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. These questions are part of GKToday’s 35000+ MCQs Bank Course in GKToday Android App
11. Which of the following saints of Bhakti Movement initially adopted Saguna / vaishnavism but later preached Nirguni beliefs of life?
[A] Raidas
[B] Gusainji
[C] Bhagat Pipa
[D] Vallabhacharya
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Correct Answer: C [Bhagat Pipa]
Notes:
Bhagat Pipa was a 14th century Rajput King of Gagaraungarh, who abdicated the throne to become a mystic poet and saint of the Bhakti movement. He was one of the early Shaivism and Sakta follower; who later adopted Vaishnavism as a disciple of Ramananda and finally preached Nirguni beliefs of life.
12. How did Humayun, the second Mughal Emperor of India die?
[A] Killed in battle
[B] Died of a heart attack
[C] Assassinated by his son
[D] Broke his neck after falling down the stairs
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Correct Answer: D [Broke his neck after falling down the stairs]
Notes:
Humayun has it that the monarch was on top of his library, in the observatory looking out at the sky, when he is supposed to have spotted the transit of Venus across the Sun, and in his excitement to share his discovery with others, he tripped, fell down the stairs and broke his neck. Humayun was succeeded by his son, Akbar, easily one of India’s greatest rulers.
13. Who among the following has built the Vijay Stambha (Tower of Victory) in Chittorgarh?
[A] Rana Kumbha
[B] Kunwar Durjan Singh
[C] Rana Sanga
[D] Maharana Pratap
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Correct Answer: A [Rana Kumbha]
Notes:
The Vijaya Stambha is an imposing victory monument located within Chittor Fort in Chittorgarh, Rajasthan, India. The tower was constructed by the Mewar king, Rana Kumbha, in 1448 to commemorate his victory over the combined armies of Malwa and Gujarat led by Mahmud Khilji.
14. Which of the following minerals are found in Khetri, Kolar, Sindri and Jharia respectively?
[A] Copper, gold, fertilisers and coal
[B] Copper, gold, coal and iron
[C] Copper, gold, coal and gypsum
[D] Iron, gold, coal and copper
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Correct Answer: A [Copper, gold, fertilisers and coal]
Notes:
Khetri is a well known copper belt. Kolar Fields is a gold mining region and taluka, in the Kolar District of Karnataka state. Sindri is famous for coal fields. Jharia is famous for its rich coal resources, used to make coke.
15. From which original text did J. Briggs translate “Rise of the Mohammedan Power in India”?
[A] Baburnama
[B] Tarikh-i-Subuktikin
[C] Akbarnama
[D] Tarikh-i-Firishta
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Correct Answer: D [Tarikh-i-Firishta]
Notes:
Tarikh-i-Firishta (16th century) by Firishta, or Muhammad Qasim Hindu Shah, was translated by J.Briggs, titled Rise of the Mohammedan Power in India. It is a general history of India, largely based upon earlier Persian historical works. It is generally regarded as one of the best of the later compilations based on earlier works, and it was relied upon heavily by early European historians of India such as Elphinstone.
16. Who started the office of Diwan – i – Arz ?
[A] Raziya
[B] Iltutmish
[C] Balban
[D] Qutubuddin Aibak
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Correct Answer: C [Balban]
Notes:
To deal with internal and external disturbance , Balban reorganized the military department called Diwan – i – Arz and pensioned off those soldiers and troopers who were no longer fit for the service. He also appointed spies in every department and also organized a strong centralised army.
17. Muhammad-bin-Qasim fought the ‘Battle of Rawar’ with which of the following?
[A] Jai Sindh
[B] Bajhra
[C] Dahir
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Dahir]
Notes:
The ‘Battle of Rawar’ was fought between Dahir, the powerful king of Sind and the Arab invader Muhammad-bin-Qasim. Dahir waited with a huge army of 50,000 sword men, horsemen and elephantry at a place called Rawar.
18. The Ghurids, rose rapidly to power during which of the following centuries?
[A] 10th century
[B] 11th century
[C] 12th century
[D] 13th century
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Correct Answer: C [12th century]
Notes:
In the early medieval period, the region between Ghazni and Herat was ruled by the kingdom of Ghurs. They rapidly rose to power during the last half of the twelfth century.
19. On which post, Razia appointed Malik Jamaluddin Yaqut, an Abyssinian slave, in her administration?
[A] Barid-i-Mumalik
[B] Diwan-i-kohi
[C] Amir-i-akhur
[D] Amir-i-majlis
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Correct Answer: C [Amir-i-akhur]
Notes:
Razia Sultan was the first and only female Muslim ruler of medieval India. She appointed an Abyssinian slave, Malik Jamaluddin Yaqut, to the important office Amir-i-akhur, which was the Superintendent of royal horses.
20. During the reign of which of the following Devagiri was invaded by Alauddin Khalji?
[A] Qutbuddin Mubarak Shah
[B] Nasiruddin Khusrau Shah
[C] Jalauddin Khalji
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Jalauddin Khalji]
Notes:
During the reign of Jalauddin Khalji in c.1294 CE, Devagiri was invaded by Alauddin Khalji also called Ali Gurshap during the reception there in July c. 1296 CE.
