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. The ordinances issued by Jahangir was also called as
[A] Dastur-ul-Amal
[B] Etmad-ud-Daulla
[C] Dastur-e-Amir
[D] Dastur-e-Haq
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Correct Answer: A [Dastur-ul-Amal]
Notes:
For the welfare and betterment of an empire, the Mughal emperor Jahangir issued the ordinances called as Dastur-ul-Amal (or 12 rules of code of conduct).
12. The Lodhi dynasty was established by which tribe of Afghans?
[A] Ghizlai
[B] Ilabari
[C] Aibak
[D] Khalj
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Correct Answer: A [Ghizlai]
Notes:
The Lodhi dynasty was established by the Ghizlai tribe of the Afghans, it was founded by Bahlol Lodhi in 1451 AD.
13. Who among the following introduced Naqshabandi order in India?
[A] Shah Waliullah
[B] Bahauddin Naqshband
[C] Mujaddid Alif Sani
[D] Baqi Billah
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Correct Answer: D [Baqi Billah]
Notes:
Hazrat Baqi Billah (1563-1603), a Sufi saint from Kabul, established and propagated the Naqshbandi order in India.
14. Kharaj, the most common tax during Delhi Sultanate, was a/an:
[A] Income tax
[B] Agricultural tax
[C] Wealth tax
[D] Religious tax
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Correct Answer: B [ Agricultural tax ]
Notes:
Kharaj is a type of individual Islamic tax on agricultural land and its produce.
15. Which of the following saints of Bhakti Movement initially adopted Saguna / vaishnavism but later preached Nirguni beliefs of life?
[A] Raidas
[B] Gusainji
[C] Bhagat Pipa
[D] Vallabhacharya
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Correct Answer: C [Bhagat Pipa]
Notes:
Bhagat Pipa was a 14th century Rajput King of Gagaraungarh, who abdicated the throne to become a mystic poet and saint of the Bhakti movement. He was one of the early Shaivism and Sakta follower; who later adopted Vaishnavism as a disciple of Ramananda and finally preached Nirguni beliefs of life.
16. Who completed the construction of Qutb Minar at Delhi?
[A] Humayun
[B] Babur
[C] Iltutmish
[D] Qutb-ud-din Aibak
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Correct Answer: C [Iltutmish]
Notes:
Qutb-ud-din Aibak started the construction of Qutb Minar. But he died without completing it, and the next ruler, Iltutmish, completed the work.
17. ‘Ghuzak’ place is famous for which of the following historical incidents? (UPSC Prelims 1986)
[A] Jayapala met his enemy Sabuktigin
[B] Mahmud crushed defeat on Jayapala
[C] Jayapala burnt himself on a funeral pyre since he was unable to survive the disgrace caused by his defeat at the hands of Mahmud
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Jayapala met his enemy Sabuktigin]
Notes:
In 977 AD sceptre passed into the hands of his son-in-law Sabuktigin. Jayapala advanced towards Ghazni and met his enemy Sabuktigin near a place called Ghuzak between Ghazni and Lamghan.
18. Who among the following accepted Din-i-Ilahi? (UPSC Prelims 1987)
[A] Raja Man Singh
[B] Birbal
[C] Raja Tansen
[D] Raja Todarmal
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Correct Answer: B [Birbal]
Notes:
The theory of Din-i-Ilahi was introduced by Mughal Emperor Akbar. It is based on Monotheism(believe in one God).The first initiated disciples of Din-i-ilahi during emperor Akbar the Great’s time included Birbal, Prince Salim and Abu’l-Fazl ibn Mubarak.
19. Who among the following was the member of Shivaji’s Astha Pradhana looking after foreign affairs? (UPSC Prelims 1998)
[A] Peshwa
[B] Sachiv
[C] Pandit Rao
[D] Sumant
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Correct Answer: D [Sumant]
Notes:
A Peshwa was the equivalent of a modern Prime Minister in the Maratha Empire of the Indian subcontinent. Originally, the Peshwas served as subordinates to the Chhatrapati, but later, they became the de facto leaders of the Marathas, and the Chatrapati was reduced to a nominal ruler.
The member of Shivaji’s Astha Pradhana who looked after foreign affairs was Sumant.
Sachiv was the minister in charge of royal correspondence.
Pandit Rao – religious matter.
20. With reference to medieval Indian rulers, which one of the following statements is correct? (UPSC Prelims 2002)
[A] Alauddin Khalji first set up a separate ariz’s department
[B] Balban introduced the branding system of horses of military
[C] Muhammad bin Tughlaq was succeeded by his uncle to the Delhi throne
[D] Firuz Tughlaq set up a separate department of slaves
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Correct Answer: D [Firuz Tughlaq set up a separate department of slaves]
Notes:
Firoz Tughlaq set up a separate department of slaves known as ‘Diwan-i-Bandagan’. Mohd Bin Tughlaq was succeeded by his cousin (not uncle) Firoz Tughlaq. Alauddin Khalji introduced the branding system of horses in his military.
