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. Which Sultan had forbidden the Nobles to hold banquets & Festivities, and make marriage alliances without his permission?
[A] Iltutmish
[B] Alauddin Khilji
[C] Balban
[D] Firoz Shah Tughlaq
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Correct Answer: B [Alauddin Khilji]
Notes:
Alauddin Khilji lavishly distributed money and gold among his people, noble and ministers so that they might forget the murders he committed. He adopted a conciliatory policy towards Nobles and held banquets & Festivities.
2. In which among the following territories, Marco Polo had travels in the last decade of 13th century in India?
[A] Chola
[B] Pandya
[C] Madurai Sultanate
[D] Cheras
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Correct Answer: B [Pandya]
Notes:
Marco polo an Italian traveler landed in Pandya Empire (at Kayal) in 13th century and impressed by the wealth and magnificence of the King, Prince as well as people, tagged it as the richest kingdom in existence.
3. Which gold coin was issued during the Vijayanagar Empire?
[A] Varaha
[B] Tara
[C] Kakini
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Varaha]
Notes:
Varaha was a gold coin issued by the Vijayanagar Empire featuring the boar emblem. It was minted during the reigns of rulers like Harihara II and Krishnadevaraya between the 14th and 16th centuries CE. Tara was a silver coin, and Kakini was a copper coin used in the empire.
4. Itmad-ud-Daula is related to
[A] Mirza Ghias Beg
[B] Asaf Khan
[C] Mahavat Khan
[D] Abul Hassan
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Correct Answer: A [Mirza Ghias Beg]
Notes:
Itmad-ud-Daula was the mausoleum of Nur Jahan’s father Mirza Ghias Beg who died in 1622 AD. His daughter Nur Jahan (wife of Mughal emperor Jahangir) commissioned the construction of tomb in Agra known by Itmad-ud-Daula (pillar of the state) i.e. as an architectural predecessor of the Taj Mahal.
5. 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.
6. As per Balban ( Slave dynasty ruler) who comes next to prophet ?
[A] Chalisa
[B] King
[C] Queen
[D] Nobles
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Correct Answer: B [King]
Notes:
According to Balban, King comes next to Prophet .
7. Who among the following rulers was known as Jauna Khan in the history of Sultanate period?
[A] Mahmud Tughlaq
[B] Firoz Shah Tughlaq
[C] Muhammad bin Tughlaq
[D] Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
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Correct Answer: C [Muhammad bin Tughlaq]
Notes:
Muhammad bin Tughluq (also known as Jauna Khan) who ruled Delhi from 1325 to 1351 AD. He was the son of Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq, the founder of Tughlaq dynasty.
8. Under Delhi Sultanate which officer was appointed for the maintenance of public morals ?
[A] Mustaufi
[B] Muhatasib
[C] Mushrif
[D] Mutsarif
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Correct Answer: B [Muhatasib]
Notes:
Muhatasib was an officer appointed to maintain law and order in a muncipality which is directly responsible for the public morals.
9. In the administration of Vijayanagar empire, who was an accountant?
[A] Dandanayaka
[B] Rayasam
[C] Karanikam
[D] Kavalu
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Correct Answer: C [Karanikam]
Notes:
For tax collection, the Vijayanagar empire was divided into five main rajyas or mandalam (provinces) which were divided into regions (Kottams). These were further divided into counties (Nadus) which were again sub-divided into municipalities (Sthales). To facilitate tax administration at the lowest level, a separate department Niyoga) was assigned with the function of tax collection duly supervised by feudal landlords (Goudas) and Karanikam (accountants).
10. Who among the following built the Agra Fort?
[A] Humayun
[B] Shah Jahan
[C] Akbar
[D] Jehangir
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Correct Answer: C [Akbar]
Notes:
Agra Fort is a historical fort in the city of Agra in India. Agra Fort was built in the year 1573 under the reign of Akbar – one of the greatest Mughal Emperors.
