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 the administration of Vijayanagar empire, who record the oral orders of the king?
[A] Nayaks
[B] Dandanayaka
[C] Rayasam
[D] Amar nayaks

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12. In context of Vijayanagar empire, the term meant “land or territory assigned to military chiefs” was
[A] Amaram
[B] Rayasam
[C] Nayakara
[D] Amar Nayaks

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13. In the administration of Vijayanagar empire, who was an accountant?
[A] Dandanayaka
[B] Rayasam
[C] Karanikam
[D] Kavalu

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14. During the early medieval era, in which among the following present states of India a Mason’s guild was working?
[A] Rajasthan
[B] Gujarat
[C] Karnataka
[D] Tamil Nadu

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15. Gulshan-i-Ibrahimi was written by?
[A] Nizam Shah
[B] Amir Khusrau
[C] Muhammad Qasim Hindu Shah Astarbadi
[D] Gulbadan Begum

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16. Which of the following works on Aurangazeb’s reign is based on state papers and was compiled after his death?
[A] Ma’asir-i-Alamgiri
[B] Alamgirnama
[C] Futuhat-i-Almgiri
[D] Muntakhab-ul-Lubab

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17. Which of the following Caliphate was in power when Delhi Sultanate was established in India?
[A] Rashidun Caliphate
[B] Umayyad Caliphate
[C] Abbasid Caliphate
[D] Ottoman Caliphate

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18. In which battle, the confederacy led by Hindu Shahi army of Anandapala was defeated by Mahmud of Ghazni?
[A] Battle of Janjua
[B] Battle of Peshawar
[C] Battle of Chach
[D] Battle of Takeshar

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19. Which of the following matches of political and military performers maintained by the Marathas with their respective duties is/ are correct?
[A] Jasuds- Spies
[B] Harkaras- Messengers
[C] Both of them
[D] None of the above

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20. Which Sultan of Delhi was first to issue Bullion coins with name of caliph inscribed on them?
[A] Iltutmish
[B] Razia
[C] Balban
[D] Qutubuddin Aibak

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