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 Veera Ballal III (Hoyasala ruler of Dwarsamudra) was defeated by Allauddin Khilji’s army?
[A] 1307 AD
[B] 1309 AD
[C] 1311 AD
[D] 1313 AD
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Correct Answer: C [1311 AD]
Notes:
In 1311 AD, Veera Ballal III (Hoyasala ruler of Dwarsamudra) was defeated by Allauddin Khilji’s army.
12. In context of economic reforms of Allauddin Khilji, land revenue was fixed at the rate of
[A] 1/6
[B] 1/4
[C] 1/3
[D] 1/5
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Correct Answer: D [1/5]
Notes:
In context of economic reforms of Allauddin Khilji, land revenue was fixed at the rate of 1/5 of the produce and was based on the measurement of land.
13. The Lodhi dynasty was established by which tribe of Afghans?
[A] Ghizlai
[B] Ilabari
[C] Aibak
[D] Khalj
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Correct Answer: A [Ghizlai]
Notes:
The Lodhi dynasty was established by the Ghizlai tribe of the Afghans, it was founded by Bahlol Lodhi in 1451 AD.
14. Who among the following foreign travellers visited during the reign of Aurangzeb?
[A] Manucci
[B] Bernier
[C] Jean de Thevenot
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
The foreign travellers viz. Francois Bernier (French), Jean Baptiste Travernier (French), Jean de Thevenot (French), Nicola Manucci(Italian), etc. visited during the reign of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb.
15. 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”.
16. During the Mughal period, under the Zabti system, land revenue was assessed and was required to be paid?
[A] In cash or kind.
[B] Only in cash.
[C] Only in kind.
[D] By the zamindar on behalf of the peasants.
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Correct Answer: A [In cash or kind.]
Notes:
During the Mughal period, under the Zabti system, land revenue was assessed and was required to be paid by the peasants were given option to pay either in cash or kind, whichever was convenient to them.
17. Who among the following was the member of Shivaji’s Astha Pradhana looking after foreign affairs?
[A] Peshwa
[B] Sachiv
[C] Pandit Rao
[D] Sumant
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Correct Answer: D [Sumant]
Notes:
A Peshwa was the equivalent of a modern Prime Minister in the Maratha Empire of the Indian subcontinent. Originally, the Peshwas served as subordinates to the Chhatrapati, but later, they became the de facto leaders of the Marathas, and the Chatrapati was reduced to a nominal ruler.
The member of Shivaji’s Astha Pradhana who looked after foreign affairs was Sumant.
Sachiv was the minister in charge of royal correspondence.
Pandit Rao – religious matter.
18. What was the main objective of Mahmud of Ghazni’s Indian conquests?
[A] Propagation of Religion
[B] Extension of Empire
[C] Acquisition of Wealth
[D] All of Above
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Correct Answer: C [Acquisition of Wealth]
Notes:
Acquisition of wealth, Hindu women and Hindu child slaves were the main objectives of Mahmud and his bandit brotherhood to invade India. Further, it was also a religious duty as per Ghazwa-i-Hind doctrine to slay the kafir Hindus, Jains and Buddhists.
19. Which of the following kings conquered Delhi from the Tomara chief?
[A] Kirtivarman
[B] Govindachandra
[C] Visaladeva
[D] Prithviraj Chauhan
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Correct Answer: C [Visaladeva]
Notes:
Vigraharja IV also known as Visaladeva, who ruled from 1150 C.E. to 1164 C.E. was a Chahamana king of north-western India. He turned the Chahamana kingdom into an empire by subduing nearly all the neighboring kings. He conquered Delhi from the Tomara chief.
20. Who created the political ideology of Niyamat – i – Khudai ?
[A] Qutubuddin Aibak
[B] Iltutmish
[C] Balban
[D] Raziya
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Correct Answer: C [Balban]
Notes:
Balban had created his political ideology inspired from the popular heroes of Persia. The king was considered the God’s representative on earth – Niyamat – i – Khudai . According to him , he is only after the prophet in the pride and prejudice. He also gave the concept of Jille Allah or Jilleilahi which means that the king is a reflection of god.
