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. In the Delhi Sultanate period, the role of the Muftis as a state functionary was ?
[A] Head of grain market
[B] Head of Administrative Tribunal
[C] Interpretor of Shariyat
[D] Auditor General
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Correct Answer: C [Interpretor of Shariyat]
Notes:
Muftis is a scholar who have complete knowledge of Shariah , have complete mastery over the jurisprudence and well versed in the social science and the Arabic language . Mufti has the power to issue verdicts known as Fatwas or in other words his answer was the Fatwa.
12. Who was the reigning ruler in Delhi when Tulsidas completed his epic text, Ramcharitmanas?
[A] Akbar
[B] Humayun
[C] Jahangir
[D] Sher Shah Suri
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Correct Answer: A [Akbar]
Notes:
Tulsidas completed the writing of his epic text, Ramcharitmanas, during the reign of Akbar. Akbar was known for his policy of religious tolerance and interest in literature, having many religious books translated into Persian under his rule. Tulsidas was a revered poet and remains an important figure in Indian literature, with Ramcharitmanas considered one of the greatest works of Indian literature.
13. The Sanskrit poetry of 11th century poet Jayadeva became the basis of which among the following dance forms?
[A] Odissi
[B] Bharatnatyam
[C] Kathak
[D] Manipuri
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Correct Answer: A [ Odissi]
Notes:
Jayadeva was a 12th century poet. He was famous for his writings on love between radha and Krishna. Odissi was inspired from this poetry.
14. Which of the following monuments was built by Emperor Babur to mark his victory over Sultan Ibrahim Lodhi at the first battle of Panipat?
[A] Buland Darwaza
[B] Kabuli Bagh Mosque
[C] Alai Darwaza
[D] Juma Mosque
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Correct Answer: B [Kabuli Bagh Mosque]
Notes:
Kabuli Bagh Mosque was built by Emperor Babur to mark his victory over Sultan Ibrahim Lodhi at the first Battle of Panipat in 1526. The mosque is located in Panipat and is named after Kabuli Begum, Babur's wife.
15. Who among the following wrote ‘Akbarnama’?
[A] Abdul Qadir
[B] Abdur Rahim
[C] Faizi
[D] Abul Fazal
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Correct Answer: D [Abul Fazal]
Notes:
The Akbarnama which translates to Book of Akbar, is the official chronicle of the reign of Akbar, commissioned by Akbar himself by his court historian and biographer, Abul-Fazl ibn Mubarak who was one of the nine jewels in Akbar’s court. It was written in Persian, the literary language of the Mughals.
16. What was not the most important feature of land revenue system of Akbar?
[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.
17. Consider the following pairs:
- Ramanujacharya — South India
- Chaitanya — Central India
- Vallabhacharya — Gujarat and Brajarea
- Ramanand — North India
Of these pairs:
[A] 1, 2 and 3 are correctly matched
[B] 2, 3 and 4 are correctly matched
[C] 1 and 4 are correctly matched
[D] 1, 3 and 4 are correctly matched
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Correct Answer: C [1 and 4 are correctly matched]
Notes:
• Chaitanya was also known as Sri Gauranga. He was a popular Vaishnava saint and reformer from Bengal.
• Vallabhacharya was also known as Vallabha. He was an Indian Telugu philosopher who founded the Krishna-centered Pushti sect of Vaishnavism only in the Braj region of India, and the philosophy of Shuddha advaita.
18. During the Mughal period, under the Zabti system, land revenue was assessed and was required to be paid?
[A] In cash or kind.
[B] Only in cash.
[C] Only in kind.
[D] By the zamindar on behalf of the peasants.
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Correct Answer: A [In cash or kind.]
Notes:
During the Mughal period, under the Zabti system, land revenue was assessed and was required to be paid by the peasants were given option to pay either in cash or kind, whichever was convenient to them.
19. Which of the following are features of Mughal Style of architecture?
(1) Curvilinear roof
(2) Flat roof
(3) Domes
(4) Arches
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below :
[A] 1, 2 and 3
[B] 2, 3 and 4
[C] 1, 3 and 4
[D] 1, 2 and 4
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Correct Answer: C [1, 3 and 4]
Notes:
The main characteristic features of Mughal architecture are the bulbous domes, the slender minarets with cupolas at the four corners, large halls, massive vaulted gateways, arches, domes and delicate ornamentation.
20. Which of the following is not the work of Abdul Qadir Badauni?
[A] Tarikh-i-Alfi
[B] Muntakhab-ul-Tawarikh
[C] Waqi-at-i-Mushtaqi
[D] All of them are his works
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Correct Answer: C [Waqi-at-i-Mushtaqi]
Notes:Waqi-at-i-Mushtaqi is the work of Shaikh Rizq Ullah Mushtaqui.
Abdul Qadir Badauni has composed the following –
- Tarikh-i-Alfi – a general history compiled at the order of emperor Akbar by Abdul Qadir Badaui and others.
- Muntakhab-ul-Tawarikh also called Tarikh-i-Badauni – his most celebrated work. It is a general history of India, from the time of the Ghaznavis down to the fortieth year of Akbar’s reign.
