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 Mughal emperors built “Bibi Ka Makbara”?
[A] Akbar
[B] Jahangir
[C] Aurangzeb
[D] Shahjahan

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12. The first invasion of India by Mahmud of Ghazni was took place in ?
[A] 1000 AD
[B] 1001 AD
[C] 1003 AD
[D] 1005 AD

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13. In which year, Somnath Temple was plundered by Mahmud of Ghazni?
[A] 1021 AD
[B] 1025 AD
[C] 1027 AD
[D] 1030 AD

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14. Who laid the foundation of Delhi Sultanate?
[A] Muhammad Ghori
[B] Qutub-ud-din Aibak
[C] Sultan Alauddin
[D] Mahmud of Ghazni

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15. Which of the following is category in which coins issued by Iltutmish can be correctly placed?
[A] Persian Silver
[B] Arabic Silver
[C] Afghani Gold
[D] Ethiopian style

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16. What was the ruling period of Muhammad Bin Tughluq as Sultan of Delhi Sultanate?
[A] 1351-1371 AD
[B] 1330-1351 AD
[C] 1325-1351 AD
[D] 1320-1325 AD

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17. Which among the following syatems introduced by Sultan Sikandar lodi for measurement of land?
[A] Gaz-i-sikandari
[B] Airz-i-sikandari
[C] Diwan-i-sikandari
[D] Sahna-i-sikandari

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18. Humayun overthrown which Pashutan ruler to recapture the throne of Delhi ?
[A] Sikandar Shah Suri
[B] Muhammad Adil Shah
[C] Firuj Shah Suri
[D] Ibrahim Shah Suri

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19. During the reign of Alauddin Khilji, the social gatherings , including parties; marriages between the families of the nobles, etc. could not take place without permission of the Sultan. What was the major objective of such restriction?
[A] To force the nobles to follow Sharia Law
[B] A preventive measure for rebellions
[C] Control the downgrading economy of the sultanate
[D] Check lavish expenses

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20. Which of the following is not associated with Akbar?
[A] Ibadat Khana
[B] Duaspa and Sihaspa
[C] Sulh-i-kul
[D] Mazharnama

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