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. Alamgirnama was written by whom ?
[A] Mulla Daud
[B] Dara Sikoh
[C] Mirza Muhammad Qazim
[D] Mutamid Khan
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Correct Answer: C [Mirza Muhammad Qazim]
Notes:
Mirza Muhammad Qazim was the author of book “Alamgir-Nama”. The book gives the chronicle of the contemporary events covering the first decaded of the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb’s reign.
12. When did Akbar invaded Ranthambore fort ?
[A] 1569 AD
[B] 1571 AD
[C] 1573 AD
[D] 1575 AD
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Correct Answer: A [1569 AD]
Notes:
Mughal emperor Akbar invaded Ranthambore fort in 1569 AD, Rao Surjan Hada submitted against Mughal campaign and joined the imperial service
13. Mahmud of Ghazni invaded India for how many times?
[A] 13
[B] 15
[C] 17
[D] 19
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Correct Answer: C [17]
Notes:
To accumulate the vast amount of wealth that existed in India and to spread Islam, Mahmud of Ghazni attacked and looted India 17 times.
14. The ‘Group of Forty’ (Turkan-i-Chahalgani) was formed by whom?
[A] Qutub-ud-din Aibak
[B] Iltutmish
[C] Balban
[D] Rajia Sultan
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Correct Answer: B [Iltutmish]
Notes:
The third ruler of Slave dynasty, Shams-ud-din Iltutmish formed Turkan-i-Chahalgani or Chalisa (a group of 40 powerful Turkish nobles). These were Turkish amirs (nobles) who advised and helped the Sultan in administering the Sultanate.
15. Humayun overthrown which Pashutan ruler to recapture the throne of Delhi ?
[A] Sikandar Shah Suri
[B] Muhammad Adil Shah
[C] Firuj Shah Suri
[D] Ibrahim Shah Suri
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Correct Answer: A [Sikandar Shah Suri]
Notes:
By Safavid aid, Humayun overthrown Sikandar Shah Suri to recapture Delhi and Agra, the capitals of the Mughal Empire founded by his father Babur, in 1555 AD.
16. During the reign of Akbar, ‘Ain-i-Dahsala’ System of land revenue assessment was introduced by whom?
[A] Raja Todar Mal
[B] Birbal
[C] Raja Man Singh
[D] Murshid Quili Khan
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Correct Answer: A [Raja Todar Mal]
Notes:
The finance minister of Akbar, Raja Todar Mal introduced the Dahasala system (or Zabati system), a system of taxation. In this system, the land cultivation and price of the produce was calculated for a period of 10 years and one tenth of this part was the part of state for one year. This new system was called Ain-i-Dahsala that could give per Bigha Revenue to the different regions.
17. Which among the following was the last expedition of Sher Shah Suri ?
[A] Kalinjar
[B] Battle of Kannauj
[C] Battle of Chausa
[D] Annex of Mewar
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Correct Answer: A [Kalinjar]
Notes:
Sher Shah Suri’s last expedition was against the Rajput fort of Kalinjar in Bundelkhand in 1545 AD. Due to injuries, he was killed during the siege of Kalinjar fort and was succeeded by his son, Jalal Khan who took the title of Islam Shah Suri.
18. Who among the following Pratiharas ruler surrendered before Mahmud Gajni and was finally defeated and killed by Chandela King ?
[A] Vatsraja
[B] Mahendrapala
[C] Rajyapala
[D] Mahipala
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Correct Answer: C [Rajyapala]
Notes:
Rajyapala was one of the last Pratihara ruler who surrendered before Mahmud Gajni and later defeated and killed by Chandela king Vidyadhara .
19. Who among the following was the last ruler of Bahmani Kingdom?
[A] Kallimullah
[B] Tajuddin Firoj Shah
[C] Ahmad Shah Wali
[D] Ibrahim Adil Shah
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Correct Answer: A [Kallimullah]
Notes:
Kallimullah (1524-1527) was the last ruler of Bahmani dynasty.
20. In context of administration of Vijayanagar kingdom, Rajyas were divided into
[A] Niyoga
[B] Sthalas
[C] Kottam
[D] Mandalam
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Correct Answer: C [Kottam]
Notes:
The structure of tax collection in Vijayanagar empire: The empire was divided into five main rajyas or mandalam (provinces) which were divided into regions (Kottams). These were further divided into counties (Nadus) which were again sub-divided into municipalities (Sthales). To facilitate tax administration at the lowest level, a separate department Niyoga) was assigned with the function of tax collection duly supervised by feudal landlords (Goudas) and Karanikam (accountants).
