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 was the first sultan to propound the’Theory of kingship’ ?
[A] Balban
[B] Kaimur
[C] Rajia
[D] Iltumish
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Correct Answer: A [Balban]
Notes:
Balban propounded the Theory of Kingship and according to him, King is Shadow of God (Zil -i- Ilahi).
12. Which among the following charity bureau formed under the reign of Firoz Shah Tughlaq?
[A] Shahna-i-Mandi
[B] Diwan-i-Arz
[C] Diwan-i-Mustakhraj
[D] Diwan-i-Khairat
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Correct Answer: D [Diwan-i-Khairat]
Notes:
As per the administrative reforms of Sultan Firoz Shah Tughlaq, ‘Diwan-i-Khairat’, a new department, was set up to make provisions for marriage for poor girls and also to provide financial help to the poverty-stricken people.
13. Which among the following syatems introduced by Sultan Sikandar lodi for measurement of land?
[A] Gaz-i-sikandari
[B] Airz-i-sikandari
[C] Diwan-i-sikandari
[D] Sahna-i-sikandari
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Correct Answer: A [Gaz-i-sikandari]
Notes:
Sultan Sikandar lodi introduced a new gaz system of Gaz-i-sikandari (or Sikandar’s yard) that means 32 digit of measuring system of cultivated lands.
14. Gol Gumbaz at Bijapur was the mausoleum of which ruler?
[A] Ibrahim Adil Shah
[B] Ahmad Shah
[C] Muhammad Shah II
[D] Mohammed Adil Shah
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Correct Answer: D [Mohammed Adil Shah]
Notes:
Gol Gumbaz is the mausoleum of Mohammed Adil Shah, Sultan of Bijapur. The tomb is located in Bijapur, Karnataka was completed in 1656 AD by the architect Yaqut of Dabul. It is famous for the so-called “Whispering Gallery”.
15. Who among the following introduced Naqshabandi order in India?
[A] Shah Waliullah
[B] Bahauddin Naqshband
[C] Mujaddid Alif Sani
[D] Baqi Billah
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Correct Answer: D [Baqi Billah]
Notes:
Hazrat Baqi Billah (1563-1603), a Sufi saint from Kabul, established and propagated the Naqshbandi order in India.
16. Who among the following authors wrote “Khulasat-ut-Tawarikh”?
[A] Sujan Rai
[B] Iswar Das Nagar
[C] Ziauddin Barni
[D] Padma Shankar
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Correct Answer: A [Sujan Rai]
Notes:
Khulasat-ut-Tawarikh, a chronicle in Persian language, written by Munshi Sujan Rai Bhandari of Batala, Punjab. The book covers the history of India from Hindushahi rulers of the 10th and 11th centuries to the accession of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb.
17. Who among the following was the founder of Vijayanagara Kingdom ?
[A] Harihara & Bukka
[B] Narasimha
[C] Tirumala
[D] Krishnadevraya
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Correct Answer: A [Harihara & Bukka]
Notes:
In 1336 AD, the Vijayanagar empire (also called Karnataka Empire) was founded by Harihara I and his brother Bukka Raya I of Sangama dynasty.
18. The Nathpanthis, Siddhacharas and Yogi advocated salvation through _?
[A] Meditation
[B] Knowledge
[C] Sacrifices
[D] Self-effort
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Correct Answer: A [Meditation]
Notes:
Nathpanthis, Siddhacharas, and Yogis believed that the path to salvation was through meditation. They advocated renunciation of the world and intensive training of the mind and body through practices like yogasanas, breathing exercises, and meditation. They believed that meditation on the formless Ultimate Reality and the realization of oneness with it was the path to salvation.
The Nathpanthis, Siddhacharas, and Yogis criticized the ritualistic practices of conventional religion. They believed that the external rituals and elaborate ceremonies had become detached from their original purpose of spiritual growth and self-realization. Their criticism of conventional religion created the ground for devotional religion to become a popular force in Northern India.
19. Which of the following rulers is referred to as the ‘Mad Monarch’?
[A] Ashoka
[B] Mohammad bin Tughlaq
[C] Akbar
[D] Hyder Ali
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Correct Answer: B [Mohammad bin Tughlaq]
Notes:
Mohammad bin Tughlaq belonged to the Tughlaq dynasty. He is best known for mad schemes like moving the capital from Delhi to Daulatabad (not such a bad idea, except that he tried to move the whole population of Delhi to the newly built city) and trying to introduce new currency.
20. Who inscribed the name of Khalifa of Baghdad on his coins?
[A] Alauddin Khilji
[B] Iltutmish
[C] Qutub-ud-din
[D] Balban
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Correct Answer: B [Iltutmish]
Notes:
Iltutmish inscribed the name of Khalifa of Baghdad on his coins.
