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 was the first sultan to propound the’Theory of kingship’ ?
[A] Balban
[B] Kaimur
[C] Rajia
[D] Iltumish
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Correct Answer: A [Balban]
Notes:
Balban propounded the Theory of Kingship and according to him, King is Shadow of God (Zil -i- Ilahi).
12. In the reign of Firoz Shah Tughlaq, land tax was known as:
[A] Zakat
[B] Jaziya
[C] Khams
[D] Kharaj
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Correct Answer: D [Kharaj]
Notes:
In the reign of Firoz Shah Tughlaq, as per Quran, only four kind of taxes were imposed on public viz.
a) Kharaj was the land tax that was equal to 1 /10 of the produce of the land.
b) Zakat was 2 % tax on property.
c) Jaziya levied on non-Muslims ( or religious tax on the Hindus).
d) Khams was 1 / 5 of the booty captured during the war.
13. In the Delhi Sultanate period, the role of the Muftis as a state functionary was ?
[A] Head of grain market
[B] Head of Administrative Tribunal
[C] Interpretor of Shariyat
[D] Auditor General
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Correct Answer: C [Interpretor of Shariyat]
Notes:
Muftis is a scholar who have complete knowledge of Shariah , have complete mastery over the jurisprudence and well versed in the social science and the Arabic language . Mufti has the power to issue verdicts known as Fatwas or in other words his answer was the Fatwa.
14. 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.
15. 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.
16. Who among the following foreign travellers/envoys visited during the reign of Shah Jahan?
[A] John Lait
[B] John Fryer
[C] Peter Mundy
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
The foreign travellers viz. John Lait, John Fryer (English), Peter Mundy (Italian)and Jean Baptiste Travernier(French man) visited during the reign of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan.
17. Which of the following are Silsilas of Sufism?
- Chishti
- Kadri
- Soharvardi
- Nakshbandi
Select the correct option from codes given below:
[A] 1, 2 & 3 Only
[B] 2 & 3 Only
[C] 2, 3 & 4 Only
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
Sufism started in Persia, modern Iran. In India, it was at its peak during the Delhi Sultanate. Four Important Silsilas are: Chishti Silsila, Kadri Silsila, and Soharvardi Silsila and Nakshbandi Silsila.
18. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below them:
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List I
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List II
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(Place)
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(Importance)
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A. Bhubaneshwar
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1. Vijayanagara architecture
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B. Konark
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2. Rajarani temple
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C. Lepakshi
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3. Vijayanagara paintings
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D. Halebid
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4. Hoysala monument
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5. Sun temple
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A B C D (UPSC Prelims 1990)
[A] 3 2 4 5
[B] 2 5 4 3
[C] 5 4 2 3
[D] 2 5 3 4
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Correct Answer: D [2 5 3 4]
Notes:
• Rajarani Temple is an 11th-century Hindu temple located in Bhubaneswar, the capital city of Odisha.
• Konark Sun Temple is a 13th-century CE sun temple at Konark about 35 kilometres northeast from Puri on the coastline of Odisha, India. The temple is attributed to king Narasimha deva I of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty about 1250 CE.
• Lepakshi is culturally and archaeologically significant as it is the location of shrines dedicated to Shiva, Vishnu and Veerabhadra which were built during the Vijayanagara Kings’ period. The temples are the location of mural paintings of the Vijayanagara kings, Vijayanagara paintings and Kannada inscriptions.
• Hoysaleswara temple is also referred simply as the Halebidu temple.It is a 12th-century Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva. It is the largest monument in Halebidu, a town in the state of Karnataka, India and the former capital of the Hoysala Empire.
19. Which among the following ports was called Babul Makka (Gate of Makka) during the Mughal Period? (UPSC Prelims 2001)
[A] Calicut
[B] Broach
[C] Cambay
[D] Surat
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Correct Answer: D [Surat]
Notes:
Surat was called Gate of Makka because the pilgrimage to Makka started from Surat. Surat is the main city in Gujarat. It is familiar for its textiles and, now, it is one of the main centres of “diamond cutting and polishing”. It is an important seaport in the history of the world, during the medieval period. It is known as gate to mecca as many pilgrims set sail from Surat via sea route. It is also known as the gateway of West Asia as Surat is one of the main hubs of goods and clothing traded via sea routes to other Asian countries.
20. 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.
