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. Malik Kafur, the commander of Allauddin Khilji, defeated who among the following rulers of Deccan?
[A] Vir Ballal III
[B] Vir Pandya
[C] Pratap Rudradeva
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
In Deccan, Malik Kafur, the commander of Allauddin Khilji, defeated the Yadava King Ram Chandra of Devagiri, Pratap Rudradeva ( Kakatiya ruler of Warangal), Vir Ballal III (Hoyasala ruler of Dwarsamudra) and Vir Pandya (Pandya ruler of Madurai).
12. In the Shivaji’s Ashtapradhan, who was the Commander-in-chief?
[A] Surnavis
[B] Dabir
[C] Sar-i-Naubat
[D] Mazumdar
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Correct Answer: C [Sar-i-Naubat]
Notes:
In the Shivaji’s Ashtapradhan (or Council of Eight Ministers), Sar-i-Naubat ( or Senapati) was the Commander-in-chief, who looked after the requirement and administration of the army.
13. Who among the following Sultans imposed water tax on the agriculture land which was irrigated by the waters of the canals dug by the state?
[A] Firoz Shah Tughlaq
[B] Mohammad-bin Tughlaq
[C] Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
[D] Mahmud Tughlaq
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Correct Answer: A [Firoz Shah Tughlaq]
Notes:
Firoz Shah Tughlaq imposed water tax on the agriculture land which was irrigated by the waters of the canals dug by the state.
14. Which Mughal emperor built Din panah as his second capital ?
[A] Babur
[B] Akbar
[C] Humayun
[D] Bahadur Shah Jafar
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Correct Answer: C [Humayun]
Notes:
The Mughal Emperor Humayun built a new capital at Delhi called Dinpanah (Refuge of the World), a site is known today as ‘Purana Kila’.
15. To which of the following the Lingayat movement owes its origin?
[A] Vidyaranya
[B] Purandharadasa
[C] Appar
[D] Basava
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Correct Answer: D [Basava]
Notes:
Initially known as Veerashaivas, since the 18th century adherents of this faith are known as Lingayats. Lingayatism was founded, or revived, by the 12th-century philosopher and statesman Basava in Karnataka.
16. Arrange the following rulers of the Delhi Sultanate in the order of their reign:
- Aram Shah
- Razia Sultana
- Ruknuddin Firuz
- Shams ud din Iltutmish
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] 1-2-3-4
[B] 2-1-4-3
[C] 1-4-2-3
[D] 1-4-3-2
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Correct Answer: D [1-4-3-2]
Notes:
The period of Mamluk sultans proceeded as follows – Qutubuddin Aibak from 1206-1210, followed by Aram Shah from 1210-1211. Afterwards, Shams ud din Iltutmish reigned from 1211-1236, with Ruknuddin Firuz next in line. Razia Sultana subsequently reigned from 1236-1240.
17. Which Sultan implemented the customs of Sijda (prostration) and Paibos (kissing the feet) in his court?
[A] Iltutmish
[B] Alauddin Khilji
[C] Balban
[D] Firoz Shah Tughlaq
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Correct Answer: C [Balban]
Notes:
Balban adopted Iranian customs, introducing Sijda, Paibos, and the Persian festival Navroz to India. He implemented Persian administrative practices, centralized the military, and maintained strict court discipline. He suppressed the nobility and established a spy network to consolidate power.
18. In medieval era , the term Mufti stood for which of the following?
[A] Supervisor of Bazars
[B] Incharge of Army
[C] Exponder of law
[D] Head of administration
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Correct Answer: C [Exponder of law]
Notes:
Muftis were exponder of law. Mufti were an Islamic legal authority who gives a formal legal opinion (fatwa) in answer to an inquiry by a private individual or judge.
19. Who introduced the game of polo in India?
[A] Unani
[B] British
[C] Turks
[D] Mughal
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Correct Answer: C [Turks]
Notes:
The game of polo was introduced in India by Turks. It was called Chaugan in India.
20. Tarikh-i-Firuz Shahi provides the evidences of which of the following dynasties?
[A] Mughal Dynasty
[B] Tughlaq Dynasty
[C] Delhi sultanate
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Tughlaq Dynasty]
Notes:
Tarikh-i-Firuz Shahi written by Ziauddin Barani is an important historical source for the Tughlaq dynasty. It gives detailed accounts of the reigns of Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq, Muhammad bin Tughlaq, and Firuz Shah Tughlaq.
