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 among the following was the Sultan at Delhi when the Vijayanagar empire was founded?
[A] Firoz Tughlaq
[B] Sikandar Lodi
[C] Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
[D] Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq
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Correct Answer: D [Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq]
Notes:
Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq was the Sultan of Delhi when the Vijayanagar empire was founded in 1336 by Harihara and Bukka. He reigned from 1325 to 1351 as the second Tughlaq ruler after Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq (1320-1325). Rebellions in South India during his rule, including by Harihara and Bukka, led to Vijayanagar’s establishment as Delhi lost control.
2. Shivaji had formed a council of eight ministers that administered the Maratha empire. The council was named as:
[A] Nyaya Pradhan
[B] Ashta Sena
[C] Ashta Siddhi
[D] Ashta Pradhan
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Correct Answer: D [Ashta Pradhan]
Notes:
Ashta Pradhan was a council of eight ministers that administered the Maratha empire. The council was formed in 1674 by founding Emperor Chhatrapati Shivaji.The term Ashta Pradhan literally translates to “the Prime Eight”, from the Sanskrit ashta (“eight”) and pradhan (“prime”). The body discharged the functions of a modern council of ministers; this is regarded as one of the first successful instances of ministerial delegation in India. The council is credited with having implemented good governance practices in the Maratha heartland, as well as for the success of the military campaigns against the Mughal Empire.
3. Ustad Isa is related to the design and architecture of which of the following Buildings in Mughal Era?
[A] Taj Mahal
[B] Buland Darwaza
[C] Red fort
[D] Itimad-ud-daula’s tomb
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Correct Answer: A [Taj Mahal]
Notes:
Ustad Isa was the chief architect of Taj Mahal.
4. The Treaty of Purandar was signed on June 11, 1665 between Mughals and Maratha Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Who represented Mughals in this treaty ?
[A] Jai Singh I
[B] Man Singh I
[C] Ram Singh II
[D] Jai Singh II
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Correct Answer: A [Jai Singh I]
Notes:
The Treaty of Purandar was signed on June 11, 1665, between the Rajput ruler Jai Singh I, who was commander of the Mughal Empire, and Maratha Shivaji. Shivaji was forced to sign the agreement after Jai Singh besieged Purandar fort.
5. In which year Akbar built the Buland Darwaja ?
[A] 1590
[B] 1600
[C] 1601
[D] 1605
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Correct Answer: C [1601]
Notes:
Buland Darwaja is located in Fatehpur Sikri built by Akbar in 1602 A.D to commemorate his conquest of Gujarat
6. Which gold coin was issued during the Vijayanagar Empire?
[A] Varaha
[B] Tara
[C] Kakini
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Varaha]
Notes:
Varaha was a gold coin issued by the Vijayanagar Empire featuring the boar emblem. It was minted during the reigns of rulers like Harihara II and Krishnadevaraya between the 14th and 16th centuries CE. Tara was a silver coin, and Kakini was a copper coin used in the empire.
7. Who among the following conspired against Ibrahim Lodi and invited Babur to invade Delhi?
[A] Bahlol Lodi
[B] Daulat Khan Lodi
[C] Sikandar Lodi
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Daulat Khan Lodi]
Notes:
Daulat Khan Lodi was the governor of Lahore during the reign of Ibrahim Lodi. He got information that Ibrahim may remove his Governorship, so he sent letter to Babur offering him help and allegiance in exchange for assistance against Ibrahim Lodi.
8. Which among the following is a incorrect statement regarding market regulations by Ala-ud-din Khilji?
[A] The price controls were regulated on almost the entire market
[B] They vanished immediately after the death of the sultan
[C] The price controls were regulated on almost the entire market
[D] All are correct
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Correct Answer: D [All are correct]
Notes:
Alauddin Khilji’s market reforms were oriented more towards administrative and military necessities than internal restructuring. He was expected to ensure that necessities of life, especially food-grains, to be available to the city folk at fair or reasonable prices. The price controls were regulated on almost the entire market. They vanished immediately after the death of the sultan.The price controls were regulated on almost the entire market.
9. Who wrote ‘Tarik-i-Feruz Shahi’ that mentions the conquest of Nagarkot Fort?
[A] Khawand Mir
[B] Badr Chach
[C] Abul Fazal
[D] Ziauddin Barani
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Correct Answer: D [ Ziauddin Barani ]
Notes:
Ziauddin Barani has written ‘Tarik-i-Feruz Shahi’ that mentions the seige and conquest of the Nagarkot Fort by Sultan Firoz-shah Tughlaq
10. In the Shivaji’s Ashtapradhan, who was in-charge of royal secretariat and King’s correspondence?
[A] Waqia-i-navis
[B] Surnavis
[C] Sar-i-Naubat
[D] Dabir
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Correct Answer: B [Surnavis]
Notes:
In the Shivaji’s Ashtapradhan ( or Council of Eight Ministers), Surnavis (or Sachiv) was in-charge of royal secretariat and King’s correspondence.
