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. Mahmud of Ghaznavi attacked Somnath temple in which year?
[A] 1025 AD
[B] 1026 AD
[C] 1027 AD
[D] 1029 AD
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Correct Answer: A [1025 AD]
Notes:
In 1025 AD, Somnath Temple was destroyed and plundered by the Afghan ruler, Mahmud of Ghazni. The temple was dedicated to Lord Shiva, was rebuilt by the Paramara king Bhoja of Malwa and the Solanki king Bhimdev I of Anhilwara between 1026 and 1042 AD.
12. Sultan Mahmud Ghazni who invaded India seventeen times was also known as
[A] But-Shikan
[B] Jahan-soz
[C] Lakha Baksha
[D] Both a & b
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Correct Answer: A [But-Shikan]
Notes:
Mahmud of Ghazni was also known as But-Shikan (or the destroyer of idols), who attacked and plundered India 17 times.
13. What was the reign period of Qutub-ud-din Aibak?
[A] 1206-10 AD
[B] 1208-12 AD
[C] 1206-12 AD
[D] 1208-10 AD
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Correct Answer: A [1206-10 AD]
Notes:
The reign period of Qutub-ud-din Aibak was 1206-10 AD. He was a Turkic king of Northwest India who ruled from his capital in Delhi where he built the Qutb Minar and the Quwwatul-Islam Mosque.
14. Which among the following dynasty was the fourth dynasty of Sultanate rule ?
[A] Sayyid
[B] Lodhi
[C] Tughlaq
[D] Khilji
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Correct Answer: A [Sayyid]
Notes:
The Sayyid dynasty was the fourth dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate ruled between 1414 to 1451 AD. They succeeded the Tughlaq dynasty and ruled the sultanate until they were displaced by the Lodi dynasty.
15. Who among the following rulers of Qutub Shahi dynasty built Golconda fort?
[A] Quli Qutub Shah
[B] Abul Hasan Qutb Shah
[C] Jamsheed Quli Qutb Shah
[D] Muhammad Qutb Shah
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Correct Answer: A [Quli Qutub Shah]
Notes:
The famous Golconda fort was built by Sultan Quli Qutub Shah.
16. 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.
17. Which of the following Bhakti saints / poets was monotheist?
[A] Surdas
[B] Tulsidas
[C] Raskhan
[D] Kabir
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Correct Answer: D [Kabir ]
Notes:
Historians classify the Bhakti traditions into Saguna and Nirguna, the two broad categories. Saguna Bhakti includes the traditions which focussed on the worship of deities like Shiva, Vishnu, Devi or Goddess and their various forms, avatars etc. Tulsidas was devotee of Rama and Surdas / Raskhan were devotees of Krishna. Nirguna Bhakti indicates the worship of an abstract form of God, who is one for all (monotheist). The prominent Nirguni saints include Kabir, Raidas, Guru Nanak etc.
18. What was the role of Barid-i-Mumalik during medieval India?
[A] Exponent of laws
[B] Minister in charge of the Army
[C] Head of city administration
[D] Intelligence Agents
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Correct Answer: D [Intelligence Agents]
Notes:
During Medieval India, the Barid-i-Mumalik was the head of the intelligence and news-gathering branch of the Delhi Sultanate that reigned between 1210 and 1526. Tasked with collecting, reporting, and assessing information significant to the Sultan, such intelligence was deemed critical for effective local governance. Throughout the vast country, these intelligence agents known as Munihiyan or reporters, dispatched their surveillance data to the Barid-i-Mumalik.
19. Which of the following authors wrote Baburnama?
[A] Amir Khusrau
[B] Alberuni
[C] Mirza Muhammad Haidar Dughlat
[D] Babur
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Correct Answer: D [Babur]
Notes:
The Baburnama also known as the Tuzuk-i-Baburi or the Memoirs of Babur is the autobiography of Zahiruddin Muhammad Babur. It constitutes a first-rate account of Babur’s own career and the history of his times.
20. Qutub-ud-din Aibak received the title of Sultan of Delhi from which of the following?
[A] Ghiyas-ud-din Mahmud
[B] Mohammad Ghori
[C] Mahmud Ghaznavi
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Ghiyas-ud-din Mahmud]
Notes:
Qutub-ud-din Aibak received the title of Sultan of Delhi from Ghiyas-ud-din Mahmud. Ghiyas-ud-din Mahmud was the successor of Mohammad Ghori. Thereafter, Sultan became title of Muslim rulers of Delhi.
