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 was the ruler of Chittorgarh when Allauddin Khilji invaded and annexed it?
[A] Raja Karan
[B] Rana Hammir Deva
[C] Rana Rawal Ratan Singh
[D] Rama Chandra Deva
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Correct Answer: C [Rana Rawal Ratan Singh]
Notes:
In 1303 AD, Rana Rawal Ratan Singh was the ruler of Chittorgarh when Allauddin Khilji invaded and annexed it. The first Jauhar of royal Rajput ladies at Chittorgarh was also took place. It led by Rani Padmini, wife of Rawal Ratan Singh (King of Mewar) as she preferred to die rather than to surrender themselves against Sultan.
12. Birth place of Mughal emperor Akbar:
[A] Agra
[B] Fatehpur Sikri
[C] Amarkot
[D] Kabul
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Correct Answer: C [Amarkot]
Notes:
Akbar was born in 1542 at Amarkot (Now in Pakistan) in the palace of King Veersaal when his father Humayun fled from military defeat at the hands of Sher Shah Suri.
13. Who among the following was a Turk of a Aibak tribe?
[A] Qutub-ud-din Aibak
[B] Iltutmish
[C] Balban
[D] Ruknuddin Firoj
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Correct Answer: A [Qutub-ud-din Aibak]
Notes:
Qutub-ud-din Aibak was a Turk of an Aibak tribe, which in Turkish language means Lord of the Moon. He was known in Indian history as the founder of Mamluk dynasty (or Slave dynasty), which ruled India from 1206-90 AD.
14. Which among the following towns were established by Firoz Shah Tughlaq?
[A] Jaunpur
[B] Firozpur
[C] Hissar
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
Firoz Shah Tughlaq was a great city builder who founded the cities of Feroz Shah Kotla, Jaunpur, Hissar and Fatebabad.
15. What was the original name of Sikandar Lodi?
[A] Nizam Khan
[B] Daulat Khan
[C] Ibrahim Khan
[D] Malik Khan
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Correct Answer: A [Nizam Khan]
Notes:
In 1489 AD, Sultan Bahlol Lodi was succeeded by his son Nizam Khan who ascended the throne as Sikandar Lodi. He was a poet of the Persian language and prepared a diwan of 9000 verses.
16. 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.
17. The book “Iqbalnama-i-Jahangiri” was written by whom?
[A] Mutamid Khan
[B] Khafi Khan
[C] Nizamuddin Ahmed
[D] Kamgar Khan
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Correct Answer: A [Mutamid Khan]
Notes:
Iqbalnama-i-Jahangiri is a book written by Mutamid Khan, a military officer in the army of Mughal Emperor Jahangir. Khan wrote the book in the final years of Jahangir’s reign, after the completion of Tuzuk-i-Jahangiri. The book is divided into three parts, with the first part covering the history of Amir Timur to Humanyun.
18. The Nathpanthis, Siddhacharas and Yogi advocated salvation through _?
[A] Meditation
[B] Knowledge
[C] Sacrifices
[D] Self-effort
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Correct Answer: A [Meditation]
Notes:
Nathpanthis, Siddhacharas, and Yogis believed that the path to salvation was through meditation. They advocated renunciation of the world and intensive training of the mind and body through practices like yogasanas, breathing exercises, and meditation. They believed that meditation on the formless Ultimate Reality and the realization of oneness with it was the path to salvation.
The Nathpanthis, Siddhacharas, and Yogis criticized the ritualistic practices of conventional religion. They believed that the external rituals and elaborate ceremonies had become detached from their original purpose of spiritual growth and self-realization. Their criticism of conventional religion created the ground for devotional religion to become a popular force in Northern India.
19. Gulshan-i-Ibrahimi was written by?
[A] Nizam Shah
[B] Amir Khusrau
[C] Muhammad Qasim Hindu Shah Astarbadi
[D] Gulbadan Begum
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Correct Answer: C [Muhammad Qasim Hindu Shah Astarbadi]
Notes:
Muhammad Qasim Hindu Shah Astarbadi wrote Gulshan-i-Ibrahimi, known as Tarikh-i-Firishta, and presented into Ibrahim Adil Shah in 1609-10 under the name of Tarikh-i-Naurasnama. Tarikh-i-Farishta, is a general history of India from the earliest lines to 1607. His book is most authentic for the history of the Sultans of the Deccan.
20. Which of the following clearly defines ‘Batai’ which was reintroduced during the time of Ranit Singh?
[A] The land where cultivation occurred throughout the whole year
[B] The land where cultivation occurred at least half of a year
[C] The proportion of the crop which was divided between Peasant and the Government
[D] The charge levied on the basis of land holdings
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Correct Answer: C [The proportion of the crop which was divided between Peasant and the Government]
Notes:
The Batai system was first started during the time of the Mughal era. During the time of Ranjit Singh, it was reintroduced. This system helped to distribute crops between the cultivators and the Government in a fixed proportion. It lasted till 1823.
