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 of the following territories conquered by Alauddin Hasan Bahman Shah during the expansion of his rule?
[A] Bidar, Malkhed and Goa
[B] Bidar,Telangana and Dabhol
[C] Bidar, Goa and Kolhapur
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
The Bahmani kingdom was founded by Hasan Gangu, who after coronation assumed the title of Alauddin Hasan Bahman Shah. He conquered the territories of Bidar, Malkhed, Goa, Kolhapur, Telangana and Dabhol.
12. The Dutch established themselves in Masulipatnam after obtaining a farman from Sultan of:
[A] Mughal dynasty
[B] Bijapur
[C] Golconda
[D] Calicut
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Correct Answer: C [Golconda]
Notes:
In 1606, the Dutch East India Company obtained a farman (permission to trade) from the Sultan of Golconda to set up a factory at Masulipatnam and to trade at concessional rates.
13. Which of the following are Silsilas of Sufism?
- Chishti
- Kadri
- Soharvardi
- Nakshbandi
Select the correct option from codes given below:
[A] 1, 2 & 3 Only
[B] 2 & 3 Only
[C] 2, 3 & 4 Only
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
Sufism started in Persia, modern Iran. In India, it was at its peak during the Delhi Sultanate. Four Important Silsilas are: Chishti Silsila, Kadri Silsila, and Soharvardi Silsila and Nakshbandi Silsila.
14. Which of the following is the most common animal carved on the pillars of Vijayanagara temples?
[A] Elephant
[B] Horse
[C] Lion
[D] Tiger
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Correct Answer: B [ Horse ]
Notes:
The horse was the most common animal to be depicted on the pillars. The most magnificent of the temples in this style are in Hampi-Vijayanagar.
15. Which of the following is commissioned work on Aurangazeb, which was later forbidden before completion?
[A] Ma’asir-i-Alamgiri
[B] Alamgirnama
[C] Futuhat-i-Almgiri
[D] Muntakhab-ul-Lubab
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Correct Answer: B [Alamgirnama]
Notes:
Muhammad Qazim was appointed Munshi by Aurangzeb in the first year of his reign and was later on commissioned by the emperor to complete the annals of his reign. After the eleventh year, up to which point Muhammad Qazim recorded his history, Aurangzeb forbade its continuation. On the manuscript being shown to Aurangzeb, he withdrew his permission for the preparation of this official history. Alamgirnama is a good detailed history of the first ten years of Aurangzeb’s reign from 1658 to 1668.
16. The credit of establishing the Muslim rule in India goes to__?
[A] Arabs
[B] Turks
[C] Mongols
[D] Perseans
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Correct Answer: B [Turks]
Notes:
The credit of establishing the Muslim rule in India goes to the Turks. The reason for their conquest of India lies in following
• They had assuming the leadership of Islam through conversion with more fanatical in their religious zeal
• Their sense of superiority of their race
• They had determination to propagate Islam
• They had believe in strength of their arms The Turks conquered a large part of western Asia and moving towards the east penetrated into India with Sultan Mahmud of Ghazni was the first to penetrate deep into India.
17. Who among the following ruler was contemporary of great philosopher Madhavacharya?
[A] Balban
[B] Kaiqubad
[C] Alauddin Khalji
[D] Nasiruddin Mahmud
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Correct Answer: A [Balban]
Notes:
The meeting of famous exponent of Dvaita philosophy Madhavacharya and Balban happened when Balban along with his forces camped on North Bank of Ganga river; and had forbidden anyone to cross river without permission. However, Madhavacharya along with disciples crossed the river. The soldiers of Balban wanted to arrest Madhava but he commanded them to be quiet; and told them that he wanted to see Sultan. This was followed by a meet between Madhava and Balban in which Madhava told Balban in chaste Persian about the Dvaita philosophy. Balban was impressed with Madhavacharya and offered him gifts, which Madhava declined.
18. Tarikh-i-Masudi was written by which of the following authors?
[A] Mir Muhammad Masum
[B] Alberuni
[C] Muhammad Bihamad Khani
[D] Abul Fazl
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Correct Answer: D [Abul Fazl]
Notes:
The Tarikh-i-Masudi which was written by Abul Fazl Muhammad bin Hussain al Bathaqi also deals with the history of Mahmud of Ghazni, describing in detail courtly life and the intrigues among nobles.
19. Which of the following was the capital of the first Muslim empire of Afghanistan?
[A] Khurasan
[B] Ghazni
[C] kabul
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Ghazni]
Notes:
Mahmud of Ghazni led as many as seventeen raids into North India between 1001-27 CE. His kingdom stretched from Khurasan (northeastern Iran) and Afghanistan to northern India, became the first Muslim empire of Afghanistan, with Ghazni as its capital.
20. Which was first Delhi sultan to assume title of Zil-i-Ilahi?
[A] Balban
[B] Ruknuddin Firuz Shah
[C] Bahram Shah
[D] Nasiruddin Mahmud
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Correct Answer: A [Balban]
Notes:
According to Balban who ruled from 1266 CE to 1286 CE, the Sultan was God’s shadow on earth also called Zil-i-Ilahi and the recipient of divine grace also called as Nibyabat-i-Khudai.
