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 ambassador was sent by Muhammad bin Tughlaq to China?
[A] Amir Khusro
[B] Firdausi
[C] Barauni
[D] Ibn Battuta
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Correct Answer: D [Ibn Battuta]
Notes:
Sultan Muhammad bin Tughlaq sent the famous Arab traveller, Ibn Battuta, as an ambassador to the Chinese court of Mongol ruler.
12. Who among the following Tuglaq dynasty ruler had discussions with Jain saint Jinaprabha Suri and also used to enjoyed playing holy?
[A] Mohammad-bin Tughlaq
[B] Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
[C] Firoz Shah Tughlaq
[D] Muhammud Shah Tughlaq
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Correct Answer: A [Mohammad-bin Tughlaq]
Notes:
Mohammad-bin Tughlaq patronized many scholars of different backgrounds viz. Jain saint Jinaprabha Suri and also had discussions with them. He also used to enjoyed playing holy.
13. Who laid the foundation of Lodhi dynasty?
[A] Bahlol Lodhi
[B] Sikandar Lodhi
[C] Ibrahim Lodhi
[D] Daulat Khan Lodhi
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Correct Answer: A [Bahlol Lodhi]
Notes:
In 1451 AD, Bahlol Lodhi laid the foundation of Lodhi dynasty by taking over the throne of Delhi by Ala-ud-Din Alam Shah, the last ruler of Sayyid dynasty. He captured Jaunpur and annexed the Sharqui Kingdom in 1484 AD and died in 1488 AD.
14. Who among the following Pratiharas ruler surrendered before Mahmud Gajni and was finally defeated and killed by Chandela King ?
[A] Vatsraja
[B] Mahendrapala
[C] Rajyapala
[D] Mahipala
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Correct Answer: C [Rajyapala]
Notes:
Rajyapala was one of the last Pratihara ruler who surrendered before Mahmud Gajni and later defeated and killed by Chandela king Vidyadhara .
15. Who among the following rulers was the founder of Nizam Shahi dynasty?
[A] Burhan Nizam Shah I
[B] Malik Ahmad Bahri
[C] Ibrahim Nizam Shah
[D] Murtaza Nizam Shah I
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Correct Answer: B [Malik Ahmad Bahri]
Notes:
The Nizam Shahi dynasty was founded by Malik Ahmad Bahri in 1490 AD with its capital at Ahmadnagar on the bank of the river Sina. The dynasty ruled over the sultanate of Ahmadnagar till Mughal emperor Shahjahan annexed it in 1633 AD.
16. Bhakta Tukaram was a contemporary of which Mughal Emperor? (UPSC Prelims 2006)
[A] Babar
[B] Akbar
[C] Jahangir
[D] Aurangzeb
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Correct Answer: D [Aurangzeb]
Notes:
Tukaram (1608–1650) was a Marathi Bhakti poet and a devotee of Lord Krishna. Time period of Jahangir was 1605-1627.
17. Which of the following is an account of the life and reign of Sher Shah between 1539 and 1545?
[A] Rajatarangini
[B] Tarikh-i-Sher Shahi
[C] Sher-e-Sultin
[D] Miftah-ul-Futuh
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Correct Answer: B [Tarikh-i-Sher Shahi]
Notes:
Tarikh-i-Sher Shahi was written by Abbas Khan Sarwani. He was a descendant of an Afghan noble, in the service of Sultan Sher Shah. Abbas Khan Sarwani himself was in the service of emperor Akbar. It talks of the reign of Sher Shah and his successors.
18. Which of the following term was not used for coins of Vijayanagar Empire?
[A] Godyana
[B] Pagoda
[C] Varaha
[D] Falus
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Correct Answer: D [Falus]
Notes:
The term Falus was used for coins of some other dynasties including Bijapur sultanate, Jaunpur sultanate etc. The other three terms are used for coins of Vijayanagara empire. The earlier Vijayanagara coinage were produced in different mints and were called by different names such as Barkur gadyanas, Bhatkal gadyanas, etc. The inscriptions were in Kannada or Sanskrit. Images found are a double-headed eagle holding an elephant in each beak and claw, a bull, an elephant and various Hindu deities. The gold varahan coin issued by Krishna Deva Raya (1509–1529) had a seated Vishnu on one side and a three-line legend Shri Pratap Krishna Raya in Sanskrit on the other side.
19. Which of the following conquest of Mahmud occurred chronologically later than other three?
[A] Invasion on Kalinjar
[B] Invasion on Kannauj
[C] Invasion on Somnath
[D] Invasion on Thaneshwar
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Correct Answer: C [Invasion on Somnath]
Notes:
The attack on Somnath temple was carried out in 1024. The other three were done prior to that.
20. Which of the following Daftar was responsible for look after the accounts of the Royal households?
[A] Daftar-i-Mawajib
[B] Daftar-i-Taujhihat
[C] Daftar-i-Roznamcha
[D] Daftar-i-Tahwil
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Correct Answer: B [Daftar-i-Taujhihat]
Notes:
Daftar-i-Taujhihat was responsible for look after the accounts of the Royal households (Expenses like entertainment, Zanana, Tosha khana).
