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 which year Pratap Rudradeva ( Kakatiya ruler of Warangal) was defeated by Allauddin Khilji’s army?
[A] 1303 AD
[B] 1305 AD
[C] 1310 AD
[D] 1312 AD
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Correct Answer: C [1310 AD]
Notes:
In 1310 AD, Pratap Rudradeva ( Kakatiya ruler of Warangal) was defeated by Allauddin Khilji’s army. After the war, the Koh-i-Noor diamond passed from Kakatiya ownership to that of Alauddin Khilji, along with 20,000 horses and 100 elephants.
12. In the Shivaji’s Ashtapradhan, Waqia-i-navis was known as ?
[A] Finance minister
[B] Home Minister
[C] Prime Minister
[D] Foreign Affairs Minister
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Correct Answer: B [Home Minister]
Notes:
In the Shivaji’s Ashtapradhan ( or Council of Eight Ministers), Waqia-i-navis ( home minister) keeps the daily record of the king’s activities and the proceedings of his court.
13. 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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Correct Answer: B [Kathi]
Notes:
In the Maratha Land revenue system, assessment of land revenue was based on measurement. The Kathi of Malik Ambar was adopted as the unit of measurement. The length of this kathi was five cubits and five closed fists and was later called Shivkathi. (Malik Ambar was the regent of the Nizamshahi dynasty of Ahmednagar from 1607 to 1626 and pioneer in guerilla warfare). Other common land measurement units in West India states like Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Gujarat and Goa include Bigha, Biswa, and Biswansi.
14. With which title Mughal emperor Jahangir sit on the throne at Agra?
[A] Padshah Gazi
[B] Shanshah e Ajam
[C] Shanshah e Hindustan
[D] Mir-i-Saman
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Correct Answer: A [Padshah Gazi]
Notes:
In 1605 AD, after the death of Mughal emperor Akbar, his son Jahangir sit on the throne at Agra and took the title Nur-ud-din Jahangir Padshah Ghazi.
15. Which among the following Persian festival introduced by Balban in India?
[A] Navroj
[B] Mehregan
[C] Shab e Cheleh
[D] Jashn E sadeh
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Correct Answer: A [Navroj]
Notes:
Balban introduced the famous Persian festival of Navroj in India to impress the nobles and people with his wealth and power. The festival is a New Year celebration of Spring Equinox.
16. Which Mughal emperor died due to fall from the stairs of his library ?
[A] Shahjahan
[B] Jahangir
[C] Humayun
[D] Aurangzeb
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Correct Answer: C [Humayun]
Notes:
The Mughal Emperor Humayun died after a sudden fall from the stairs of his library in his fort at Delhi in 1556 AD. The tomb of Humayun was situated at Delhi on the bank of river Yamuna near the shrine of the Nizamuddin Auliya Chisti, a sufi saint.
17. Which work of Sher Shah Suri have been called as ‘The arteries of the Empire’ ?
[A] Abolition of Internal customs and duties
[B] Improvement in land revenue system
[C] Construction of Roads & Sarais
[D] Establishment of highly centralised system
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Correct Answer: C [Construction of Roads & Sarais]
Notes:
For administrative and military purposes, Sher Shah Suri built roads and sarais ( or rest houses), that are called as ‘the arteries of the empire”
18. Which of the following is an extremely valuable source for the history of the reign of Sultan Muhammad Bin Tughluq and Sultan Firuz Shah, in the form of letters and official documents?
[A] Tughluknama
[B] Qiran-us-Sadin
[C] Insha-I-Mahru
[D] Tarikh-i-Firozshahi
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Correct Answer: C [Insha-I-Mahru]
Notes:
Insha-I-Mahru or Munshat-i-Mahru contains 133 letters on different subjects addressed to the leading and significant personalities of the age of Tuhlaqs. It is a collection of several official documents, petitions, letters, etc. as these letters are written to officials and distinguished persons, they discuss solutions for most of the economic, social, religious and administrative problems of the period.
19. In which battle, the confederacy led by Hindu Shahi army of Anandapala was defeated by Mahmud of Ghazni?
[A] Battle of Janjua
[B] Battle of Peshawar
[C] Battle of Chach
[D] Battle of Takeshar
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Correct Answer: C [Battle of Chach]
Notes:
Battle of Chach was fought in 1008 AD between Mahmud of Ghazni and a confederacy of Hindu Kingdoms led by Hindu Shahi army of Anandapala. Forces of Anandpala were joined by Ajmer, Kalingar, Kanauj etc. Anandpala lost the battle mainly because the army was not well organized and his elephant took flight in battle.
20. Bhaga, Bhoga, Kara and Hiranya refers to which of the following?
[A] Tax
[B] Land
[C] Crop produce
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Tax]
Notes:
Bhaga, Bhoga, Kara and Hiranya refers to the different types of revenues which were collected by the rulers during the early medieval period. They were the chief sources of revenue to the donees.
