat uprising occurred at a time Mughal government was by no means weak or imbecile. The Mughal army pursued the Jats and the leader Gokul was captured and executed. However, the rebel did not subdue completely. Taking advantage of the civil war amongst the sons of Shahjahan, the Jats again rose in arms and this rebellion finally culminated in establishment of sovereign Jat Kingdom under Raja Surajmal with Bharatpur its capital
4. One of the cited reasons of the expedition of Muhammad Bin Qasim on Sindh was to punish the Bawarij of Sindh. Who were these people?
[A] Dacoits
[B] Pirates
[C] Soldiers
[D] Traders
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Correct Answer: B [Pirates ]
Notes:
Bawarij were Sindhi pirates who used special ships called barja warships. They looted Arab shipping bound for the Indian subcontinent and China. One of the cited reasons of Arab conquest of Sindh was to punish the Bawarij who used to prey on Arab shipping from their bases at Kutch, Debal and Kathiawar.
5. For which of the following Shershah Suri is not known?
[A] Organization of the system of Civil Administration
[B] Issuing first Rupiya which was in use till 20th century
[C] Introducing the system of irrigation by canals
[D] All are intiatives of shershah suri
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Correct Answer: C [Introducing the system of irrigation by canals]
Notes:
Shershah suri is known for land assessment,civil administration,currency and others/ But he is not known for irrigation canals.
6. Which of these Deccan Sultanates did not participate in the Battle of Talikota (Rakkasagi–Tangadagi) against the Vijaya Nagar empire?
[A] Ahmadnagar
[B] Bijapur
[C] Bidar
[D] Berar
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Correct Answer: D [Berar]
Notes:
The Battle of Talikota (Rakkasagi–Tangadagi) on 23 January 1565 pitted the Vijayanagara Empire against an alliance of Deccan sultanates: Ahmadnagar (Hussain Nizam Shah I), Bijapur (Ali Adil Shah I), Bidar (Ali Barid Shah I), and Golconda (Ibrahim Quli Qutb Shah). Berar did not join this coalition; its forces separately attacked Krishna Ford earlier but were repelled. This led to Vijayanagara’s defeat.
7. What was the original name of Sultan Alauddin Khalji?
[A] Ali Gurshap
[B] Mubarak Hassan
[C] Ulguh Khan
[D] Lakh Bakhsh
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Correct Answer: A [Ali Gurshap ]
Notes:
The original name of Sultan Alauddin Khalji was Ali Gurshasp. He was born between 1266 and 1267. His uncle, Jalal-ud-din Khilji, raised him and appointed him to important positions in his administration. In 1296, Alauddin took control of the kingdom by force, leading to his uncle’s death. He ruled as Sultan of Delhi from 1296 to 1316. In 1316, the Mongols assassinated him.
Alauddin was the eldest son of Shihabuddin Mas’ud, who was the elder brother of the Khalji dynasty’s founder, Sultan Jalaluddin. He had three brothers: Almas Beg, Qutlugh Tigin, and Muhammad.
8. Who was the ruler of Gujarat when Allauddin Khilji annexed it?
[A] Rai Karan
[B] Ramchandradeva
[C] Hammir Deva
[D] Ratan Singh
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Correct Answer: A [Rai Karan]
Notes:
In 1297 AD, Allauddin Khilji annexed Gujarat which was ruled by Rai Karan. He plundered Anhilwara and Somnath and married to Kamla Devi, the queen of Rai Karan.
9. Who among the following rulers built Moti Masjid in Agra fort?
[A] Akbar
[B] Shahjahan
[C] Jahangir
[D] Aurangzeb
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Correct Answer: B [Shahjahan]
Notes:
The Mughal Emperor Shahjahan built the Moti Masjid (or Pearl Mosque) in Agra and and was built around 1647-53 AD.
10. In which year, Somnath Temple was plundered by Mahmud of Ghazni?
[A] 1021 AD
[B] 1025 AD
[C] 1027 AD
[D] 1030 AD
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Correct Answer: B [1025 AD]
Notes:
The Somnath Temple was dedicated to Lord Shiva, was plundered by Mahmud of Ghazni in 1025 AD. Due to his attack and plunder on Hindu temples, Mahmud was also known as But-Shikan (or the destroyer of idols). The temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, was rebuilt by the Paramara king Bhoja of Malwa and the Solanki king Bhimdev I of Anhilwara between 1026 and 1042 AD. This temple was later destroyed and repaired many times during the entire history of medieval India.