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 Mughal emperor abolished the celebration of Navroz ?
[A] Akbar
[B] Shahjahan
[C] Aurangzeb
[D] Azam Shah
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Correct Answer: C [Aurangzeb]
Notes:
The festival of Navroz ( new year day) was abolished by Mughal emperor Aurangzeb.
12. The book Fautuhat-i-Firoj Shah’ was composed by whom?
[A] Amir Khusrau
[B] Ibn Batuta
[C] Barani
[D] Feroz Shah Tughlaq
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Correct Answer: D [Feroz Shah Tughlaq]
Notes:
Fautuhat-i-Ferozshahi was authored by Sultan Feroz Shah Tughlaq himself. The book was his autobiography.
13. Under Delhi Sultanate which officer was appointed for the maintenance of public morals ?
[A] Mustaufi
[B] Muhatasib
[C] Mushrif
[D] Mutsarif
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Correct Answer: B [Muhatasib]
Notes:
Muhatasib was an officer appointed to maintain law and order in a muncipality which is directly responsible for the public morals.
14. Under Delhi Sultanate which state functionary was the Head of City administration ?
[A] Diwan -i- Istikak
[B] Diwan -i- Mawalim
[C] Kotwal
[D] Qazi
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Correct Answer: C [Kotwal]
Notes:
Kotwal was the head of city administration who maintained law & order, implemented economic regulations and also kept vigil on the visitors.
15. The collection of Mahmud Gawan’s letters is known as
[A] Vakil-us-sultanate
[B] Amir-i-jumla
[C] Riaz-ul-Insha
[D] Wazir-i-ashraf
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Correct Answer: C [Riaz-ul-Insha]
Notes:
Mahmud Gawan was a Vakil-us-sultanate (Prime Minister) in the Bahamani Sultanate of Deccan. He was also a poet and a good prose writer and the collection of his letters is known as Riaz-ul-Insha.
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. In the administration of Vijayanagar empire, who record the oral orders of the king?
[A] Nayaks
[B] Dandanayaka
[C] Rayasam
[D] Amar nayaks
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Correct Answer: C [Rayasam]
Notes:
In the administration of Vijayanagar empire, Rayasam was one of the officials who wrote the oral orders of the king.
18. Which of the following is not associated with Akbar?
[A] Ibadat Khana
[B] Duaspa and Sihaspa
[C] Sulh-i-kul
[D] Mazharnama
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Correct Answer: B [ Duaspa and Sihaspa ]
Notes:
Akbar established Ibadat Khana at Fatehpur Sikri in 1575. It was for the purpose of conducting religious discussions and debates. Akbar promulgated Mazharnama in order to take all religious matter into his own hands. Duaspa and Sihaspa literally mean troopers with 2-3 horses. This rank was introduced by Jahangir and was allotted to those Mansabdars engaged in military operations and expeditions.
19. Purana Qila was constructed during the reign of which of the following?
[A] Akbar
[B] Humayun
[C] Sher Shah
[D] Jahangir
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Correct Answer: C [ Sher Shah ]
Notes:
The founder of the Suri Dynasty, Sher Shah Suri, defeated Humayun in 1540, naming the fort Shergarh; he added several more structures in the complex during his five-year reign. Purana Qila and its environs flourished as the “sixth city of Delhi”.
20. During the Mughal period, under the Zabti system, land revenue was assessed and was required to be paid?
[A] In cash or kind.
[B] Only in cash.
[C] Only in kind.
[D] By the zamindar on behalf of the peasants.
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Correct Answer: A [In cash or kind.]
Notes:
During the Mughal period, under the Zabti system, land revenue was assessed and was required to be paid by the peasants were given option to pay either in cash or kind, whichever was convenient to them.
