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 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.
12. In the reign of Firoz Shah Tughlaq, land tax was known as:
[A] Zakat
[B] Jaziya
[C] Khams
[D] Kharaj
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Correct Answer: D [Kharaj]
Notes:
In the reign of Firoz Shah Tughlaq, as per Quran, only four kind of taxes were imposed on public viz.
a) Kharaj was the land tax that was equal to 1 /10 of the produce of the land.
b) Zakat was 2 % tax on property.
c) Jaziya levied on non-Muslims ( or religious tax on the Hindus).
d) Khams was 1 / 5 of the booty captured during the war.
13. Who among the following Pratiharas ruler surrendered before Mahmud Gajni and was finally defeated and killed by Chandela King ?
[A] Vatsraja
[B] Mahendrapala
[C] Rajyapala
[D] Mahipala
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Correct Answer: C [Rajyapala]
Notes:
Rajyapala was one of the last Pratihara ruler who surrendered before Mahmud Gajni and later defeated and killed by Chandela king Vidyadhara .
14. Gol Gumbaz at Bijapur was the mausoleum of which ruler?
[A] Ibrahim Adil Shah
[B] Ahmad Shah
[C] Muhammad Shah II
[D] Mohammed Adil Shah
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Correct Answer: D [Mohammed Adil Shah]
Notes:
Gol Gumbaz is the mausoleum of Mohammed Adil Shah, Sultan of Bijapur. The tomb is located in Bijapur, Karnataka was completed in 1656 AD by the architect Yaqut of Dabul. It is famous for the so-called “Whispering Gallery”.
15. During the reign of which Chandella ruler Mahmud Ghazni invaded Kannauj in 1018 and Kalinjar in 1019 AD?
[A] Ganda
[B] Vidyadhara
[C] Paramdideva
[D] Nannuka
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Correct Answer: B [Vidyadhara]
Notes:
During the reign of Vidyadhara, the great ruler of the Chandella dynasty, Mahmud Ghazni invaded Kannauj in 1018, Kalinjar in 1019 AD and again in 1022 AD. Though, he was not able to capture the fort and had to retire with friendly terms. During attack on Kannauj, its ruler Rajyapala had fled the city and was later killed by Vidyadhara.
16. The book “Maasri-i-Jahangiri” was written by whom?
[A] Kamgar Khan
[B] Khafi Khan
[C] Inyat Khan
[D] Mutamid Khan
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Correct Answer: A [Kamgar Khan]
Notes:
The book Maasri-i-Jahangiri was written by Mirza Kamgar Husaini. Kamgar Khan is also credited as the author of the book. Maasri-i-Jahangiri was written in 1714.
17. During whose reign Ibn Battuta visited India?
[A] Allauddin Khilji
[B] Mohamad bin Tughlaq
[C] Akbar
[D] Iltutmish
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Correct Answer: B [Mohamad bin Tughlaq]
Notes:
A Moroccan traveller, Ibn Butula (1333-1347 AD) visited India during the reign of Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq. His book Rehla (the Travelogue) throws a lot of light on the reign of Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq and the geographical, economic and social conditions in India.
18. Which of the following was used in the buildings of Delhi Sultanate? (UPSC Prelims 1980).
[A] Mehrab
[B] Gumbaj
[C] Arched openings
[D] Decoration figures
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Correct Answer: C [Arched openings]
Notes:
Fine arts, primarily architecture, made progress during the period of the Delhi Sultanate. The architecture of the period of the Sultanate can be divided into three categories for the sake of convenience. First is the Delhi or the Imperial style of architecture which grew under the patronage of Sultans of Delhi. It includes all those buildings which were constructed by different Sultans. The other is provincial style of architecture which grew under the patronage of provincial ruling dynasties which were mostly Muslims.
Features:
• Corbelled arches are constructed by laying stone blocks on top of each other
• The facade was decorated with Arabic calligraphy and vegetal motifs
• They used limestone, brick and plaster
19. On which of the following ‘Bhakti Cult’ laid emphasis? (UPSC Prelims 1984)
[A] Idol worship
[B] Universal brotherhood
[C] Devotion to God
[D] None of these
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Correct Answer: C [Devotion to God]
Notes:
Bhakti movement in Hinduism refers to ideas and engagement that emerged in the medieval era on love and devotion to religious concepts built around one or more gods and goddesses. Bhakti movement preached against the caste system using the local languages so that the message reached the masses.
20. Tazkirat-ul-Muluk is about which dynasty?
[A] The Nizams
[B] Sultans of Golconda
[C] The Khaljis
[D] Adilshahi Sultans of Bijapur
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Correct Answer: D [Adilshahi Sultans of Bijapur]
Notes:
Adilshahi Sultans of Bijapur have their rule documented in Tazkirat-ul-Muluk, written by Rafiuddin Shirazi. It is also considered a history of the contemporary dynasties in the Deccan, Hindustan and Persia.
