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. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj belonged to which clan of the Marathas?
[A] Bhonsle
[B] Gaikward
[C] Scindia
[D] Sisodia
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Correct Answer: A [Bhonsle]
Notes:
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj belonged to the Bhonsle clan of the Marathas. His father Shahji Bhonsle was the military commander
under the Nizam Shahi rulers of Ahmednagar. After the decline of Ahmednagar, he transferred his services to Bijapur.
12. Who among the following painters was sent to Persia by Mughal emperor Jahangir to draw portraits of Shah Abbas for Mughal Album ?
[A] Bishandas
[B] Ustad Mansur
[C] Govardhan
[D] Nainsukh
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Correct Answer: A [Bishandas]
Notes:
In 1613 AD, Bishandas was sent on a diplomatic mission to Persia by Mughal emperor Jahangir, to paint the Shah Abbas’s portrait for Mughal Album.
13. At the time of Sultan Qutb-ud-din Aibak’s death, Iltutmish was the governor of which place?
[A] Peshawar
[B] Lahore
[C] Tarain
[D] Budaun
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Correct Answer: D [Budaun]
Notes:
Shams-ud-din Iltutmish was the third ruler and real founder of the Slave dynasty and at the time of Sultan Qutb-ud-din Aibak’s death, he was the Governor of Budaun.
14. Who among the following rulers was the founder of Adil Shahi dynasty?
[A] Ibrahim Adil Shah I
[B] Sikandar Adil Shah
[C] Mohammed Adil Shah
[D] Yusuf Adil Shah
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Correct Answer: D [Yusuf Adil Shah]
Notes:
The Adil Shahi dynasty (a Shia Muslim dynasty) was founded by Yusuf Adil Shah in 1490 AD with its capital at Bijapur, Karnataka. The dynasty ruled over the sultanate of Bijapur till Mughal emperor Aurangzeb annexed it in 1686 AD.
15. Who among the following rulers was the founder of Barid Shahi dynasty?
[A] Qasim Barid
[B] Ibrahim Barid Shah
[C] Mirza Ali Barid Shah
[D] Amir Ali Barid
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Correct Answer: D [Amir Ali Barid]
Notes:
The Barid Shahi dynasty was founded by Amir Ali Barid in 1528 AD with its capital at Bidar. In 1619, Amir Barid III (last ruler of Barid Shahi dynasty) was defeated by the Bijapur sultan Ibrahim Adil Shah II and Bidar was annexed to Bijapur sultanate.
16. Dara Shikoh, the son of Shahjahan met with which of the following Sikh Guru ?
[A] Guru Amar Das
[B] Guru Arjun Dev
[C] Guru Ram Das
[D] Guru Har Rai
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Correct Answer: D [Guru Har Rai]
Notes:
When Mughal emperor Shah Jahan’s eldest son Dara Shikoh was seriously ill then the 7th Sikh Guru, Guru Har Rai dev ji sent a
herbal medicine which cured him. From there onwards, Dara Shikoh had a friendly relationship with the Guru Har Rai and it
was lasted till his death.
17. Shah Abdullah Shuttari founded which order?
[A] Qadari order
[B] Shuttari order
[C] Naqshabandi order
[D] Chisti order
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Correct Answer: B [Shuttari order]
Notes:
Shah Abdullah Shuttari founded Shuttari order. Its areas of influence were Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat.
18. To develop foreign trade,Tipu Sultan established embassies with which countries?
[A] France
[B] Pegu
[C] Turkey
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
To develop foreign trade and the military alliance, Tipu Sultan established embassies with many countries viz. France, Pegu, Turkey, Iran, etc.
19. Which of the following rulers introduced “Rupee” in India?
[A] Akbar
[B] Alauddin Khilji
[C] Shershah Suri
[D] Shah Jahan
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Correct Answer: C [ Shershah Suri ]
Notes:
Sher Shah Suri is known for introduction of three coins in different metals as follows: (1) A silver coin called Rupiya weighing 178 grains; (2) copper coins called dam, (3) gold coins called mohur that weighed 169 grains.
20. Why did Alauddin Khilji maintained control on price during his reign?
[A] He wanted to keep large army at lower expenses
[B] He had mercy with poor people
[C] He wanted to gain popularity
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: A [He wanted to keep large army at lower expenses]
Notes:
Ala-ud-din Khalji introduced market control policy. This idea of making goods cheaper was probably introduced because Ala-ud-din wanted to pay his soldiers a low salary. It allowed him to maintain a large army on limited resources.
