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 conquered Bihar and parts of Bengal among the officers of Mohammad Ghori?
[A] Bakhtiar Khalji
[B] Iltutumish
[C] Qutub-ud-din Aibak
[D] Balban
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Correct Answer: A [Bakhtiar Khalji]
Notes:
Bakhtiar Khalji conquered Bihar and parts of Bengal among the officers of Mohammad Ghori.
12. Who among the following was the architect of Firoz Shah Tughlaq?
[A] Ghai Malik
[B] Ghazi Shahna
[C] Malik Khan
[D] Kafur Khan
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Correct Answer: B [Ghazi Shahna]
Notes:
Malik Ghazi Shahna was the architect of Firoz Shah Tughlaq and held the gold staff of office.
13. Which among these Indian Sultans is known for not sitting on a throne, but on a carpet along with his nobles?
[A] Muhammad bin Tughlaq
[B] Sher Shah Suri
[C] Akbar
[D] Bahlol Lodi
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Correct Answer: D [Bahlol Lodi]
Notes:
Bahlol Lodi, an Afghan noble before becoming Sultan of Delhi, was known for his humble lifestyle. He used to sit on a carpet along with his nobles instead of a lavish throne, projecting equality among them. This was quite contrary to the contemporary norms where sultans highlighted their high status by sitting on extravagant thrones, causing a considerable distance from their subordinates.
14. Who among the following Pratiharas ruler surrendered before Mahmud Gajni and was finally defeated and killed by Chandela King ?
[A] Vatsraja
[B] Mahendrapala
[C] Rajyapala
[D] Mahipala
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Correct Answer: C [Rajyapala]
Notes:
Rajyapala was one of the last Pratihara ruler who surrendered before Mahmud Gajni and later defeated and killed by Chandela king Vidyadhara .
15. 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.
16. In the administration of Vijayanagar empire, who was an accountant?
[A] Dandanayaka
[B] Rayasam
[C] Karanikam
[D] Kavalu
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Correct Answer: C [Karanikam]
Notes:
For tax collection, the Vijayanagar empire was divided into five main rajyas or mandalam (provinces) which were divided into regions (Kottams). These were further divided into counties (Nadus) which were again sub-divided into municipalities (Sthales). To facilitate tax administration at the lowest level, a separate department Niyoga) was assigned with the function of tax collection duly supervised by feudal landlords (Goudas) and Karanikam (accountants).
17. Why did Alauddin Khilji maintained control on price during his reign?
[A] He wanted to keep large army at lower expenses
[B] He had mercy with poor people
[C] He wanted to gain popularity
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: A [He wanted to keep large army at lower expenses]
Notes:
Ala-ud-din Khalji introduced market control policy. This idea of making goods cheaper was probably introduced because Ala-ud-din wanted to pay his soldiers a low salary. It allowed him to maintain a large army on limited resources.
18. Which sultan of Delhi was a contemporary of the Mongol leader Genghis Khan?
[A] Iltutmish
[B] Razia Sultana
[C] Balban
[D] Alauddin khalji
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Correct Answer: A [Iltutmish]
Notes:
Mongol invader Genghis khan came through the northwestern front of India in the reign of Iltutmish. Genghis khan destroyed the Khwarizmi dynasty. The ruler of Khwarizmi empire sought refuge to Iltutmish . But , Iltutmish refused to give asylum to the Khwarizmi emperor and saved Delhi from the invasion of Genghis Khan
19. Jawami-ul-Hikayat is written by which of the following authors?
[A] Ibn-ul-Asir
[B] Nuruddin Muhammad Aufi
[C] Ziyauddin Barani
[D] Hamdullah Mastauti Qazwini
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Correct Answer: B [Nuruddin Muhammad Aufi]
Notes:
Many historians have contributed immensely to the writing of contemporary medieval Indian history. Jawami-ul-Hikayat was written by the author Nuruddin Muhammad Aufi. It presents an eyewitness account of the military operations conducted by Iltutmish against Nasiruddin Qabacha in 1227 CE.
20. Tarikh-i-Daudi was written by which of the following authors?
[A] Yahya ibn Ahmad Sihrindi
[B] Abdullah
[C] Amir Khusrau
[D] Abul Fazl
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Correct Answer: B [Abdullah]
Notes:
Abdullah of Koli (Aligarh) wrote the book Tarikh-i-Daudi during the reign of Jahangir. It starts from the period of Bahlol Lodhi and provides information about the reigns of the Lodis and Surs. However, it provides fragmentary information, unsupported by proper dates or accounts.
