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 last ruler of Bahmani Kingdom?
[A] Kallimullah
[B] Tajuddin Firoj Shah
[C] Ahmad Shah Wali
[D] Ibrahim Adil Shah
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Correct Answer: A [Kallimullah]
Notes:
Kallimullah (1524-1527) was the last ruler of Bahmani dynasty.
12. Who among the following rulers was the founder of Imad Shahi dynasty?
[A] Fathullah Imad-ul-Mulk
[B] Aladdin Imad Shah
[C] Burhan Imad Shah
[D] Darya Imad Shah
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Correct Answer: A [Fathullah Imad-ul-Mulk]
Notes:
The Imad Shahi dynasty was founded by Fathullah Imad-ul-Mulk in 1490 AD with its capital at Elichpur, Maharashtra. In 1595 AD, it was annexed by Mughlas.
13. An Itlaian traveller, Gemelli Careri visited India in which year?
[A] 1695 AD
[B] 1699 AD
[C] 1656 AD
[D] 1687 AD
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Correct Answer: A [1695 AD]
Notes:
An Italian Physician, Gemelli Careri visited India in 1695 AD during the reign of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb and accounted the military organization and administration of Mughal empire at that time.
14. 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.
15. Ghiyasuddin Muhammad wrote which of the following sheds light on many aspects of the social and cultural life of the age?
[A] Tarik-e-Sher
[B] Humayun-Nama
[C] Akbarnama
[D] Qunum-i-Humayuni
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Correct Answer: D [Qunum-i-Humayuni]
Notes:
Qunum-i-Humayuni was written by Khwand Mir, also known as Ghiyasuddin Muhammad. It is an account of rules and ordinances established by emperor Humayun and of some building erected by him.
16. What was the name of the silver coin of Muhammad Bin Tughlaq?
[A] Dinar
[B] Jital
[C] Adlis
[D] Tanka
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Correct Answer: C [Adlis]
Notes:
Muhammad Bin Tughlaq’s rule is significant for the introduction of token currency. He understood the importance of currency as a medium of commercial exchange and that is why he took keen interest to circulate gold and silver coins. He enlarged the gold dinar from 172 grains to 202 grains. He introduced a silver coin, the adlis, which was discontinued after seven years due to lack of popularity and acceptance among his subjects.
17. Which of the following scholars accompanied Mahmud of Ghazni during his invasions on India?
[A] Firdausi
[B] Firistha
[C] Al Biruni
[D] Omar Khayyam
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Correct Answer: C [Al Biruni]
Notes:
Al Biruni was made court astrologer in Ghazni and he accompanied with Mahmud on his invasions on India. He lived for several years here and is considered to be first Indologist.
18. With reference to Sultanate era, the terms amil, karkun and mutasarrif stand for__:
[A] Clerks of revenue department
[B] Revenue administrator
[C] Army soldier
[D] Assistant of army official
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Correct Answer: A [Clerks of revenue department]
Notes:
The Wazir’s office was called the Diwan – i – Wizarat . Below him in the same department was a deputy called the Naib Wazir . This section handled finance , the income and expenditure of the empire were handled by two official the Mushrif – i Mumalik (income) and the Mustaufi – i Mumalik (expenditure) . Subordinate to him were the clerks in the office who were called Amils, Karkun , and Mutasarrif.
19. Which sultan of Delhi was a contemporary of the Mongol leader Genghis Khan?
[A] Iltutmish
[B] Razia Sultana
[C] Balban
[D] Alauddin khalji
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Correct Answer: A [Iltutmish]
Notes:
Mongol invader Genghis khan came through the northwestern front of India in the reign of Iltutmish. Genghis khan destroyed the Khwarizmi dynasty. The ruler of Khwarizmi empire sought refuge to Iltutmish . But , Iltutmish refused to give asylum to the Khwarizmi emperor and saved Delhi from the invasion of Genghis Khan
20. Tarikh-i Mubarak Shahi is composed by which of the following authors?
[A] Muhammad Bihamad Khani
[B] Mir Muhammad Masum
[C] Amir Khusrau
[D] Yahya ibn Ahmad Sihrindi
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Correct Answer: D [Yahya ibn Ahmad Sihrindi]
Notes:
The Tarikh-i Mubarak Shahi which was written by Yahya ibn Ahmad Sihrindi during 1428- 34 CE provides valuable information about the Sayyid rulers of Delhi. Many later writers have used it as a primary text for their works, some even having reproduced it.
