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. Mongol invasions were repulsed by whom in the reign of Allauddin Khilji?
[A] Zafar Khan
[B] Malik Kafur
[C] Khizr Khan
[D] Alp Khan

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12. The battle of Khanwa took place in the year:
[A] 1527 AD.
[B] 1528 AD.
[C] 1529 AD.
[D] 1526 AD.

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13. When did Mahmud of Ghazni died?
[A] 1027 AD
[B] 1028 AD
[C] 1029 AD
[D] 1030 AD

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14. In context of Mughal administration, Akbar divided the entire kingdom into how many Subas?
[A] 12
[B] 14
[C] 16
[D] 18

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15. Which among the following titles was assumed by Vijayanagar emperor Devaraya II of Sangam dynasty?
[A] Maharahadhiraj
[B] Gajabetegara
[C] Abhinava Bhoja
[D] Yavanrayjaya Sthapancharya

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16. What is the exact meaning of the word “Mansabdars” used in Mughal period?
[A] Landlords and Zamindars
[B] Officials of the state
[C] Those who had to give revenue
[D] Revenue collectors

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17. The official associated with land revenue collection in the Maratha administration in medieval India was known by which of the following names?
[A] Patil
[B] Kulkarni
[C] Mirasdar
[D] Silhadar

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18. In medieval India, Mansabdari system was introduced mainly for which of the following reasons?
[A] making recruitment to the army
[B] facilitating revenue collection
[C] ensuring religious harmony
[D] effecting clean administration

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19. Which of the following was the reason behind the growth of small regional kingdoms rather than large empires?
[A] The absence of minerals like iron
[B] too many divisions in the social structure
[C] the absence of vast areas of fertile land
[D] the scarcity of manpower

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20. Which of the following Medieval Historic accounts is not from the 16th century?
[A] Humayun-Nama
[B] Ain-i-Akbari
[C] Tuzk-e-Jahangiri
[D] Akbarnama

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