Medieval Indian History
Multiple choice questions on Medieval Indian History for General Studies and GK preparation of SSC, NDA, CDS, UPSC, UPPSC and State PSC Examinations.
11. The Rajput confederacy had checked invasion of which of the following Arab invaders in Battle of Rajasthan?
[A] Mahmud Ghaznavi
[B] Al Junayd
[C] Muhammad bin Qasim
[D] Al-Hakam
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Correct Answer: B [Al Junayd]
Notes:
A Rajput confederacy of Gurjara Pratihara King Nagabhatta-I and his feudatories such as Chauhans and Guhilots was able to check and revert back Arab Invader Al Junayd, in the Battle of Rajasthan.
12. Who rebuilt the Somnath temple in 815 AD after it was destroyed by Arab Invaders in 725 AD?
[A] Vikramaditya II
[B] Nagabhatta-I
[C] Nagabhatta-II
[D] Mihirbhoja
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Correct Answer: C [Nagabhatta-II]
Notes:
Nagabhatta II is best known for rebuilding the Somnath Temple in 815 AD, which was destroyed by Arab invaders in 725AD. This was a large structure of Red Sandstone; again destroyed in 1024AD by Mahamud of Ghazni.
13. Which of the following regions was known as Jejakabhukti in early Medieval India?
[A] Rohelkhand
[B] Bundelkhand
[C] Deccan
[D] Saurastra
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Correct Answer: B [Bundelkhand]
Notes:
Bundelkhand was known as Jejakabhukti, which roughly corresponds to the old Mahajanapadas of Chedi. The notable Kings among notable kings among the Chandels of Jejakabhukti were Dhanga, Ganda and Parmal. The legacy of the Chandelas of Jejakabhukti lies in
14. Which of the following battles is subject matter of Alha Khand, a 12th Century epic poetic work in Hindi?
[A] Battle of Mandsaur
[B] Battle of Chittor
[C] Battle of Mahoba
[D] Battles of Tarain
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Correct Answer: C [Battle of Mahoba]
Notes:
Paradidev (Parmal) who fought Prithviraj Chauhan-III in 1182 AD in the Battle of Mahoba. This battle is the subject matter of the Alha Khand (c. 12th Century) is an early poetic work in Hindi which consists of a number of ballads describing the brave acts
15. Which of the following was capital of the Solanki dynasty in Gujarat?
[A] Veraval
[B] Anhilwada
[C] Bharuch
[D] Visnagar
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Correct Answer: B [Anhilwada]
Notes:
The Solankis, whose headquarters were at Anhilwada were patrons of Somnath. Notable King was Mularaja, whose period is known as beginning of the Gujarati Culture, language and script. Raja Bhoj of Dhar overshadowed the successors of Mularaja and they were
16. Which of the following Pala Kings established Vikramshila university?
[A] Gopala
[B] Dharmapala
[C] Devapala
[D] Devapala 2
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Correct Answer: B [Dharmapala]
Notes:
Dharamapala, the second ruler of Pala dynasty was a pious Buddhist King and is best known for establishing the Vikramshila University. The Vikramshila University is located at Kahalgaon near Bhagalpur in Bihar. Dharampala had also built a Vihara at Somapu
17. Which of the following rulers of Delhi Sultanate abolished the Iqtas?
[A] Alauddin Khilji
[B] Muhammad Tughlaq
[C] Firozshah Tughlaq
[D] Balban
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Correct Answer: A [Alauddin Khilji]
Notes:
Alauddin Khilji suddenly abolished the system of small Iqtas with a stroke of pen and brought them under the central Government, it is regarded as one of the most important agrarian reform of Alauddin Khilji.
18. Who among the following built the Alai Darwaza?
[A] Akbar
[B] Jahangir
[C] Allauddin Khilji
[D] Humayun
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Correct Answer: C [Allauddin Khilji]
Notes:
Alai Darwaza was built by Allauddin Khilji
19. Which among the following was the real name of Mughal Emperor Muhammad Shah ?
[A] Khujasta Akhtar
[B] Shahriyar Shah Bahadur
[C] Nadir Shah
[D] Raushan Akhtar
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Correct Answer: D [Raushan Akhtar]
Notes:
Raushan Akhtar was the real name of Muhammad Shah.
20. The ambassador of Emperor James I, who reached in the court of Jahangir in 1615 was __:
[A] Sir James Hay
[B] Sir Thomas Roe
[C] Sir Thomas Howard
[D] Sir John Digby
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Correct Answer: B [Sir Thomas Roe]
Notes:
As an ambassador of Emperor James l, Sir Thomas Roe reached in the court of Mughal Emperor Jehandri at Agra in 1615. Jehangir presented him the Mansab of 400.
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