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. Iltutmish belongs to which tribe ?
[A] Ilbari
[B] Bulom
[C] Loko
[D] Sherbro
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Correct Answer: A [Ilbari]
Notes:
Shams-ud-din Iltutmish belonged to the Ilbari tribe of Turkestan .
12. Who among the following Tuglaq dynasty ruler had discussions with Jain saint Jinaprabha Suri and also used to enjoyed playing holy?
[A] Mohammad-bin Tughlaq
[B] Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
[C] Firoz Shah Tughlaq
[D] Muhammud Shah Tughlaq
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Correct Answer: A [Mohammad-bin Tughlaq]
Notes:
Mohammad-bin Tughlaq patronized many scholars of different backgrounds viz. Jain saint Jinaprabha Suri and also had discussions with them. He also used to enjoyed playing holy.
13. Who among the following rulers was the founder of Adil Shahi dynasty?
[A] Ibrahim Adil Shah I
[B] Sikandar Adil Shah
[C] Mohammed Adil Shah
[D] Yusuf Adil Shah
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Correct Answer: D [Yusuf Adil Shah]
Notes:
The Adil Shahi dynasty (a Shia Muslim dynasty) was founded by Yusuf Adil Shah in 1490 AD with its capital at Bijapur, Karnataka. The dynasty ruled over the sultanate of Bijapur till Mughal emperor Aurangzeb annexed it in 1686 AD.
14. Who among the following rulers was the founder of Qutub Shahi dynasty?
[A] Quli Qutub Shah
[B] Abul Hasan Qutb Shah
[C] Jamsheed Quli Qutb Shah
[D] Muhammad Qutb Shah
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Correct Answer: A [Quli Qutub Shah]
Notes:
The Qutub Shahi dynasty was founded by Sultan Quli Qutub Shah in 1518 AD with its capital at Golcunda, Hyderabad. The dynasty ruled over the sultanate of Golcunda till Mughal emperor Aurangzeb annexed it in 1687 AD.
15. On which among the following Sufi Saints, Qutub Minar is named after ?
[A] Qutubuddin Bakhtiyar Kaki
[B] Hamiduddim Nagauri
[C] Baba Farid
[D] Muinuddin Chishti
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Correct Answer: A [Qutubuddin Bakhtiyar Kaki]
Notes:
Sultan Qutb-ud-din Aibak (founder of Slave dynasty) started the construction of Qutub Minar in memory of famous Sufi saint Khwaja Qutubuddin Bakhityar Kaki who was the disciple and khalifa (spiritual successor) of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti as head of the Chishti Order.
16. Which among the following sufi saint was known as Chiragh-i-Delhi, the Lamp of Delhi ?
[A] Shaikh Nasiruddin
[B] Shaikh Nizamuddin Auliya
[C] Shaikh Burhanuddin
[D] Baba Farid
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Correct Answer: A [Shaikh Nasiruddin]
Notes:
The famous Sufi saint of Chisti order, Shaikh Nasiruddin Mahmud who was known as Chiragh-i-Delhi (the Lamp of Delhi). He was a disciple of noted Sufi saint, Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya.
17. Who among the following was the founder of Chishti order in India ?
[A] Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti
[B] Khwaja Bakhtiyar Kaki
[C] Shaikh Nasiruddin Mahmud
[D] Sheikh Hamiddudin Nagauri
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Correct Answer: A [Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti]
Notes:
Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti was the founder of Chishti order of Sufism in India. The Chisti order is a Sufi order within the mystic Sufi tradition of Islam.It is known for its emphasis on love, tolerance and openness.
18. Who among the following wrote Bijak?
[A] Tulsidas
[B] Ramdas
[C] Guru Nanak
[D] Kabirdas
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Correct Answer: D [Kabirdas]
Notes:
The Bijak is one of the most important anthologies, being the sacred book of the Kabir and the main representative of the Eastern tradition of Kabirís verses. All versions of the Bijak include three main sections called Ramaini, Sabda and Sakhi, plus a fourth section containing a number of miscellaneous folk-song forms.
19. MatchList I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given belowthem :
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List I
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List II
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(Works)
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(Authors)
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A. Dayabhaga
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1. Harsha
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B. Mitakshara
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2. Jimutavahana
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C. Nagananda
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3. Krittivasa
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D. Ramayana
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4. Vijnanesvara
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A B C D
[A] 2 3 1 4
[B] 2 4 1 3
[C] 4 2 3 1
[D] 4 1 2 3
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Correct Answer: B [2 4 1 3]
Notes:
• The Dayabhaga is a Hindu law treatise written by Jimutavahana which primarily focuses on inheritance procedure.
• Vijnaneshwara was a prominent jurist of twelfth century India. His treatise, the Mitakshara, dealt with inheritance, and is one of the most influential legal treatises in Hindu law. Mitakshara is the treatise on Rishi Yajnavalkya’s Smriti called Yajnavalkya Smriti .
• Nagananda is a Sanskrit play attributed to king Harsha. Nagananda is among the most acclaimed Sanskrit dramas.
• Krittivasi Ramayan, or Krittibasi Ramayan or Sri Ram Panchali, composed by 15th century Bengali poet Krittivasa Ojha, is rendition of the Ramayana into Bengali.
20. Which emperor issued a coin containing zodiac signs?
[A] Jahangir
[B] Humayun
[C] Shah Jahan
[D] Babur
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Correct Answer: A [Jahangir]
Notes:
Jahangir showed the legend in a couplet in the coins. In some of his coins, he added the name of his beloved wife Noorjahan. The most famous of his coins had images of Zodiac signs.
