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 among the following Ashsta Pradhan’s was also known as Chitnis?
[A] Surnavis
[B] Dandaphyaksha
[C] Sar-i-Naubat
[D] Pratinidhi
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Correct Answer: A [Surnavis]
Notes:
In the Shivaji’s Ashtapradhan (Council of Eight Ministers), Surnavis (or Sachiv or Chitnis)) was in-charge of royal secretariat and King’s correspondence.
12. Which Mughal ruler sentenced the fifth Sikh guru Arjun Dev to death ?
[A] Akbar
[B] Jahangir
[C] Shahjahan
[D] Aurangjeb
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Correct Answer: B [Jahangir]
Notes:
The fifth Sikh guru Arjun Dev laid the foundation of the Golden Temple (Harmandir Sahib) in Amritsar and compiled all of the past Gurus’ writings into one book , now the holy scripture: the Guru Granth Sahib. In 1606 AD, the Mughal emperor Jahangir ordered that he be tortured and sentenced to death after he refused to remove all Islamic and Hindu references from the Holy book, Guru Granth Sahib.
13. During the reign of Jahangir at which place English granted permission to set up a factory ?
[A] Surat
[B] Lahore
[C] Goa
[D] Bombay
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Correct Answer: A [Surat]
Notes:
In 1613 AD, during the reign of Mughal emperor Jahangir, English East India Company was permitted to establish their first factory at Surat.
14. Who among the following Sultans imposed water tax on the agriculture land which was irrigated by the waters of the canals dug by the state?
[A] Firoz Shah Tughlaq
[B] Mohammad-bin Tughlaq
[C] Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
[D] Mahmud Tughlaq
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Correct Answer: A [Firoz Shah Tughlaq]
Notes:
Firoz Shah Tughlaq imposed water tax on the agriculture land which was irrigated by the waters of the canals dug by the state.
15. Which among the following syatems introduced by Sultan Sikandar lodi for measurement of land?
[A] Gaz-i-sikandari
[B] Airz-i-sikandari
[C] Diwan-i-sikandari
[D] Sahna-i-sikandari
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Correct Answer: A [Gaz-i-sikandari]
Notes:
Sultan Sikandar lodi introduced a new gaz system of Gaz-i-sikandari (or Sikandar’s yard) that means 32 digit of measuring system of cultivated lands.
16. The Bahmani Kingdom was established during the period of which Sultan of Delhi Sultanate?
[A] Firoj Shah Tughlaq
[B] Mahmud Tughlaq
[C] Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq
[D] Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
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Correct Answer: C [Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq]
Notes:
During the reign of Sultan Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq, new kingdoms were formed in south India and the Deccan viz. Prolaya Vema Reddy of the Reddy dynasty, Musunuri Kaapaaneedu, Vijayanagara Empire and the Bahmani kingdom. In 1347 AD, the Bahmani kingdom was founded by Hasan Gangu.
17. During whose reign the capital of Bahmani Kingdom was shifted from Gubarg to Bidar?
[A] Ahmad Shah
[B] Muhammad Shah II
[C] Tajuddin Firoj Shah
[D] Ibrahim Adil Shah
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Correct Answer: A [Ahmad Shah]
Notes:
During the reign of Ahmad Shah, the capital of Bahmani Kingdom was shifted from Gubarg to Bidar.
18. The book “Maasri-i-Jahangiri” was written by whom?
[A] Kamgar Khan
[B] Khafi Khan
[C] Inyat Khan
[D] Mutamid Khan
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Correct Answer: A [Kamgar Khan]
Notes:
The book Maasri-i-Jahangiri was written by Mirza Kamgar Husaini. Kamgar Khan is also credited as the author of the book. Maasri-i-Jahangiri was written in 1714.
19. 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).
20. Which of the following was the reason behind the growth of small regional kingdoms rather than large empires? (UPSC Prelims 1999)
[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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Correct Answer: B [too many divisions in the social structure]
Notes:
One consistent feature found in the history of southern India was the growth of small regional kingdoms rather than large empires because of absence of vast areas of fertile land. The Chola Empire of the South emerged in the middle of the 9th century A.D., covered a large part of Indian peninsula, as well as parts of Sri Lanka and the Maldives Islands. The first important ruler to emerge from the dynasty was Rajaraja Chola I and his son and successor Rajendra Chola. Rajaraja carried forward the annexation policy of his father. He led armed expedition to distant lands of Bengal, Odisha and Madhya Pradesh.
