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.
31. Who invited Babur to invade India?
[A] Daulat Khan Lodhi
[B] Sikander Lodhi
[C] Ibrahim Lodhi
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Daulat Khan Lodhi]
Notes:
Daulat Khan Lodhi was the governor of the Punjab. He was greatly displeased by the arrogance and insult of Ibrahim Lodhi by Rana Sanga of Mewar therefore he invited Babur to invade India.
32. In the Sultanate period the governors of the provinces were known as?
[A] Muqtis
[B] Shiqdar
[C] Amil
[D] Patwari
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Correct Answer: A [Muqtis]
Notes:
But the governors of the provinces in the Sultanate period were known as the muqtis or walis. They task of muqtis was to maintain law and order and collect the land revenue.
33. During sultanate era, ‘Khuts’ referred to which of the following?
[A] Slaves
[B] Village headmen
[C] Land Owners
[D] Labourers
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Correct Answer: C [Land Owners]
Notes:
During the Sultanate period the village headman was known as the muqqaddam whereas the landowners were known as khuts. The village accountant or patwari used to assist the officials in the discharge of their functions at the village level.
34. During the Sultanate period, India imported raw silk and porcelain from which of the following regions?
[A] West Asia
[B] Persian Gulf Region
[C] China
[D] Europe
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Correct Answer: C [China]
Notes:
During the Sultanate period India imported raw silk and porcelain from China. Whereas high grade textiles (satin, etc.), glassware, and horses were imported from West Asia.
35. Harihara I and Bukka Raya I returned to the Hindu fold with the help of which of the following saint?
[A] Vallabha Acharya
[B] Madhvacharya
[C] Vidyaranya
[D] Madhavdev
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Correct Answer: C [Vidyaranya]
Notes:
Harihara I and Bukka Raya I, brothers who served as commanders in the Kakatiya army, were captured by Muhammad bin Tughlaq and converted to Islam in Delhi. Under the spiritual guidance of sage Vidyaranya, they reverted to Hinduism and founded the Vijayanagara Empire in 1336. Vidyaranya, the Jagadguru of the Shringeri Sharada Peetam, advised them to establish their kingdom at a location they had identified, which became Vijayanagara. The brothers became the first rulers of the Sangama dynasty, establishing a major Hindu state in South India.
36. Which of the following was patronized by the king Achyuta Deva Raya?
- Chatu Vittalanatha
- Purandaradasa
- Rajanatha Dindima II
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 3
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2, & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, & 3]
Notes:
The king Achyuta Deva Raya was a patron of music and art. He patronized the Kannada poet Chatu Vittalanatha, the great singer and composer Purandaradasa (father of Carnatic music), and the Sanskrit scholar Rajanatha Dindima II.
37. Which of the following was the spiritual successor of Gesu Daraz?
[A] Sayyid Yadullah
[B] Shaikh Piyara
[C] Kamaluddin Biyabani
[D] Sulaiman Mandavi
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Correct Answer: A [Sayyid Yadullah]
Notes:
Due to the presence of Gesu Daraz in Gulbarga, the Chishti order took firm root in the Deccan. Sayyid Yadullah, who was the grandson of Gesu Daraz became the spiritual successor of Gesu Daraz.
38. In which battle, Sher Shah suri was confronted by the Rathore army led by the commanders Jaita and Kumpa?
[A] Battle of Jodhpur
[B] Battle of Samel
[C] Battle of Lalsot
[D] Battle of Chanderi
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Correct Answer: B [Battle of Samel ]
Notes:
Sher Shah Suri Led many campaigns in Rajasthan against Marwar, Ranthambhore, Nagor, Ajmer, Jodhpur, and Bikaner. He also defeated Maldeo in the famous Battle of Samel around Ajmer which took place in 1544 A.D. In this battle, also known as the Battle of Giri-Sumel, Rao Maldev Rathore
of Marwar had fled the field due to suspicion over his own commanders. The army was led by the commanders Jaita and Kumpa, who also decided to remain in battlefield to prove their innocence and patriotism.
39. During Mughal era, who had duty to maintain all accounts and send the daily receipt and expenditure report to the provincial Diwan?
[A] Faujdar
[B] Amalguzar
[C] Shiqdar
[D] Muqaddam
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Correct Answer: B [Amalguzar]
Notes:
The Amalguzar or Amil used to maintain all accounts and send the daily receipt and expenditure report to the provincial Diwan. He used to assess and supervise the revenue collection.
40. Which of the following describes the batais or ghallabakhshi?
[A] Produce was divided between the peasants and the state in fixed proportion.
[B] Rough appraisement on the basis of the inspection of the crops and past payments made by the village as a whole.
[C] Produce was divided between the ministers and the state in fixed proportion.
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Produce was divided between the peasants and the state in fixed proportion.]
Notes:
Akbar followed a number of assessment systems the most common being the batais or ghallabakhshi wherein the produce was divided between the peasants and the state in fixed proportion.
