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. Who among the following was the Sultan of Delhi reputed to have built the biggest network of canals in India? (UPSC Prelims 1998)
[A] Iltutmish
[B] Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
[C] Feroz Shah Tughlaq
[D] Sikandar Lodi

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12. When Raja Wodeyar founded the Kingdom of Mysore, who was the ruler of the Vijayanagar Empire? (UPSC Prelims 2006)
[A] Sadasiva
[B] Tirumala
[C] Ranga II
[D] Venkata II

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13. Which one of the following is the correct chronological order of the Afghan rulers to the throne of Delhi? (UPSC Prelims 2006)
[A] Sikandar Shah – Ibrahim Lodi – Bahlol Khan Lodi
[B] Sikandar Shah – Bahlol Khan Lodi – Ibrahim Lodi
[C] Bahlol Khan Lodi – Sikandar Shah – Ibrahim Lodi
[D] Bahiol Khan Lodi – Ibrahim Lodi – Sikandar Shah

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14. Which king was not a part of the anti-Arab Rajput confederacy that resisted the attacks of Arab armies under Junaid?
[A] Nagabhata -I
[B] Jaysimha Varman
[C] Bappa Rawal
[D] Vatsraja

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15. Which of the following was the Chalukya King in power when Mahmud attacked and plundered Somnath?
[A] Nagaraja
[B] Bhima-I
[C] Durlabhraja
[D] Vallabhraja

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16. Which of the following was not a regional Hindu Kingdom in power at the time of attacks of Mohammad Ghori on India?
[A] Tomars of Delhi
[B] Gahadavlas of Kannauj
[C] Solankis of Gujarat
[D] Karkota Empire of Kashmir

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17. “Kurja-Patti” or “Tasti-Patti” is referred to as which of the following during the time of the Maratha empire under Peshwas?
[A] Irrigation tax
[B] Agricultural tax
[C] One year income of the tax payers
[D] The fine charged for tax evasion

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18. The Ghurids, rose rapidly to power during which of the following centuries?
[A] 10th century
[B] 11th century
[C] 12th century
[D] 13th century

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19. The Turkish chiefs of Delhi invited which of the following to ascend the throne in place of Aramshah?
[A] Ruknuddin Firuz Shah
[B] Bahram Shah
[C] Illtutmish
[D] Alauddin Masud Shah

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20. Balban was not able to capture which of the following territories during his campaigns?
[A] Mewat
[B] Doab
[C] Awadh
[D] Gwalior

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