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. During the reign of Jahangir at which place English granted permission to set up a factory ?
[A] Surat
[B] Lahore
[C] Goa
[D] Bombay
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Correct Answer: A [Surat]
Notes:
In 1613 AD, during the reign of Mughal emperor Jahangir, English East India Company was permitted to establish their first factory at Surat.
12. Itmad-ud-Daula is related to
[A] Mirza Ghias Beg
[B] Asaf Khan
[C] Mahavat Khan
[D] Abul Hassan
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Correct Answer: A [Mirza Ghias Beg]
Notes:
Itmad-ud-Daula was the mausoleum of Nur Jahan’s father Mirza Ghias Beg who died in 1622 AD. His daughter Nur Jahan (wife of Mughal emperor Jahangir) commissioned the construction of tomb in Agra known by Itmad-ud-Daula (pillar of the state) i.e. as an architectural predecessor of the Taj Mahal.
13. What was the reign period of Qutub-ud-din Aibak?
[A] 1206-10 AD
[B] 1208-12 AD
[C] 1206-12 AD
[D] 1208-10 AD
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Correct Answer: A [1206-10 AD]
Notes:
The reign period of Qutub-ud-din Aibak was 1206-10 AD. He was a Turkic king of Northwest India who ruled from his capital in Delhi where he built the Qutb Minar and the Quwwatul-Islam Mosque.
14. Who among the following Tuglaq dynasty ruler had discussions with Jain saint Jinaprabha Suri and also used to enjoyed playing holy?
[A] Mohammad-bin Tughlaq
[B] Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
[C] Firoz Shah Tughlaq
[D] Muhammud Shah Tughlaq
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Correct Answer: A [Mohammad-bin Tughlaq]
Notes:
Mohammad-bin Tughlaq patronized many scholars of different backgrounds viz. Jain saint Jinaprabha Suri and also had discussions with them. He also used to enjoyed playing holy.
15. Sultan Sikandar lodi wrote poetry in Persian using the pen name
[A] Gulrukhi
[B] Gulmukhi
[C] Gulmarg
[D] Gulmar
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Correct Answer: A [Gulrukhi]
Notes:
Sultan Sikandar lodi was fond of literature and poetry and wrote 130 verses in Persian language using the pen name Gulrukhi.
16. Which city was the first capital of the Bahamani Dynasty?
[A] Gulbarga
[B] Bidar
[C] Golconda
[D] Mysore
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Correct Answer: A [Gulbarga]
Notes:
The Bahamani Dynasty initially established their capital in Gulbarga (now Kalaburagi) before shifting it to Bidar in 1425 AD. Despite its historic importance, Gulbarga’s capital description is often overlooked with Bidar commonly mistaken as the dynasty’s original capital. Gulbarga, was originally known as Ahsanabad, and Bidar was known as Muhammadabad.
17. Who was the ruler of Bahamani Kingdom whose nickname was ‘Zalim’?
[A] Tajuddin Firoj Shah
[B] Ahmad Shah
[C] Muhammad Shah II
[D] Humayun
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Correct Answer: D [Humayun]
Notes:
The Bahamani dynasty ruler, Humayun Shah was also known as ‘Zalim’ or oppressor due to his cruelty.
18. 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.
19. Who among the following Sikh Gurus was executed by the Mughal emperor Jahangir?
[A] Guru Har Kisan
[B] Guru Har Rai
[C] Guru Tegh Bahadur
[D] Guru Arjun Dev
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Correct Answer: D [Guru Arjun Dev]
Notes:
The 5th guru of Sikhs, Guru Arjun Dev ji was executed by the Mughal emperor Jahangir on charges of helping his rebel son, Prince Khurram with money and prayer. He built the Swarna Mandir (or Golden temple) in Amritsar and compiled Adigranth, the holy scripture of Sikhism.
20. During whose reign Nicolo Conti visited Vijaynagar empire?
[A] Krishnadevraya
[B] Devaraya I
[C] Devaraya II
[D] Achyuta Raya
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Correct Answer: B [Devaraya I]
Notes:
An Italian traveller, Nicolo Conti (1420-1421 AD) visited Vijayanagar empire during the reign of Devaraya-I (theTuluva dynasty ruler). He gave a comprehensive account of the Hindu kingdom of Vijayanagar.
