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. In the Delhi Sultanate period, the role of the Muftis as a state functionary was ?
[A] Head of grain market
[B] Head of Administrative Tribunal
[C] Interpretor of Shariyat
[D] Auditor General
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Correct Answer: C [Interpretor of Shariyat]
Notes:
Muftis is a scholar who have complete knowledge of Shariah , have complete mastery over the jurisprudence and well versed in the social science and the Arabic language . Mufti has the power to issue verdicts known as Fatwas or in other words his answer was the Fatwa.
12. During the reign of Akbar, ‘Ain-i-Dahsala’ System of land revenue assessment was introduced by whom?
[A] Raja Todar Mal
[B] Birbal
[C] Raja Man Singh
[D] Murshid Quili Khan
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Correct Answer: A [Raja Todar Mal]
Notes:
The finance minister of Akbar, Raja Todar Mal introduced the Dahasala system (or Zabati system), a system of taxation. In this system, the land cultivation and price of the produce was calculated for a period of 10 years and one tenth of this part was the part of state for one year. This new system was called Ain-i-Dahsala that could give per Bigha Revenue to the different regions.
13. The Bahmani Kingdom was established during the period of which Sultan of Delhi Sultanate?
[A] Firoj Shah Tughlaq
[B] Mahmud Tughlaq
[C] Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq
[D] Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
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Correct Answer: C [Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq]
Notes:
During the reign of Sultan Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq, new kingdoms were formed in south India and the Deccan viz. Prolaya Vema Reddy of the Reddy dynasty, Musunuri Kaapaaneedu, Vijayanagara Empire and the Bahmani kingdom. In 1347 AD, the Bahmani kingdom was founded by Hasan Gangu.
14. Which among the following was the most common animal found in the pillars of the architecture of Vijayanagara Kingdom
[A] Elephant
[B] Horse
[C] Cat
[D] Bull
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Correct Answer: B [Horse]
Notes:
In the Vijayanagar Kingdom, rulers created their own architecture style “Provida style” that plays a lot of significance on piers and pillars. They had inscribed the tales from Ramayana and Mahabharata on the various temple that they have established viz. Vithalswami Temple and Hazari temple at Humpi at Karanataka. In all depictions, horse was the most common animal found in the pillars of the architecture of Vijayanagar empire.
15. Which of the following Bhakti saints / poets was monotheist?
[A] Surdas
[B] Tulsidas
[C] Raskhan
[D] Kabir
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Correct Answer: D [Kabir ]
Notes:
Historians classify the Bhakti traditions into Saguna and Nirguna, the two broad categories. Saguna Bhakti includes the traditions which focussed on the worship of deities like Shiva, Vishnu, Devi or Goddess and their various forms, avatars etc. Tulsidas was devotee of Rama and Surdas / Raskhan were devotees of Krishna. Nirguna Bhakti indicates the worship of an abstract form of God, who is one for all (monotheist). The prominent Nirguni saints include Kabir, Raidas, Guru Nanak etc.
16. Which dynasty was ruling in Delhi and was defeated by Babur when he invaded India?
[A] Slave dynasty
[B] Tughlaq dynasty
[C] Khilji dynasty
[D] Lodhi dynasty
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Correct Answer: D [Lodhi dynasty]
Notes:
The Lodhi dynasty’s last ruler, Ibrahim Lodhi was kille in the battle with Babur’s troops, as his formidable army routed in the face of a force a fifth its size, but better motivated and mobile.
17. The earliest evidence of a Jewish community settling in India is provided by a charter of which of the following kings?
[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.
18. The loss of Qandhar was a big blow to the Mughal empire from the view point of?
[A] natural resources
[B] buffer territory
[C] communication
[D] strategic stronghold
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Correct Answer: D [strategic stronghold]
Notes:
Shah Jahan recovered Kandhar in 1638 from the Iranians but lost it again in 1649 despite three campaigns. The loss of Kandhar was a big blow as it was a strategic stronghold
19. Who is the medieval author whose work throws light on the Bahmani Sultans of Gulbarga and Bidar and the Nizamshahi dynasty of Ahmednagar?
[A] Burhan-i-ma’asir
[B] Sayyid Ali Tabataba
[C] Diwan Ali Muhammad Khan
[D] Rafiuddin Shirazi
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Correct Answer: A [Burhan-i-ma’asir]
Notes:
Burhan-i-Ma’asir, named after Burhan Nizam Shah II of Nizam Shahi dynasty of the Muslim kingdom of Ahmadnagar, is written by Sayyid Ali Tabataba who came to India in 1580. Burhan-i-Ma’asir describes the events pertaining to the Bahmani kingdom and its subsequent break-up into five Muslim dynasties in South India.
20. What was the standard gold coin of the Mughals?
[A] Mohur
[B] Jital
[C] Rupee
[D] Tanka
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Correct Answer: A [Mohur]
Notes:
The standard gold coin of the Mughals was the Mohur of about 170 to 175 grains. Abul Fazl in his ‘Ain-i-Akbari’ indicated that a Mohur was equivalent to nine rupees. Half and quarter mohurs are also known.
