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 administration of Allauddin Khilji, the ministry of commerce was organised by whom?
[A] Malik Qabul
[B] Rais Parwani
[C] Malik Yakub
[D] Khusru Malik

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12. The tomb of Babur was located at:
[A] Delhi
[B] Agra
[C] Kabul
[D] Multan

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13. Which Mughal emperor was renowned for his expertise in playing the Veena?
[A] Jahangir
[B] Shahjahan
[C] Aurangzeb
[D] Babar

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14. Who among the following Mughal emperor abolished the celebration of Navroz ?
[A] Akbar
[B] Shahjahan
[C] Aurangzeb
[D] Azam Shah

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15. Who among the following Mughal emperor captured the 9th Guru of Sikhs and executed ?
[A] Akbar
[B] Jahangir
[C] Aurangzeb
[D] Bahadur Shah -I

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16. Who laid the foundation of Delhi Sultanate?
[A] Muhammad Ghori
[B] Qutub-ud-din Aibak
[C] Sultan Alauddin
[D] Mahmud of Ghazni

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17. Which among these Indian Sultans is known for not sitting on a throne, but on a carpet along with his nobles?
[A] Muhammad bin Tughlaq
[B] Sher Shah Suri
[C] Akbar
[D] Bahlol Lodi

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18. Who wrote the history of Sher Shah Suri ?
[A] Abbas Khan Sarwani
[B] Mirja Ajij
[C] Khawas khan Marwt
[D] Sher Shah Suri

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19. The book “Maasri-i-Jahangiri” was written by whom?
[A] Kamgar Khan
[B] Khafi Khan
[C] Inyat Khan
[D] Mutamid Khan

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20. Who among the following authors wrote “Tarikh-i-Alfi”?
[A] Abdul Qadir Badyuni
[B] Mutamid Khan
[C] Kamgar Khan
[D] Mulla Daud

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