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 of the following rulers earned the title of Purvapaschima Samudradhishavara?
[A] Samudragupta
[B] Karikala Chola
[C] Harihara I
[D] Parantaka-I
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Correct Answer: C [Harihara I]
Notes:
Harihara I of the Vijayanagara Kingdom earned the title Purvapaschima Samudradhishavara (“master of the eastern and western seas”). He founded the empire in 1336 CE with his brother Bukka Raya I and gained control over most territory south of the Tungabhadra River, from the Arabian Sea to the Bay of Bengal.
2. In whose times the Mughal Empire reached its territorial climax ?
[A] Akbar
[B] Shah Jahan
[C] Aurangzeb
[D] Bahadur Shah I
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Correct Answer: C [Aurangzeb]
Notes:
The Mughal empire reached territorial climax during the reign of Aurangzeb. He ruled from 1658 to 1707. Aurangzeb policies lead to the dissolution of the empire.
3. Deogiri was first of all subjugated by which Muslim invader?
[A] Ala-ud-din Khilji
[B] Jalal-ud-din Firoz
[C] Malik Kafur
[D] Qutubudin Aibak
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Correct Answer: A [Ala-ud-din Khilji]
Notes:
The first attack on the south of the Narbada was made in 1294 by Ala-ud-din, who marched 700 miles into Berar and Khandesh, and compelled Raja Ramachandra Deva, the Yadava
4. After the attack of Mahmud of Ghazanavi, who among the following reconstructed the Somnath Temple?
[A] Bhimraja -I
[B] Bhimdev
[C] Mularaj I
[D] Jay Singh Siddharaaj
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Correct Answer: B [Bhimdev]
Notes:
After the attack of Mahmud of Ghazani, Bhimdev reconstructed the Somnath Temple.In 1024, the Somnath temple was constructed by Mularaja which was devastated by the famous Afghan ruler, Mahmud of Ghazni, who invaded the pantheon beyond the Thar Desert.
5. 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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Correct Answer: A [1025 AD]
Notes:
In 1025 AD, Somnath Temple was destroyed and plundered by the Afghan ruler, Mahmud of Ghazni. The temple was dedicated to Lord Shiva, was rebuilt by the Paramara king Bhoja of Malwa and the Solanki king Bhimdev I of Anhilwara between 1026 and 1042 AD.
6. Balban got which title on defeating Mongols ?
[A] Ulagh Khan
[B] Diwan I Arj
[C] Zil -I Ilahi
[D] Nasir amir-ul momin
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Correct Answer: A [Ulagh Khan]
Notes:
Balban got the tiltle of Ulagh Khan for defeating the Mongols.
7. 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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Correct Answer: B [Sar-i- Jamadar]
Notes:
In the Sultanate period of Delhi, Sar-i-Jandar was the Chief of Royal bodyguards or Jandars of the Sultan.
8. Which Mughal emperor built Din panah as his second capital ?
[A] Babur
[B] Akbar
[C] Humayun
[D] Bahadur Shah Jafar
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Correct Answer: C [Humayun]
Notes:
The Mughal Emperor Humayun built a new capital at Delhi called Dinpanah (Refuge of the World), a site is known today as ‘Purana Kila’.
9. Who among the following rulers built Jama Masjid at Gulbarga?
[A] Tajuddin Firoj Shah
[B] Muhammad Shah II
[C] Muhammad Shah I
[D] Ahmad Shah
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Correct Answer: C [Muhammad Shah I]
Notes:
To mark Gulbarga as the capital of the Bahmani Sultanate, Jama Masjid was built by Muhammad Shah I. It was built in 1367 AD, is regarded as one of the most architectural mosques in its form and structure in South Asia. Muhammad Shah I succeeded his father Alauddin Bahman Shah, the founder of Bahmani Kingdom in 1358 AD and ruled till 1375 AD.
10. Gol Gumbaz at Bijapur was the mausoleum of which ruler?
[A] Ibrahim Adil Shah
[B] Ahmad Shah
[C] Muhammad Shah II
[D] Mohammed Adil Shah
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Correct Answer: D [Mohammed Adil Shah]
Notes:
Gol Gumbaz is the mausoleum of Mohammed Adil Shah, Sultan of Bijapur. The tomb is located in Bijapur, Karnataka was completed in 1656 AD by the architect Yaqut of Dabul. It is famous for the so-called “Whispering Gallery”.
