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 irrigation tax was charged on the farmers for the first time by which among the following Sultans?
[A] Alauddin Khilji
[B] Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
[C] Mohammad Tughlaq
[D] Firoz Tughlaq

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2. Which of the following regions was known as Jejakabhukti in early Medieval India?
[A] Rohelkhand
[B] Bundelkhand
[C] Deccan
[D] Saurastra

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3. Which among the following is not a work of Amir Khusrau?
[A] Khazyan-ul-Futuh
[B] Tughluq Nama
[C] Tarik-i-Alai
[D] Tabqat-i-Naisiri

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4. Babar died on 26th December 1530 and was laid to rest at Arambagh in Agra. Afterwards, his body was taken to and buried at which among the following places (During the times of Sher Shah)?
[A] Delhi
[B] Farghana
[C] Kabul
[D] Samarkand

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5. Who among the following sultan declared himself “Khalifa”?
[A] Jallaluddin Khilji
[B] Allauddin Khilji
[C] Mubarak Khan
[D] Shihabuddin

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6. In the reign of Allauddin Khilji, what does the ‘Ghari’ term denote?
[A] House Tax
[B] Irazing Tax
[C] Grain Tax
[D] Headmen cess

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7. Mongol invasions were repulsed by whom in the reign of Allauddin Khilji?
[A] Zafar Khan
[B] Malik Kafur
[C] Khizr Khan
[D] Alp Khan

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8. Who was defeated in the battle of Chanderi by Babur?
[A] Rana Udai Singh
[B] Rana Sanga
[C] Medini Rai
[D] Muhammad Lodhi

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9. Which Mughal emperor was renowned for his expertise in playing the Veena?
[A] Jahangir
[B] Shahjahan
[C] Aurangzeb
[D] Babar

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10. Mahmud of Ghaznavi attacked Somnath temple in which year?
[A] 1025 AD
[B] 1026 AD
[C] 1027 AD
[D] 1029 AD

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