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. Who among the following authors wrote “Khulasat-ut-Tawarikh”?
[A] Sujan Rai
[B] Iswar Das Nagar
[C] Ziauddin Barni
[D] Padma Shankar
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Correct Answer: A [Sujan Rai]
Notes:
Khulasat-ut-Tawarikh, a chronicle in Persian language, written by Munshi Sujan Rai Bhandari of Batala, Punjab. The book covers the history of India from Hindushahi rulers of the 10th and 11th centuries to the accession of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb.
12. Which among the following dynasties was the first to rule over Vijaynagar kingdom?
[A] Sangama Dynasty
[B] Tuluva Dynasty
[C] Aravidu Dynasty
[D] Saluva Dynasty
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Correct Answer: A [Sangama Dynasty]
Notes:
The Sangama dynasty (1336 AD to 1485 AD) was the first dynasty to rule over Vijaynagar kingdom. When Tughlaqs lost their power in Deccan, Harihara- I and his brother Bukka I laid the foundation Vijaynagar empire in 1336 AD and named the first dynasty after their father Bhavana Sangama as Sangama dynasty .
13. Which dynasty was ruling in Delhi and was defeated by Babur when he invaded India?
[A] Slave dynasty
[B] Tughlaq dynasty
[C] Khilji dynasty
[D] Lodhi dynasty
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Correct Answer: D [Lodhi dynasty]
Notes:
The Lodhi dynasty’s last ruler, Ibrahim Lodhi was kille in the battle with Babur’s troops, as his formidable army routed in the face of a force a fifth its size, but better motivated and mobile.
14. The earliest evidence of a Jewish community settling in India is provided by a charter of which of the following kings?
[A] Chola king
[B] Pandya king
[C] Chera king
[D] Viiayanagara king
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Correct Answer: D [Viiayanagara king]
Notes:
The earliest evidence of a Jewish community settling in India is provided by a charter of a Viiayanagara king.
15. Which one of the following is a monument constructed by Sher Shah?
[A] Kila-Kuhna Mosque at Delhi
[B] Atala Masjid at Jaunpur
[C] Bara Sona Masjid at Gaur
[D] Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque at Delhi
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Correct Answer: A [Kila-Kuhna Mosque at Delhi]
Notes:
Qila-i Kuhna Mosque was built by Sher Shah Sur during the interval of Sur dynasty rule. Qila-i-Kuhna Mosque is a mosque located inside the premises of Purana Qila in Delhi. After Sher Shah Suri defeated Humayun, he occupied Purana Qila. There, he built the mosque for his private use, which became a “symbol of his royal aspiration”.
16. The loss of Qandhar was a big blow to the Mughal empire from the view point of?
[A] natural resources
[B] buffer territory
[C] communication
[D] strategic stronghold
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Correct Answer: D [strategic stronghold]
Notes:
Shah Jahan recovered Kandhar in 1638 from the Iranians but lost it again in 1649 despite three campaigns. The loss of Kandhar was a big blow as it was a strategic stronghold
17. With reference to medieval Indian rulers, which one of the following statements is correct?
[A] Alauddin Khalji first set up a separate ariz’s department
[B] Balban introduced the branding system of horses of military
[C] Muhammad bin Tughlaq was succeeded by his uncle to the Delhi throne
[D] Firuz Tughlaq set up a separate department of slaves
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Correct Answer: D [Firuz Tughlaq set up a separate department of slaves]
Notes:
Firoz Tughlaq set up a separate department of slaves known as ‘Diwan-i-Bandagan’. Mohd Bin Tughlaq was succeeded by his cousin (not uncle) Firoz Tughlaq. Alauddin Khalji introduced the branding system of horses in his military.
18. Who among the following was the first Bhakti saint to use Hindi for the propagation of his message?
[A] Dadu
[B] Kabir
[C] Ramananda
[D] Tulsidas
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Correct Answer: C [Ramananda]
Notes:
Ramananda was the first Bhakti saint to use Hindi for the propagation of his message. He was known for communicating in vernacular Hindi, and accepting disciples of all castes.
19. Jayasi’s ‘Padmavat’ is written in which of the following dialects and scripts respectively?
[A] Awadhi and Persian
[B] Hindi and Urdu
[C] Farsi and Urdu
[D] Awadhi and Arabi
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Correct Answer: A [Awadhi and Persian]
Notes:
Padmavat (or Padmawat) is an epic poem written in 1540 by Sufi poet Malik Muhammad Jayasi, who wrote it in the Hindustani language of Awadhi, and originally in the Persian Nastaliq script.
20. Which of the following is a very important source for the history of the Saiyid and Lodi Sultans?
[A] Tabaqat-i-Akbari
[B] Tahkik-i-Hind
[C] Ain-i-Akbari
[D] Tarikh-i-Frishta
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Correct Answer: A [Tabaqat-i-Akbari]
Notes:
Tabaqat-I-Akbari was written by Khwaja Nizammuddin Ahmed Harawi, written during the reign of Akbar. It is a history in nine parts from the first appearance of Islam in India up to the date of its composition in 1593-94. Tabaqat-i-Akbari is a very important source for the history of the Saiyid and Lodi Sultans.
