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. When did the first Jauhar at Chiitorgarh happened ?
[A] 1303
[B] 1305
[C] 1307
[D] 1309
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Correct Answer: A [1303]
Notes:
In 1303 AD, Allauddin Khilji, Sultan of Delhi, attacked and captured Chittorgarh. Then, the first Jauhar of royal Rajput ladies at Chittorgarh took place. It led by Rani Padmini, wife of Rawal Ratan Singh (King of Mewar) as she preferred to die rather than to surrender themselves against Sultan.
12. Which among the following departments created by Allauddin Khilji to enquire into the revenue arears and to collect them?
[A] Diwan-i-Mustakhraj
[B] Diwan-i-Arz
[C] Diwan-i-Riyasat
[D] Shahna-i-Mandi
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Correct Answer: A [Diwan-i-Mustakhraj]
Notes:
Allauddin Khilji created new department viz. Diwan-i-Mustakhraj to enquire into the revenue arears and to collect them.
13. With which title Mughal emperor Jahangir sit on the throne at Agra?
[A] Padshah Gazi
[B] Shanshah e Ajam
[C] Shanshah e Hindustan
[D] Mir-i-Saman
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Correct Answer: A [Padshah Gazi]
Notes:
In 1605 AD, after the death of Mughal emperor Akbar, his son Jahangir sit on the throne at Agra and took the title Nur-ud-din Jahangir Padshah Ghazi.
14. The ruling period of Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq over the Sultanate of Delhi was which of the following?
[A] 1320-1325 AD
[B] 1322-1327 AD
[C] 1317-1330 AD
[D] 1325-1330 AD
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Correct Answer: A [1320-1325 AD]
Notes:In 1320 AD, the Tughlaq dynasty was founded by Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq and he died under mysterious circumstances in 1325 AD. In other words, the reign period of Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq was 1320 – 1325 AD.
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15. Who among the following Mughal emperors was known as “Rangila”?
[A] Jahangir
[B] Bahadur Shah Jafar
[C] Muhammad Shah
[D] Farrukh Siyar
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Correct Answer: C [Muhammad Shah]
Notes:
Muhammad Shah was also known as “Rangila Shah”. During his reign, Nadir Shah, the emperor of Persia and Afghanistan invaded and looted Delhi in 1739 AD. He took away rich treasures including the famous Peacock throne of Shahjahan and the Kohinoor diamond.
16. What are Archer, Standard, Battle-axe, Kacha, and Tiger-slayer all types of?
[A] Inscriptions
[B] Bows
[C] Coins
[D] Swords
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Correct Answer: C [Coins]
Notes:
All these coins were issued during the reign of Samudragupta. Archer, Standard, Battle-axe, Kacha, and Tiger-slayer all types of coins.
17. What was not the most important feature of land revenue system of Akbar? (UPSC Prelims 1980).
[A] Collection of land revenue in kind or cash
[B] Collection of land revenue based on accurate measurement of land
[C] Collection of land revenue directly at the central treasury
[D] Fixation of rates
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Correct Answer: D [Fixation of rates]
Notes:
A proper land revenue system was founded by Akbar He followed the policy of Shershah with greater precision and correctness and then extended it to various subah or provinces of his empire. But this correction or precision did not come overnight.
Raja Todar Mal was the finance minister of Akbar. He introduced a new system of revenue known as zabt and a system of taxation called dahshala. He took a careful survey of crop yields and prices cultivated for a 10-year period 1570-1580. On this basis, tax was fixed on each crop in cash.
18. When Raja Wodeyar founded the Kingdom of Mysore, who was the ruler of the Vijayanagar Empire? (UPSC Prelims 2006)
[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.
19. 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.
20. 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.
