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. The Bahmani Kingdom was divided into:
[A] Subhas
[B] Bhukties
[C] Iktas
[D] Tarafs

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12. During the reign of whom Mahmud Gawan was the wazir of Bahmani Kingdom?
[A] Ahmad Shah
[B] Humayun Shah
[C] Muhammad Shah II
[D] Tajuddin Firoj Shah

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13. How many rulers became the rulers of Bahmani Kingdom?
[A] 14
[B] 15
[C] 18
[D] 20

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14. Who among the following rulers was the founder of Nizam Shahi dynasty?
[A] Burhan Nizam Shah I
[B] Malik Ahmad Bahri
[C] Ibrahim Nizam Shah
[D] Murtaza Nizam Shah I

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15. In the Vijayanagar Kingdom, who among the following poet composed “Parijatapaharanamu”?
[A] Allasani Peddana
[B] Pingali Surana
[C] Nandi Thimmana
[D] Dhurjati

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16. With reference to the Chola administration, which among the following was found in centres of trade and commerce, since it was devoted entirely to serving the interests of the mercantile community?
[A] Ur
[B] Perunguri
[C] Nagaram
[D] Sabha

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17. With which of the following Mughal emperors, British entered into a conflict for the first time in history of India?
[A] Aurangzeb
[B] Jahangir
[C] Bahadur Shah I
[D] Shah Alam-II

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18. Which of the following saints of Bhakti Movement initially adopted Saguna / vaishnavism but later preached Nirguni beliefs of life?
[A] Raidas
[B] Gusainji
[C] Bhagat Pipa
[D] Vallabhacharya

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19. Who among the following wrote Bijak?
[A] Tulsidas
[B] Ramdas
[C] Guru Nanak
[D] Kabirdas

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20. 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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