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 of slave dynasty abolished “Milk, Inam & Waqf” ?
[A] Balban
[B] Rajia Sultan
[C] Iltutmish
[D] Qutub-ud-din Aibak
Show Answer
Correct Answer: C [Iltutmish]
Notes:
Milk, Inam, waqf were abolished by Iltutmish.
12. Who among the following ambassador was sent by Muhammad bin Tughlaq to China?
[A] Amir Khusro
[B] Firdausi
[C] Barauni
[D] Ibn Battuta
Show Answer
Correct Answer: D [Ibn Battuta]
Notes:
Sultan Muhammad bin Tughlaq sent the famous Arab traveller, Ibn Battuta, as an ambassador to the Chinese court of Mongol ruler.
13. In the reign of Firoz Shah Tughlaq, land tax was known as:
[A] Zakat
[B] Jaziya
[C] Khams
[D] Kharaj
Show Answer
Correct Answer: D [Kharaj]
Notes:
In the reign of Firoz Shah Tughlaq, as per Quran, only four kind of taxes were imposed on public viz.
a) Kharaj was the land tax that was equal to 1 /10 of the produce of the land.
b) Zakat was 2 % tax on property.
c) Jaziya levied on non-Muslims ( or religious tax on the Hindus).
d) Khams was 1 / 5 of the booty captured during the war.
14. The Ibadat Khana is also recognized as__:
[A] Diwan-i-Arj
[B] Diwan-i-Ibadat
[C] Diwan-i-Khas
[D] Diwan-i-Khana
Show Answer
Correct Answer: C [Diwan-i-Khas]
Notes:
The Ibadat Khana (or Hall of Worship) was founded in 1574 AD at Fatehpur Sikri i.e. recognized as Diwan-i-Khas. It was the place where debates on doctrinal and philosophical enquiries took place. It was opened for Sunni Muslims initially and was opened to all religions viz. Sufis, Shias, Christians, Zoroastrians, Hindus and Jains.
15. The capital of Bahmani Kingdom, Gulbarga, was also known as
[A] Ahsanabad
[B] Muhammadabad
[C] Mandleshabad
[D] Ahmadnagar
Show Answer
Correct Answer: A [Ahsanabad]
Notes:
The capital of Bahmani Kingdom, Gulbarga, was originally known as Ahsanabad, which was later shifted to Muhammadabad (Bidar).
16. How many rulers became the rulers of Bahmani Kingdom?
[A] 14
[B] 15
[C] 18
[D] 20
Show Answer
Correct Answer: C [18]
Notes:
In 1347 AD, Hasan Gangu, a turkish officer revolted against the Sultan Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq and founded the Bahmani kingdom with its capital at Gulbarga which was later shifted to Bidar by King Ahmad Shah. In all, the Bahmani Sultanate was ruled by 18 rulers.
17. Which among the following Sikh Guru was executed by Aurangzeb ?
[A] Guru Angad
[B] Guru Arjun Dev
[C] Guru Ram Das
[D] Guru Tegh Bahadur
Show Answer
Correct Answer: D [Guru Tegh Bahadur]
Notes:
In 1675 AD, the 9th Sikh Guru Tegh Bahadur was captured and executed by Mughal emperor Aurangzeb because he objected to
Aurangzeb’s forced conversions. This led to the creation of Khalsa and the growth of Sikh military under the last Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh (who was the son of Guru Tegh Bahadur).
18. Who among the following Sikh Gurus was executed by the Mughal emperor Jahangir?
[A] Guru Har Kisan
[B] Guru Har Rai
[C] Guru Tegh Bahadur
[D] Guru Arjun Dev
Show Answer
Correct Answer: D [Guru Arjun Dev]
Notes:
The 5th guru of Sikhs, Guru Arjun Dev ji was executed by the Mughal emperor Jahangir on charges of helping his rebel son, Prince Khurram with money and prayer. He built the Swarna Mandir (or Golden temple) in Amritsar and compiled Adigranth, the holy scripture of Sikhism.
19. On which among the following Sufi Saints, Qutub Minar is named after ?
[A] Qutubuddin Bakhtiyar Kaki
[B] Hamiduddim Nagauri
[C] Baba Farid
[D] Muinuddin Chishti
Show Answer
Correct Answer: A [Qutubuddin Bakhtiyar Kaki]
Notes:
Sultan Qutb-ud-din Aibak (founder of Slave dynasty) started the construction of Qutub Minar in memory of famous Sufi saint Khwaja Qutubuddin Bakhityar Kaki who was the disciple and khalifa (spiritual successor) of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti as head of the Chishti Order.
20. Who among the following foreign travellers visited during the reign of Aurangzeb?
[A] Manucci
[B] Bernier
[C] Jean de Thevenot
[D] All of the above
Show Answer
Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
The foreign travellers viz. Francois Bernier (French), Jean Baptiste Travernier (French), Jean de Thevenot (French), Nicola Manucci(Italian), etc. visited during the reign of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb.
