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. Which queen of Jahangir was given the title of Padshah Begum ?
[A] Nur Jahan
[B] Jagat Gosai
[C] Shah Begum
[D] Khas Mahal Begum
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Correct Answer: A [Nur Jahan]
Notes:
Padshah Begum (Empress) was a superlative imperial title bestowed in the Mughal Harem to the first lady of the Court of Empire. The Mughal emperor Jahangir bestowed the title ” Padshah Begum” upon Nur Jahan Begum who was the twentieth and last legal wife of him. The coins were struck in her name and on all farmans her name was attached to the imperial signature.
12. Mahmud of Ghazni invaded India for how many times?
[A] 13
[B] 15
[C] 17
[D] 19
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Correct Answer: C [17]
Notes:
To accumulate the vast amount of wealth that existed in India and to spread Islam, Mahmud of Ghazni attacked and looted India 17 times.
13. Under Delhi Sultanate who among the following officers was the Head of Royal Bodyguards ?
[A] Sar-Jandar
[B] Sar-i- Jamadar
[C] Diwan -i- Khas
[D] Diwan -i- Istikak
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Correct Answer: B [Sar-i- Jamadar]
Notes:
In the Sultanate period of Delhi, Sar-i-Jandar was the Chief of Royal bodyguards or Jandars of the Sultan.
14. During whose reign Ibn Battuta visited India?
[A] Allauddin Khilji
[B] Mohamad bin Tughlaq
[C] Akbar
[D] Iltutmish
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Correct Answer: B [Mohamad bin Tughlaq]
Notes:
A Moroccan traveller, Ibn Butula (1333-1347 AD) visited India during the reign of Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq. His book Rehla (the Travelogue) throws a lot of light on the reign of Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq and the geographical, economic and social conditions in India.
15. During whose reign Nicolo Conti visited Vijaynagar empire?
[A] Krishnadevraya
[B] Devaraya I
[C] Devaraya II
[D] Achyuta Raya
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Correct Answer: B [Devaraya I]
Notes:
An Italian traveller, Nicolo Conti (1420-1421 AD) visited Vijayanagar empire during the reign of Devaraya-I (theTuluva dynasty ruler). He gave a comprehensive account of the Hindu kingdom of Vijayanagar.
16. Which of the following Bhakti saints / poets was monotheist?
[A] Surdas
[B] Tulsidas
[C] Raskhan
[D] Kabir
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Correct Answer: D [Kabir ]
Notes:
Historians classify the Bhakti traditions into Saguna and Nirguna, the two broad categories. Saguna Bhakti includes the traditions which focussed on the worship of deities like Shiva, Vishnu, Devi or Goddess and their various forms, avatars etc. Tulsidas was devotee of Rama and Surdas / Raskhan were devotees of Krishna. Nirguna Bhakti indicates the worship of an abstract form of God, who is one for all (monotheist). The prominent Nirguni saints include Kabir, Raidas, Guru Nanak etc.
17. Who among the following was the most reputed historian of the reign of Shah Jahan?
[A] Amir Khusrao
[B] Muhammad Sadiq Khan
[C] Abul Hamid Lahori
[D] Firishta
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Correct Answer: C [Abul Hamid Lahori]
Notes:
Abul Hamid Lahori, the most reputed historian of the reign of Shah Jahan, wrote the detailed account of Shah Jahan from his childhood to November 1649. Abdul Hamid Lahori’s Padshahnama is a first-rate authority on the reign of Shah Jahan.
18. Which of the following period saw the emergence of trading castes known as the Garvares?
[A] Chera
[B] Chola
[C] Pandyas
[D] Pallavas
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Correct Answer: B [Chola]
Notes:
The society during the Chola administration was divided on caste lines. The Chola period also saw the emergence of trading castes known as the Garvares. They were the northern merchants who had migrated southwards in the 10th?11th centuries.
19. The Tripartite Struggle for control of northern India took place between which of the following empires?
1) Rashtrakutas
2) Pratiharas
3) Palas
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 1 & 3
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
During the Post-Harsha period, the most important event was the tripartite struggle for supremacy among the Rashtrakutas, Pratiharas, and the Palas. The struggle started during the reign of Vatsaraja Pratihara.
20. Ibn Batuta came from which of the following places?
[A] Spain
[B] Morocco
[C] Portugal
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Morocco]
Notes:
Ibn Batuta was a Moroccan traveller who came to India. His full name was Muhammad Ibn Batuta. He left an exclusive note on Tughlaq dynasty. These notes can be found in his travel memoir.
