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 towns were established by Firoz Shah Tughlaq?
[A] Jaunpur
[B] Firozpur
[C] Hissar
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
Firoz Shah Tughlaq was a great city builder who founded the cities of Feroz Shah Kotla, Jaunpur, Hissar and Fatebabad.
12. The Lodhi dynasty was established by which tribe of Afghans?
[A] Ghizlai
[B] Ilabari
[C] Aibak
[D] Khalj
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Correct Answer: A [Ghizlai]
Notes:
The Lodhi dynasty was established by the Ghizlai tribe of the Afghans, it was founded by Bahlol Lodhi in 1451 AD.
13. Which among the following dynasty was the fourth dynasty of Sultanate rule ?
[A] Sayyid
[B] Lodhi
[C] Tughlaq
[D] Khilji
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Correct Answer: A [Sayyid]
Notes:
The Sayyid dynasty was the fourth dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate ruled between 1414 to 1451 AD. They succeeded the Tughlaq dynasty and ruled the sultanate until they were displaced by the Lodi dynasty.
14. Who among the following rulers of Qutub Shahi dynasty built Golconda fort?
[A] Quli Qutub Shah
[B] Abul Hasan Qutb Shah
[C] Jamsheed Quli Qutb Shah
[D] Muhammad Qutb Shah
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Correct Answer: A [Quli Qutub Shah]
Notes:
The famous Golconda fort was built by Sultan Quli Qutub Shah.
15. On which among the following Sufi Saints, Qutub Minar is named after ?
[A] Qutubuddin Bakhtiyar Kaki
[B] Hamiduddim Nagauri
[C] Baba Farid
[D] Muinuddin Chishti
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Correct Answer: A [Qutubuddin Bakhtiyar Kaki]
Notes:
Sultan Qutb-ud-din Aibak (founder of Slave dynasty) started the construction of Qutub Minar in memory of famous Sufi saint Khwaja Qutubuddin Bakhityar Kaki who was the disciple and khalifa (spiritual successor) of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti as head of the Chishti Order.
16. What are Archer, Standard, Battle-axe, Kacha, and Tiger-slayer all types of?
[A] Inscriptions
[B] Bows
[C] Coins
[D] Swords
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Correct Answer: C [Coins]
Notes:
All these coins were issued during the reign of Samudragupta. Archer, Standard, Battle-axe, Kacha, and Tiger-slayer all types of coins.
17. Which of the following was used in the buildings of Delhi Sultanate?
[A] Mehrab
[B] Gumbaj
[C] Arched openings
[D] Decoration figures
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Correct Answer: C [Arched openings]
Notes:
Fine arts, primarily architecture, made progress during the period of the Delhi Sultanate. The architecture of the period of the Sultanate can be divided into three categories for the sake of convenience. First is the Delhi or the Imperial style of architecture which grew under the patronage of Sultans of Delhi. It includes all those buildings which were constructed by different Sultans. The other is provincial style of architecture which grew under the patronage of provincial ruling dynasties which were mostly Muslims.
Features:
• Corbelled arches are constructed by laying stone blocks on top of each other
• The facade was decorated with Arabic calligraphy and vegetal motifs
• They used limestone, brick and plaster
18. Who among the following wrote Bijak?
[A] Tulsidas
[B] Ramdas
[C] Guru Nanak
[D] Kabirdas
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Correct Answer: D [Kabirdas]
Notes:
The Bijak is one of the most important anthologies, being the sacred book of the Kabir and the main representative of the Eastern tradition of Kabirís verses. All versions of the Bijak include three main sections called Ramaini, Sabda and Sakhi, plus a fourth section containing a number of miscellaneous folk-song forms.
19. Which of the following are features of Mughal Style of architecture?
(1) Curvilinear roof
(2) Flat roof
(3) Domes
(4) Arches
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below : (UPSC Prelims 2002)
[A] 1, 2 and 3
[B] 2, 3 and 4
[C] 1, 3 and 4
[D] 1, 2 and 4
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Correct Answer: C [1, 3 and 4]
Notes:
The main characteristic features of Mughal architecture are the bulbous domes, the slender minarets with cupolas at the four corners, large halls, massive vaulted gateways, arches, domes and delicate ornamentation.
20. Which of the following Islamic scholars was not a contemporary of Ghaznavid Sultan Mahmud?
[A] Abu’l-Fadl Bayhaqi
[B] Ferdowsi
[C] Al Biruni
[D] Firishta
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Correct Answer: D [Firishta]
Notes:
Bayhaqī or Bayhaqi was a Persian historian and author who served in court of Mahmud. His work Tarikh-i Bayhaqi is seen as a source of information about the Ghaznavid era. Al Biruni was court astrologer of Mahmud. Firdowsi was also a poet who wrote Persian magnum opus Shahnameh on a promise of Mahmud that the later would give him a gold piece for every couplet of the Shahnameh. But Firdausi could never get this promised prize money. Firishta was in 16th century.
