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. These questions are part of GKToday’s 35000+ MCQs Bank Course in GKToday Android App
1. Which of the following rulers of India issued Mahzarnama to take all the religious matters into his own hands ?
[A] Jahangir
[B] Akbar
[C] Aurangzeb
[D] Shah Alam
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Correct Answer: B [Akbar]
Notes:
Akbar declared or issued Mahzarnama to take all the religious matters into his own hands. This made him supreme in the religious matters. He issued Mahzarnama to curb the dominance of Ulema. It was written by Faizi in 1579.
2. The deity in most of the Chola temples was__?
[A] Vishnu
[B] Shiva
[C] Brahma
[D] Krishna
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Correct Answer: B [Shiva]
Notes:
The Chola rulers were great builders of temples. During their reign, the most magnificent temples were built in South India. The Chola temples became the centre of importance during their power. Most temples are dedicated to dedicated to Lord Shiva. Brihadeswara temple, Gangaikonda Cholpuram are some of the examples.
3. Nadir Shah attacked India, at the time of which among the following later Mughals?
[A] Jahandar Shah
[B] Shah Alam
[C] Akbar II
[D] Muhammad Shah
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Correct Answer: D [Muhammad Shah]
Notes:
Muhammad Shah was able to keep the throne for around 29 years partially because the first thing he did was to eliminate the Sayyid Brothers. During his time Nadir Shah attacked and looted Delhi and took the Peacock Throne with himself. The invasion of Nadir Shah fastened the disintegration of the Mughal Empire. During his time, the states of Hyderabad, Bengal, Awadh were established as independent Kingdoms.
4. Ghazi Malik was the founder and first ruler of which among the following dynasties?
[A] Khilji Dynasty
[B] Mamluk Dynasty
[C] Tughlaq Dynasty
[D] Slave Dynasty
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Correct Answer: C [Tughlaq Dynasty]
Notes:
Ghiasuddin Tughlaq, or Ghazi Malik , (died c. 1325) was the founder of the Tughluq dynasty in India. He reigned over the Sultanate of Delhi from 1320 to 1325. He founded the city of Tughluqabad.
5. The silver coins of which among the following kings carried portraits and bilingual legends, which were inspired by the Kshatrapa types?
[A] Satavahanas
[B] Kushanas
[C] Guptas
[D] Mauryas
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Correct Answer: A [Satavahanas ]
Notes:
Satavahana kings are noted for issuing bilingual coins featuring Middle Indo-Aryan language on one side, and Tamil language on the other side.
6. The glorious works in which among the following can be best credited for calling the Shahjahan’s reign as ” Glorious Epoch ” in the history of Mughal Empire ?
[A] Trade & Commerce
[B] Architecture
[C] Music
[D] Dance
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Correct Answer: B [Architecture]
Notes:
Architecture flourished under Shah Jahan period . Indian building style was the main style of architecture that flourished. Its crowning achievement being the magnificent mausoleum at Agra, the Taj Mahal. Among the other landmarks of the style are several mosques at the emperor’s first capital, Agra, and another great mosque and a huge fortress-palace complex at his second capital, Delhi.
7. Who was the founder of the Pala Dynasty of Bengal?
[A] Dharmapala
[B] Gopala
[C] Mahendrapala
[D] Mahipala
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Correct Answer: B [Gopala]
Notes:
Gopala is founder of Pala dynasty. He was a local chieftain who rose to power in the mid-8th century during a period of anarchy. His successor, Dharmapala greatly expanded the kingdom.
8. In the reign of Firuz Shah Tughalq, which of the following tax was 1/6 of the booty captured during war?
[A] Kharaz
[B] Khams
[C] Jaqat
[D] Zaziya
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Correct Answer: B [Khams]
Notes:
Firuz Shah Tughalq tax known as Khams is 1/6 of the booty captured during war. It was taxed on the things captured during the war.
9. Which among the following was called as the Central Pillar of the administrative system of Delhi sultanate?
[A] Izra system
[B] Iqta System
[C] devsirme system
[D] Chahalgami
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Correct Answer: B [Iqta System]
Notes:
In Iqta System, the land of the empire was divided into several large and small tracts called Iqta and assigned these Iqtas to his soldiers, officers and nobles. In the beginning, an Iqta was based upon salary. Later, under Firoz Shah Tughlaq it became hereditary.
10. Which of the following saints of Bhakti Movement initially adopted Saguna / vaishnavism but later preached Nirguni beliefs of life?
[A] Raidas
[B] Gusainji
[C] Bhagat Pipa
[D] Vallabhacharya
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Correct Answer: C [Bhagat Pipa]
Notes:
Bhagat Pipa was a 14th century Rajput King of Gagaraungarh, who abdicated the throne to become a mystic poet and saint of the Bhakti movement. He was one of the early Shaivism and Sakta follower; who later adopted Vaishnavism as a disciple of Ramananda and finally preached Nirguni beliefs of life.
