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 wrote ‘Tuzuk -i-Baburi’ ?
[A] Babur
[B] Birbal
[C] Akbar
[D] Humayun
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Correct Answer: A [Babur]
Notes:
Tuzuk -i-Baburi ( or Baburnama) was the autobiography of Babur, the founder of Mughal empire in India. It was written in Turki, in which he gave an excellent account of India and his empire. The autobiography of Babur was translated in Persian by Abdur Rahim Mirza.
12. Who was the military general of Jahangir who revolted in his last days ?
[A] Mahavat Khan
[B] Khurram Khan
[C] Mirja Ghiyas beg
[D] Malik Amber
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Correct Answer: A [Mahavat Khan]
Notes:
Mahavat Khan was the military general of Jahangir who revolted in his last days.
13. Who among the following Mughal emperor reimposed Pilgrimage Tax ?
[A] Humayun
[B] Akbar
[C] Jahangir
[D] Aurangzeb
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Correct Answer: D [Aurangzeb]
Notes:
The Mughal emperor Aurangzeb reimposed the jizya and the pilgrimage tax on Hindus. (these both the taxes were abolished by his great grandfather Mughal emperor Akbar by adopting the liberal policy towards the Hindus ).
14. The Ibadat Khana is also recognized as__:
[A] Diwan-i-Arj
[B] Diwan-i-Ibadat
[C] Diwan-i-Khas
[D] Diwan-i-Khana
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Correct Answer: C [Diwan-i-Khas]
Notes:
The Ibadat Khana (or Hall of Worship) was founded in 1574 AD at Fatehpur Sikri i.e. recognized as Diwan-i-Khas. It was the place where debates on doctrinal and philosophical enquiries took place. It was opened for Sunni Muslims initially and was opened to all religions viz. Sufis, Shias, Christians, Zoroastrians, Hindus and Jains.
15. The Bahmani Kingdom was divided into:
[A] Subhas
[B] Bhukties
[C] Iktas
[D] Tarafs
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Correct Answer: D [Tarafs]
Notes:
The Bahmani Kingdom was divided into four provinces i.e. Daulatabad, Gulbarga, Berar and Bidar, which were called taraf. The governors of these atraf were known as tarafdars. (Taraf means province and Atraf is plural of Taraf).
16. Which of the following territories conquered by Alauddin Hasan Bahman Shah during the expansion of his rule?
[A] Bidar, Malkhed and Goa
[B] Bidar,Telangana and Dabhol
[C] Bidar, Goa and Kolhapur
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
The Bahmani kingdom was founded by Hasan Gangu, who after coronation assumed the title of Alauddin Hasan Bahman Shah. He conquered the territories of Bidar, Malkhed, Goa, Kolhapur, Telangana and Dabhol.
17. When did the second battle of Tarain fought between Muhammad Ghori and Prithviraj Chauhan?
[A] 1191 AD
[B] 1192 AD
[C] 1193 AD
[D] 1190 AD
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Correct Answer: B [1192 AD]
Notes:
In the second battle of Tarain (1192 AD) Muhammad Ghori defeated Prithviraj Chauhan.
18. In context of administration of Vijayanagar kingdom, Rajyas were divided into
[A] Niyoga
[B] Sthalas
[C] Kottam
[D] Mandalam
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Correct Answer: C [Kottam]
Notes:
The structure of tax collection in Vijayanagar empire: The empire was divided into five main rajyas or mandalam (provinces) which were divided into regions (Kottams). These were further divided into counties (Nadus) which were again sub-divided into municipalities (Sthales). To facilitate tax administration at the lowest level, a separate department Niyoga) was assigned with the function of tax collection duly supervised by feudal landlords (Goudas) and Karanikam (accountants).
19. Which of the following rulers introduced “Rupee” in India?
[A] Akbar
[B] Alauddin Khilji
[C] Shershah Suri
[D] Shah Jahan
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Correct Answer: C [ Shershah Suri ]
Notes:
Sher Shah Suri is known for introduction of three coins in different metals as follows: (1) A silver coin called Rupiya weighing 178 grains; (2) copper coins called dam, (3) gold coins called mohur that weighed 169 grains.
20. Consider the following rulers of the Slave Dynasty:
- Nasir-ud-din Mahmud
- Rukn-ud-din Firuz
- Iltutmish
- Muiz-ud-din Kaiqabad
Which of the following is the correct chronological order of their reign? (UPSC Prelims 1983)
[A] 1 2 3 4
[B] 2 3 1 4
[C] 3 2 1 4
[D] 3 1 2 4
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Correct Answer: C [3 2 1 4 ]
Notes:
The correct chronological order of their reigns is: Iltutmish (1211-1236), Rukn-ud-din Firuz (1236), Nasir-ud-din Mahmud (1246-1266), and Muiz-ud-din Kaiqabad (1287-1290). Iltutmish was one of the most influential Sultans, solidifying the Sultanate’s rule. Rukn-ud-din Firuz’s short and ineffective reign was followed by the pious Nasir-ud-din Mahmud. Lastly, Muiz-ud-din Kaiqabad ruled briefly before the transition to the Khalji Dynasty.
