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. Which one of the following was the cause of disintegration of the Mughal Empire?
[A] War of succession among sons of Aurangzeb
[B] Attacks of Nadir Shah and Ahmad Shah Abdali
[C] Revolts of various communities like Jats, Sikhs, Rajputs, etc.
[D] All of the above mentioned factors contributed to the downfall of the Mughal Empire
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above mentioned factors contributed to the downfall of the Mughal Empire]
Notes:
The death of Aurangzeb in 1707 A.D. marked the end of the glory of the Mughal empire. The Mughal authority was challenged by several chiefs and Rajas at different places. The Marathas, the Rajputs and the Sikhs resisted the Mughal power simply to gain independence. The nobles took advantage of the weakness of the Empire by carving out independent kingdoms for themselves. The later Mughul monarchs were primarily responsible for the decay, disintegration and collapse of the Empire though, certainly, other factors also contributed towards it.
12. Who among the following wrote Bijak?
[A] Tulsidas
[B] Ramdas
[C] Guru Nanak
[D] Kabirdas
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Correct Answer: D [Kabirdas]
Notes:
The Bijak is one of the most important anthologies, being the sacred book of the Kabir and the main representative of the Eastern tradition of Kabirís verses. All versions of the Bijak include three main sections called Ramaini, Sabda and Sakhi, plus a fourth section containing a number of miscellaneous folk-song forms.
13. MatchList I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given belowthem :
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List I
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List II
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(Works)
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(Authors)
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A. Dayabhaga
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1. Harsha
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B. Mitakshara
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2. Jimutavahana
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C. Nagananda
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3. Krittivasa
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D. Ramayana
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4. Vijnanesvara
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A B C D
[A] 2 3 1 4
[B] 2 4 1 3
[C] 4 2 3 1
[D] 4 1 2 3
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Correct Answer: B [2 4 1 3]
Notes:
• The Dayabhaga is a Hindu law treatise written by Jimutavahana which primarily focuses on inheritance procedure.
• Vijnaneshwara was a prominent jurist of twelfth century India. His treatise, the Mitakshara, dealt with inheritance, and is one of the most influential legal treatises in Hindu law. Mitakshara is the treatise on Rishi Yajnavalkya’s Smriti called Yajnavalkya Smriti .
• Nagananda is a Sanskrit play attributed to king Harsha. Nagananda is among the most acclaimed Sanskrit dramas.
• Krittivasi Ramayan, or Krittibasi Ramayan or Sri Ram Panchali, composed by 15th century Bengali poet Krittivasa Ojha, is rendition of the Ramayana into Bengali.
14. Which of the following conquest of Mahmud occurred chronologically later than other three?
[A] Invasion on Kalinjar
[B] Invasion on Kannauj
[C] Invasion on Somnath
[D] Invasion on Thaneshwar
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Correct Answer: C [Invasion on Somnath]
Notes:
The attack on Somnath temple was carried out in 1024. The other three were done prior to that.
15. Which of the following was not a regional Hindu Kingdom in power at the time of attacks of Mohammad Ghori on India?
[A] Tomars of Delhi
[B] Gahadavlas of Kannauj
[C] Solankis of Gujarat
[D] Karkota Empire of Kashmir
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Correct Answer: D [Karkota Empire of Kashmir]
Notes:
The principal Hindu powers of Northern India about this time (end of 12th century) included Tomaras of Delhi, Gahadavlas, also known as Rathors of Kanauj, Chauhan of Ajmer, Solankis / Parmaras/ Bagheals of Gujarat and Malwa; and Palas and Senas of Bihar and Bengal. The Karkota dynasty was active between 625 – 885 AD.
16. In the first battle of Tarain, which of the following fort was captured by Mohammed Ghori’s forces, that triggered the battle between Ghurids and Chauhans?
[A] Kesgarh
[B] Phillaur
[C] Tabarhind
[D] Manuli
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Correct Answer: C [Tabarhind]
Notes:
After the annexation of the Punjab, Muhammad Ghori made Lahore the base of his operations against the Rajputs. He made thorough preparations for three years before challenging Prithvi Raj Chauhan of Delhi and Ajmer. In 1189, he captured Tabarhind (Bhatinda). This led to first battle of Tarain in which Ghurid army was crushed and Mohd. Ghori himself was wounded (but saved by a Khalji soldier in litter) by Gobind Rai (Brother of Prithviraj Chauhan).
17. Which Delhi Sultan assumed title Amir al-Mu’minin?
[A] Raziya Sultana
[B] Iltutmish
[C] Qutubuddin Aibak
[D] Muizzuddin Ghori
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Correct Answer: B [Iltutmish]
Notes:
In 1229, Iltutmish got recognition as the Muslim sultan of India by the Caliph of Baghdad. Hereafter, he assumed the title of Amir al-Mu’minin
or commander of the faithful and had the name of Caliph inscribed on his coins.
18. Who introduced Turkan – e – Chahalgani?
[A] Balban
[B] Iltutmish
[C] Alauddin khalji
[D] Kaiqubad
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Correct Answer: B [Iltutmish ]
Notes:
Turkan – e – Chahalgani were the corps of forty. They were a political faction consisting of Iltutmish’s personal slave . They supported sultan and his family members. Balban , after attaining power , abolished Turkan – e – Chahalgani
19. Which of the following was the author of ‘Muntakhab-ul-Lubab’?
[A] Mirza Muhammad Kazim
[B] Muhammad Saqi Mustaid Khan
[C] Khafi Khan
[D] Ishwardas Nagaur
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Correct Answer: C [Khafi Khan]
Notes:
Muntakhab-ul-Lubab was authored by Khafi Khan. It covers Aurangzeb’s lifetime, besides proffering the results of his political measures. It is written Persian.
20. Which of the following rulers was bestowed with the title “Yamin-ud-Daula”?
[A] Alaptagin
[B] Muhammad bin Qasim
[C] Mahmud of Ghazni
[D] Subuktagin
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Correct Answer: C [Mahmud of Ghazni]
Notes:
Mahmud of Ghazni ascended the throne after fighting a battle of succession with his brother. Mahrnud’s status as a sultan was recognized by the caliph who bestowed on him the title of Yamin-ud-Daula.
