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 defeated Muhammad Ghori near Mount Abu?
[A] Bhimdev Solanki II
[B] Vijaya Dev
[C] Bhimdev Solanki I
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Bhimdev Solanki II]
Notes:
Bhimdev Solanki II is famous for opposing the invasions of Muhammad Ghori. His most significant victory over Ghori was near Mount Abu around 1178 AD. This historical event denotes the valor of Bhimdev and his determined efforts in halting the expansion of Ghori. The Solanki dynasty, also known as the Chalukyas of Gujarat, is renowned for its bravery and resistance against foreign invasions.
2. Which of the following ports during ancient / medieval era were situated on the west coast of South India?
- Kaveripattinam
- Korkai
- Musiri
- Tondi
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
[A] 1, 2
[B] 2, 3
[C] 3, 4
[D] 2, 3, 4
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Correct Answer: C [3, 4]
Notes:
Musiri and Tondi were situated on the west coast of South India.
3. The temple city of Osean in Rajasthan was established by which of the following Rajputs?
[A] Gurjar Pratiharas
[B] Chauhans
[C] Solankis
[D] Sisodias
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Correct Answer: A [Gurjar Pratiharas]
Notes:
Gurjar Pratiharas established Marwar in Rajasthan and built the Temple city of Osean, near Jodhpur. Their origin is from Mandsaur and notable Kings are Nagabhatta-I, Nagabhatta-II and Mihirbhoja.
4. Who are the only two emperors of the Mughal Empire to have written their own autobiographies?
[A] Humayun and Akbar
[B] Babur and Jahangir
[C] Akbar and Shah Jahan
[D] Shah Jahan and Aurangzeb
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Correct Answer: B [Babur and Jahangir]
Notes:
Babur and Jahangir were the only two Mughal emperors who penned their own autobiography. Babur created “Baburnama”, his memoirs recounted in a vivid and extremely rich prose. Jahangir, on the other hand, wrote his autobiography “Tuzuk-i-Jahangiri”, which is widely recognized for its unique storytelling and meticulous details covering his life and administration.
5. Which among the following is the correct meaning of a word “Manigramam” used in medieval India?
[A] Association of Villages
[B] Complex of various markets
[C] Association of Merchants
[D] Unit of administration in a small village
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Correct Answer: C [Association of Merchants]
Notes:
Manigramam guild was a localized merchant body which first appeared along the Kerala coast in the ninth century A.D. According to Herman Gundert, Manigramam people were descendants of Syrian Christian merchants who were converted to Saivism by Tamil Saivite poet Manikkavasagar. They gradually flourished in Tamil Nadu in the Pallava and Chola periods and then became supra-regional in character by being active in South-east Asia.
6. Who among the following has written “Kitab Ul Hind” ?
[A] Al-Beruni
[B] Hākim Nishapuri
[C] Juwayni
[D] Malik ibn Dinar
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Correct Answer: A [Al-Beruni]
Notes:
Al Beruni was the First Muslim Scholar to study India and its Brahmanical tradition. He is called father of Indology and the first anthropologist. He is called one of the earliest and greatest polymath of the Islamic World.
Alberuni in his book Kitab-ul-Hind appreciated a very high degree of proficiency of Indians in construction of Tanks and reservoirs at holy places.
7. Who among the following is the Persian mathematician and poet composer of the world famous Rubbayat?
[A] Omar Khayyám
[B] Muhammad Iqbal
[C] Sultan Bahu
[D] Mirza Ghalib
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Correct Answer: A [Omar Khayyám]
Notes:
Rubbayat is written by Omar Khayyam. It is collection ruba i.e .persian poems.
8. Which among the following was not an Independent Kingdom?
[A] Bahamani Kingdom
[B] Vijayanagar Empire
[C] Madurai Sultanate
[D] Qutub Shahi of Golconda
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Correct Answer: D [Qutub Shahi of Golconda]
Notes:
Qutub shahi of golkonda is not an independent kingdom. They were under the Mughals later took help from British also.
9. Which among the following tax was abolished by Allauddin Khilji?
[A] Kismat-i-Khuti
[B] Ghari
[C] Charai
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Kismat-i-Khuti]
Notes:
Kismat-i-Khuti, headmen’s cess, was abolished under the reign of Allauddin Khilji.
10. In the council of ministers of Shivaji, the finance minister was known as
[A] Mazumdar
[B] Dabir
[C] Sar-i-Naubat
[D] Peshwa
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Correct Answer: A [Mazumdar]
Notes:
In the council of ministers of Shivaji, Mazumdar (or Amatya) was the finance and revenue minister who looked after the accounts of income and expenditure.
