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 was responsible for maintaining the communication channel?
[A] Sadar
[B] Merwars
[C] Darogai-i- Dak
[D] Bkshi
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Correct Answer: C [Darogai-i- Dak]
Notes:
Many officers were appointed at the provincial level in teh administartion of Akbar such as Darogai-i- Dak was responsible for maintaining the communication channel. He usually used to pass on letters to the court through the Merwars or postal runners.
92. Which of the following non-muslims were given a number of concessions or grants by Aurangzeb?
1) Jogis of Jakhbar
2) Jains at Banaras
3) Jains at Ujjain
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
Aurangzeb issued farmans for granting inam lands free of taxes to non-Muslims. For example, the Jogis of lakhbar, and the Jains at Banaras, Ujjain, Guwahati, Khandesh, and Multan were given a number of concessions by Aurangzeb.
93. Which of the following imposed local duties upon the Britishers?
[A] Sharza Khan
[B] Mir Jumla
[C] Shaista Khan
[D] Dara Shikoh
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Correct Answer: C [Shaista Khan]
Notes:
After Seeing the chaotic condition prevailing in the Deccan, the English fortified their possessions. In 1685 CE, Shaista Khan, the governor of Bengal, imposed local duties upon the English which they resisted these demands with force.
94. Which of the following was the first puppet ruler in Mughal India?
[A] Bahadur Shah I
[B] Farrukh Siyar
[C] Jahandar Shah
[D] Rafi-us-Darajat
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Correct Answer: C [Jahandar Shah]
Notes:
The Mughal emperor Jahandar Shah was the first puppet ruler in Mughal India. He ascended the throne because of the support of a powerful Iranian Noble and his Wazir, Zulfiqar Khan.
95. Which of the following succeeded Mohd. Shah Rangeela?
[A] Ahmad Shah
[B] Alamgir II
[C] Shah Alam II
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Ahmad Shah]
Notes:
Ahmad Shah succeeded Mohd. Shah Rangeela. He ruled from c.1748 to 57 CE. He was born to Mohd. Shah Rangeela. He was the only son of Mohd. Shah Rangeela. His mother was a dancing girl named Kudsiya Begam.
96. Which of the following rulers participates in the Battle of Buxar?
[A] Akbar II
[B] Shah Alam II
[C] Ahmad Shah
[D] Bahadur Shah II
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Correct Answer: B [Shah Alam II]
Notes:
Shah Alam II participated in the Battle of Buxar which was fought in 1764 CE along with the combined armies of Mir Qasim, the Nawab of Bengal, and Shuja-ud- Daula, the Nawab of Awadh, against the British East India Company.
97. Which of the following was the last Mughal ruler?
[A] Akbar II
[B] Shah Alam II
[C] Ahmad Shah
[D] Bahadur Shah II
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Correct Answer: B [Shah Alam II]
Notes:
Bahadur Shah II was the last Mughal Emperor who was more a nominal head than anything else. The authority of the Mughal Empire was limited only to the city of Delhi.
98. Which of the following established a translation department?
[A] Babur
[B] Humayun
[C] Akbar
[D] Shahjahan
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Correct Answer: C [Akbar]
Notes:
The Mughal emperor Akbar established a Translation Department. The department was given the task of translating Hindu religious scriptures, such as the Atharvaveda, the Mahabharata, Harivamsa and the Ramayana into Persian.
99. Aurangzeb sent which of the following Mughal governor of the Deccan to Shivaji?
[A] Mir Jumla
[B] Shaista Khan
[C] Sharza Khan
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Shaista Khan]
Notes:
Aurangzeb sent Shaista Khan who was the Mughal governor of the Deccan against Shivaji in 1660 CE. Shivaji suffered a defeat at the hands of the Mughal forces and lost Poona, but war continued till 1663 CE.
100. Nana Faranavis looked after the affairs of the state under the rule of the which Maratha King?
[A] Narayan Rao
[B] Madhav Rao II
[C] Baji Rao II
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Madhav Rao II]
Notes:
Madhav Rao II who ruled from 1773 to 76 A.D. was a minor therefore Nana Faranavis looked after the affairs of the Maratha state during his rule. Narayan Rao was succeeded by Madhav Rao II.
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