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. Chachnama is the oldest chronicle of which of the following regions?
[A] Kashmir
[B] Gandhar
[C] Sindh
[D] Punjab

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2. Which of the following Mughal rulers banned engraving Kalma on coins?
[A] Jahangir
[B] Aurangzeb
[C] Shahjahan
[D] Muhammad Shah

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3. Which of the following Mughal Emperors was known as Firdaus Manzil?
[A] Mohammad Shah Rangila
[B] Shah Alam II
[C] Farrukhsiyar
[D] Rafi ul Darjat

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4. Which Mughal King sat on the throne with title of “Padshah Gazi”?
[A] Jahangir
[B] Shah Jahan
[C] Aurangzeb
[D] Mohammad Shah

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5. Gadyanam is the name of ——-coins issued by Kakatiyas?
[A] Silver
[B] Copper
[C] Gold
[D] Lead

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6. Who among the following ruler from South India was known as ‘Andhra Bhoj’ ?
[A] Krishna Devraya
[B] Vira Narsimha
[C] Tipu Sultan
[D] Tirumala

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7. In which year did Emperor Akbar invade the Chittorgarh Fort?
[A] 1568
[B] 1569
[C] 1570
[D] 1571

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8. The ruling period of Firoz Shah Tughlaq over the Sultanate of Delhi was from
[A] 1351-1388 AD
[B] 1330-1351 AD
[C] 1351-1371 AD
[D] 1371-1401 AD

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9. The Lodhi dynasty was established by which tribe of Afghans?
[A] Ghizlai
[B] Ilabari
[C] Aibak
[D] Khalj

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10. Under Delhi Sultanate who among the following officers was the Head of Royal Bodyguards ?
[A] Sar-Jandar
[B] Sar-i- Jamadar
[C] Diwan -i- Khas
[D] Diwan -i- Istikak

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