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. Birth place of Mughal emperor Akbar:
[A] Agra
[B] Fatehpur Sikri
[C] Amarkot
[D] Kabul

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12. Which among the following state functionary in Delhi Sultanate was responsible for the collection of Land revenue ?
[A] Malik
[B] Amil
[C] Dabir
[D] Barid

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13. Who was the noted saint of the Chishti Order known by the name ‘Mehboob -i-Illahi’?
[A] Shaikh Nizamuddin Auliya
[B] Shaikh Nasiruddin Mahmud
[C] Shaikh Hamiduddin Nagauri
[D] Khwaja Bakhtiyar Kaki

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14. Who among the following founded Qadiriya order in India?
[A] Shah Nayamatullah Qadari
[B] Shah Abdullah Shuttari
[C] Bahauddin Naqshband
[D] Baqi Billah

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15. The book “Iqbalnama-i-Jahangiri” was written by whom?
[A] Mutamid Khan
[B] Khafi Khan
[C] Nizamuddin Ahmed
[D] Kamgar Khan

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16. An Itlaian traveller, Gemelli Careri visited India in which year?
[A] 1695 AD
[B] 1699 AD
[C] 1656 AD
[D] 1687 AD

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17. Who among the following built Agra fort?
[A] Babur
[B] Shah Jahan
[C] Akbar
[D] Jahangir

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18. Which of the following best describe the reason behind Akbar founding the Din-i-Ilahi? (UPSC Prelims 1988)
[A] To put an end to the differences between the Hindus and the Muslims
[B] To establish a national religion that would be acceptable to both the Muslims and the Hindus
[C] To ensure racial and communal harmony
[D] Found a religious club

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19. Who wrote the Shahjan-Nama that covers Shah Jahan’s entire reign?
[A] Inayat Khan
[B] Muhammad Sadiq Khan
[C] Abul Hamid Lahori
[D] Muhammad Waris

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20. What was the main objective of Mahmud of Ghazni’s Indian conquests?
[A] Propagation of Religion
[B] Extension of Empire
[C] Acquisition of Wealth
[D] All of Above

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