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 Mughal emperor died due to fall from the stairs of his library ?
[A] Shahjahan
[B] Jahangir
[C] Humayun
[D] Aurangzeb

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12. Who wrote the history of Sher Shah Suri ?
[A] Abbas Khan Sarwani
[B] Mirja Ajij
[C] Khawas khan Marwt
[D] Sher Shah Suri

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13. Who among the following rulers was the founder of Nizam Shahi dynasty?
[A] Burhan Nizam Shah I
[B] Malik Ahmad Bahri
[C] Ibrahim Nizam Shah
[D] Murtaza Nizam Shah I

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14. 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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15. The Nathpanthis, Siddhacharas and Yogi advocated salvation through _?
[A] Meditation
[B] Knowledge
[C] Sacrifices
[D] Self-effort

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16. Who among the following built the Red Fort in Delhi?
[A] Qutb-ud-din Aibak
[B] Sher Shah Suri
[C] Shah Jahan
[D] Akbar

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17. Consider the following European missions during the Mughal period:

  1. Thomas Roe
  2. Tavernier
  3. Rudolf Acquaviva

The correct chronological order of their visits is (UPSC Prelims 1990)

[A] 1 — 2 — 3
[B] 2 — 3 — 1
[C] 2 — 1 — 3
[D] 3 — 1 — 2

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18. After consolidating his power, Balban assumed which of the following grand titles? (UPSC Prelims 1997)
[A] Tute-i-Hind
[B] Kaisr-i-Hind
[C] Zil-i-Ilahi
[D] Din-i-Ilahi

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19. Consider the following historical monuments:

  1. Tughlaquabad Fort
  2. Lodi Garden
  3. Qutub Minar
  4. Fatehpur Sikri

The correct chronological order in which they were built is: (UPSC Prelims 1998)

[A] Qutub Minar, Tughlaquabad Fort, Fatehpur Sikri, Lodi Garden
[B] Qutub Minar, Tughlaquabad Fort, Lodi Garden, Fatehpur Sikri
[C] Tughlaquabad Fort, Qutub Minar, Lodi Garden, Fatehpur Sikri
[D] Tughlaquabad Fort, Qutub Minar, Fatehpur Sikri and Lodi Garden

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20. Which of these is the correct meaning of the term Mamluk in context with medieval India?
[A] Slave
[B] Owned
[C] king
[D] invader

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