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 among the following terms was used for the Royal cavalry of the Maratha Army System?
[A] The Shiledars
[B] The Bargirs
[C] The Hazari
[D] The Subedars

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2. A manuscript titled “Sarab Gutaka” is ascribed to which among the following mystics?
[A] Bhagat Pipa
[B] Surdas
[C] Bhagat Trilochan
[D] Bhagat Namdev

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3. 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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4. The Battle of Chandawar was fought in last decade of 12th century between which among the following rulers?
[A] Mohammad Ghori & Prithviraj Chauhan
[B] Mohammad Ghori and Jaichand
[C] Jaichand and Prithviraj Chauhan
[D] Prithviraj Chauhan and Bhimdev Solanki

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5. 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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6. 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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7. When did the third battle of Tarain took place?
[A] 1210
[B] 1216
[C] 1218
[D] 1219

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8. Who among the following rulers of Delhi Sultanate founded the city of Mubarakabad?
[A] Sikandar Lodhi
[B] Rajia Sultan
[C] Allauddin Khilji
[D] Mubarak Shah

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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. Which Mughal emperor died due to fall from the stairs of his library ?
[A] Shahjahan
[B] Jahangir
[C] Humayun
[D] Aurangzeb

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