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 was the Bijapur sultan was defeated by Krishna Deva raya at Raichur?
[A] Ismail Adil Shah
[B] Muhammad Shah
[C] Ahmed Shah
[D] Sher Shah Suri
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Correct Answer: A [Ismail Adil Shah ]
Notes:
The battle of Raichur fought between Sri Krishnadevaraya, King of Vijayanagar empire and Ismail Adil Shah, the king of Bijapur.
12. When did Akbar invaded Ranthambore fort ?
[A] 1569 AD
[B] 1571 AD
[C] 1573 AD
[D] 1575 AD
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Correct Answer: A [1569 AD]
Notes:
Mughal emperor Akbar invaded Ranthambore fort in 1569 AD, Rao Surjan Hada submitted against Mughal campaign and joined the imperial service
13. When did Mahmud of Ghazni died?
[A] 1027 AD
[B] 1028 AD
[C] 1029 AD
[D] 1030 AD
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Correct Answer: D [1030 AD]
Notes:
Sultan Mahmud Ghazni died at Ghazni in 1030 AD.
14. During the reign of Razia Sultan, Balban held at which post?
[A] Diwan -I-Arz
[B] Nasir amir-ul momin
[C] Zil-i- Ilahi
[D] Aamir -i- shikar
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Correct Answer: D [Aamir -i- shikar]
Notes:
During the reign of Razia Sultan, Balban was the Amir-i Shikar (or lord of the hunt).
15. Mohammad-bin Tughlaq’s experiment of producing token currency failed on account of the:
[A] Rejection of token coins for purchases by foreign merchants
[B] Melting of token coins
[C] Large-scale minting of spurious coins
[D] Poor quality of token currency
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Correct Answer: C [Large-scale minting of spurious coins]
Notes:
Sultan Mohammad-bin Tughlaq’s experiment of producing token currency failed on account of the large-scale minting of unauthentic coins.
16. In which year Sikandar Lodi transferred his capital from Delhi to Agra?
[A] 1503 AD
[B] 1506 AD
[C] 1510 AD
[D] 1517 AD
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Correct Answer: B [1506 AD]
Notes:
To conquer the Gwalior Fort, Sikandar Lodi established the city of Agra in 1503 AD and in 1506 AD, he transferred his capital from Delhi to Agra. Though, till his death he was not able to capture the Gwalior fort. Agra was known as Shiraz of India during his time.
17. Who among the following Pratihara ruler adopted the title of ‘Adivaraha’ ?
[A] Mihir Bhoja
[B] Nagabhatta I
[C] Vatsaraja
[D] Vijayapala
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Correct Answer: A [Mihir Bhoja]
Notes:
Mihira Bhoja I (or Bhoja I), who was a devotee of Vishnu, adopted the title of Adivaraha i.e. inscribed on some of his coins.
18. 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”.
19. Lakshman sena’s court was adorned by:
[A] Jayadeva
[B] Umapati Dhar
[C] Halayudha
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
Lakshman sena’s court was adorned by Jayadeva (the famous poet of Bengal), Dhoyi and Umapati Dhar. Even his Prime Minister, Halayudha, was himself a great poet. The king himself was a man of letters ad completed the work ‘Adbhut Sagar’ begun by his father Ballal Sena.
20. Who among the following introduced Naqshabandi order in India?
[A] Shah Waliullah
[B] Bahauddin Naqshband
[C] Mujaddid Alif Sani
[D] Baqi Billah
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Correct Answer: D [Baqi Billah]
Notes:
Hazrat Baqi Billah (1563-1603), a Sufi saint from Kabul, established and propagated the Naqshbandi order in India.
