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. Consider the following pairs:
- Ramanujacharya — South India
- Chaitanya — Central India
- Vallabhacharya — Gujarat and Brajarea
- Ramanand — North India
Of these pairs:
[A] 1, 2 and 3 are correctly matched
[B] 2, 3 and 4 are correctly matched
[C] 1 and 4 are correctly matched
[D] 1, 3 and 4 are correctly matched
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Correct Answer: C [1 and 4 are correctly matched]
Notes:
• Chaitanya was also known as Sri Gauranga. He was a popular Vaishnava saint and reformer from Bengal.
• Vallabhacharya was also known as Vallabha. He was an Indian Telugu philosopher who founded the Krishna-centered Pushti sect of Vaishnavism only in the Braj region of India, and the philosophy of Shuddha advaita.
12. Which of the following are features of Mughal Style of architecture?
(1) Curvilinear roof
(2) Flat roof
(3) Domes
(4) Arches
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below :
[A] 1, 2 and 3
[B] 2, 3 and 4
[C] 1, 3 and 4
[D] 1, 2 and 4
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Correct Answer: C [1, 3 and 4]
Notes:
The main characteristic features of Mughal architecture are the bulbous domes, the slender minarets with cupolas at the four corners, large halls, massive vaulted gateways, arches, domes and delicate ornamentation.
13. When Raja Wodeyar founded the Kingdom of Mysore, who was the ruler of the Vijayanagar Empire?
[A] Sadasiva
[B] Tirumala
[C] Ranga II
[D] Venkata II
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Correct Answer: D [Venkata II]
Notes:
Indigenous chieftains from Karnataka rose to become the founders of a dynasty after a series of internal bickerings with other local chieftains. Vijaya and Krishna, two brothers were responsible for the establishment of this small feudatory state of Vijayanagara Empire. Vijaya ascended the throne under the assumed name of Yaduraja in 1399 A.D. To begin with, this was a very small state containing only parts of Mysore district. Mysore was the capital city.
14. Ghiyasuddin Muhammad wrote which of the following sheds light on many aspects of the social and cultural life of the age?
[A] Tarik-e-Sher
[B] Humayun-Nama
[C] Akbarnama
[D] Qunum-i-Humayuni
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Correct Answer: D [Qunum-i-Humayuni]
Notes:
Qunum-i-Humayuni was written by Khwand Mir, also known as Ghiyasuddin Muhammad. It is an account of rules and ordinances established by emperor Humayun and of some building erected by him.
15. Which of the following conquest of Mahmud occurred chronologically later than other three?
[A] Invasion on Kalinjar
[B] Invasion on Kannauj
[C] Invasion on Somnath
[D] Invasion on Thaneshwar
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Correct Answer: C [Invasion on Somnath]
Notes:
The attack on Somnath temple was carried out in 1024. The other three were done prior to that.
16. ‘Travels in India’ is the account of which of the following foreign travellers to India?
[A] Niccolao Manucci
[B] Tavernier
[C] Nicolo Conti
[D] Domingo Paes
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Correct Answer: B [Tavernier]
Notes:
‘Travels in India’ is the account of Travernier. Jean Baptste Tavernier made six voyages to Persian and India between 1630 and 1668. He was a gem merchant as well as a historian.
17. After the defeat of Prithviraj Chauhan, he was allowed to rule over which of the following areas?
[A] Jaipur
[B] Ajmer
[C] Alwar
[D] Ujjain
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Correct Answer: B [Ajmer]
Notes:In the second battle of Tarain, Prithviraj Chauhan was defeated by the emperor Muhammad Ghori. A large number of Indian soldiers were killed. Prithviraj escaped but was again captured near Saraswati. He was allowed to rule over Ajmer for some time.
18. Qutubuddin Aibak was the slave of which of the following?
[A] Mahmud Ghaznavi
[B] Iltutmish
[C] Muhammad Ghori
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Muhammad Ghori]
Notes:
Mohammad Ghori had no son of his own. He was very fond of his poor slaves. He considered them to be like his own sons and Qutubuddin Aibak was one of his most favorite slaves.
19. Qutub-ud-din Aibak received the title of Sultan of Delhi from which of the following?
[A] Ghiyas-ud-din Mahmud
[B] Mohammad Ghori
[C] Mahmud Ghaznavi
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Ghiyas-ud-din Mahmud]
Notes:
Qutub-ud-din Aibak received the title of Sultan of Delhi from Ghiyas-ud-din Mahmud. Ghiyas-ud-din Mahmud was the successor of Mohammad Ghori. Thereafter, Sultan became title of Muslim rulers of Delhi.
20. Ibn Batuta visited India during the reigns of which of the following kings?
[A] Firoz Shah Tughlaq
[B] Abu Bakr Shah
[C] Ghiyaddin Tughlaq Shah II
[D] Mohammad Bin Tughlaq
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Correct Answer: D [Mohammad Bin Tughlaq]
Notes:
Mohammad Bin Tughlaq was religiously tolerant. Ibn Batuta visited India in 1334 CE, served as Qazi in Delhi for eight years, and documented Tughlaq’s policies, including the failed capital move to Daulatabad and token currency. He noted Tughlaq’s interest in diverse cultures and patronage of scholars.
