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 was the Hindushahi ruler who killed himself after being defeated by Mahmud of Ghazni?
[A] Anandapala
[B] Jaipala
[C] Sri Bhima deva
[D] Jai Chandra
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Correct Answer: B [Jaipala]
Notes:
After defeating from Mahmud of Ghazni in 1000-01 AD, Hindu shahi ruler Raja Jaipala could not survive the shock of humiliation and he burnt himself to death. He was succeeded by his son, Anandpala in 1002 AD.
12. Who among the following Sultans of Delhi Sultanate is credited with building the most extensive network of canals in India?
[A] Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
[B] Feroz Shah Tughlaq
[C] Mohammad-bin Tughlaq
[D] Muhammad Shah Tughlaq
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Correct Answer: B [Feroz Shah Tughlaq]
Notes:
The reign of Feroz Shah Tughlaq marked impressive advancements in irrigation systems, where he built and repaired canals, aiming to improve agricultural productivity.
13. Which Hindu ruler gave shelter to Humayun after defeat in the Battle of Kannauj ?
[A] Rana Virsala
[B] Maharaja Gulab Singh
[C] Raja Man Singh
[D] Baj Bahadur
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Correct Answer: A [Rana Virsala]
Notes:
In the battle of Kannauj, Humayun again defeated by Sher Shah Suri in 1540 AD. This time Rana Virsala, a Hindu Rajput ruler of Amarkot, gave shelter to Humayun where Jalal-ud-din Muhammad Akbar was born. Previously, he was defeated by Sher Shah Suri at Chausa in 1539 AD and he had to take refuge in the court of Shah Tasham of Persia.
14. During the reign of which Chandella ruler Mahmud Ghazni invaded Kannauj in 1018 and Kalinjar in 1019 AD?
[A] Ganda
[B] Vidyadhara
[C] Paramdideva
[D] Nannuka
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Correct Answer: B [Vidyadhara]
Notes:
During the reign of Vidyadhara, the great ruler of the Chandella dynasty, Mahmud Ghazni invaded Kannauj in 1018, Kalinjar in 1019 AD and again in 1022 AD. Though, he was not able to capture the fort and had to retire with friendly terms. During attack on Kannauj, its ruler Rajyapala had fled the city and was later killed by Vidyadhara.
15. Who among the following foreign travellers/envoys visited during the reign of Shah Jahan?
[A] John Lait
[B] John Fryer
[C] Peter Mundy
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
The foreign travellers viz. John Lait, John Fryer (English), Peter Mundy (Italian)and Jean Baptiste Travernier(French man) visited during the reign of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan.
16. Which among the following was the lowest unit of Chola administration?
[A] Mandalam
[B] Nadu
[C] Valandu
[D] Kurram
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Correct Answer: D [Kurram]
Notes:
Kurram was the lowest unit of Chola administration. In the Chola empire, Kingdom was divided into Mandalams (or provinces) and each mandalam divided into Valanadus (Commissionary) and Nadus (Districts) and Kurram ( group of villages).
17. Who among the following rulers of Vijayanagar empire assumed the title of Yavanrayjaya Sthapancharya?
[A] Devaraya II
[B] Harihara I
[C] Krishna Deva Raya
[D] Devraya I
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Correct Answer: C [Krishna Deva Raya]
Notes:
The emperor of Vijayanagar empire, Krishna Deva Raya assumed the title of Yavanrayjaya Sthapancharya. He was known as Andhara Bhoja or Abhinav Bhoja. He founded a town Nagalapur (near Vijayanagar) and built tanks, temples, gopurams, etc. in various parts of empire.
18. The Sanskrit poetry of 11th century poet Jayadeva became the basis of which among the following dance forms?
[A] Odissi
[B] Bharatnatyam
[C] Kathak
[D] Manipuri
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Correct Answer: A [ Odissi]
Notes:
Jayadeva was a 12th century poet. He was famous for his writings on love between radha and Krishna. Odissi was inspired from this poetry.
19. Which of the following is the most common animal carved on the pillars of Vijayanagara temples?
[A] Elephant
[B] Horse
[C] Lion
[D] Tiger
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Correct Answer: B [ Horse ]
Notes:
The horse was the most common animal to be depicted on the pillars. The most magnificent of the temples in this style are in Hampi-Vijayanagar.
20. Match the following people with their respective century:
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A. Amir Khusro
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1. 14th century
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B. Kabir
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2. 13th century
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C. Abul Fazal
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3. 15th century
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D. Tukaram
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4. 16th century
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5. 17th century
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A B C D
[A] 3 4 2 5
[B] 5 2 1 4
[C] 2 3 4 5
[D] 1 3 5 4
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Correct Answer: C [2 3 4 5]
Notes:
• Ab’ul Hasan Yamin ud-Din Khusrau is better known as Amir Khusrow Dehlavi. He was a Sufi musician, poet and scholar from India.
• Kabir was a 15th-century Indian mystic poet and saint, whose writings, according to some scholars, influenced Hinduism’s Bhakti movement.
• Shaikh Abu al-Fazal ibn Mubarak is also known as Abul Fazal. It was the Grand vizier of the Mughal emperor Akbar and author of the Akbarnama.
• Tukaram is also referred to as Sant Tukaram. He was a 17th-century Hindu poet and sant of the Bhakti movement in Maharashtra.
