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. When did the battle of Haldighati took place ?
[A] 1576 AD
[B] 1577 AD
[C] 1578 AD
[D] 1579 AD
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Correct Answer: A [1576 AD]
Notes:
The Battle of Haldighati took place in June 1576 between Maharana Pratap and a Mughal army led by Man Singh of Amber. The Mughal victory did not end Pratap’s resistance.
12. Who among the following rulers awarded the title of Khan-i-Khana to Mahabat Khan?
[A] Akbar
[B] Shahjahan
[C] Jahangir
[D] Aurangzeb
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Correct Answer: B [Shahjahan]
Notes:
The Mughal Emperor Shahjahan awarded the title of “Khan-i-Khana” to Mahabat Khan, who rebelled against the Mughal Emperor Jahangir in 1626 AD. Later, under the reign of Mughal Emperor Shahjahan, he was appointed the Governor of Ajmer.
13. Who among the following Mughal rulers banned singing and dancing in court ?
[A] Babur
[B] Akbar
[C] Aurangzeb
[D] Bahadur Shah Jafar
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Correct Answer: C [Aurangzeb]
Notes:
The Mughal emperor Aurangzeb banned singing and dancing in the royal court but not the playing of musical instruments. He himself was expert in playing rudra Veena. Many books on classical Indian music were written in Persian during his reign.
14. Who among the following Mughal emperor executed Sambhaji ,the son of Shivaji ?
[A] Shahjahan
[B] Aurangzeb
[C] Kambaksh
[D] Akbar
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Correct Answer: B [Aurangzeb]
Notes:
In 1689 AD, Mughal emperor Aurangzeb captured, tortured, and executed Chhatrapati Shivaji’s son, Sambhaji. Chhatrapati Shivaji was the founder of the Maratha Empire in Deccan.
15. Who was the first Delhi Sultan of the Ilbari tribe of Turks?
[A] Qutb-ud-din Aibak
[B] Iltutmish
[C] Balban
[D] Ruknuddin Firoz
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Correct Answer: B [Iltutmish]
Notes:
Iltutmish belonged to the Ilbari tribe of Turks. He became Sultan of Delhi in 1211 after displacing Aram Shah, Aibak’s immediate successor. His reign strengthened the Sultanate and lasted until 1236.
16. Who was the founder of Bahmani Kingdom?
[A] Hasan Gangu
[B] Tajuddin Firoj Shah
[C] Ahmad Shah Wali
[D] Ibrahim Adil Shah
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Correct Answer: A [Hasan Gangu]
Notes:
Hasan, known as Zafar Khan and Hasan Gangu, founded the Bahmani kingdom in 1347 and took the title Alauddin Hasan Bahman Shah. His origins are uncertain and should not be stated categorically as Afghan.
17. In the administration of Vijayanagar empire, the king was advised by a council of ministers who met in a hall called
[A] Venkatavilas
[B] Balakrishna vila
[C] Garuda Vila
[D] Mandapa
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Correct Answer: A [Venkatavilas]
Notes:
In the Vijayanagar kingdom, there was a council of ministers, headed by a Prime-minister to assist and advise the king in administration. For it, the council of ministers met in a hall known as Venkat Vilas Mandapa.
18. Who among the following built Agra fort?
[A] Babur
[B] Shah Jahan
[C] Akbar
[D] Jahangir
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Correct Answer: C [Akbar]
Notes:
Agra Fort was begun by Akbar between 1565 and 1573. It is situated on the west bank of the Jumna River, about 2km upstream from the Taj Mahal. Akbar built the fort of sandstone; his grandson Shah Jahan, the builder of the Taj Mahal, constructed palaces of white marble within the fort itself.
19. Abul Fazl, the author of Akbarnama, started his time in the Mughal empire as?
[A] A Subedar
[B] A Mansabdar
[C] A Courtier
[D] A Foot Soldier
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Correct Answer: B [A Mansabdar]
Notes:
Abul fazl was introduced to Akbar towards the close of 1574 and was enlisted as a Mansabdar. In 1589, at the instance of Akbar, Abul Fazal started the writing of Akbarnama which is the most detailed history of the reign of Akbar. Akbarnama was initially completed in 1596, but its account was later continued up to 1601.
20. Which dynasty is credited with introducing the ‘Bull-and-Horseman’ type of coins in the north-western Indian region?
[A] Hindu Shahi dynasty
[B] Slave Dynasty
[C] Mughal Dynasty
[D] Khilji Dynasty
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Correct Answer: A [Hindu Shahi dynasty]
Notes:
The Hindu Shahi rulers are credited with introducing the Bull-and-Horseman coin type in the north-western Indian region. Early issues associated with rulers such as Spalapati Deva depicted a seated bull on one side and a horseman on the other. These coins, often classified as jitals, became influential in regional commerce. Later rulers, including the Ghurids, continued or adapted this established coin type.
