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. In the reign of Allauddin Khilji, what does the ‘Ghari’ term denote?
[A] House Tax
[B] Irazing Tax
[C] Grain Tax
[D] Headmen cess

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12. Mongol invasions were repulsed by whom in the reign of Allauddin Khilji?
[A] Zafar Khan
[B] Malik Kafur
[C] Khizr Khan
[D] Alp Khan

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13. The battle of Khanwa took place in the year:
[A] 1527 AD.
[B] 1528 AD.
[C] 1529 AD.
[D] 1526 AD.

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14. When did Akbar invaded Ranthambore fort ?
[A] 1569 AD
[B] 1571 AD
[C] 1573 AD
[D] 1575 AD

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15. The ‘Group of Forty’ (Turkan-i-Chahalgani) was formed by whom?
[A] Qutub-ud-din Aibak
[B] Iltutmish
[C] Balban
[D] Rajia Sultan

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16. Who was the last ruler of Sayyid dynasty?
[A] Muhammad Shah
[B] Mubarak Shah
[C] Ala ud din shah
[D] Khizr Khan

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17. In context of Mughal administration, Akbar divided the entire kingdom into how many Subas?
[A] 12
[B] 14
[C] 16
[D] 18

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18. Who among the following sufi saints founded the Chishti Order ?
[A] Muinuddin Chishti
[B] Hamiduddin Chishti
[C] Nizamuddin Chishti
[D] Husamuddin Chishti

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19. Which of the following is the famous battle that Rana Pratap fought against Akbar’s forces?
[A] Panipat
[B] Plassey
[C] Haldighati
[D] Kalinga

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20. Who among the following is said to have witnessed the reigns of eight Delhi Sultans? (UPSC Prelims 1994)
[A] Ziauddin Barani
[B] Shams-i-Siraj Afif
[C] Minhaj-us-Siraj
[D] Amir Khusrau

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