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 among the following rulers sent Afzal Khan to crush the growing power of Shivaji in 1659?
[A] Ali Adil Shah
[B] Aurangzeb
[C] Raja Jai Singh
[D] Shaista Khan
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Correct Answer: A [Ali Adil Shah]
Notes:
In 1659 AD, Sultan Ali Adil Shah of Bijapur sent Afzal Khan (Governor of Deccan) to crush the growing power of Shivaji. But, Shivaji killed Afzal Khan with his baghnakh (or tiger’s claws).
12. Who among the following rulers was the founder of Nizam Shahi dynasty?
[A] Burhan Nizam Shah I
[B] Malik Ahmad Bahri
[C] Ibrahim Nizam Shah
[D] Murtaza Nizam Shah I
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Correct Answer: B [Malik Ahmad Bahri]
Notes:
The Nizam Shahi dynasty was founded by Malik Ahmad Bahri in 1490 AD with its capital at Ahmadnagar on the bank of the river Sina. The dynasty ruled over the sultanate of Ahmadnagar till Mughal emperor Shahjahan annexed it in 1633 AD.
13. Between whom was the Battle of Bedara fought?
[A] Dutch and English
[B] Dutch and Potuguese
[C] Portuguese and English
[D] Dutch, English and Portuguese
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Correct Answer: A [Dutch and English]
Notes:
The Battle of Bedara (1759) was fought between the English and Dutch army in Bengal, India. In this battle, the Dutch force was decisively defeated by the British forces and that helped British East India Company to assert their supremacy in India.
14. What was the Nayankara system, a significant part of the Vijaynagar political organization?
[A] A tax system
[B] A military rank system
[C] A land holding system for warriors
[D] A religious institution
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Correct Answer: C [A land holding system for warriors]
Notes:
The Nayankara system was a unique political feature of the Vijaynagar Empire, which assigned territorial revenue rights, also known as amaram, to military chiefs or warriors. These warriors held the title of Nayaka or Amaranayaka. It derived its name from “Nayaka”, an ancient Sanskrit term indicating a person of importance, particularly in the military. This system greatly relied on Telugu Nayakas, which significantly bolstered the strength of the empire.
15. In the administration of Vijayanagar empire, the king was advised by a council of ministers who met in a hall called
[A] Venkatavilas
[B] Balakrishna vila
[C] Garuda Vila
[D] Mandapa
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Correct Answer: A [Venkatavilas]
Notes:
In the Vijayanagar kingdom, there was a council of ministers, headed by a Prime-minister to assist and advise the king in administration. For it, the council of ministers met in a hall known as Venkat Vilas Mandapa.
16. Miftah-ul-Futuh also known as “Key to the Victories” was composed by Amir Khusro in honour of _?
[A] Jalaluddin Firuz Khilji
[B] Muhammad bin Tughluq
[C] Ibrahim Lodhi
[D] Iltutmish
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Correct Answer: A [ Jalaluddin Firuz Khilji]
Notes:
Miftah-ul-Futuh also known as “Key to the Victories” was composed by Amir Khusro in honour of Jalaluddin Firuz Khilji.
17. The Red fort in Delhi was the residence of emperors of which dynasty in the 16th century?
[A] Khalji
[B] Mughal
[C] Rajput
[D] Tughluq
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Correct Answer: B [Mughal]
Notes:
Red Fort at Delhi was the official Residence of the Mughal Emperors for nearly Two Centuries from mid 16th century to mid 18th century. 1857 Rebellion against the British saw the British winning the rebellion.
18. On which of the following ‘Bhakti Cult’ laid emphasis? (UPSC Prelims 1984)
[A] Idol worship
[B] Universal brotherhood
[C] Devotion to God
[D] None of these
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Correct Answer: C [Devotion to God]
Notes:
Bhakti movement in Hinduism refers to ideas and engagement that emerged in the medieval era on love and devotion to religious concepts built around one or more gods and goddesses. Bhakti movement preached against the caste system using the local languages so that the message reached the masses.
19. What was name used for Mohammad Ghori in the coins struck and issued in India after his victories?
[A] Sri Muizuddin Mohamad
[B] Sri Mahamad Sam
[C] Sri Ibn Sam
[D] Sri Mohammad Muizuddin
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Correct Answer: B [Sri Mahamad Sam]
Notes:
In most of the coins issued in India by Ghori’s commanders in India, Sri Mahamad Sam is found engraved in Devnagari script. There is a joint coin of Prithvi Raj Chauhan and Mohammad Ghori also in which one sides mentions Sri Prithivi Raj (on Horse) and Sri Mahamad Sam on other side.
20. Muntakhab-ut- Tawarikh is written by which of the following?
[A] Abul Fazl Allami
[B] Abdul Qadir Badauni
[C] Nizamuddin Ahmad
[D] Muhammad Arif Qandahari
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Correct Answer: B [Abdul Qadir Badauni]
Notes:
Abdul Qadir Badauni wrote a three-volume text called Muntakhab-ut- Tawarikh. It is considered to be a comprehensive account of Muslim rule in India starting from the Ghaznavids to Akbar.
