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 of the following rulers of Delhi Sultanate abolished the Iqtas?
[A] Alauddin Khilji
[B] Muhammad Tughlaq
[C] Firozshah Tughlaq
[D] Balban

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2. During the reign of which among the following Mughal rulers, maximum number of books on classical music were written?
[A] Akbar
[B] Jahanagir
[C] Shahjahan
[D] Aurangzeb

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3. Allauddin Khilji built which among the following forts in Delhi to defend the city from Mongol invasions?
[A] Siri fort
[B] Red fort
[C] Alai darwaja
[D] Mahal Hazar Satoon

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4. Who among the following painters was sent to Persia by Mughal emperor Jahangir to draw portraits of Shah Abbas for Mughal Album ?
[A] Bishandas
[B] Ustad Mansur
[C] Govardhan
[D] Nainsukh

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5. Which Hindu ruler gave shelter to Humayun after defeat in the Battle of Kannauj ?
[A] Rana Virsala
[B] Maharaja Gulab Singh
[C] Raja Man Singh
[D] Baj Bahadur

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6. The Bahmani kingdom came into existence in
[A] 1349 AD
[B] 1347 AD
[C] 1348 AD
[D] 1343 AD

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7. Who among the following was the founder of Chishti order in India ?
[A] Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti
[B] Khwaja Bakhtiyar Kaki
[C] Shaikh Nasiruddin Mahmud
[D] Sheikh Hamiddudin Nagauri

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8. In the administration of Vijayanagar empire, who record the oral orders of the king?
[A] Nayaks
[B] Dandanayaka
[C] Rayasam
[D] Amar nayaks

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9. In context of administration of Vijayanagar kingdom, Nadus were divided into
[A] Niyoga
[B] Sthalas
[C] Kottam
[D] Mandalam

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10. Which among the following was not the principal officers of the central government in Mughal administration?
[A] Mir Bakshi
[B] Mir Saman
[C] Sipah Salar
[D] Sadr

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