Medieval Indian History Questions (MCQs) for UPSC, SSC and States PCS Examinations
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 among the following was the founder of Gahadvala Dynasty?
[A] Chandradev
[B] Govindchandra
[C] Madanpala
[D] Jayachandra
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Correct Answer: A [Chandradev]
Notes:
The Gahadvala, or Gaharwar, was a Hindu and Buddhist Indian dynasty that ruled the kingdom of Kannauj for approximately a hundred years, beginning in the late eleventh century. The founder of the Kannauj Gahadvala dynasty was Chandradeva, who took control of Kannauj at the end of the 11th century (1090A.D.). During the rule of his successor, Govindachandra, from 1114–1154, the state of Gahadvala reached the pinnacle of its power. His minister, Lakshmidhara, was the author of several legal works, including Kalpadruma.
12. In which among the following battles ,Jaichandra was defeated and killed by Mohammad Ghori?
[A] Battle of Kannauj
[B] Battle of Chandawar
[C] Battle of Tarain III
[D] Battle of Talikota
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Correct Answer: B [Battle of Chandawar]
Notes:
Jaichandra was defeated and killed by Mohammad Ghori in the Battle of Chandawar. The Battle of Chandawar was fought between 1193 or 1194.
13. Moti Masjid was built in Red Fort by which of the following Mughal Emperor?
[A] Shahjahan
[B] Aurangazeb
[C] Shah Aalam II
[D] Akbar
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Correct Answer: B [Aurangazeb]
Notes:
Moti Masjid is a mosque built in Red Fort. It was built by Aurangzeb in 1659 for his second wife. It was used by the ladies of the Zenana.
14. Razia Sultan acceded to the throne of Delhi in __________ ?
[A] 1220 A.D
[B] 1226 A.D
[C] 1236 A.D
[D] 1235 A.D
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Correct Answer: C [1236 A.D]
Notes:
Razia Sultana, was a ruler of the Delhi Sultanate in the northern part of the Indian subcontinent. She is the first female Muslim ruler of the Indian Subcontinent. She ruled from 1236 to 1240. She succeeded her father Shams-ud-din Iltutmish and turned into the Sultanate of Delhi in 1236.
15. The ancient places of Badami, Dwarasamudra and Warangal are related to which of the following dynasties?
[A] Chalukyas, Hoysalas, Kaktiyas
[B] Cholas, Hoysalas, Kaktiyas
[C] Pallavas, Hoysalas, Kaktiyas
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Chalukyas, Hoysalas, Kaktiyas]
Notes:
Badami belonged to Chalukyas, Dwarasamudra belonged to Hoyasala and Warangal was ruled by the Kakatiya dynasty rulers.
16. Who among the following written Manmaul Bahrain?
[A] Aurangzeb
[B] Akbar
[C] Darashikoh
[D] Abu Fazal
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Correct Answer: C [Darashikoh]
Notes:
Majma-ul-Bahrain is a book on comparative religion authored by Dara Shukoh. It was devoted to a revelation of the mystical and pluralistic affinities between sufi and vendanta.
17. Which among the following rulers belonged to Mamulak Dynasty?
[A] Alauddin Khilji
[B] Ibrahim Lodhi
[C] Balban
[D] Mohammed Ghori
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Correct Answer: C [Balban]
Notes:
The Mamluk Dynasty was directed into Northern India by Qutb ud-Din Aibak, a Turkic Mamluk general from Central Asia. Balban belongs to this Mamulak dynasty.
18. Which legendary Sufi saint of Chishti order was popularly known as ‘Chirag-e-Dehlavi (Chirag of Delhi)’?
[A] Nizamuddin Auliya
[B] Shaikh Nasiruddin Mahmud
[C] Qutbuddin Bakhtiyar Kaki
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Shaikh Nasiruddin Mahmud]
Notes:
Nasiruddin Mahmud Chirag-e-Delhi (ca 1274-1356) was a 14th century mystic-poet and a Sufi saint of the Chishti Order. He was a murid (disciple) of noted Sufi saint, Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya, and later his successor. He was the last important Sufi of the Chishti Order from Delhi. He was given the title, “Roshan Chirag-e-Delhi”, which in Urdu, means “Illuminated Lamp of Delhi”
19. Identify an ethnic group / community of India on the basis of the below information:
1. The members of this community are have descended from Bantu peoples from Southeast Africa
2. The forefathers of this community once ruled two kingdoms along western coast of India
3. Malik Ambar, who is regarded as the “military guru of the Marathas” belonged to this community
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Hingora
[B] Siddi
[C] Momin
[D] Khanzada
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Correct Answer: B [Siddi]
Notes:
A documentary “From Slaves to Sultans” was making news recently. This question is framed around that news.
20. Which of the following are the features of Islamic Architecture in India?
- Tall minarets
- Double dome structure
- Cenotaphs
Select the correct option from codes given below:
[A] 1 & 2 Only
[B] 2 & 3 Only
[C] 1 & 3 Only
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
Tall minarets were the significant and one of the earliest features of Islamic architecture. A double dome is built of two layers. One layer inside which provides ceiling to the interior of the building and the other layer is the outer one which crowns the buildings. The method of making double dome was practised in East Asia for quite some time before it was imported into India. A cenotaph is an empty tomb or a monument erected in honour of a person or group of people whose remains are elsewhere.
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