Medieval Indian History Questions (MCQs) for UPSC, SSC and States PCS Examinations
Multiple choice questions on Medieval Indian History for General Studies and GK preparation of SSC, NDA, CDS, UPSC, UPPSC and State PSC Examinations.
91. Which of the following is the term used for village headman?
[A] Patwari
[B] Muqaddam
[C] Qiladar
[D] Mutasaddi
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Correct Answer: B [Muqaddam]
Notes:
The village headman was called Muqaddam whereas the Patwari looked after the village revenue records. The zamindars used to assist the maintenance of law and order in their areas as well as in the collection of revenue.
92. Zabti or Bandobast system was introduced by which of the following?
[A] Babur
[B] Humayun
[C] Akbar
[D] Shahjahan
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Correct Answer: C [Akbar]
Notes:
The land revenue system adopted by Akbar was largely based on Sher Shah’s system. However Akbar introduced slight modifications and his system was called Zabti or Bandobast system, which was further improved by Raja Todar Mal.
93. The peasants who owned the land they tilled were known as?
[A] Qanungos
[B] Amil
[C] Khudkasht
[D] Karoris
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Correct Answer: C [Khudkasht]
Notes:
The peasants who owned the land they tilled during the time of Akbar were called Khudkasht who paid land revenue at customary rates. Qanungos were local hereditary officials of land record keeping.
94. Abul Fazl was murdered by which of the following ruler?
[A] Bir Singh Bundela
[B] Amar singh
[C] Maharana Pratap
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Bir Singh Bundela]
Notes:
Abul Fazl who was one of the courtiers who were collectively known as Akbar’s Navratnas (or nine jewels). He wrote Ain-i-Akbari and Akbar Nama. He Lead the Mughal imperial army in its wars in Deccan but was murdered by Bir Singh Bundela.
95. Which of the following the was successor of Akbar?
[A] Humayun
[B] Jahangir
[C] Shahjahan
[D] Aurangzeb
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Correct Answer: B [Jahangir]
Notes:
Jahangir or Salim was the eldest son of Jodha Bai and Akbar. He was named Salim after blessings of Sheikh Salim Chisti.
Abkar was succeeded by the his Jahangir.
96. Which of the following rulers ended the practice of celebrating Nauroz?
[A] Akbar
[B] Aurangzeb
[C] Jahangir
[D] Shahjahan
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Correct Answer: B [Aurangzeb]
Notes:
To prevent the coins to be defiled by non-muslims, Aurangzeb prohibited the use of the kalima on the coins. He ended the practice of celebrating Nauroz or the Persian New Year.
97. Which of the following was given the title of Shah Jahan II?
[A] Farrukh Siyar
[B] Rafi-us-Darajat
[C] Mohd. Shah Rangeela
[D] Rafi-us-Daula
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Correct Answer: D [Rafi-us-Daula]
Notes:
Rafi-us-Daula who ruled in c.1719 CE was given the title of Shah Jahan II. He had the shortest reign and died very quickly as he too suffered from consumption (tuberculosis) like Rafi-us-Darajat.
98. The famous Battle of Plassey was fought during the reign of which of the following king?
[A] Ahmad Shah
[B] Mohd. Shah Rangeela
[C] Alamgir II
[D] Shah Alam II
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Correct Answer: C [Alamgir II]
Notes:
Alamgir II was the son of Jahandar Singh and ascended to the throne in 1754. He suffered repeated invasions of Ahmad Shah Abdali. The famous Battle of Plassey was fought during his tenure.
99. Which of the following succeeded Shivaji Raje Bhonsle?
[A] Shahu
[B] Sambhaji
[C] Rajaram II
[D] Sambhaji II
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Correct Answer: B [Sambhaji]
Notes:
Sambhaji who was the son of Shivaji Raje Bhonsle and ruled the Maratha kingdom from 1681 CE to 1689 CE. Many Maratha chiefs did not support Sambhaji and instead to Rajaram, the other son of Shivaji.
100. Sambhaji was succeeded by which of the following king?
[A] Shivaji
[B] Shahu
[C] Rajaram
[D] Rajaram II
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Correct Answer: C [Rajaram]
Notes:
Rajaram ruled the Maratha Empire from 1689 CE to 1707 CE. He was the younger brother of Sambhaji. He never sat on the throne as he claimed that he was ruling on behalf of Shahu.
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