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. During the reign of Jalaluddin Khilji, Ali Gurushap captured which of the following states?
[A] Bhilsa
[B] Devgiri
[C] Chanderi
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
During the reign of Jalaluddin Khilji, Allauddin Khilji ( or Ali Gurushap) captured Bhilsa, Devgiri and Chanderi.
12. Who among the following Mughal emperor abolished the celebration of Navroz ?
[A] Akbar
[B] Shahjahan
[C] Aurangzeb
[D] Azam Shah
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Correct Answer: C [Aurangzeb]
Notes:
The festival of Navroz ( new year day) was abolished by Mughal emperor Aurangzeb.
13. Who among the following rulers of Slave dynasty was known by ” Lakh Baksh”?
[A] Ruknuddin Firoj
[B] Qutub-ud-din Aibak
[C] Iltutmish
[D] Rajiya Sultan
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Correct Answer: B [Qutub-ud-din Aibak]
Notes:
Sultan Qutb-ud-din Aibak also known as “Lakh Baksh Sultan”, who marked the beginning of the Mamluk (Slave dynasty) rule and laid the foundation of Delhi Sultanate period in 1206 AD.
14. Which among the following syatems introduced by Sultan Sikandar lodi for measurement of land?
[A] Gaz-i-sikandari
[B] Airz-i-sikandari
[C] Diwan-i-sikandari
[D] Sahna-i-sikandari
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Correct Answer: A [Gaz-i-sikandari]
Notes:
Sultan Sikandar lodi introduced a new gaz system of Gaz-i-sikandari (or Sikandar’s yard) that means 32 digit of measuring system of cultivated lands.
15. Humayun overthrown which Pashutan ruler to recapture the throne of Delhi ?
[A] Sikandar Shah Suri
[B] Muhammad Adil Shah
[C] Firuj Shah Suri
[D] Ibrahim Shah Suri
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Correct Answer: A [Sikandar Shah Suri]
Notes:
By Safavid aid, Humayun overthrown Sikandar Shah Suri to recapture Delhi and Agra, the capitals of the Mughal Empire founded by his father Babur, in 1555 AD.
16. Who among the following was the last ruler of Bahmani Kingdom?
[A] Kallimullah
[B] Tajuddin Firoj Shah
[C] Ahmad Shah Wali
[D] Ibrahim Adil Shah
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Correct Answer: A [Kallimullah]
Notes:
Kallimullah (1524-1527) was the last ruler of Bahmani dynasty.
17. With reference to the Chola administration, which among the following was found in centres of trade and commerce, since it was devoted entirely to serving the interests of the mercantile community?
[A] Ur
[B] Perunguri
[C] Nagaram
[D] Sabha
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Correct Answer: C [Nagaram]
Notes:Under Cholas, the general assemblies were of three types:
- the ur, comprising of the tax-paying residents of an ordinary village.
- the sabha, whose membership was open only to the Brahmans of the village or else was found exclusively in villages gifted to brahmans;
- the nagaram, found in centres of trade and commerce, since it was devoted entirely to serving the interests of the mercantile community.
The Chola economy was based on a three- tiered system. At the local level, agricultural settlements formed the foundation. Groups of these communities were, in turn, linked to commercial towns called “nagaram,” which acted as redistribution.
18. Who inscribed the name of Khalifa of Baghdad on his coins?
[A] Alauddin Khilji
[B] Iltutmish
[C] Qutub-ud-din
[D] Balban
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Correct Answer: B [Iltutmish]
Notes:
Iltutmish inscribed the name of Khalifa of Baghdad on his coins.
19. The Mansabdari System was borrowed from the system followed in which of the following countries?
[A] Afghanistan
[B] Turkey
[C] Mongolia
[D] Persia
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Correct Answer: C [Mongolia]
Notes:
Mansabdar implies the generic term for the military-kind grading of all royal functionaries of the Mughal Empire. The Mansabdari system introduced by Akbar was borrowed from the system followed in Mongolia.
20. The practice of military governorship was first introduced in India by which one ruler?
[A] Greeks
[B] Shakas
[C] Parthians
[D] Mughals
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Correct Answer: A [Greeks]
Notes:
Greeks first introduced military governorship in India. They appointed their Governors called strategos.
