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 Sena rulers introduced Kulinism in Bengal?
[A] Hemant Sen
[B] Ballala Sen
[C] Vijay Sen
[D] Lakshman Sen
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Correct Answer: B [Ballala Sen]
Notes:
One of the vassals of Pala called Hemant Sen founded the Sena Dynasty. The third king of this dynasty Ballala Sena (1160-1178) introduced the social reforms in Bengal known as Kulinism.
2. Which of the following rulers of Delhi Sultanate abolished the Iqtas?
[A] Alauddin Khilji
[B] Muhammad Tughlaq
[C] Firozshah Tughlaq
[D] Balban
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Correct Answer: A [Alauddin Khilji]
Notes:
Alauddin Khilji suddenly abolished the system of small Iqtas with a stroke of pen and brought them under the central Government, it is regarded as one of the most important agrarian reform of Alauddin Khilji.
3. The famous “Treaty of Purandhar” was signed between Shivaji and which among the following in 1665?
[A] Jaswant Singh
[B] Jai Singh
[C] Shaista Khan
[D] Aurangzeb
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Correct Answer: B [Jai Singh]
Notes:
The treaty of Purandhar was signed on Jun 11th 1665 between Rajput ruler Jai Singh-I who was the commander of Mughal army and Maratha ruler Shivaji.
4. Tanjore , Anhilwada, Dhara & Kanauj were the capitals of respectively which among the following dynasties?
[A] Pratihara, Parmara, Solanki, Chola
[B] Chola, Solanki, Parmara, Pratihara
[C] Pandya, Solanki, Pratihara, Chola
[D] Chola, Parmara, Pratihara, Solanki
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Correct Answer: B [Chola, Solanki, Parmara, Pratihara]
Notes:
The Chola dynasty was a Tamil dynasty of southern India, one of the longest-ruling dynasties. Its capital is Tanjore.
Anhilwada is the capital of Solanki dynasty.
The Paramara dynasty was an Indian dynasty that ruled Malwa and surrounding areas in west-central India between 9th and 14th centuries. Its capital city is Dhara.
The Gurjara-Pratihara dynasty was an imperial power during the Late Classical period on the Indian subcontinent, that ruled much of Northern India from the mid-8th to the 11th century. They ruled first at Ujjain and later at Kannauj. Their capital city is Kanauj.
5. Which among the following Mughal emperor had prohibited smoking and use of tobacco in 1617 AD?
[A] Akbar
[B] Jahanagir
[C] Shahjahan
[D] Aurangzeb
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Correct Answer: B [Jahanagir]
Notes:
Jahangir is the Mughal emperor who prohibited smoking and use of tobacco in 1617 AD. Jahangir ruled from 1605 to 1627.
6. Who was the first Indian Ruler who could bring Kabul and Kandhar under Indian Empire only after Kushanas?
[A] Alauddin Khilji
[B] Ibrahim Lodi
[C] Babur
[D] Akbar
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Correct Answer: C [Babur]
Notes:
Babur is the first Indian ruler who could bring Kabul and Kandhar under Indian Empire only after Kushans. Having both Kabul and Kandhar didn’t happen every time in the Indian medieval History. Babur was born in Uzbekisthan.
7. Which among the following Mughal emperors prohibited the use of tobacco?
[A] Aurangzeb
[B] Jahnagir
[C] Akbar
[D] Babur
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Correct Answer: B [Jahnagir]
Notes:
Jahangir prohibited the use of tobacco in 1617. Jahangir was the fourth Mughal emperor, holding the throne from 1605-1627.
8. Which type of coins were issued by the king of Vijayanagar empire, Tirumala Raya ?
[A] Varaha
[B] Garuda
[C] BalaKrishna
[D] Hanuman
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Correct Answer: A [Varaha ]
Notes:
Inscriptions tells that “Varaha”, a gold coin with an approximate weight of 3.4 grams ( 52 grains), was made the basic monetary unit in the Vijayanagar empire. These coins were issued by Tirumala Raya, the first Crowned King from the Aravidu Dynasty
9. 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
10. 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.