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. Mausoleum of Baiju Bawra is located at which place?
[A] Chanderi
[B] Mandu
[C] Dhamoni
[D] Gwalior
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Correct Answer: A [Chanderi ]
Notes:
Baiju Bawra was a dhrupad musician from medieval India.He was one of the court musicians of Raja Mansingh Tomar of Gwalher (now Gwalior).
12. When did the first Jauhar at Chiitorgarh happened ?
[A] 1303
[B] 1305
[C] 1307
[D] 1309
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Correct Answer: A [1303]
Notes:
In 1303 AD, Allauddin Khilji, Sultan of Delhi, attacked and captured Chittorgarh. Then, the first Jauhar of royal Rajput ladies at Chittorgarh took place. It led by Rani Padmini, wife of Rawal Ratan Singh (King of Mewar) as she preferred to die rather than to surrender themselves against Sultan.
13. Alamgirnama was written by whom ?
[A] Mulla Daud
[B] Dara Sikoh
[C] Mirza Muhammad Qazim
[D] Mutamid Khan
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Correct Answer: C [Mirza Muhammad Qazim]
Notes:
Mirza Muhammad Qazim was the author of book “Alamgir-Nama”. The book gives the chronicle of the contemporary events covering the first decaded of the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb’s reign.
14. When did Jizya reintroduced by Aurangzeb ?
[A] 1681
[B] 1682
[C] 1679
[D] 1680
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Correct Answer: C [1679]
Notes:
In 1679 AD, the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb reimposed Jizya on Hindus, at the usual rates of 48 dirhams on the rich, 24 on the middle class, and 12 on the poor. The Jizya was hated by the Hindus as it was a symbol of their inferiority and involved a lot of humiliation. In 1564 AD, the Mughal emperor Akbar abolished Jizya, a poll tax, on Hindus.
15. Mahmud of Ghaznavi attacked Somnath temple in which year?
[A] 1025 AD
[B] 1026 AD
[C] 1027 AD
[D] 1029 AD
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Correct Answer: A [1025 AD]
Notes:
In 1025 AD, Somnath Temple was destroyed and plundered by the Afghan ruler, Mahmud of Ghazni. The temple was dedicated to Lord Shiva, was rebuilt by the Paramara king Bhoja of Malwa and the Solanki king Bhimdev I of Anhilwara between 1026 and 1042 AD.
16. Which of the following is category in which coins issued by Iltutmish can be correctly placed?
[A] Persian Silver
[B] Arabic Silver
[C] Afghani Gold
[D] Ethiopian style
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Correct Answer: B [Arabic Silver]
Notes:
Iltumish was the first Turkish Sultan who introduced pure Arabic coins in India.
17. Who among the following was the architect of Firoz Shah Tughlaq?
[A] Ghai Malik
[B] Ghazi Shahna
[C] Malik Khan
[D] Kafur Khan
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Correct Answer: B [Ghazi Shahna]
Notes:
Malik Ghazi Shahna was the architect of Firoz Shah Tughlaq and held the gold staff of office.
18. 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.
19. The king of Music, Mian Tansen was the follower of whom ?
[A] Mohd. Gaus
[B] Baiju Bawra
[C] Amir Khusrow
[D] Chaitanya
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Correct Answer: A [Mohd. Gaus]
Notes:
In 1493 AD, the king of music, Mian Tansen was born at Behat, Gwalior. He was the follower of Muhammad Ghaus and one of the Navaratnas in the royal court of the Mughal Emperor Jalal ud-din Mohammad Akbar.
20. Who among the following streamlined the Maratha administration after Sambhaji?
[A] Raja Ram
[B] Balaji Viswanath
[C] Ganga Bai
[D] Nanaji Deshmukh
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Correct Answer: B [Balaji Viswanath]
Notes:
Best answer is Balaji Vishwanath. As Sambhaji (1680-89) were succeeded by Rajaram, Shivaji II, Tarabai and Shahu ji. Balaji Vishwanath played a crucial role in the final victory of Shahu by winning over almost all the Maratha sardars to the side of Shahu. Under Baji Rao I Maratha power reached a zenith. But that option is not given.
