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. Which of the following territories conquered by Alauddin Hasan Bahman Shah during the expansion of his rule?
[A] Bidar, Malkhed and Goa
[B] Bidar,Telangana and Dabhol
[C] Bidar, Goa and Kolhapur
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
The Bahmani kingdom was founded by Hasan Gangu, who after coronation assumed the title of Alauddin Hasan Bahman Shah. He conquered the territories of Bidar, Malkhed, Goa, Kolhapur, Telangana and Dabhol.
12. Dara Shikoh, the son of Shahjahan met with which of the following Sikh Guru ?
[A] Guru Amar Das
[B] Guru Arjun Dev
[C] Guru Ram Das
[D] Guru Har Rai
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Correct Answer: D [Guru Har Rai]
Notes:
When Mughal emperor Shah Jahan’s eldest son Dara Shikoh was seriously ill then the 7th Sikh Guru, Guru Har Rai dev ji sent a
herbal medicine which cured him. From there onwards, Dara Shikoh had a friendly relationship with the Guru Har Rai and it
was lasted till his death.
13. The book “Maasri-i-Jahangiri” was written by whom?
[A] Kamgar Khan
[B] Khafi Khan
[C] Inyat Khan
[D] Mutamid Khan
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Correct Answer: A [Kamgar Khan]
Notes:
The book Maasri-i-Jahangiri was written by Mirza Kamgar Husaini. Kamgar Khan is also credited as the author of the book. Maasri-i-Jahangiri was written in 1714.
14. Who among the following built the Agra Fort?
[A] Humayun
[B] Shah Jahan
[C] Akbar
[D] Jehangir
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Correct Answer: C [Akbar]
Notes:
Agra Fort is a historical fort in the city of Agra in India. Agra Fort was built in the year 1573 under the reign of Akbar – one of the greatest Mughal Emperors.
15. The Red fort in Delhi was the residence of emperors of which dynasty in the 16th century?
[A] Khalji
[B] Mughal
[C] Rajput
[D] Tughluq
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Correct Answer: B [Mughal]
Notes:
Red Fort at Delhi was the official Residence of the Mughal Emperors for nearly Two Centuries from mid 16th century to mid 18th century. 1857 Rebellion against the British saw the British winning the rebellion.
16. The earliest evidence of a Jewish community settling in India is provided by a charter of which of the following kings? (UPSC Prelims 1988)
[A] Chola king
[B] Pandya king
[C] Chera king
[D] Viiayanagara king
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Correct Answer: D [Viiayanagara king]
Notes:
The earliest evidence of a Jewish community settling in India is provided by a charter of a Viiayanagara king.
17. Who among the following introduced the Mansabdari system? (UPSC Prelims 1989)
[A] Akbar
[B] Jehangir
[C] Sher Shah
[D] Balban
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Correct Answer: A [Akbar]
Notes:
The Mansabdari system was the administrative system of the Mughal Empire introduced by Akbar. The word mansab is of Arabic origin meaning rank or position. The system, hence, determined the rank of a government official.
18. The historian Barani refused to consider the state in India under Delhi Sultans as truly Islamic due to which of the following reasons? (UPSC Prelims 2002)
[A] the majority of the population did not follow Islam
[B] the Muslims theologists were often disregarded
[C] the Sultan supplemented the Muslim law by framing his own regulations
[D] religious freedom was accorded to non-Muslims
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Correct Answer: B [the Muslims theologists were often disregarded]
Notes:
Zia-ud-din-Barani was a contemporary of Muhammad Tughlaq and Firoz Tughlaq. He enjoyed the patronage of both the sultans. He composed Tarikh-i-Firoz Shahi and Fatwa-i-Jahandari.
19. What was name used for Mohammad Ghori in the coins struck and issued in India after his victories?
[A] Sri Muizuddin Mohamad
[B] Sri Mahamad Sam
[C] Sri Ibn Sam
[D] Sri Mohammad Muizuddin
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Correct Answer: B [Sri Mahamad Sam]
Notes:
In most of the coins issued in India by Ghori’s commanders in India, Sri Mahamad Sam is found engraved in Devnagari script. There is a joint coin of Prithvi Raj Chauhan and Mohammad Ghori also in which one sides mentions Sri Prithivi Raj (on Horse) and Sri Mahamad Sam on other side.
20. Who of the following was the only official authority of the Maratha empire who could address the rights of the villagers to higher officials?
[A] Patel
[B] Munsif
[C] Mamlatdar
[D] Sarsubedar
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Correct Answer: A [Patel]
Notes:
During the time of the Maratha empire under Peshwa, Patels was only authorized to address the rights of the villagers to higher officials. The cultivators were deprived of addressing any grievance in case their right is under threat.
