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. In the administration of Allauddin Khilji, the ministry of commerce was organised by whom?
[A] Malik Qabul
[B] Rais Parwani
[C] Malik Yakub
[D] Khusru Malik
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Correct Answer: C [Malik Yakub]
Notes:
Diwan-i-Riyasat, the ministry of commerce, organised under Malik Yakub.
12. The tomb of Babur was located at:
[A] Delhi
[B] Agra
[C] Kabul
[D] Multan
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Correct Answer: C [Kabul]
Notes:
On December 26,1530 AD, Mughal emperor Babur died in Agra due to over drinking. Initially, he was buried in Agra against his wishes. Later on, he was buried in Bagh-e Babur Garden in Kabul, Afghanistan by Sher Shah Suri.
13. Which Mughal emperor was renowned for his expertise in playing the Veena?
[A] Jahangir
[B] Shahjahan
[C] Aurangzeb
[D] Babar
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Correct Answer: C [Aurangzeb]
Notes:
Aurangzeb was an accomplished Veena player. However, later in his life due to strict Islamic beliefs, he prohibited music in his court and supposedly buried his musical instruments.
14. Who among the following Mughal emperor abolished the celebration of Navroz ?
[A] Akbar
[B] Shahjahan
[C] Aurangzeb
[D] Azam Shah
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Correct Answer: C [Aurangzeb]
Notes:
The festival of Navroz ( new year day) was abolished by Mughal emperor Aurangzeb.
15. Who among the following Mughal emperor captured the 9th Guru of Sikhs and executed ?
[A] Akbar
[B] Jahangir
[C] Aurangzeb
[D] Bahadur Shah -I
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Correct Answer: C [Aurangzeb]
Notes:
In 1675 AD, the ninth Sikh Guru Tegh Bahadur was captured and executed by Mughal emperor Aurangzeb because he objected to Aurangzeb’s forced conversions. This led to the creation of Khalsa and the growth of Sikh military under the last Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh (who was the son of Guru Tegh Bahadur).
16. Who laid the foundation of Delhi Sultanate?
[A] Muhammad Ghori
[B] Qutub-ud-din Aibak
[C] Sultan Alauddin
[D] Mahmud of Ghazni
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Correct Answer: B [Qutub-ud-din Aibak]
Notes:
Qutub-ud-din Aibak, the commander of Muhammad Ghori marked the beginning of the Mamluk (Slave dynasty) rule and laid the foundation of Delhi Sultanate period in 1206 AD.
17. Which among these Indian Sultans is known for not sitting on a throne, but on a carpet along with his nobles?
[A] Muhammad bin Tughlaq
[B] Sher Shah Suri
[C] Akbar
[D] Bahlol Lodi
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Correct Answer: D [Bahlol Lodi]
Notes:
Bahlol Lodi, an Afghan noble before becoming Sultan of Delhi, was known for his humble lifestyle. He used to sit on a carpet along with his nobles instead of a lavish throne, projecting equality among them. This was quite contrary to the contemporary norms where sultans highlighted their high status by sitting on extravagant thrones, causing a considerable distance from their subordinates.
18. Who wrote the history of Sher Shah Suri ?
[A] Abbas Khan Sarwani
[B] Mirja Ajij
[C] Khawas khan Marwt
[D] Sher Shah Suri
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Correct Answer: A [Abbas Khan Sarwani]
Notes:
Abbas Khan Sarwani wrote Tarikh-i-Shershahi for Sher Shah Suri (or History of Sher Shah) and Tarikh-i-Akabarshahi for Akbar that covers the history of both the empires from 1539 AD to 1555 AD. He was a waqia-navis under Mughal Emperor Akbar. In the Tarikh-i-Sher Shahi, he provides a detailed documentation about Sher Shah’s administration.
19. The book “Maasri-i-Jahangiri” was written by whom?
[A] Kamgar Khan
[B] Khafi Khan
[C] Inyat Khan
[D] Mutamid Khan
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Correct Answer: A [Kamgar Khan]
Notes:
The book Maasri-i-Jahangiri was written by Mirza Kamgar Husaini. Kamgar Khan is also credited as the author of the book. Maasri-i-Jahangiri was written in 1714.
20. Who among the following authors wrote “Tarikh-i-Alfi”?
[A] Abdul Qadir Badyuni
[B] Mutamid Khan
[C] Kamgar Khan
[D] Mulla Daud
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Correct Answer: D [Mulla Daud]
Notes:
Mulla Daud wrote Tarikh-i-Alfi. The book was commissioned by the Mughal emperor Akbar to celebrate the millenary of the Hijrah. The book’s purpose was to be a history of the first Muslim millennium.
The book was compiled by a committee appointed by Akbar in 1582 CE. The committee was headed by Maulânâ Ahmad. The committee drew upon earlier Persian histories to write the book.
The book is also known as History of the Millennium. It was written between 1582 and 1588.
