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 was defeated in the battle of Chanderi by Babur?
[A] Rana Udai Singh
[B] Rana Sanga
[C] Medini Rai
[D] Muhammad Lodhi
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Correct Answer: C [Medini Rai]
Notes:
In 1528 AD, the Battle of Chanderi was fought between Babur and Medini Rai of Chaneri and in it, Medini Rai got defeated by Babur.
12. Who among the following Mughal rulers banned singing and dancing in court ?
[A] Babur
[B] Akbar
[C] Aurangzeb
[D] Bahadur Shah Jafar
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Correct Answer: C [Aurangzeb]
Notes:
The Mughal emperor Aurangzeb banned singing and dancing in the royal court but not the playing of musical instruments. He himself was expert in playing rudra Veena. Many books on classical Indian music were written in Persian during his reign.
13. The first invasion of India by Mahmud of Ghazni was took place in ?
[A] 1000 AD
[B] 1001 AD
[C] 1003 AD
[D] 1005 AD
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Correct Answer: B [1001 AD]
Notes:
To accumulate the vast amount of wealth that existed in India and to spread Islam, Mahmud of Ghazni attacked and plundered India 17 times. The first invasion of India by Sultan Mahmud Ghazni was took place against Hindu shahi ruler Raja Jaipala at Peshawar in 1001 AD.
14. Which among the following place was the area of contention between the Vijaynagar empire and the Bahmani Kingdom ?
[A] Raichur Doab
[B] Nagalpura
[C] Tirupati Temple
[D] Krishna river
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Correct Answer: A [Raichur Doab]
Notes:
The conflict zone between Vijayanagar Empire and the Bahmani kingdom was Raichur Doab, the region between the rivers Krishna and Tungabhadra and also over the fertile areas of Krishna-Godavari delta.
15. Which among the following dynasties was the first to rule over Vijaynagar kingdom?
[A] Sangama Dynasty
[B] Tuluva Dynasty
[C] Aravidu Dynasty
[D] Saluva Dynasty
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Correct Answer: A [Sangama Dynasty]
Notes:
The Sangama dynasty (1336 AD to 1485 AD) was the first dynasty to rule over Vijaynagar kingdom. When Tughlaqs lost their power in Deccan, Harihara- I and his brother Bukka I laid the foundation Vijaynagar empire in 1336 AD and named the first dynasty after their father Bhavana Sangama as Sangama dynasty .
16. In context of administration of Vijayanagar kingdom, Nadus were divided into
[A] Niyoga
[B] Sthalas
[C] Kottam
[D] Mandalam
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Correct Answer: B [Sthalas]
Notes:
The structure of tax collection in Vijayanagar empire: the empire was divided into five main rajyas or mandalam (provinces) which were divided into regions (Kottams). These were further divided into counties (Nadus) which were again sub-divided into municipalities (Sthales). To facilitate tax administration at the lowest level, a separate department Niyoga) was assigned with the function of tax collection duly supervised by feudal landlords (Goudas) and Karanikam (accountants).
17. Why did Md-Bin-Tughlak change his capital from Delhi to Hyderabad/Deogiri?
[A] Because he wanted to improve trade in Deccan
[B] Because he wanted to spread Islam in the Deccan
[C] Because he wanted to punish the people of Delhi
[D] Because he wanted to escape from Mongolian invasion
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Correct Answer: D [Because he wanted to escape from Mongolian invasion]
Notes:
By the time people reached Daulatabad, Muhammad Bin Tughlaq changed his mind and decided to abandon the new capital and move to his old capital Delhi. It is believed that he wished to shift the capital as a safeguard measure from Mongol Invasion. The plan of shifting capital was completely failed.
18. Why did Alauddin Khilji maintained control on price during his reign? (UPSC Prelims 1987)
[A] He wanted to keep large army at lower expenses
[B] He had mercy with poor people
[C] He wanted to gain popularity
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: A [He wanted to keep large army at lower expenses]
Notes:
Ala-ud-din Khalji introduced market control policy. This idea of making goods cheaper was probably introduced because Ala-ud-din wanted to pay his soldiers a low salary. It allowed him to maintain a large army on limited resources.
19. Who among the following Bhakti leaders used the medium of dance and songs (Kirtans) to make one feel the personal presence of god near him? (UPSC Prelims 1988)
[A] Shankaradeva
[B] Chandidasa
[C] Jnanadeva
[D] Chaitanya Mahaprabhu
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Correct Answer: D [Chaitanya Mahaprabhu]
Notes:
Chaitanya Mahaprabhu was a Bengali Hindu mystic, saint, and the chief proponent of the Achintya Bheda Abheda and Gaudiya Vaishnavism tradition within Hinduism. He also expounded the Vaishnava school of Bhakti yoga, based on Bhagavata Purana and Bhagavad Gita.
20. Kalhana’s Rajatrangini is written in which language?
[A] Persian
[B] Sanskrit
[C] Farsi
[D] Devnagri
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Correct Answer: B [Sanskrit]
Notes:
Kalhana composed a chronicle of the kings of Kashmir in Sanskrit, which is known as Rajatrangini. The work consists of 7826 verses, which are divided into eight books called Tarangas.
