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. Balban got which title on defeating Mongols ?
[A] Ulagh Khan
[B] Diwan I Arj
[C] Zil -I Ilahi
[D] Nasir amir-ul momin
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Correct Answer: A [Ulagh Khan]
Notes:
Balban got the tiltle of Ulagh Khan for defeating the Mongols.
12. Humayun overthrown which Pashutan ruler to recapture the throne of Delhi ?
[A] Sikandar Shah Suri
[B] Muhammad Adil Shah
[C] Firuj Shah Suri
[D] Ibrahim Shah Suri
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Correct Answer: A [Sikandar Shah Suri]
Notes:
By Safavid aid, Humayun overthrown Sikandar Shah Suri to recapture Delhi and Agra, the capitals of the Mughal Empire founded by his father Babur, in 1555 AD.
13. The Bahmani Kingdom was divided into:
[A] Subhas
[B] Bhukties
[C] Iktas
[D] Tarafs
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Correct Answer: D [Tarafs]
Notes:
The Bahmani Kingdom was divided into four provinces i.e. Daulatabad, Gulbarga, Berar and Bidar, which were called taraf. The governors of these atraf were known as tarafdars. (Taraf means province and Atraf is plural of Taraf).
14. Which among the following ports was called Babul Makka (Gate of Makka) during the Mughal Period? (UPSC Prelims 2001)
[A] Calicut
[B] Broach
[C] Cambay
[D] Surat
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Correct Answer: D [Surat]
Notes:
Surat was called Gate of Makka because the pilgrimage to Makka started from Surat. Surat is the main city in Gujarat. It is familiar for its textiles and, now, it is one of the main centres of “diamond cutting and polishing”. It is an important seaport in the history of the world, during the medieval period. It is known as gate to mecca as many pilgrims set sail from Surat via sea route. It is also known as the gateway of West Asia as Surat is one of the main hubs of goods and clothing traded via sea routes to other Asian countries.
15. The historian Barani refused to consider the state in India under Delhi Sultans as truly Islamic due to which of the following reasons? (UPSC Prelims 2002)
[A] the majority of the population did not follow Islam
[B] the Muslims theologists were often disregarded
[C] the Sultan supplemented the Muslim law by framing his own regulations
[D] religious freedom was accorded to non-Muslims
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Correct Answer: B [the Muslims theologists were often disregarded]
Notes:
Zia-ud-din-Barani was a contemporary of Muhammad Tughlaq and Firoz Tughlaq. He enjoyed the patronage of both the sultans. He composed Tarikh-i-Firoz Shahi and Fatwa-i-Jahandari.
16. 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.
17. Which of the following is not the work of Abdul Qadir Badauni?
[A] Tarikh-i-Alfi
[B] Muntakhab-ul-Tawarikh
[C] Waqi-at-i-Mushtaqi
[D] All of them are his works
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Correct Answer: C [Waqi-at-i-Mushtaqi]
Notes:Waqi-at-i-Mushtaqi is the work of Shaikh Rizq Ullah Mushtaqui.
Abdul Qadir Badauni has composed the following –
- Tarikh-i-Alfi – a general history compiled at the order of emperor Akbar by Abdul Qadir Badaui and others.
- Muntakhab-ul-Tawarikh also called Tarikh-i-Badauni – his most celebrated work. It is a general history of India, from the time of the Ghaznavis down to the fortieth year of Akbar’s reign.
18. What was the name of the silver coin of Iltutumish?
[A] Tanka
[B] Tamrupa
[C] Karshapanas
[D] Jital
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Correct Answer: A [Tanka]
Notes:
The name of the silver coin introduced by Iltutmish was [A] Tanka. Iltutmish, who reigned in the early 13th century, is credited with introducing both the silver Tanka and the copper Jital, the two primary forms of currency in the Sultanate. The Tanka served as a significant monetary innovation and became a standard for subsequent Islamic empires in the Indian subcontinent. Tanka weighted 11.6 gms and represented the weight in Indian native language called Tola.
19. Mahmud of Ghazni had maintained an ideological link to the suzerainty of which caliphate?
[A] Fatimid Caliphate
[B] Abbasid Caliphate
[C] Ummayid Caliphate
[D] None of them
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Correct Answer: B [Abbasid Caliphate]
Notes:
Despite being an independent ruler, Maḥmud preserving an ideological link to the suzerainty of the Abbasid Caliphate. The caliph, in return, recognized him as the legitimate ruler of the lands he occupied and encouraged him in his conquests.
20. Who got the title of Amir – e – Akhur ?
[A] Balban
[B] Raihan
[C] Iltutmish
[D] Qubacha
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Correct Answer: A [Balban ]
Notes:
Balban was brought to delhi in 1232 AD where Iltutmish bought him in 1233 AD after Gwalior victory. Impressed by his abilities , Iltutmish gave him a title of Khasdaar . During the reign of Razia , he earned the rank of Amir – e – Shikar . In the conspiracy against raziya , he was with Turkish warlords , consequently Bahramshah became the sultan , and Balban got the title of Amir – e – Akhur.
