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. In which year Vir Pandya (Pandya ruler of Madurai) was defeated by Allaudin Khilji’s army?
[A] 1311 AD
[B] 1309-10 AD
[C] 1307 AD
[D] 1303 AD
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Correct Answer: A [1311 AD]
Notes:
In 1311 AD, Vir Pandya (Pandya ruler of Madurai) was defeated by Malik Kafur, the commander of Allaudin Khilji.
12. Who was the ruler of Gujarat when Allauddin Khilji annexed it?
[A] Rai Karan
[B] Ramchandradeva
[C] Hammir Deva
[D] Ratan Singh
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Correct Answer: A [Rai Karan]
Notes:
In 1297 AD, Allauddin Khilji annexed Gujarat which was ruled by Rai Karan. He plundered Anhilwara and Somnath and married to Kamla Devi, the queen of Rai Karan.
13. In the council of ministers of Shivaji, by which designation Prime Minister was called?
[A] Sar-i-Naubat
[B] Peshwa
[C] Mazumdar
[D] Pandit rao
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Correct Answer: B [Peshwa]
Notes:
In the council of administrators and advisors of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Peshwa ( Prime Minister) was responsible for general administration of empire and welfare of the people.
14. The battle of Khanwa took place in the year:
[A] 1527 AD.
[B] 1528 AD.
[C] 1529 AD.
[D] 1526 AD.
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Correct Answer: A [1527 AD.]
Notes:
The battle of Khanwa was fought between Rana of Mewar, Sangram Singh (Rana Sanga ) and Babur on the bank of river Pilikhar in 1527 AD. In this battle, Babur defeated Rana Sanga and this decisive victory consolidated Mughal power in India.
15. Who among the following rulers built Moti Masjid in Delhi ?
[A] Akbar
[B] Jahangir
[C] Shahjahan
[D] Aurangzeb
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Correct Answer: D [Aurangzeb]
Notes:
The Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb built the Moti Masjid (Pearl Mosque) in the Red Fort complex in Delhi. It is a white marble mosque built around 1659-1660 AD.
16. Which among the following were the small powers into which Bahmani Kingdom was disintegrated?
[A] Imadshahi of Bidar
[B] Adilshahi of Bijapur
[C] Qutubshahi of Ahmednagar
[D] Nizamshahi of Golconda
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Correct Answer: B [Adilshahi of Bijapur]
Notes:
After the death of Mahmud Gawan ( vakil-us-sultanate in the Bahmani Kingdom) factionism increased among the Bahmani sardars. From there onwards, Bahmani power began to decline. This led to disintegration of the Kingdom into five small powers viz. Imadshahi of Varhad, Nizamshahi of Ahmednagar, Baridshahi of Bidar, Adilshahi of Bijapur and Qutubshahi of Golconda.
17. Who among the following authors wrote “Masir-i-Alamgiri”?
[A] Iswar Das Nagar
[B] Minhaj-i-Siraj
[C] Ziauddin Barni
[D] Alberuni
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Correct Answer: A [Iswar Das Nagar]
Notes:
Maasir-i-Alamgiri, a history of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb Alamgir, written by Iswar Das Nagar. He was a Nagar Brahman of Pattan and a Mughal civil officer in Jodhpur.
18. The book “Muntakhab-ul-Lubab” written by whom?
[A] Khafi Khan
[B] Yahaya bin Ahmed Sirhindi
[C] Shams i Siraj Afif
[D] Ziauddin Barni
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Correct Answer: A [Khafi Khan]
Notes:
During Aurangzeb’s reign, Muntakhab-ul-Lubab written by Khafi Khan, a historical writer. The book covers the history of Mughal period till the reign of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb.
19. In the administration of Vijayanagar empire, who record the oral orders of the king?
[A] Nayaks
[B] Dandanayaka
[C] Rayasam
[D] Amar nayaks
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Correct Answer: C [Rayasam]
Notes:
In the administration of Vijayanagar empire, Rayasam was one of the officials who wrote the oral orders of the king.
20. In context of administration of Vijayanagar kingdom, Nadus were divided into
[A] Niyoga
[B] Sthalas
[C] Kottam
[D] Mandalam
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Correct Answer: B [Sthalas]
Notes:
The structure of tax collection in Vijayanagar empire: the empire was divided into five main rajyas or mandalam (provinces) which were divided into regions (Kottams). These were further divided into counties (Nadus) which were again sub-divided into municipalities (Sthales). To facilitate tax administration at the lowest level, a separate department Niyoga) was assigned with the function of tax collection duly supervised by feudal landlords (Goudas) and Karanikam (accountants).
