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. Allauddin Khilji built which among the following forts in Delhi to defend the city from Mongol invasions?
[A] Siri fort
[B] Red fort
[C] Alai darwaja
[D] Mahal Hazar Satoon
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Correct Answer: A [Siri fort]
Notes:
Allauddin Khilji built the Siri Fort in Delhi to defend the city Mongol invasions.
12. Which among the following tax was abolished by Allauddin Khilji?
[A] Kismat-i-Khuti
[B] Ghari
[C] Charai
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Kismat-i-Khuti]
Notes:
Kismat-i-Khuti, headmen’s cess, was abolished under the reign of Allauddin Khilji.
13. When did Shivaji visited the court of Aurangzeb in Agra?
[A] 1664 AD
[B] 1665 AD
[C] 1669 AD
[D] 1666 AD
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Correct Answer: D [1666 AD]
Notes:
On the invitation of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, Shivaji visited the imperial court at Agra in 1666 AD. But there, Aurangzeb didn’t give him respectable welcome and imprisoned him and his 9-year old son Sambhaji. Though, Shivaji was able to escape with his son in disguise from jail and from there onwards, Shivaji and Mughals became bitter enemies.
14. Who among the following was a Turk of a Aibak tribe?
[A] Qutub-ud-din Aibak
[B] Iltutmish
[C] Balban
[D] Ruknuddin Firoj
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Correct Answer: A [Qutub-ud-din Aibak]
Notes:
Qutub-ud-din Aibak was a Turk of an Aibak tribe, which in Turkish language means Lord of the Moon. He was known in Indian history as the founder of Mamluk dynasty (or Slave dynasty), which ruled India from 1206-90 AD.
15. Who was the last ruler of Sayyid dynasty?
[A] Muhammad Shah
[B] Mubarak Shah
[C] Ala ud din shah
[D] Khizr Khan
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Correct Answer: C [Ala ud din shah]
Notes:
Ala-ud-Din Alam Shah was the last ruler of Sayyid dynasty. He voluntarily gave up the throne of the Delhi sulatanate in favour of Bahlul Khan Lodi on April 19, 1451 AD and left for Badaun and spent rest of his life there.
16. Who laid the foundation of Lodhi dynasty?
[A] Bahlol Lodhi
[B] Sikandar Lodhi
[C] Ibrahim Lodhi
[D] Daulat Khan Lodhi
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Correct Answer: A [Bahlol Lodhi]
Notes:
In 1451 AD, Bahlol Lodhi laid the foundation of Lodhi dynasty by taking over the throne of Delhi by Ala-ud-Din Alam Shah, the last ruler of Sayyid dynasty. He captured Jaunpur and annexed the Sharqui Kingdom in 1484 AD and died in 1488 AD.
17. In the Delhi Sultanate period, the role of the Muftis as a state functionary was ?
[A] Head of grain market
[B] Head of Administrative Tribunal
[C] Interpretor of Shariyat
[D] Auditor General
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Correct Answer: C [Interpretor of Shariyat]
Notes:
Muftis is a scholar who have complete knowledge of Shariah , have complete mastery over the jurisprudence and well versed in the social science and the Arabic language . Mufti has the power to issue verdicts known as Fatwas or in other words his answer was the Fatwa.
18. Which among the following state functionary in Delhi Sultanate was responsible for the collection of Land revenue ?
[A] Malik
[B] Amil
[C] Dabir
[D] Barid
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Correct Answer: B [Amil]
Notes:
Amil was a revenue officer responsible for the collection of land revenue.
19. Who was the chief architect of Humayun’s tomb ?
[A] Mirza Inayatullah
[B] Mirza Khalid beg
[C] Mir Jafar
[D] Mirza Jaki ur Rehman
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Correct Answer: A [Mirza Inayatullah]
Notes:
On January 27, 1556 AD, Mughal Emperor Humayun fell from the stairs of Sher Mandal, a library at Dinpanah and died in his fort at Delhi. Hazi Begum (Humayun’s wife) constructed a beautiful tomb near the fort of Dinpanah. The chief architect of Humayun’s tomb was Mirza Inayatullah.
20. The Ibadat Khana is also recognized as__:
[A] Diwan-i-Arj
[B] Diwan-i-Ibadat
[C] Diwan-i-Khas
[D] Diwan-i-Khana
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Correct Answer: C [Diwan-i-Khas]
Notes:
The Ibadat Khana (or Hall of Worship) was founded in 1574 AD at Fatehpur Sikri i.e. recognized as Diwan-i-Khas. It was the place where debates on doctrinal and philosophical enquiries took place. It was opened for Sunni Muslims initially and was opened to all religions viz. Sufis, Shias, Christians, Zoroastrians, Hindus and Jains.
