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. Which among the following was prevalent in the Indian Society before the Muslim conquest?
[A] Purdah System
[B] Child Marriage
[C] Sati System
[D] Slavery

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12. Who among the following Vijayanagar rulers assumed titles “Vaidika Marga Parvatika” and “Veda Marga Prathisthapaka” ?
[A] Harihara
[B] Bukka-I
[C] Sri krishnadevaraya
[D] Harihara-II

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13. Alauddin Khilji attacked and captured Chittorgarh in Mewar, Rajasthan and changed its’ name as__:
[A] Khizarabad
[B] Mevabad
[C] Khilijabad
[D] Khasirabad

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14. What was the original name of Sultan Alauddin Khalji?
[A] Ali Gurshap
[B] Mubarak Hassan
[C] Ulguh Khan
[D] Lakh Bakhsh

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15. Who among the following Mughal emperor executed Sambhaji ,the son of Shivaji ?
[A] Shahjahan
[B] Aurangzeb
[C] Kambaksh
[D] Akbar

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16. Who built the tomb in the memory of Mughal emperor Humayun ?
[A] Akbar
[B] Bairam Khan
[C] Hamida Bano
[D] Sher Shah Suri

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17. During whose reign Fernao Nuniz visited Vijaynagar empire?
[A] Krishnadevraya
[B] Devaraya I
[C] Devaraya II
[D] Achyuta Raya

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18. Which one of the following was the name of salt tax in ancient India under the administration of Cholas? (UPSC Prelims 1992)
[A] Bhaga
[B] Uppayam
[C] Valiayam
[D] Hiranya

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19. Who among the following was the Sultan of Delhi reputed to have built the biggest network of canals in India? (UPSC Prelims 1998)
[A] Iltutmish
[B] Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
[C] Feroz Shah Tughlaq
[D] Sikandar Lodi

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20. Which dynasty started ‘Bull Hoarsemen’ type of coins?
[A] Ghurid dynasty
[B] Slave Dynasty
[C] Mughal Dynasty
[D] Khilji Dynasty

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