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. Shivaji had formed a council of eight ministers that administered the Maratha empire. The council was named as:
[A] Nyaya Pradhan
[B] Ashta Sena
[C] Ashta Siddhi
[D] Ashta Pradhan
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Correct Answer: D [Ashta Pradhan]
Notes:
Ashta Pradhan was a council of eight ministers that administered the Maratha empire. The council was formed in 1674 by founding Emperor Chhatrapati Shivaji.The term Ashta Pradhan literally translates to “the Prime Eight”, from the Sanskrit ashta (“eight”) and pradhan (“prime”). The body discharged the functions of a modern council of ministers; this is regarded as one of the first successful instances of ministerial delegation in India. The council is credited with having implemented good governance practices in the Maratha heartland, as well as for the success of the military campaigns against the Mughal Empire.
2. After the death of Aurangzeb , which of the following Mughals abolished jazia tax for the first time?
[A] Jahandar Shah
[B] Rafi Ul Darjat
[C] Mohammad Shah Rangila
[D] Farrukhsiyar
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Correct Answer: A [Jahandar Shah]
Notes:
Jizya was abolished by the Mughal ruler Akbar in 16th century but was re-introduced by Aurangzeb in 17th century. After the death of Aurangzeb Jahandar Shah abolished Jazia tax.
3. Ekamabaranadhar temple of Kanchipuram in Tamil Nadu was built by__?
[A] Cholas
[B] Pandyas
[C] Pallavas
[D] Vijayanagar Emperors
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Correct Answer: D [ Vijayanagar Emperors ]
Notes:
Kanchipuram is known as the “city of a thousand temples. The 192 feet high temple tower of Ekamabaranadhar temple and the 100-pillar mandabam (building) in Varadaraja Perumal temple in this town are famous, and are considered marvels of the architectural techniques of the Vijayanagara dynasty.
4. In context of Vijayanagara Empire, who was the successor of King Tirumala Deva Raya, the founder of Aravidu dynasty?
[A] Sri Ranga Dev raya
[B] Ram deva
[C] Venkata II
[D] Sada Shiva
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Correct Answer: A [Sri Ranga Dev raya ]
Notes:
The Aravidu Dynasty was the fourth and last Hindu dynasty that ruled Vijayanagara Empire in South India. The emperor Tirumala Deva Raya was the founder of Aravidu Dynasty. He was succeeded by his eldest son Sri Ranga Dev raya (Sri ranga I) who reigned from 1572–1586 AD
5. Which among the following markets were introduced by Allauddin Khilji?
[A] Sahna-i-mandi and Sarai Adl
[B] Market for slaves
[C] Market for horses and cattle
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
In context of the economic reforms of Allauddin Khilji, he introduced three types of markets viz. Sahna-i-mandi (grain market), Sarai Adl (cloth and groceries market) and Market for horses, cattle and slaves.
6. In the council of ministers of Shivaji, by which designation Prime Minister was called?
[A] Sar-i-Naubat
[B] Peshwa
[C] Mazumdar
[D] Pandit rao
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Correct Answer: B [Peshwa]
Notes:
In the council of administrators and advisors of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Peshwa ( Prime Minister) was responsible for general administration of empire and welfare of the people.
7. The battle of Khanwa took place in the year:
[A] 1527 AD.
[B] 1528 AD.
[C] 1529 AD.
[D] 1526 AD.
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Correct Answer: A [1527 AD.]
Notes:
The battle of Khanwa was fought between Rana of Mewar, Sangram Singh (Rana Sanga ) and Babur on the bank of river Pilikhar in 1527 AD. In this battle, Babur defeated Rana Sanga and this decisive victory consolidated Mughal power in India.
8. Who conquered Bihar and parts of Bengal among the officers of Mohammad Ghori?
[A] Bakhtiar Khalji
[B] Iltutumish
[C] Qutub-ud-din Aibak
[D] Balban
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Correct Answer: A [Bakhtiar Khalji]
Notes:
Bakhtiar Khalji conquered Bihar and parts of Bengal among the officers of Mohammad Ghori.
9. Who among the following Slave dynasty rulers belong to Ilabari tribe of the Turks?
[A] Qutb-ud-din Aibak
[B] Iltutmish
[C] Balban
[D] Ruknuddin Firoj
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Correct Answer: B [Iltutmish]
Notes:
Iltutmish was one of the slaves of Qutb-ud-din Aibak who later became his son-in-Law, was from the Ilabari tribe of the Turks. That’s why, some scholars call the slave dynasty as Ilabari dynasty.
10. Who among the following rulers was known as Jauna Khan in the history of Sultanate period?
[A] Mahmud Tughlaq
[B] Firoz Shah Tughlaq
[C] Muhammad bin Tughlaq
[D] Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
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Correct Answer: C [Muhammad bin Tughlaq]
Notes:
Muhammad bin Tughluq (also known as Jauna Khan) who ruled Delhi from 1325 to 1351 AD. He was the son of Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq, the founder of Tughlaq dynasty.
