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 which year Sultan Alauddin Khalji caputured Chittor Mewar after the seige of 4 months?
[A] 1298 A.D
[B] 1303 A.D
[C] 1305 A.D
[D] 1311 A.D
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Correct Answer: B [1303 A.D]
Notes:
In 1303 AD, Allauddin Khilji, Sultan of Delhi, attacked and captured Chittorgarh. After the death of Rana Ratan Singh in the battle, the first Jauhar of royal Rajput ladies led by Rani Padmani at Chittorgarh took place, as they preferred to die rather than to surrender themselves against Sultan.
12. In context of Allauddin Khilji’s conquests, when did Ranthambore was annexed by him?
[A] 1301
[B] 1303
[C] 1305
[D] 1311
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Correct Answer: A [1301]
Notes:
The ruler of Khilji dynasty, Allauddin Khilji annexed Gujarat (1298), Ranthambhor (1301), Mewar (1303), Malwa (1305) and Jalor (1311).
13. Who among the following foreign explorers visited court of Emperor Shahjahan?
[A] Jean-Baptise Tavernier
[B] Manucci
[C] Bernier
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
The foreign explorers who visited court of Emperor Shahjahan are Jean-Baptise Tavernier (France), Manucci (Italy) and Bernier(France).
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. In context of Mughal administration, Loans to farmers was called
[A] takavi
[B] Diwan-i-Amir Kohi
[C] Diwan-i-Insha
[D] Mufti
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Correct Answer: A [takavi]
Notes:
In the Mughal administration, the farmers were given loans ( also called takavi) for the purchase of seeds and cattle.
16. Where was the tomb of Sher Shah Suri built ?
[A] Delhi
[B] Sasaram
[C] Kalinjar
[D] Agra
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Correct Answer: B [Sasaram]
Notes:
Sher Shah Suri was the founder of Suri Empire in northern India whose tomb was built in Sasaram, Bihar. The height of the tomb is 122 ft. He was succeeded by his son, Jalal Khan who took the title of Islam Shah Suri.
17. For the first time, a Famine-code was formulated in the Delhi Sultanate during the reign of __?
[A] Slaves
[B] Tughlaqs
[C] Khaljis
[D] Lodhis
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Correct Answer: B [ Tughlaqs ]
Notes:
Muhammad Bin Tughlaq had for the first time formulated ‘famine-code’ to provide relief to famine-affected people.
18. Why did Alauddin Khilji maintained control on price during his reign? (UPSC Prelims 1987)
[A] He wanted to keep large army at lower expenses
[B] He had mercy with poor people
[C] He wanted to gain popularity
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: A [He wanted to keep large army at lower expenses]
Notes:
Ala-ud-din Khalji introduced market control policy. This idea of making goods cheaper was probably introduced because Ala-ud-din wanted to pay his soldiers a low salary. It allowed him to maintain a large army on limited resources.
19. 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.
20. From where does the Turks borrowed the arch and dome style of architecture?
[A] Byzantine empire
[B] Rajasthani style of architecture
[C] Persian architecture
[D] Chinese architecture
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Correct Answer: A [Byzantine empire ]
Notes:
Much of the architecture of the Turks used the arch and dome. The Turks borrowed the arch and dome style of architecture from the Byzantine empire of Rome. This style of architecture eradicated the need of pillars to support the roofs and also enabled large halls to be constructed.
