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.
11. Padmavat, an epic poem was composed by
[A] Malik Muhammad Jayasi
[B] Amir Khusro
[C] Firdausi
[D] Tulsi das ji
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Correct Answer: A [Malik Muhammad Jayasi]
Notes:
An epic poem, Padmavat was written by Malik Muhammad Jayasi in 1540 AD. The epic poem is a fictionalized version of the historic siege of Chittor by Alauddin Khilji in 1303 AD, who attacks Chittor after hearing of the beauty of Queen Rani Padmini, the wife of King Rawal Ratan Singh.
12. Birth place of Mughal emperor Akbar:
[A] Agra
[B] Fatehpur Sikri
[C] Amarkot
[D] Kabul
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Correct Answer: C [Amarkot]
Notes:
Akbar was born in 1542 at Amarkot (Now in Pakistan) in the palace of King Veersaal when his father Humayun fled from military defeat at the hands of Sher Shah Suri.
13. Which queen of Jahangir was given the title of Padshah Begum ?
[A] Nur Jahan
[B] Jagat Gosai
[C] Shah Begum
[D] Khas Mahal Begum
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Correct Answer: A [Nur Jahan]
Notes:
Padshah Begum (Empress) was a superlative imperial title bestowed in the Mughal Harem to the first lady of the Court of Empire. The Mughal emperor Jahangir bestowed the title ” Padshah Begum” upon Nur Jahan Begum who was the twentieth and last legal wife of him. The coins were struck in her name and on all farmans her name was attached to the imperial signature.
14. Who among the following rulers built Moti Masjid in Agra fort?
[A] Akbar
[B] Shahjahan
[C] Jahangir
[D] Aurangzeb
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Correct Answer: B [Shahjahan]
Notes:
The Mughal Emperor Shahjahan built the Moti Masjid (or Pearl Mosque) in Agra and and was built around 1647-53 AD.
15. Who laid the foundation of Lodhi dynasty?
[A] Bahlol Lodhi
[B] Sikandar Lodhi
[C] Ibrahim Lodhi
[D] Daulat Khan Lodhi
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Correct Answer: A [Bahlol Lodhi]
Notes:
In 1451 AD, Bahlol Lodhi laid the foundation of Lodhi dynasty by taking over the throne of Delhi by Ala-ud-Din Alam Shah, the last ruler of Sayyid dynasty. He captured Jaunpur and annexed the Sharqui Kingdom in 1484 AD and died in 1488 AD.
16. Under Delhi Sultanate who among the following officers was the Head of Royal Bodyguards ?
[A] Sar-Jandar
[B] Sar-i- Jamadar
[C] Diwan -i- Khas
[D] Diwan -i- Istikak
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Correct Answer: B [Sar-i- Jamadar]
Notes:
In the Sultanate period of Delhi, Sar-i-Jandar was the Chief of Royal bodyguards or Jandars of the Sultan.
17. In context of Sena dynasty, Vijay Sena was succeeded by whom?
[A] Ballal Sena
[B] Lakshman Sena
[C] Vishvarup Sena
[D] Keshab Sena
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Correct Answer: A [Ballal Sena]
Notes:
Vijay Sena was succeeded by Ballal Sena. Ballal Sena was a learned scholar who wrote two famous works – Danasagara and Adbhutsagara. He revived the orthodox Hindu rites and introduce the Kulinism system in Bengal
18. Which among the following Sikh Guru was executed by Aurangzeb ?
[A] Guru Angad
[B] Guru Arjun Dev
[C] Guru Ram Das
[D] Guru Tegh Bahadur
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Correct Answer: D [Guru Tegh Bahadur]
Notes:
In 1675 AD, the 9th Sikh Guru Tegh Bahadur was captured and executed by Mughal emperor Aurangzeb because he objected to
Aurangzeb’s forced conversions. This led to the creation of Khalsa and the growth of Sikh military under the last Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh (who was the son of Guru Tegh Bahadur).
19. Under the leadership of whom Marathas captured Salsette and Bassein from the Portuguese?
[A] Baji Rao I
[B] Balaji Vishwanath
[C] Balaji Bajirao
[D] Madhavrao I
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Correct Answer: A [Baji Rao I]
Notes:
Under the leadership of Peshwa Baji Rao I, Marathas captured Salsette and Bassein from the Portuguese in 1739 AD and extended their naval power on the west coast of India.
20. Who among the following accepted Din-i-Ilahi?
[A] Raja Man Singh
[B] Birbal
[C] Raja Tansen
[D] Raja Todarmal
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Correct Answer: B [Birbal]
Notes:
The theory of Din-i-Ilahi was introduced by Mughal Emperor Akbar. It is based on Monotheism(believe in one God).The first initiated disciples of Din-i-ilahi during emperor Akbar the Great’s time included Birbal, Prince Salim and Abu’l-Fazl ibn Mubarak.
