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. 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:
Ashta Pradhan of Shivaji:
1. Pantpradhan(Moro Trimbak Pingale) – General administration of the kingdom.
2. Amatya(Ramchandra Neelkanth Mujumdar) – Accounts of the kingdom.
3. Sachiv(Annaji Datto) – To prepare royal edicts.
4. Mantri(Dattaji Trimbak Waknis) – state correspondence.
5. Senapati(Hambirrao Mohite) – Managing the army and protection of the kingdom.
6. Sumant(Ramchandra Trimbak Dabir) – Foreign relations.
7. Nyayadhish(Niraji Raoji) – to dispense justice.
8. Panditrao(Moreswar Panditrao) – Religious matters.
2. Who among the following poets in the court of Srikrishna Devraya was known as ‘Grand father of Telugu Poetry’ ?
[A] Tenali Rama Krishna
[B] Allasani Peddana
[C] Pingali Surana
[D] Nandi Thimmana
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Correct Answer: B [Allasani Peddana ]
Notes:
The famous Telugu poet Allasani Peddana (1510-1575 AD) is known as Andhra Kavita Pitamahudu or Grandfather of Andhra Poetry. He was in the group of eight poets in the court of Krishnadevaraya, a ruler of the Vijayanagara Empire.
He composed Swaarochisha Manu Sambhavam ( one of the Pancha maha kavyas of Telugu literature). The book is a development of an episode in the Markandeya Purana relating to the birth of Svarochishamanu, who is one of the fourteen Manus
3. Who was the ruler of Chittorgarh when Allauddin Khilji invaded and annexed it?
[A] Raja Karan
[B] Rana Hammir Deva
[C] Rana Rawal Ratan Singh
[D] Rama Chandra Deva
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Correct Answer: C [Rana Rawal Ratan Singh]
Notes:
In 1303 AD, Rana Rawal Ratan Singh was the ruler of Chittorgarh when Allauddin Khilji invaded and annexed it. The first Jauhar of royal Rajput ladies at Chittorgarh was also took place. It led by Rani Padmini, wife of Rawal Ratan Singh (King of Mewar) as she preferred to die rather than to surrender themselves against Sultan.
4. Which among the following tax was abolished by Allauddin Khilji?
[A] Kismat-i-Khuti
[B] Ghari
[C] Charai
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Kismat-i-Khuti]
Notes:
Kismat-i-Khuti, headmen’s cess, was abolished under the reign of Allauddin Khilji.
5. Who among the following Ashsta Pradhan’s was also known as Chitnis?
[A] Surnavis
[B] Dandaphyaksha
[C] Sar-i-Naubat
[D] Pratinidhi
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Correct Answer: A [Surnavis]
Notes:
In the Shivaji’s Ashtapradhan (Council of Eight Ministers), Surnavis (or Sachiv or Chitnis)) was in-charge of royal secretariat and King’s correspondence.
6. The book Fautuhat-i-Firoj Shah’ was composed by whom?
[A] Amir Khusrau
[B] Ibn Batuta
[C] Barani
[D] Feroz Shah Tughlaq
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Correct Answer: D [Feroz Shah Tughlaq]
Notes:
Fautuhat-i-Ferozshahi was authored by Sultan Feroz Shah Tughlaq himself. The book was his autobiography.
7. 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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Correct Answer: A [Rana Virsala]
Notes:
In the battle of Kannauj, Humayun again defeated by Sher Shah Suri in 1540 AD. This time Rana Virsala, a Hindu Rajput ruler of Amarkot, gave shelter to Humayun where Jalal-ud-din Muhammad Akbar was born. Previously, he was defeated by Sher Shah Suri at Chausa in 1539 AD and he had to take refuge in the court of Shah Tasham of Persia.
8. During the reign of whom Mahmud Gawan was the wazir of Bahmani Kingdom?
[A] Ahmad Shah
[B] Humayun Shah
[C] Muhammad Shah II
[D] Tajuddin Firoj Shah
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Correct Answer: B [Humayun Shah]
Notes:
Mahmud Gawan was appointed as the vakil-us-sultanate under Humayun Shah as well as the tarafdar of the Bijapur division. He also served in the dual capacity of both amir-i-jumla (finance minister) and wazir-i-kull (external affairs minister) of the province.
9. The Bahmani kingdom came into existence in
[A] 1349 AD
[B] 1347 AD
[C] 1348 AD
[D] 1343 AD
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Correct Answer: B [1347 AD]
Notes:
In 1347 AD, the Bahmani kingdom came into existence and Hasan Gangu became the first Sultan of the kingdom and took the title “Alauddin Hasan Bahman Shah
10. In context of Sena dynasty, Vijay Sena was succeeded by whom?
[A] Ballal Sena
[B] Lakshman Sena
[C] Vishvarup Sena
[D] Keshab Sena
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Correct Answer: A [Ballal Sena]
Notes:
Vijay Sena was succeeded by Ballal Sena. Ballal Sena was a learned scholar who wrote two famous works – Danasagara and Adbhutsagara. He revived the orthodox Hindu rites and introduce the Kulinism system in Bengal
