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 Delhi Sultanate period, the role of the Muftis as a state functionary was ?
[A] Head of grain market
[B] Head of Administrative Tribunal
[C] Interpretor of Shariyat
[D] Auditor General
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Correct Answer: C [Interpretor of Shariyat]
Notes:
Muftis is a scholar who have complete knowledge of Shariah , have complete mastery over the jurisprudence and well versed in the social science and the Arabic language . Mufti has the power to issue verdicts known as Fatwas or in other words his answer was the Fatwa.
12. Who among the following built the fort of Allahabad?
[A] Jahangir
[B] Humayun
[C] Akbar
[D] Babur
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Correct Answer: C [Akbar]
Notes:
In 1583 AD, the Allahabad Fort was built by the Mughal emperor Akbar at Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh . The fort stands on the banks of the Yamuna near its confluence with the river Ganges.
13. Who among the following rulers built Jama Masjid at Gulbarga?
[A] Tajuddin Firoj Shah
[B] Muhammad Shah II
[C] Muhammad Shah I
[D] Ahmad Shah
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Correct Answer: C [Muhammad Shah I]
Notes:
To mark Gulbarga as the capital of the Bahmani Sultanate, Jama Masjid was built by Muhammad Shah I. It was built in 1367 AD, is regarded as one of the most architectural mosques in its form and structure in South Asia. Muhammad Shah I succeeded his father Alauddin Bahman Shah, the founder of Bahmani Kingdom in 1358 AD and ruled till 1375 AD.
14. Who among the following Sikh Gurus was executed by the Mughal emperor Jahangir?
[A] Guru Har Kisan
[B] Guru Har Rai
[C] Guru Tegh Bahadur
[D] Guru Arjun Dev
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Correct Answer: D [Guru Arjun Dev]
Notes:
The 5th guru of Sikhs, Guru Arjun Dev ji was executed by the Mughal emperor Jahangir on charges of helping his rebel son, Prince Khurram with money and prayer. He built the Swarna Mandir (or Golden temple) in Amritsar and compiled Adigranth, the holy scripture of Sikhism.
15. 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.
16. The Sanskrit poetry of 11th century poet Jayadeva became the basis of which among the following dance forms?
[A] Odissi
[B] Bharatnatyam
[C] Kathak
[D] Manipuri
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Correct Answer: A [ Odissi]
Notes:
Jayadeva was a 12th century poet. He was famous for his writings on love between radha and Krishna. Odissi was inspired from this poetry.
17. Which of the following is the most common animal carved on the pillars of Vijayanagara temples?
[A] Elephant
[B] Horse
[C] Lion
[D] Tiger
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Correct Answer: B [ Horse ]
Notes:
The horse was the most common animal to be depicted on the pillars. The most magnificent of the temples in this style are in Hampi-Vijayanagar.
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. Among the following Mughal rulers who was the founder of Mansabdari System? (UPSC Prelims 1992)
[A] Akbar
[B] Jahangir
[C] Shahjahan
[D] Aurangzeb
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Correct Answer: A [Akbar]
Notes:
The Mansabdari system was the administrative system of the Mughal Empire introduced by Akbar. The word mansab is of Arabic origin meaning rank or position. The system, hence, determined the rank of a government official.
20. Who among the following was the first Indian ruler to organize Haj pilgrimage at the expense of the state? (UPSC Prelims 1994)
[A] Alauddin Khilji
[B] Feroz Tughlak
[C] Akbar
[D] Aurangzeb
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Correct Answer: C [Akbar]
Notes:
Akbar was the first Indian ruler to organize Haj pilgrimage at the expense of the state.
