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 wrote the history of Sher Shah Suri ?
[A] Abbas Khan Sarwani
[B] Mirja Ajij
[C] Khawas khan Marwt
[D] Sher Shah Suri
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Correct Answer: A [Abbas Khan Sarwani]
Notes:
Abbas Khan Sarwani wrote Tarikh-i-Shershahi for Sher Shah Suri (or History of Sher Shah) and Tarikh-i-Akabarshahi for Akbar that covers the history of both the empires from 1539 AD to 1555 AD. He was a waqia-navis under Mughal Emperor Akbar. In the Tarikh-i-Sher Shahi, he provides a detailed documentation about Sher Shah’s administration.
12. During whose reign the capital of Bahmani Kingdom was shifted from Gubarg to Bidar?
[A] Ahmad Shah
[B] Muhammad Shah II
[C] Tajuddin Firoj Shah
[D] Ibrahim Adil Shah
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Correct Answer: A [Ahmad Shah]
Notes:
During the reign of Ahmad Shah, the capital of Bahmani Kingdom was shifted from Gubarg to Bidar.
13. Which of the following territories conquered by Alauddin Hasan Bahman Shah during the expansion of his rule?
[A] Bidar, Malkhed and Goa
[B] Bidar,Telangana and Dabhol
[C] Bidar, Goa and Kolhapur
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
The Bahmani kingdom was founded by Hasan Gangu, who after coronation assumed the title of Alauddin Hasan Bahman Shah. He conquered the territories of Bidar, Malkhed, Goa, Kolhapur, Telangana and Dabhol.
14. Who among the following authors wrote “Masir-i-Alamgiri”?
[A] Iswar Das Nagar
[B] Minhaj-i-Siraj
[C] Ziauddin Barni
[D] Alberuni
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Correct Answer: A [Iswar Das Nagar]
Notes:
Maasir-i-Alamgiri, a history of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb Alamgir, written by Iswar Das Nagar. He was a Nagar Brahman of Pattan and a Mughal civil officer in Jodhpur.
15. In the Vijayanagar Kingdom, who among the following poet composed “Parijatapaharanamu”?
[A] Allasani Peddana
[B] Pingali Surana
[C] Nandi Thimmana
[D] Dhurjati
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Correct Answer: C [Nandi Thimmana]
Notes:
Parijatapaharanamu is a Telugu poem composed by Nandi Thimmana. It is based on a story from Harivamsam. The story is about love quarrel between Krishna and his consorts Rukmini and Satyabhama. The other notable work by Nandi Thimmana was Vanivilasam
16. ‘Ghuzak’ place is famous for which of the following historical incidents? (UPSC Prelims 1986)
[A] Jayapala met his enemy Sabuktigin
[B] Mahmud crushed defeat on Jayapala
[C] Jayapala burnt himself on a funeral pyre since he was unable to survive the disgrace caused by his defeat at the hands of Mahmud
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Jayapala met his enemy Sabuktigin]
Notes:
In 977 AD sceptre passed into the hands of his son-in-law Sabuktigin. Jayapala advanced towards Ghazni and met his enemy Sabuktigin near a place called Ghuzak between Ghazni and Lamghan.
17. Which one of the following statements is NOT correct? (UPSC Prelims 2003)
[A] Ali Mardan Khan introduced the system of revenue farming in Bengal
[B] Maharaja Ranjit Singh set up modern foundries to manufacture cannons at Lahore
[C] Sawai Jai Singh of Amber had Euedil’s ‘Elements of Coometry’ translated into Sanskrit
[D] Sultan Tipu of Mysore gave money for the construction of the idol of Goddess Sarda in the Shringeri temple
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Correct Answer: A [Ali Mardan Khan introduced the system of revenue farming in Bengal]
Notes:
The flow of income started declining. So, the system called ‘revenue farming’ was introduced in Bengal in the reign of Farukhsiyer. Under this system, the revenue farmer paid the Government nine-tenth of the whole collection and kept the rest as his collection charges.
18. Who of the following was the founder of the Wahabi movement in Bangladesh?
[A] Shah Waliullah
[B] Syed Ahmad
[C] Titumir
[D] Abd al-Wahhab
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Correct Answer: C [Titumir]
Notes:
Syed Mir Nisar Ali Titumir was the founder of the Wahabi movement in Bangladesh. He met Syed Ahmad in Mecca.
19. Arrange the following rulers of the Delhi Sultanate in the order of their reign:
- Aram Shah
- Razia Sultana
- Ruknuddin Firuz
- Shams ud din Iltutmish
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] 1-2-3-4
[B] 2-1-4-3
[C] 1-4-2-3
[D] 1-4-3-2
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Correct Answer: D [1-4-3-2]
Notes:
The period of Mamluk sultans proceeded as follows – Qutubuddin Aibak from 1206-1210, followed by Aram Shah from 1210-1211. Afterwards, Shams ud din Iltutmish reigned from 1211-1236, with Ruknuddin Firuz next in line. Razia Sultana subsequently reigned from 1236-1240.
20. During medieval history of India, who were called ‘Dastar – Bandan’?
[A] Sufi saint
[B] Ulema
[C] Khan
[D] Malik
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Correct Answer: B [Ulema]
Notes:
During sultanate period high positioned or designated religious and judicial authorities honourables (ulema) were collectively called Dastar – Bandan.
