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. Which Mughal emperor built Din panah as his second capital ?
[A] Babur
[B] Akbar
[C] Humayun
[D] Bahadur Shah Jafar
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Correct Answer: C [Humayun]
Notes:
The Mughal Emperor Humayun built a new capital at Delhi called Dinpanah (Refuge of the World), a site is known today as ‘Purana Kila’.
12. Who among the following Pratihara ruler adopted the title of ‘Adivaraha’ ?
[A] Mihir Bhoja
[B] Nagabhatta I
[C] Vatsaraja
[D] Vijayapala
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Correct Answer: A [Mihir Bhoja]
Notes:
Mihira Bhoja I (or Bhoja I), who was a devotee of Vishnu, adopted the title of Adivaraha i.e. inscribed on some of his coins.
13. Who among the following rulers was the founder of Nizam Shahi dynasty?
[A] Burhan Nizam Shah I
[B] Malik Ahmad Bahri
[C] Ibrahim Nizam Shah
[D] Murtaza Nizam Shah I
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Correct Answer: B [Malik Ahmad Bahri]
Notes:
The Nizam Shahi dynasty was founded by Malik Ahmad Bahri in 1490 AD with its capital at Ahmadnagar on the bank of the river Sina. The dynasty ruled over the sultanate of Ahmadnagar till Mughal emperor Shahjahan annexed it in 1633 AD.
14. Who among the Muslim ruler conquered the Kingdom of Bundelkhand in 1203 AD?
[A] Mahmud Ghazni
[B] Qutb-ud-din Aibak
[C] Muhammad Ghori
[D] Alauddin Khilji
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Correct Answer: B [Qutb-ud-din Aibak]
Notes:
In 1203 AD, the Muslim ruler Qutb-ud-din Aibak conquered the great part of Bundelkhand by defeating the Chandella ruler Paramdideva.
15. What was the Nayankara system, a significant part of the Vijaynagar political organization?
[A] A tax system
[B] A military rank system
[C] A land holding system for warriors
[D] A religious institution
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Correct Answer: C [A land holding system for warriors]
Notes:
The Nayankara system was a unique political feature of the Vijaynagar Empire, which assigned territorial revenue rights, also known as amaram, to military chiefs or warriors. These warriors held the title of Nayaka or Amaranayaka. It derived its name from “Nayaka”, an ancient Sanskrit term indicating a person of importance, particularly in the military. This system greatly relied on Telugu Nayakas, which significantly bolstered the strength of the empire.
16. Which among the following was not the principal officers of the central government in Mughal administration?
[A] Mir Bakshi
[B] Mir Saman
[C] Sipah Salar
[D] Sadr
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Correct Answer: C [Sipah Salar]
Notes:
The principal officers of the central government were four: 1) diwan; 2) mir bakhshi; 3) mir saman; and 4) sadr. In thge above quyestion, Sipah Salar was a provincial governor.
17. Miftah-ul-Futuh also known as “Key to the Victories” was composed by Amir Khusro in honour of _?
[A] Jalaluddin Firuz Khilji
[B] Muhammad bin Tughluq
[C] Ibrahim Lodhi
[D] Iltutmish
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Correct Answer: A [ Jalaluddin Firuz Khilji]
Notes:
Miftah-ul-Futuh also known as “Key to the Victories” was composed by Amir Khusro in honour of Jalaluddin Firuz Khilji.
18. On which of the following ‘Bhakti Cult’ laid emphasis? (UPSC Prelims 1984)
[A] Idol worship
[B] Universal brotherhood
[C] Devotion to God
[D] None of these
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Correct Answer: C [Devotion to God]
Notes:
Bhakti movement in Hinduism refers to ideas and engagement that emerged in the medieval era on love and devotion to religious concepts built around one or more gods and goddesses. Bhakti movement preached against the caste system using the local languages so that the message reached the masses.
19. Which one of the following was the name of salt tax in ancient India under the administration of Cholas? (UPSC Prelims 1992)
[A] Bhaga
[B] Uppayam
[C] Valiayam
[D] Hiranya
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Correct Answer: B [Uppayam]
Notes:
The Chola dynasty was one of the longest-ruling dynasties in history. The earliest datable references to this Tamil dynasty are in inscriptions from the 3rd century. There were many taxes in the Chola Empire. Uppayam was the name of salt tax under the administration of Cholas.
20. “The king was freed from his people and they from their king”. On whose death did Badauni comment thus? (UPSC Prelims 1999)
[A] Balban
[B] Ala-ud-din Khalji
[C] Muhammad-bin-Tughlak
[D] Feroze Shah Tughlak
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Correct Answer: C [Muhammad-bin-Tughlak]
Notes:
The statement was given at the death of Muhammad-bin-Tughlak as he made many decisions that disturbed the normal life of people.
