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. Who among the following was the architect of Firoz Shah Tughlaq?
[A] Ghai Malik
[B] Ghazi Shahna
[C] Malik Khan
[D] Kafur Khan
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Correct Answer: B [Ghazi Shahna]
Notes:
Malik Ghazi Shahna was the architect of Firoz Shah Tughlaq and held the gold staff of office.
12. Who among the following sufi saints founded the Chishti Order ?
[A] Muinuddin Chishti
[B] Hamiduddin Chishti
[C] Nizamuddin Chishti
[D] Husamuddin Chishti
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Correct Answer: A [Muinuddin Chishti]
Notes:
Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti was the founder of the Chishti Order of Sufism in Lahore (Punjab) and Ajmer (Rajasthan). The Chisti order is a Sufi order within the mystic Sufi tradition of Islam. It is known for its emphasis on love, tolerance and openness.
13. Which dynasty was ruling in Delhi and was defeated by Babur when he invaded India?
[A] Slave dynasty
[B] Tughlaq dynasty
[C] Khilji dynasty
[D] Lodhi dynasty
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Correct Answer: D [Lodhi dynasty]
Notes:
The Lodhi dynasty’s last ruler, Ibrahim Lodhi was kille in the battle with Babur’s troops, as his formidable army routed in the face of a force a fifth its size, but better motivated and mobile.
14. Who among the following Mughal Emperors was illiterate?
[A] Jahangir
[B] Aurangzeb
[C] Akbar
[D] Shah jahan
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Correct Answer: C [Akbar]
Notes:
Akbar remained illiterate and uneducated all his life. He had to occupy the throne at the early age of 13 years after the untimely death of his father Humayun.
15. Which of the following are collections of biographical notes and historical events arranged dynasty-wise it is a history of Muslim kings, their military chiefs and officials?
[A] Fatwa-i-Jahandari
[B] Tahqiq-i-Hind
[C] Tabaqat-i-Nasiri
[D] Insha-e-Mahru
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Correct Answer: C [Tabaqat-i-Nasiri]
Notes:
Minhaj Siraj had written a political history called Tabaqat-i-Nasiri. It was written a few years before and after the Khalji period. It is an elaborate history of the Islamic world written in Persian by Minhaj-i-Siraj Juzjani and completed in 1260. The purpose of the Tabaqat-i Nasiri was to account for the Muslim dynasties that originated in Iran and Central Asia. The Tabaqat-i Nasiri is the only source for the Khaljis rebellion in Bengal against the sultan of Delhi from 1229-1230.
16. Identify the author and the book written on the lines of the Shahnama of Firdausi?
[A] Khwaja Abd Malik Isami and his Futuh-i-Salatin
[B] Sikander Bin Muhammad Manzu and his Mirat-i-Sikanderi
[C] Diwan Ali Muhammad Khan and his Mirat-i-Ahmadi
[D] Sultan Firuz Shah Tughluq and his Futuhat-i-Firozshahi
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Correct Answer: A [Khwaja Abd Malik Isami and his Futuh-i-Salatin]
Notes:
Futuh-i-Salatin is a poetical history of the Sultans of India from the rise of the Ghazanvi dynasty up to the reign of Sultan Muhammad Bin Tughluq. Translated as “Gifts of the Sultans”, it is a history of Muslim rule in India until 1349-50. Isami also called it Shahnama-i Hind (“the Shahnameh of India”). According to Isami, his sources included anecdotes, legends, and reports by his friends and acquaintances.
17. Tazkirat-ul-Muluk is about which dynasty?
[A] The Nizams
[B] Sultans of Golconda
[C] The Khaljis
[D] Adilshahi Sultans of Bijapur
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Correct Answer: D [Adilshahi Sultans of Bijapur]
Notes:
Adilshahi Sultans of Bijapur have their rule documented in Tazkirat-ul-Muluk, written by Rafiuddin Shirazi. It is also considered a history of the contemporary dynasties in the Deccan, Hindustan and Persia.
18. Who among the following ruler was contemporary of great philosopher Madhavacharya?
[A] Balban
[B] Kaiqubad
[C] Alauddin Khalji
[D] Nasiruddin Mahmud
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Correct Answer: A [Balban]
Notes:
The meeting of famous exponent of Dvaita philosophy Madhavacharya and Balban happened when Balban along with his forces camped on North Bank of Ganga river; and had forbidden anyone to cross river without permission. However, Madhavacharya along with disciples crossed the river. The soldiers of Balban wanted to arrest Madhava but he commanded them to be quiet; and told them that he wanted to see Sultan. This was followed by a meet between Madhava and Balban in which Madhava told Balban in chaste Persian about the Dvaita philosophy. Balban was impressed with Madhavacharya and offered him gifts, which Madhava declined.
19. Which of the following referred to ‘right to cultivate’ during the Chola rule?
[A] Kudi Nikki
[B] Karanmai
[C] Kudi Ninga
[D] Mitachi
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Correct Answer: B [Karanmai]
Notes:
Karanmai referred to right to cultivate during the Chola period. These were further divided into two types— Kudi Nikki which means a situation in which people previously settled in the village were either removed or deprived of their rights; and Kudi Ninga which refers to a situaton in which such people were not to be disturbed.
20. The Chach Nama, originally an Arabic work, was translated into Persian by which of the following?
[A] Ibn-ul-Asir
[B] Muhammad Ali bin Abu Bakr Kufi
[C] Ziyauddin Barani
[D] Hamdullah Mastauti Qazwini
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Correct Answer: B [Muhammad Ali bin Abu Bakr Kufi]
Notes:
The Chach Nama which was originally an Arabic work was translated into Persian by Muhammad Ali bin Abu Bakr Kufi during the time of Nasiruddin Qabacha. It is considered to be the main source of information on the Arab conquest of Sind.
