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 Maratha Land revenue system, what was the unit of measurement of land?
[A] Jarib
[B] Kathi
[C] Bigha
[D] Acre

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12. Alamgirnama was written by whom ?
[A] Mulla Daud
[B] Dara Sikoh
[C] Mirza Muhammad Qazim
[D] Mutamid Khan

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13. Who among the following abolished Chalisa or Chehalgani ?
[A] Rajia
[B] Balban
[C] Masud Shah
[D] Nasiruddin Mahmud

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14. Who was the contemporary poet of Balban ?
[A] Amir Khusrau
[B] Nund Reshi
[C] Bulleh Shah
[D] Baba Farid

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15. Balban got which title on defeating Mongols ?
[A] Ulagh Khan
[B] Diwan I Arj
[C] Zil -I Ilahi
[D] Nasir amir-ul momin

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16. Who was the reigning ruler in Delhi when Tulsidas completed his epic text, Ramcharitmanas?
[A] Akbar
[B] Humayun
[C] Jahangir
[D] Sher Shah Suri

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17. Which among the following sufi saint was known as Chiragh-i-Delhi, the Lamp of Delhi ?
[A] Shaikh Nasiruddin
[B] Shaikh Nizamuddin Auliya
[C] Shaikh Burhanuddin
[D] Baba Farid

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18. During whose reign Ibn Battuta visited India?
[A] Allauddin Khilji
[B] Mohamad bin Tughlaq
[C] Akbar
[D] Iltutmish

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19. Which among the following titles was assumed by Vijayanagar emperor Devaraya II of Sangam dynasty?
[A] Maharahadhiraj
[B] Gajabetegara
[C] Abhinava Bhoja
[D] Yavanrayjaya Sthapancharya

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20. What is the exact meaning of the word “Mansabdars” used in Mughal period?
[A] Landlords and Zamindars
[B] Officials of the state
[C] Those who had to give revenue
[D] Revenue collectors

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