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 among the following was the most common animal found in the pillars of the architecture of Vijayanagara Kingdom
[A] Elephant
[B] Horse
[C] Cat
[D] Bull

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12. Match the columns:

(A) Amir Khusro (1) 16th century
(B) Din-i-lllahi (2) 12th century
(C) Qutab Minar (3) 14th century
(D) Chand Bardai (4) 13th century

     A B C D

[A] 3 1 2 4
[B] 4 1 2 3
[C] 3 2 4 1
[D] 2 3 4 1

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13. How did the Mughal Emperor Jahandar Shah’s reign come to an early end?
[A] He was deposed by his wazir
[B] He died due to a slip while climbing down steps
[C] He was defeated by his nephew in a battle
[D] He died of sickness due to too much consumption of wine

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14. Which of the following was a contemporary of the Saiyid Sultans of Delhi?
[A] Ibn-e-Batuta
[B] Tavernier
[C] Khwaja Abd Malik Isami
[D] Yahya Bin Ahmed Bin Abdullah Sarhindi

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15. The Battle of Bahraich (1033) that resulted into complete annihilation of the Ghaznavid army thus leading a pause in the Muslim conquests in India was won by which of the following kings?
[A] Gangeyadeva
[B] Suhaldev
[C] Naravarman
[D] Bhoja

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16. Who got the title of Amir – e – Akhur ?
[A] Balban
[B] Raihan
[C] Iltutmish
[D] Qubacha

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17. Whose reign is described in the inscription of Qutub Minar?

  1. Qutubuddin Aibak
  2. Iltutmish
  3. Firoz Shah Tughlaq

Select the correct option from the codes given below:

[A] 1 only
[B] 1 and 3 only
[C] 2 and 3 only
[D] 1 and 2 only

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18. Tabaqat-i-Akbari was written by which of the following authors?
[A] Mir Muhammad Masum
[B] Muhammad Bihamad Khani
[C] Yahya ibn Ahmad Sihrindi
[D] Nizamuddin Ahmad

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19. Which of the following was the author of ‘Tarikh-i-Akbar Shahi’?
[A] Nizamuddin Ahmad
[B] Muhammad Arif Qandahari
[C] Mutamad Khan
[D] None of the above

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20. Chalukya ruler of Gujarat, Solanki Bhima II, defeated Which of the following kings at the battle of Kayadara?
[A] Mahmud of Ghazni
[B] Muhammad Ghori
[C] Alauddin Hussain
[D] Ghiyath ud-din

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