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 rulers issued Hanuman type of coins?
[A] Harihara & Bukka
[B] Krishnadevaraya
[C] Achyuta Raya
[D] Tirumala Raya
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Correct Answer: A [Harihara & Bukka ]
Notes:
The Sangama dynasty was the first dynasty to rule over Vijayanagar kingdom. In 1336 AD, Harihara- I and his brother Bukka I laid the foundation Vijaynagar empire and named the first dynasty after their father Bhavana Sangama as Sangama dynasty .
Both the rulers, Harihara & Bukka struck coins with the image of Hanuman.
12. Malik Kafur, the commander of Allauddin Khilji, defeated who among the following rulers of Deccan?
[A] Vir Ballal III
[B] Vir Pandya
[C] Pratap Rudradeva
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
In Deccan, Malik Kafur, the commander of Allauddin Khilji, defeated the Yadava King Ram Chandra of Devagiri, Pratap Rudradeva ( Kakatiya ruler of Warangal), Vir Ballal III (Hoyasala ruler of Dwarsamudra) and Vir Pandya (Pandya ruler of Madurai).
13. In the Shivaji’s Ashtapradhan, who looked after the foreign affairs?
[A] Surnavis
[B] Dabir
[C] Sar-i-Naubat
[D] Pratinidhi
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Correct Answer: B [Dabir]
Notes:
In the Shivaji’s Ashtapradhan ( or Council of Eight Ministers), Dabir ( or Samant) looked after the foreign affairs ministry. He helped the king on matters relating to foreign states and on problems of war and peace.
14. In the Shivaji’s Ashtapradhan, who was the Commander-in-chief?
[A] Surnavis
[B] Dabir
[C] Sar-i-Naubat
[D] Mazumdar
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Correct Answer: C [Sar-i-Naubat]
Notes:
In the Shivaji’s Ashtapradhan (or Council of Eight Ministers), Sar-i-Naubat ( or Senapati) was the Commander-in-chief, who looked after the requirement and administration of the army.
15. Who among the following rulers began his / her ruling with the modest titles “Malik” and ” Siphasalar”?
[A] Qutb-ud-din Aibak
[B] Iltutmish
[C] Balban
[D] Rajia Sultan
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Correct Answer: A [Qutb-ud-din Aibak]
Notes:
Qutb-ud-din Aibak began his rule with the modest titles ‘Malik’ and ‘Sipahsalar’ which had been conferred upon him by Muhammad Ghori.
16. Under Delhi Sultanate who among the following officers was the Head of Royal Bodyguards ?
[A] Sar-Jandar
[B] Sar-i- Jamadar
[C] Diwan -i- Khas
[D] Diwan -i- Istikak
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Correct Answer: B [Sar-i- Jamadar]
Notes:
In the Sultanate period of Delhi, Sar-i-Jandar was the Chief of Royal bodyguards or Jandars of the Sultan.
17. The correct meaning of the Doctrine of Fana of the Sufi mystiques is __:
[A] Inflaming the fire of love to achieve ecstasy
[B] Communication with God
[C] Transcendental meditation to achieve God
[D] Annihilation of human attributes through Union with God
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Correct Answer: D [ Annihilation of human attributes through Union with God ]
Notes:
Fana means “to die before one dies”, a concept highlighted by famous notable Muslim saints such as Rumi and later by Sultan Bahoo. It is Annihilation of human attributes through Union with God.
18. 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.
19. The credit of establishing the Muslim rule in India goes to__?
[A] Arabs
[B] Turks
[C] Mongols
[D] Perseans
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Correct Answer: B [Turks]
Notes:
The credit of establishing the Muslim rule in India goes to the Turks. The reason for their conquest of India lies in following
• They had assuming the leadership of Islam through conversion with more fanatical in their religious zeal
• Their sense of superiority of their race
• They had determination to propagate Islam
• They had believe in strength of their arms The Turks conquered a large part of western Asia and moving towards the east penetrated into India with Sultan Mahmud of Ghazni was the first to penetrate deep into India.
20. Which king was not a part of the anti-Arab Rajput confederacy that resisted the attacks of Arab armies under Junaid?
[A] Nagabhata -I
[B] Jaysimha Varman
[C] Bappa Rawal
[D] Vatsraja
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Correct Answer: D [Vatsraja]
Notes:
During 723-726 A.D., Arab forces under Junaid and Al Hakim launched numerous attacks on India. These invasions were repulsed by the combined might of King Nagabhata-I of Gurjara Pratihara Empire, Jaysimha Varman of Rashtrakuta Empire, and Bappa Rawal of the Rajputs. However, King Vatsraja was not part of this confederacy that successfully resisted the Arab invaders. Notably, both Junaid and Hakim eventually lost their lives in these battles.
