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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Correct Answer: A [House Tax]
Notes:
In the reign of Allauddin Khilji, the taxes viz. Ghari ( House tax) and Charai (Irazing tax) levied on public.
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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Correct Answer: A [Zafar Khan]
Notes:
Mongol invasions were repulsed by Zafar Khan who was military general in the reign of Allauddin Khilji. In 1298, as per order of Sultan Allauddin Khilji , about 30,0000 New Muslims were slaughtered in a day, as he suspected them of being involved in a conspiracy against him and of being a threat to his power. (Mongolians who settled near Delhi and accepted Islam were called “New Muslims”).
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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Correct Answer: A [1527 AD.]
Notes:
The battle of Khanwa was fought between Rana of Mewar, Sangram Singh (Rana Sanga ) and Babur on the bank of river Pilikhar in 1527 AD. In this battle, Babur defeated Rana Sanga and this decisive victory consolidated Mughal power in India.
14. 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
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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Correct Answer: B [Iltutmish]
Notes:
The third ruler of Slave dynasty, Shams-ud-din Iltutmish formed Turkan-i-Chahalgani or Chalisa (a group of 40 powerful Turkish nobles). These were Turkish amirs (nobles) who advised and helped the Sultan in administering the Sultanate.
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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Correct Answer: C [Ala ud din shah]
Notes:
Ala-ud-Din Alam Shah was the last ruler of Sayyid dynasty. He voluntarily gave up the throne of the Delhi sulatanate in favour of Bahlul Khan Lodi on April 19, 1451 AD and left for Badaun and spent rest of his life there.
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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Correct Answer: A [12]
Notes:
In 1580 AD, Akbar divided the entire kingdom into 12 Parganas. The administration in each Suba or Pargana was almost duplicated. Each Suba had a Subedar (Governor),a Diwan, a Bakshi, a Sadar, a Qazi and also a waqia navis. The job of the waqia navis was to document the events. The peace and security was the job of Kotwal.
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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Correct Answer: A [Muinuddin Chishti]
Notes:
Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti was the founder of the Chishti Order of Sufism in Lahore (Punjab) and Ajmer (Rajasthan). The Chisti order is a Sufi order within the mystic Sufi tradition of Islam. It is known for its emphasis on love, tolerance and openness.
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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Correct Answer: C [Haldighati]
Notes:
The Battle of Haldighati was a battle fought on 18 June 1576 between cavalry and archers supporting the Rana of Mewar, Maharana Pratap; and the Mughal emperor Akbar’s forces, led by Man Singh I of Amber.
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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Correct Answer: D [Amir Khusrau]
Notes:
Amir Khusrau was an iconic figure in the cultural history of the Indian subcontinent. He is said to have witnessed the reigns of eight Delhi Sultans from ‘Ghiyasuddin Balban to Sultan Muhammad bin Tughluq’.
