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. During the reign of Jahangir at which place English granted permission to set up a factory ?
[A] Surat
[B] Lahore
[C] Goa
[D] Bombay

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12. Who among the following Tuglaq dynasty ruler had discussions with Jain saint Jinaprabha Suri and also used to enjoyed playing holy?
[A] Mohammad-bin Tughlaq
[B] Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
[C] Firoz Shah Tughlaq
[D] Muhammud Shah Tughlaq

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13. The Ibadat Khana is also recognized as__:
[A] Diwan-i-Arj
[B] Diwan-i-Ibadat
[C] Diwan-i-Khas
[D] Diwan-i-Khana

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14. Dara Shikoh, the son of Shahjahan met with which of the following Sikh Guru ?
[A] Guru Amar Das
[B] Guru Arjun Dev
[C] Guru Ram Das
[D] Guru Har Rai

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15. During the early medieval India, founders of which among the following dynasty was elected by the people?
[A] Pratiharas
[B] Palas
[C] Gangas
[D] Solankis

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16. Which statement about Amir Khusrau is not true?
[A] He worked for the Hindu-Muslim Unity
[B] He was a great poet
[C] He was a great historian
[D] He wrote poetry in Hindi and Urdu

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17. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below them:

List I List II
(Place) (Importance)
A. Bhubaneshwar 1. Vijayanagara architecture
B. Konark 2. Rajarani temple
C. Lepakshi 3. Vijayanagara paintings
D. Halebid 4. Hoysala monument
  5. Sun temple

     A B C D

[A] 3 2 4 5
[B] 2 5 4 3
[C] 5 4 2 3
[D] 2 5 3 4

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18. Which of the following works on Aurangazeb’s reign is based on state papers and was compiled after his death?
[A] Ma’asir-i-Alamgiri
[B] Alamgirnama
[C] Futuhat-i-Almgiri
[D] Muntakhab-ul-Lubab

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19. What was the name of the silver coin of Iltutumish?
[A] Tanka
[B] Tamrupa
[C] Karshapanas
[D] Jital

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20. Which of the following places on Indian coast came under the earliest attack by Arabs on India?
[A] Kochi
[B] Thane
[C] Sindh
[D] Porbandar

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