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. In which year Shivaji attacked and sacked Surat for the first time?
[A] 1662 AD
[B] 1664 AD
[C] 1666 AD
[D] 1670 AD
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Correct Answer: B [1664 AD]
Notes:
In 1664 AD, Chhatrapati Shivaji attacked and sacked Surat , a wealthy Mughal trading centre, for the first time.
12. Which among the following state functionary in Delhi Sultanate was responsible for the collection of Land revenue ?
[A] Malik
[B] Amil
[C] Dabir
[D] Barid
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Correct Answer: B [Amil]
Notes:
Amil was a revenue officer responsible for the collection of land revenue.
13. The capital of Bahmani Kingdom, Gulbarga, was also known as
[A] Ahsanabad
[B] Muhammadabad
[C] Mandleshabad
[D] Ahmadnagar
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Correct Answer: A [Ahsanabad]
Notes:
The capital of Bahmani Kingdom, Gulbarga, was originally known as Ahsanabad, which was later shifted to Muhammadabad (Bidar).
14. During the reign of whom Mahmud Gawan was the wazir of Bahmani Kingdom?
[A] Ahmad Shah
[B] Humayun Shah
[C] Muhammad Shah II
[D] Tajuddin Firoj Shah
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Correct Answer: B [Humayun Shah]
Notes:
Mahmud Gawan was appointed as the vakil-us-sultanate under Humayun Shah as well as the tarafdar of the Bijapur division. He also served in the dual capacity of both amir-i-jumla (finance minister) and wazir-i-kull (external affairs minister) of the province.
15. Shah Abdullah Shuttari founded which order?
[A] Qadari order
[B] Shuttari order
[C] Naqshabandi order
[D] Chisti order
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Correct Answer: B [Shuttari order]
Notes:
Shah Abdullah Shuttari founded Shuttari order. Its areas of influence were Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat.
16. Between whom was the Battle of Bedara fought?
[A] Dutch and English
[B] Dutch and Potuguese
[C] Portuguese and English
[D] Dutch, English and Portuguese
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Correct Answer: A [Dutch and English]
Notes:
The Battle of Bedara (1759) was fought between the English and Dutch army in Bengal, India. In this battle, the Dutch force was decisively defeated by the British forces and that helped British East India Company to assert their supremacy in India.
17. Which of the following saints of Bhakti Movement initially adopted Saguna / vaishnavism but later preached Nirguni beliefs of life?
[A] Raidas
[B] Gusainji
[C] Bhagat Pipa
[D] Vallabhacharya
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Correct Answer: C [Bhagat Pipa]
Notes:
Bhagat Pipa was a 14th century Rajput King of Gagaraungarh, who abdicated the throne to become a mystic poet and saint of the Bhakti movement. He was one of the early Shaivism and Sakta follower; who later adopted Vaishnavism as a disciple of Ramananda and finally preached Nirguni beliefs of life.
18. Why did Md-Bin-Tughlak change his capital from Delhi to Hyderabad/Deogiri?
[A] Because he wanted to improve trade in Deccan
[B] Because he wanted to spread Islam in the Deccan
[C] Because he wanted to punish the people of Delhi
[D] Because he wanted to escape from Mongolian invasion
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Correct Answer: D [Because he wanted to escape from Mongolian invasion]
Notes:
By the time people reached Daulatabad, Muhammad Bin Tughlaq changed his mind and decided to abandon the new capital and move to his old capital Delhi. It is believed that he wished to shift the capital as a safeguard measure from Mongol Invasion. The plan of shifting capital was completely failed.
19. The earliest evidence of a Jewish community settling in India is provided by a charter of which of the following kings? (UPSC Prelims 1988)
[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.
20. After consolidating his power, Balban assumed which of the following grand titles? (UPSC Prelims 1997)
[A] Tute-i-Hind
[B] Kaisr-i-Hind
[C] Zil-i-Ilahi
[D] Din-i-Ilahi
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Correct Answer: C [Zil-i-Ilahi]
Notes:
After consolidating his power, Balban assumed the grand title of Zil-i-Ilahi. Ghiyas ud din Balban was the ninth sultan of the Mamluk dynasty of Delhi. Ghiyas ud Din was the wazir of the last Shamsi sultan, Nasir ud-Din. He reduced the power of the treacherous nobility and heightened the stature of the sultan.
