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 among the following was the real name of Mughal Emperor Muhammad Shah ?
[A] Khujasta Akhtar
[B] Shahriyar Shah Bahadur
[C] Nadir Shah
[D] Raushan Akhtar
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Correct Answer: D [Raushan Akhtar]
Notes:
Muhammad Shah, who reigned from 1719 to 1748, had the birth name of Roshan Akhtar. He was the son of Khujista Akhtar, the fourth son of Bahadur Shah I. With the throne name of Muhammad Shah, he is known as one of the last effective Mughal emperors before the empire’s decline.
2. Faujdar and Amalguzar were the chief officials of the ‘Sarkars’ (administrative divisions) in Mughal Period. Amalguzar was related to which of the following operations?
[A] Law & Order
[B] Revenue
[C] Defence
[D] Audit and Accounts
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Correct Answer: B [Revenue]
Notes:
During the Akbar’s reign the Amalguzar was assigned to exercise a general supervision over all types of lands for the purpose of imperial rules and regulations and the assessment and collection of land revenue uniformly.
3. Who was instrumental in the solid establishment of Mughal rule in India during the latter part of the 16th century?
[A] Ali Quli Khan
[B] Balam Khan
[C] Bairam Khan
[D] Mir Jafar
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Correct Answer: C [Bairam Khan]
Notes:
Bairam Khan played a pivotal role in the establishment of the Mughal empire in India in the late 16th century. His most significant contribution was marked by his victory at the Second Battle of Panipat. After the death of Humayun, Bairam Khan was appointed as a guardian to the young Akbar. He was also the de facto ruler of the Mughal Empire during Akbar’s minority.
4. During the end of which of the Mughal rulers the Mughal empire faced the problem of jagirdari crisis?
[A] Humayun
[B] Akbar
[C] Jahanagir
[D] Aurangzeb
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Correct Answer: D [Aurangzeb]
Notes:
The jagirdari crisis during the reign of Aurangzeb led to an unhealthy competition among the nobles to gain control over the fertile jagirs. The jagirdars faced the insecurity of getting transferred within a short period.
5. Which among the following Mughal Emperor was also known as “Ali Gauhar”?
[A] Bahadur Shah Zafar
[B] Shah Aalam II
[C] Muhammad shah
[D] Aurangzeb
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Correct Answer: B [Shah Aalam II]
Notes:
Ali Gohar is known as Shah Alam II. He was the sixteenth Mughal Emperor and the son of Alamgir II. Shah Alam II became the emperor of a crumbling Mughal empire.
6. Who among the following ruler built a new city called Nagalpura in memory of his mother ‘Nagalmba’ ?
[A] Krishnadevaraya
[B] Tuluva Narasa Nayaka
[C] Vira Narasimha Raya
[D] Achyuta Deva Raya
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Correct Answer: A [Krishnadevaraya ]
Notes:
The ruler of Tuluva dynasty, Sri Krishnadevaraya founded a town Nagalapur (near Vijayanagar) in the memory of his mother Nagala Devi and built tanks, temples, gopurams, etc. in various parts of empire. He was known as Andhara Bhoja or Abhinav Bhoja.
7. What was the real name of Mughal Empress Nurjahan ?
[A] Mihar-un-nisa
[B] Nihar-un-nisa
[C] Jehar-un-nisa
[D] Jodha Bai
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Correct Answer: A [Mihar-un-nisa]
Notes:
Mughal Empress Nur Jahan ( Noor Jahan) was the wife of Mughal emperor Jahangir, her real name was Mehr-un-nisa (Nur Jahan). She was one of the most powerful personalities in the Mughal empire that the coins were struck in her name and on all farmans her name was attached to the imperial signature.
8. Who among the following Pratiharas ruler surrendered before Mahmud Gajni and was finally defeated and killed by Chandela King ?
[A] Vatsraja
[B] Mahendrapala
[C] Rajyapala
[D] Mahipala
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Correct Answer: C [Rajyapala]
Notes:
Rajyapala was one of the last Pratihara ruler who surrendered before Mahmud Gajni and later defeated and killed by Chandela king Vidyadhara .
9. Who among the following Pratihara ruler adopted the title of ‘Adivaraha’ ?
[A] Mihir Bhoja
[B] Nagabhatta I
[C] Vatsaraja
[D] Vijayapala
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Correct Answer: A [Mihir Bhoja]
Notes:
Mihira Bhoja I (or Bhoja I), who was a devotee of Vishnu, adopted the title of Adivaraha i.e. inscribed on some of his coins.
10. Who among the following rulers was the founder of Imad Shahi dynasty?
[A] Fathullah Imad-ul-Mulk
[B] Aladdin Imad Shah
[C] Burhan Imad Shah
[D] Darya Imad Shah
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Correct Answer: A [Fathullah Imad-ul-Mulk]
Notes:
The Imad Shahi dynasty was founded by Fathullah Imad-ul-Mulk in 1490 AD with its capital at Elichpur, Maharashtra. In 1595 AD, it was annexed by Mughlas.
