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 ambassador of King James I, who arrived in India in 1615 to visit Jahangir’s court, was __:
[A] Sir James Hay
[B] Sir Thomas Roe
[C] Sir Thomas Howard
[D] Sir John Digby
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Correct Answer: B [Sir Thomas Roe]
Notes:
Sir Thomas Roe arrived in India in 1615 as James I’s ambassador. He was received by Jahangir at Ajmer in January 1616. The offer of a mansab of 400 is associated with William Hawkins, not Roe.
2. Who among the following was appointed as the chief qazi during the era of Mughal Emperors ?
[A] Qazi-ul-Quzat
[B] Qazi-ul-Hazat
[C] Qazi-Faiz-ul-Islam
[D] None of these
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Correct Answer: A [Qazi-ul-Quzat]
Notes:
The Qazi-ul-Quzat was the chief qazi of the Mughal Empire and supervised the administration of Islamic law. The emperor remained the highest judicial authority.
3. A manuscript titled “Sarab Gutaka” is ascribed to which among the following mystics?
[A] Bhagat Pipa
[B] Surdas
[C] Bhagat Trilochan
[D] Bhagat Namdev
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Correct Answer: A [Bhagat Pipa]
Notes:
Bhagat Pipa was a mystic poet and saint of Bhakti movement. He was a Rajput King of Gagaraungarh who abdicated the throne to become a Hindu mystic poet and saint of the Bhakti movement. He was born in the Malwa region of North India in approximately AD 1425. The manuscript “Sarab Gutaka” is ascribed to Bhagat Pipa.
4. Who designed and built Nishat Bagh, the Mughal garden on the eastern shore of Dal Lake in Srinagar?
[A] Jahangir
[B] Asif Khan
[C] Shah Jahan
[D] Nur Jahan
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Correct Answer: B [Asif Khan]
Notes:
Nishat Bagh was designed and built in 1633 by Asif Khan, the brother of Empress Nur Jahan. Located on the eastern shore of Dal Lake in Srinagar, it is a terraced Mughal garden set against the Zabarwan hills. Its name is commonly rendered as “Garden of Joy” or “Garden of Delight.” Asif Khan was a noble at the Mughal court during the reign of Shah Jahan.
5. In which of the following forts Jahangir Mahal is located?
[A] Lahore Fort
[B] Agra Fort
[C] Red Fort
[D] Golconda Fort
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Correct Answer: B [Agra Fort]
Notes:
Jahangiri Mahal is situated inside Agra Fort. Built during Akbar’s reign, it is associated with the royal women’s quarters and combines Indian and Central Asian architectural features.
6. In context with the Ashta Pradhan, that helped with the administration of the Maratha empire of Shivaji, who among the following was in charge of General Administration?
[A] Moro Trimbak Pingale
[B] Ramchandra Neelkanth Mujumdar
[C] Annaji Datto
[D] Dattaji Trimbak Waknis
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Correct Answer: A [Moro Trimbak Pingale]
Notes:
Moropant Trimbak Pingale served as Shivaji’s Peshwa or Pant Pradhan and supervised general administration. He was one of the eight ministers of the Ashtapradhan.
7. Padmavat, an epic poem was composed by
[A] Malik Muhammad Jayasi
[B] Amir Khusro
[C] Firdausi
[D] Tulsi das ji
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Correct Answer: A [Malik Muhammad Jayasi]
Notes:
An epic poem, Padmavat was written by Malik Muhammad Jayasi in 1540 AD. The epic poem is a fictionalized version of the historic siege of Chittor by Alauddin Khilji in 1303 AD, who attacks Chittor after hearing of the beauty of Queen Rani Padmini, the wife of King Rawal Ratan Singh.
8. In which year was the Treaty of Purandar between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and the Mughals signed?
[A] 1665 AD
[B] 1668 AD
[C] 1669 AD
[D] 1670 AD
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Correct Answer: A [1665 AD]
Notes:
Shivaji concluded the Treaty of Purandar with the Mughal commander Jai Singh in 1665. He surrendered 23 forts and retained 12, and agreed to cooperate with the Mughals against Bijapur.
9. In the council of ministers of Shivaji, by which designation Prime Minister was called?
[A] Sar-i-Naubat
[B] Peshwa
[C] Mazumdar
[D] Pandit rao
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Correct Answer: B [Peshwa]
Notes:
In the council of administrators and advisors of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Peshwa ( Prime Minister) was responsible for general administration of empire and welfare of the people.
10. Who among the following Tuglaq dynasty ruler had discussions with Jain saint Jinaprabha Suri and also used to enjoy celebrating Holi?
[A] Mohammad-bin Tughlaq
[B] Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
[C] Firoz Shah Tughlaq
[D] Muhammud Shah Tughlaq
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Correct Answer: A [Mohammad-bin Tughlaq]
Notes:
Muhammad bin Tughlaq held discussions with the Jain scholar Jinaprabha Suri and patronised scholars from different traditions. Accounts also associate him with participation in the celebration of Holi.
