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 superintendent of ports under the Mughals ?
[A] Mutsaddi
[B] Mir-i-Bahar
[C] Tahvildar
[D] Mushrif
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Correct Answer: B [Mir-i-Bahar]
Notes:
Administration under Akbar: The Mir-i-Bahar was incharge of customs and boats and ferry taxes, and port duties in coastal towns.
2. Which among the following two cities were joined by “Sadak-i-Azam” or the precursor of the Grand Trunk Road built by Shershah Suri?
[A] Agra & Calcutta
[B] Delhi & Patna
[C] Delhi & Sasaram
[D] Agra & Sasaram
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Correct Answer: D [Agra & Sasaram]
Notes:
The Grand Trunk Road also formerly known as Uttarapath, Sadak-i-Azam, Badshahi Sadak. The road was known as Uttarapath (Northern Route) during the Mauryan period as Sadak-i-Azam or Shah Rah-i-Azam (The Great Road). It was built between Agra and Sasaram.
3. Which temple was built during Devaraya II’s reign in the Vijayanagara Empire?
[A] Hampi Temple
[B] Belgaum Temple
[C] Virupaksha Temple
[D] Hazara Rama Temple
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Correct Answer: D [Hazara Rama Temple]
Notes:
Hazara Rama Temple, also known as Hazura, was constructed under Devaraya II in the early 15th century. It is located in Hampi, the Vijayanagara Empire’s capital. The temple features Ramayana reliefs and was originally a sanctum with a pillared hall and ardhamandapa, later expanded with an open porch. Devaraya II ruled from 1422 to 1446 and expanded the empire through military conquests.
4. Who among the following led a campaign against Warangal in 1309?
[A] Ala-ud-din Khilji
[B] Malik Kafur
[C] Bakhtiar Khilji,
[D] Mohmmad bin Tuglaq
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Correct Answer: B [Malik Kafur]
Notes:
In 1308, Malik Kafur had defeated the Yadavas, the neighbours of the Kakatiyas, and the Yadava king Ramachandra had become a vassal of Alauddin. According to the Delhi courtier Amir Khusrau, Alauddin ordered Malik Kafur to invade the Kakatiya kingdom on 31 October 1309.
5. Mir Bakshi was the officer in Akbar’s reign with which of the following responsibilities?
[A] Revenue Collection
[B] Payment of salaries
[C] Head of the military administration
[D] Head of Nobility
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Correct Answer: C [Head of the military administration]
Notes:
Mir Bakshi was the Head of the military administration in the reign of Akbar’s reign. The mir bakshi was in charge of intelligence gathering, and also made recommendations to the emperor for military appointments and promotions.
6. 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.
7. In context of Maratha Land revenue system, Chauth was collected on how much of the land revenue?
[A] 1/3
[B] 1/4
[C] 1/5
[D] 1/6
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Correct Answer: B [1/4]
Notes:
In context of Maratha Land revenue system, Chauth was 1/4th i.e 25% of the land revenue was paid to the Marathas. It was collected from those territories which were not under direct control of Marathas.
8. In context of military administration of Marathas, “Bargis and Silahdars” represents whom?
[A] Finance Minister
[B] Cavalrymen
[C] Hawaldars
[D] Artisians
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Correct Answer: B [Cavalrymen]
Notes:
In context of military administration of Marathas, the cavalry was divided into Bargis and Silahdars. Bargis (troops) equipped and maintained by the state. On the other hand, Silahdars had to brought their own horses and equipments and took a stipulated amount from the state for meeting the expenses of services in the field.
9. Who said ‘ he can distinguish between the work of each noted painter even if a painting was the product of joint work’ ?
[A] Akbar
[B] Shahjahan
[C] Jahangir
[D] Bahadur Shah Jafar
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Correct Answer: C [Jahangir]
Notes:
In the autobiography “Tuzuk-i-Jahangiri”, Jahangir stated that he could distinguish between the work of each noted painter even if a painting was the product of joint work. The autobiography is a unique piece of literature that shows his power of expression and observation.
10. Who was the founder of Sayyid dynasty?
[A] Khizr Khan
[B] Ala ud din shah
[C] Muhammad Shah
[D] Mubarak Shah
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Correct Answer: A [Khizr Khan]
Notes:
After the invasion of Timur and the fall of the Tughlaq dynasty, Khizr Khan founded the Sayyid dynasty and ruled from 1414- 1421 AD. Due to fear of Amir Timur, he did not take up any royal title and postulated himself with the titles of Rayat-i-Ala (Sublime Banners) and Masnad-i-Aali or (Most High Post). During his reign, coins were struck in the name of Amir Timur. In the reign of Firoz Shah Tughlaq, Khizr Khan was the governor of Multan.
