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. During the reign of Jalaluddin Khilji, Ali Gurushap captured which of the following states?
[A] Bhilsa
[B] Devgiri
[C] Chanderi
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
During the reign of Jalaluddin Khilji, Allauddin Khilji ( or Ali Gurushap) captured Bhilsa, Devgiri and Chanderi.
12. Which Mughal ruler sentenced the fifth Sikh guru Arjun Dev to death ?
[A] Akbar
[B] Jahangir
[C] Shahjahan
[D] Aurangjeb
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Correct Answer: B [Jahangir]
Notes:
The fifth Sikh guru Arjun Dev laid the foundation of the Golden Temple (Harmandir Sahib) in Amritsar and compiled all of the past Gurus’ writings into one book , now the holy scripture: the Guru Granth Sahib. In 1606 AD, the Mughal emperor Jahangir ordered that he be tortured and sentenced to death after he refused to remove all Islamic and Hindu references from the Holy book, Guru Granth Sahib.
13. 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.
14. 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.
15. 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:
In 1347 AD, the Bahmani kingdom was founded by Hasan Gangu, who after coronation assumed the title of Alauddin Hasan Bahman Shah and also bore the title of Zafar Khan. He was an Afghan officer who revolted against the Sultan Muhammad-bin- Tughlaq and founded the kingdom.
16. How many rulers became the rulers of Bahmani Kingdom?
[A] 14
[B] 15
[C] 18
[D] 20
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Correct Answer: C [18]
Notes:
In 1347 AD, Hasan Gangu, a turkish officer revolted against the Sultan Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq and founded the Bahmani kingdom with its capital at Gulbarga which was later shifted to Bidar by King Ahmad Shah. In all, the Bahmani Sultanate was ruled by 18 rulers.
17. During whose reign Ibn Battuta visited India?
[A] Allauddin Khilji
[B] Mohamad bin Tughlaq
[C] Akbar
[D] Iltutmish
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Correct Answer: B [Mohamad bin Tughlaq]
Notes:
A Moroccan traveller, Ibn Butula (1333-1347 AD) visited India during the reign of Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq. His book Rehla (the Travelogue) throws a lot of light on the reign of Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq and the geographical, economic and social conditions in India.
18. During whose reign Nicolo Conti visited Vijaynagar empire?
[A] Krishnadevraya
[B] Devaraya I
[C] Devaraya II
[D] Achyuta Raya
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Correct Answer: B [Devaraya I]
Notes:
An Italian traveller, Nicolo Conti (1420-1421 AD) visited Vijayanagar empire during the reign of Devaraya-I (theTuluva dynasty ruler). He gave a comprehensive account of the Hindu kingdom of Vijayanagar.
19. Todarmal was the famous revenue minister of which Mughal Emperor?
[A] Shah Jahan
[B] Bahadur shah jafar
[C] Aurangzeb
[D] Akbar
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Correct Answer: D [Akbar]
Notes:
Raja TodarMal was the Finance Minister of the Mughal empire during Akbar’s reign. He was one of the Navaratnas in Akbar’s darbar.
20. Match the columns:
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(A) Amir Khusro
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(1) 16th century
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(B) Din-i-lllahi
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(2) 12th century
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(C) Qutab Minar
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(3) 14th century
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(D) Chand Bardai
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(4) 13th century
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A B C D (UPSC Prelims 1985)
[A] 3 1 2 4
[B] 4 1 2 3
[C] 3 2 4 1
[D] 2 3 4 1
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Correct Answer: A [3 1 2 4]
Notes:
• Ab’ul Hasan Yamin ud-Din Khusrau is better known as Amir Khusrow was a Sufi musician, poet and scholar from India.
• The Din-I Idaho was a syncretism religion propounded by the Munhall emperor Akbar in 1582 CE, intending to merge some of the elements of the religions of his empire, and thereby reconcile the differences that divided his subjects.
• The Nqutu Miner is a towering 73 meter high tower built by Nqutu-us-Din aback in 1193. The tower was built to celebrate Muslim dominance in Delhi after the defeat of Delhi’s last Hindu ruler. This tower is the highest tower in India, complete with five storey’s and projecting balconies.
• Chan Bandai was a court poet of the king. The earliest extant copy of the text dates back to the 13th century.
