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 rulers was known as Jauna Khan in the history of Sultanate period?
[A] Mahmud Tughlaq
[B] Firoz Shah Tughlaq
[C] Muhammad bin Tughlaq
[D] Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
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Correct Answer: C [Muhammad bin Tughlaq]
Notes:
Muhammad bin Tughluq (also known as Jauna Khan) who ruled Delhi from 1325 to 1351 AD. He was the son of Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq, the founder of Tughlaq dynasty.
12. Where did Mohammad-bin Tughlaq died
[A] Thatta
[B] Doab
[C] Kaithal
[D] Jaunpur
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Correct Answer: A [Thatta]
Notes:
In 1351 AD, Sultan Mohammad-bin Tughlaq died in Thatta while campaigning in Sindh against rebel Taghi, a Turkish slave.
13. Who was adorned as the court poet of Mahendra pala, King of Pratihara dynasty?
[A] Rajashekhar
[B] Bilhan
[C] Vijnaneshwar
[D] Vakpatiraj
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Correct Answer: A [Rajashekhar]
Notes:
Rajashekhar, a great Sanskrit poet and dramatist, was the court poet of Mahendra pala (or Mahipala), Gurjara-Pratihara dynasty ruler.
The works attributed to poet Rajshekhara viz. Viddhasalabhanjika, Balabharata, Karpuramanjari, Balaramayaṇa and Kavyamimamsa.
14. Miftah-ul-Futuh also known as “Key to the Victories” was composed by Amir Khusro in honour of _?
[A] Jalaluddin Firuz Khilji
[B] Muhammad bin Tughluq
[C] Ibrahim Lodhi
[D] Iltutmish
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Correct Answer: A [ Jalaluddin Firuz Khilji]
Notes:
Miftah-ul-Futuh also known as “Key to the Victories” was composed by Amir Khusro in honour of Jalaluddin Firuz Khilji.
15. Who among the following Bhakti leaders used the medium of dance and songs (Kirtans) to make one feel the personal presence of god near him?
[A] Shankaradeva
[B] Chandidasa
[C] Jnanadeva
[D] Chaitanya Mahaprabhu
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Correct Answer: D [Chaitanya Mahaprabhu]
Notes:
Chaitanya Mahaprabhu was a Bengali Hindu mystic, saint, and the chief proponent of the Achintya Bheda Abheda and Gaudiya Vaishnavism tradition within Hinduism. He also expounded the Vaishnava school of Bhakti yoga, based on Bhagavata Purana and Bhagavad Gita.
16. Who wrote the Shahjan-Nama that covers Shah Jahan’s entire reign?
[A] Inayat Khan
[B] Muhammad Sadiq Khan
[C] Abul Hamid Lahori
[D] Muhammad Waris
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Correct Answer: B [Muhammad Sadiq Khan]
Notes:
Other than Inayat Khan, another Shahjahan-Nama was written by Muhammad Sadiq Khan, who was a waqia-navis at the Mughal court. Sadiq was a selfless freelance writer who undertook the work just for the love of it and recorded the events of Shah Jahan’s reign from the death of Jahangir to the accession of Aurangzeb in an intelligent and impartial manner.
17. Which of the following were not included in the ethnic composition of the armies Mahmud of Ghazni?
[A] Arabs
[B] Indians
[C] Tajiks
[D] Greeks
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Correct Answer: D [Greeks]
Notes:
The army of Mahmud of Ghazni included Turks as well as Arabs, Afghans, Dailamites, Khurasanis, Ghuris and Indians (Hindus). He had separate command of Hindu under the commander called sipahsalar-i-Hinduwan.
18. Most of the soldiers called “Pilwan” in Mahmud’s army were Hindus. The work of Pilwan was to __?
[A] Assist the infantry in war-fields
[B] Maintain supplies during War
[C] Elephant Drivers
[D] Cavalry Soldiers
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Correct Answer: C [Elephant Drivers]
Notes:
Pilwans were the elephants troops and most of them were Hindus. Their commanders were called Muqaddam-i-Pilbanan. The reason for Hindu elephant troops was that most of the elephants in his army were actually looted from Indian Kings as ransom or booty.
19. Which Delhi Sultan assumed the title of ‘Umadat-ul-Niswan’ on the coin?
[A] Razia Sultana
[B] Balban
[C] Alauddun Khalji
[D] Firoz Tughlaq
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Correct Answer: A [Razia Sultana]
Notes:
Razia Sultana assumed the title of Umdat-ul-Niswan. Umdat-ul-Niswan means ‘illustrious among women’ and she inscribed this title on the coins issued by her. She also assumed title of Raziyat-ul-Din.
20. Tarikh-i Mubarak Shahi is composed by which of the following authors?
[A] Muhammad Bihamad Khani
[B] Mir Muhammad Masum
[C] Amir Khusrau
[D] Yahya ibn Ahmad Sihrindi
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Correct Answer: D [Yahya ibn Ahmad Sihrindi]
Notes:
The Tarikh-i Mubarak Shahi which was written by Yahya ibn Ahmad Sihrindi during 1428- 34 CE provides valuable information about the Sayyid rulers of Delhi. Many later writers have used it as a primary text for their works, some even having reproduced it.
