Medieval Indian History MCQs

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Bahlol Lodhi brought the rulers of Kalpi and Dholpur  both under the suzerainty of Delhi. He also annexed Sharqui dynasty and introduced Bahlol copper coins. He also known to have successfully suppressed the revolts in Mewat and Doab.

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Sikandar Lodi wrote Persian poetry using the pen name Gulrukhi.

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Akbar’s army led by Adham Khan and Pir Muhammad Khan attacked Malwa in c.1561 CE which is also called as the battle of Sarangpur. They defeated Baz Bahadur in the battle.

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The rulers of Mewar believed themselves to be the custodians of the Hindu civilization epitomized in the temple of their lord Eklingaji which is a manifestation of Lord Shiva also called Medhpateshwar (Lord of Medhpath).

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During the Sultanate period the villages were grouped into units of 100 or 84. The basic unit of the administration was the village. The village headman was known as muqaddam or chaudhri.

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Gujarat evolved as a great centre of Sanskrit learning whereas Mithila became famous for juristic learning. Vikramasila and Navadvipa grew as centres for the study of logic.

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Krishna Deva Raya who ruled from 1509 to 29 CE was the greatest of the Vijayanagar rulers. He was also known as ‘Abhinava Bhoja’, ‘Andhra Pitamah’, ‘Andhra Bhoja’. Krishna Deva Raya was a great patron of literature and art.

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Ibrahim Qutb Shah was the first sultan of Golconda kingdom to assume the title of sultan and to issue coins in his own name. Ibrahim Qutb Shah was the son of Sultan Quli Qutb-ul Mulk and came to throne in 1550 CE.

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Khwaja Muinuddin Chishti died in 1235 CE and was buried where he lived. In the 15th century, Khwaja Hussain Nagauri built a mausoleum over his grave, creating the Ajmer Sharif Dargah, a major pilgrimage site. The mausoleum showcases Mughal architecture. Emperor Akbar visited it 14 times and donated a large cauldron for cooking food for pilgrims.

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Bijak is a compilation of 15th-century Bhakti poet Kabir’s compositions. Raised by Muslim weavers, Kabir was influenced by Hindu and Islamic teachings, often criticizing religious orthodoxy. Bijak, meaning “seedling,” emphasizes inner devotion. His works were orally transmitted by the Kabir Panth and later compiled. Kabir’s legacy influenced Sikhism, with Guru Nanak including some hymns in the Guru Granth Sahib.