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. Who among the following rulers was the founder of Imad Shahi dynasty?
[A] Fathullah Imad-ul-Mulk
[B] Aladdin Imad Shah
[C] Burhan Imad Shah
[D] Darya Imad Shah
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Correct Answer: A [Fathullah Imad-ul-Mulk]
Notes:
The Imad Shahi dynasty was founded by Fathullah Imad-ul-Mulk in 1490 AD with its capital at Elichpur, Maharashtra. In 1595 AD, it was annexed by Mughlas.
12. Who was the noted saint of the Chishti Order known by the name ‘Mehboob -i-Illahi’?
[A] Shaikh Nizamuddin Auliya
[B] Shaikh Nasiruddin Mahmud
[C] Shaikh Hamiduddin Nagauri
[D] Khwaja Bakhtiyar Kaki
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Correct Answer: A [Shaikh Nizamuddin Auliya]
Notes:
Shaikh Nizamuddin Auliya, a revered Sufi saint in the Chishti Order, was conferred with the titles ‘Mehboob -i-Illahi’ (the beloved of God) and Sutan-ul-Auliya. He established his Khanqah in Delhi and lived through the reign of seven Delhi sultans. Among his disciples were notable personalities like Nasiruddin Chiragh Dehlavi, Amir Khusro, and Jalaluddin Bhandari. Shaikh Nizamuddin emphasized the discovery of divinity in humanity, practiced secularism and advocated kindness towards all.
13. The political treatise of Amuktamalyamada in teulgu was written by whom?
[A] Harihara & Bukka
[B] Saluva Narsimha
[C] Krishna Deva Raya
[D] Devaraya II
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Correct Answer: C [Krishna Deva Raya]
Notes:
The emperor of Vijayanagar empire, Krishna Deva Raya wrote the political treatise of Amuktamalyamada in Telugu (Jambbavati Kalyannam in Sanskrit) and emphasized on the welfare of people.
14. Purana Qila was constructed during the reign of which of the following?
[A] Akbar
[B] Humayun
[C] Sher Shah
[D] Jahangir
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Correct Answer: C [ Sher Shah ]
Notes:
The founder of the Suri Dynasty, Sher Shah Suri, defeated Humayun in 1540, naming the fort Shergarh; he added several more structures in the complex during his five-year reign. Purana Qila and its environs flourished as the “sixth city of Delhi”.
15. What was not the most important feature of land revenue system of Akbar?
[A] Collection of land revenue in kind or cash
[B] Collection of land revenue based on accurate measurement of land
[C] Collection of land revenue directly at the central treasury
[D] Fixation of rates
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Correct Answer: D [Fixation of rates]
Notes:
A proper land revenue system was founded by Akbar He followed the policy of Shershah with greater precision and correctness and then extended it to various subah or provinces of his empire. But this correction or precision did not come overnight.
Raja Todar Mal was the finance minister of Akbar. He introduced a new system of revenue known as zabt and a system of taxation called dahshala. He took a careful survey of crop yields and prices cultivated for a 10-year period 1570-1580. On this basis, tax was fixed on each crop in cash.
16. Which statement about Amir Khusrau is not true?
[A] He worked for the Hindu-Muslim Unity
[B] He was a great poet
[C] He was a great historian
[D] He wrote poetry in Hindi and Urdu
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Correct Answer: A [He worked for the Hindu-Muslim Unity]
Notes:
Amīr Khusrou was a Sufi musician, poet and scholar from India. He was an iconic figure in the cultural history of South Asia. He was a mystic and a spiritual disciple of Nizamuddin Auliya of Delhi.He has been called the “father of Urdu literature”.
17. Consider the following pairs:
- Ramanujacharya — South India
- Chaitanya — Central India
- Vallabhacharya — Gujarat and Brajarea
- Ramanand — North India
Of these pairs:
[A] 1, 2 and 3 are correctly matched
[B] 2, 3 and 4 are correctly matched
[C] 1 and 4 are correctly matched
[D] 1, 3 and 4 are correctly matched
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Correct Answer: C [1 and 4 are correctly matched]
Notes:
• Chaitanya was also known as Sri Gauranga. He was a popular Vaishnava saint and reformer from Bengal.
• Vallabhacharya was also known as Vallabha. He was an Indian Telugu philosopher who founded the Krishna-centered Pushti sect of Vaishnavism only in the Braj region of India, and the philosophy of Shuddha advaita.
18. Which one of the following was the name of salt tax in ancient India under the administration of Cholas?
[A] Bhaga
[B] Uppayam
[C] Valiayam
[D] Hiranya
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Correct Answer: B [Uppayam]
Notes:
The Chola dynasty was one of the longest-ruling dynasties in history. The earliest datable references to this Tamil dynasty are in inscriptions from the 3rd century. There were many taxes in the Chola Empire. Uppayam was the name of salt tax under the administration of Cholas.
19. Which Mughal King’s coin depicted Swastika?
[A] Akbar
[B] Jahangir
[C] Shah Jahan
[D] Muhammad Shah
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Correct Answer: A [Akbar]
Notes:
Like his ideology, coins of Akbar also reflect secularism. The Hindu symbol of Swastika appears on many of his coins along with the “Kalima” (Islamic affirmation of faith). He also issued gold half mohurs with depictions of Rama and Sita on them. Some silver coins also had the words “Rama” and “Gobind” on them.
20. Which of the following was the key objective of invasion of Mohammad Ghori on India?
[A] Loot and Plunder wealth of India
[B] To expand the Ghurid Empire
[C] To spread Islam by Sword
[D] To punish Rajputs who attacked his dominions
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Correct Answer: B [To expand the Ghurid Empire]
Notes:
The major objective of Ghori to attack India was to expand his empire and satisfy his imperialistic ambitions. The expansion of Islam and his ambition to glorify his name through his military exploits could be said to be his secondary aims. Similarly, loot and plunder may also be secondary aims because that was norm in those days to acquire Gold and wealth from defeated rulers.
