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 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.
2. 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
3. In context of administrative reforms of Allauddin Khilji, military department was known as
[A] Diwan-i-Mustakhraj
[B] Shahna-i-Mandi
[C] Diwan-i-Arz
[D] Diwan-i-Riyasat
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Correct Answer: C [Diwan-i-Arz]
Notes:
In the reign of Allauddin Khilji, the military department was known as “Diwan-i-Arz” and it was headed by Ariz-i-Mumalik. Ariz-i-Mumalik was responsible for organization and maintenance of the royal army. The review of the army and branding of the horses was also done by him.
4. In the Shivaji’s Ashtapradhan, who was the Commander-in-chief?
[A] Surnavis
[B] Dabir
[C] Sar-i-Naubat
[D] Mazumdar
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Correct Answer: C [Sar-i-Naubat]
Notes:
In the Shivaji’s Ashtapradhan (or Council of Eight Ministers), Sar-i-Naubat ( or Senapati) was the Commander-in-chief, who looked after the requirement and administration of the army.
5. In context of Maratha Land revenue system, Chauth was collected on how much of the land revenue?
[A] 1/3
[B] 1/4
[C] 1/5
[D] 1/6
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Correct Answer: B [1/4]
Notes:
In context of Maratha Land revenue system, Chauth was 1/4th i.e 25% of the land revenue was paid to the Marathas. It was collected from those territories which were not under direct control of Marathas.
6. Tansen was one of the nine gems in the court of Akbar and a famous musician, What was his original name ?
[A] Tansen
[B] Haridas
[C] Muhammad Ghaus
[D] Ram Tanu Pandey
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Correct Answer: D [Ram Tanu Pandey]
Notes:
Mian Tansen ( also known as Ramtanu Pandey) was a prominent Hindustani classical music composer, musician and vocalist, known for a large number of compositions. He was one of the nine jewels at the royal court of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. The nine jewels in the royal court of Akbar viz. Abdul Rahim, Abdul Fazal, Birbal, Faizi, Hamim Human, Raja Man Singh, Shaikh Mubarak, Tansen and Todar Mal.
7. Mahmud of Ghazni invaded India for how many times?
[A] 13
[B] 15
[C] 17
[D] 19
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Correct Answer: C [17]
Notes:
To accumulate the vast amount of wealth that existed in India and to spread Islam, Mahmud of Ghazni attacked and looted India 17 times.
8. Who among the following rulers of slave dynasty abolished “Milk, Inam & Waqf” ?
[A] Balban
[B] Rajia Sultan
[C] Iltutmish
[D] Qutub-ud-din Aibak
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Correct Answer: C [Iltutmish]
Notes:
Milk, Inam, waqf were abolished by Iltutmish.
9. Who among the following Sultans imposed water tax on the agriculture land which was irrigated by the waters of the canals dug by the state?
[A] Firoz Shah Tughlaq
[B] Mohammad-bin Tughlaq
[C] Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
[D] Mahmud Tughlaq
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Correct Answer: A [Firoz Shah Tughlaq]
Notes:
Firoz Shah Tughlaq imposed water tax on the agriculture land which was irrigated by the waters of the canals dug by the state.
10. In which year Sikandar Lodi transferred his capital from Delhi to Agra?
[A] 1503 AD
[B] 1506 AD
[C] 1510 AD
[D] 1517 AD
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Correct Answer: B [1506 AD]
Notes:
To conquer the Gwalior Fort, Sikandar Lodi established the city of Agra in 1503 AD and in 1506 AD, he transferred his capital from Delhi to Agra. Though, till his death he was not able to capture the Gwalior fort. Agra was known as Shiraz of India during his time.
