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. Where was the tomb of Sher Shah Suri built ?
[A] Delhi
[B] Sasaram
[C] Kalinjar
[D] Agra
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Correct Answer: B [Sasaram]
Notes:
Sher Shah Suri was the founder of Suri Empire in northern India whose tomb was built in Sasaram, Bihar. The height of the tomb is 122 ft. He was succeeded by his son, Jalal Khan who took the title of Islam Shah Suri.
12. Which among the following were the small powers into which Bahmani Kingdom was disintegrated?
[A] Imadshahi of Bidar
[B] Adilshahi of Bijapur
[C] Qutubshahi of Ahmednagar
[D] Nizamshahi of Golconda
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Correct Answer: B [Adilshahi of Bijapur]
Notes:
After the death of Mahmud Gawan ( vakil-us-sultanate in the Bahmani Kingdom) factionism increased among the Bahmani sardars. From there onwards, Bahmani power began to decline. This led to disintegration of the Kingdom into five small powers viz. Imadshahi of Varhad, Nizamshahi of Ahmednagar, Baridshahi of Bidar, Adilshahi of Bijapur and Qutubshahi of Golconda.
13. Who among the following rulers was the founder of Qutub Shahi dynasty?
[A] Quli Qutub Shah
[B] Abul Hasan Qutb Shah
[C] Jamsheed Quli Qutb Shah
[D] Muhammad Qutb Shah
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Correct Answer: A [Quli Qutub Shah]
Notes:
The Qutub Shahi dynasty was founded by Sultan Quli Qutub Shah in 1518 AD with its capital at Golcunda, Hyderabad. The dynasty ruled over the sultanate of Golcunda till Mughal emperor Aurangzeb annexed it in 1687 AD.
14. Who among the following rulers was the founder of Barid Shahi dynasty?
[A] Qasim Barid
[B] Ibrahim Barid Shah
[C] Mirza Ali Barid Shah
[D] Amir Ali Barid
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Correct Answer: D [Amir Ali Barid]
Notes:
The Barid Shahi dynasty was founded by Amir Ali Barid in 1528 AD with its capital at Bidar. In 1619, Amir Barid III (last ruler of Barid Shahi dynasty) was defeated by the Bijapur sultan Ibrahim Adil Shah II and Bidar was annexed to Bijapur sultanate.
15. When did the second battle of Tarain fought between Muhammad Ghori and Prithviraj Chauhan?
[A] 1191 AD
[B] 1192 AD
[C] 1193 AD
[D] 1190 AD
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Correct Answer: B [1192 AD]
Notes:
In the second battle of Tarain (1192 AD) Muhammad Ghori defeated Prithviraj Chauhan.
16. Which of the following is not associated with Akbar?
[A] Ibadat Khana
[B] Duaspa and Sihaspa
[C] Sulh-i-kul
[D] Mazharnama
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Correct Answer: B [ Duaspa and Sihaspa ]
Notes:
Akbar established Ibadat Khana at Fatehpur Sikri in 1575. It was for the purpose of conducting religious discussions and debates. Akbar promulgated Mazharnama in order to take all religious matter into his own hands. Duaspa and Sihaspa literally mean troopers with 2-3 horses. This rank was introduced by Jahangir and was allotted to those Mansabdars engaged in military operations and expeditions.
17. Why did Md-Bin-Tughlak change his capital from Delhi to Hyderabad/Deogiri?
[A] Because he wanted to improve trade in Deccan
[B] Because he wanted to spread Islam in the Deccan
[C] Because he wanted to punish the people of Delhi
[D] Because he wanted to escape from Mongolian invasion
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Correct Answer: D [Because he wanted to escape from Mongolian invasion]
Notes:
By the time people reached Daulatabad, Muhammad Bin Tughlaq changed his mind and decided to abandon the new capital and move to his old capital Delhi. It is believed that he wished to shift the capital as a safeguard measure from Mongol Invasion. The plan of shifting capital was completely failed.
18. Who inscribed the name of Khalifa of Baghdad on his coins? (UPSC Prelims 1986)
[A] Alauddin Khilji
[B] Iltutmish
[C] Qutub-ud-din
[D] Balban
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Correct Answer: B [Iltutmish]
Notes:
Iltutmish inscribed the name of Khalifa of Baghdad on his coins.
19. When Raja Wodeyar founded the Kingdom of Mysore, who was the ruler of the Vijayanagar Empire? (UPSC Prelims 2006)
[A] Sadasiva
[B] Tirumala
[C] Ranga II
[D] Venkata II
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Correct Answer: D [Venkata II]
Notes:
Indigenous chieftains from Karnataka rose to become the founders of a dynasty after a series of internal bickerings with other local chieftains. Vijaya and Krishna, two brothers were responsible for the establishment of this small feudatory state of Vijayanagara Empire. Vijaya ascended the throne under the assumed name of Yaduraja in 1399 A.D. To begin with, this was a very small state containing only parts of Mysore district. Mysore was the capital city.
20. Which of the following are collections of biographical notes and historical events arranged dynasty-wise it is a history of Muslim kings, their military chiefs and officials?
[A] Fatwa-i-Jahandari
[B] Tahqiq-i-Hind
[C] Tabaqat-i-Nasiri
[D] Insha-e-Mahru
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Correct Answer: C [Tabaqat-i-Nasiri]
Notes:
Minhaj Siraj had written a political history called Tabaqat-i-Nasiri. It was written a few years before and after the Khalji period. It is an elaborate history of the Islamic world written in Persian by Minhaj-i-Siraj Juzjani and completed in 1260. The purpose of the Tabaqat-i Nasiri was to account for the Muslim dynasties that originated in Iran and Central Asia. The Tabaqat-i Nasiri is the only source for the Khaljis rebellion in Bengal against the sultan of Delhi from 1229-1230.
