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. Who among the following authors wrote “Tarikh-i-Mubarak Shah”?
[A] Yahaya bin Ahmed Sirhindi
[B] Firoz Shah Tughlaq
[C] Ziauddin Barni
[D] Shams i Siraj Afif
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Correct Answer: A [Yahaya bin Ahmed Sirhindi]
Notes:
On the history of the Sayyid dynasty (1414-1451 AD), “Tarikh-i-Mubarak Shah” is the only contemporary source discovered so
far. It was written by Yahaya bin Ahmed Sirhindi.The book begins with the rise of the Ghori dynasty and the conquest of the northern India by the turks.
12. Who was defeated in the Battle of Ghaghra by Mughal emperor Babur ?
[A] Rana Sanga
[B] Medini Rai
[C] Muhammad Lodhi
[D] Ibrahim Lodhi
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Correct Answer: C [Muhammad Lodhi]
Notes:
In 1529 AD, the battle of Ghaghra was fought between Muhammad Lodi and Babur on the confluence of the Ganga and its tributary. But, again Babur again turned victorious and it consolidated his power in India.
13. Which among the follwing son of Jahangir received patronage of fifth Sikh Guru Arjun Dev ?
[A] Shahjahan
[B] Khusrau
[C] Shahryar
[D] Parvez
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Correct Answer: B [Khusrau]
Notes:
The fifth Sikh Guru, Guru Arjun Dev had given shelter to Prince Khusrau who had revolted against his father Jahangir. Later, in 1606 AD, the Mughal emperor Jahangir gave death sentence to Guru Arjun Dev for his blessings to his rebel son and for his refusal to remove all Islamic and Hindu references from the Holy book, Guru Granth Sahib.
14. What was the real name of Mughal Empress Nurjahan ?
[A] Mihar-un-nisa
[B] Nihar-un-nisa
[C] Jehar-un-nisa
[D] Jodha Bai
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Correct Answer: A [Mihar-un-nisa]
Notes:
Mughal Empress Nur Jahan ( Noor Jahan) was the wife of Mughal emperor Jahangir, her real name was Mehr-un-nisa (Nur Jahan). She was one of the most powerful personalities in the Mughal empire that the coins were struck in her name and on all farmans her name was attached to the imperial signature.
15. During the reign of Razia Sultan, Balban held at which post?
[A] Diwan -I-Arz
[B] Nasir amir-ul momin
[C] Zil-i- Ilahi
[D] Aamir -i- shikar
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Correct Answer: D [Aamir -i- shikar]
Notes:
During the reign of Razia Sultan, Balban was the Amir-i Shikar (or lord of the hunt).
16. The book Fautuhat-i-Firoj Shah’ was composed by whom?
[A] Amir Khusrau
[B] Ibn Batuta
[C] Barani
[D] Feroz Shah Tughlaq
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Correct Answer: D [Feroz Shah Tughlaq]
Notes:
Fautuhat-i-Ferozshahi was authored by Sultan Feroz Shah Tughlaq himself. The book was his autobiography.
17. The silver coin introduced during the reign of Sultan Mohammad-bin Tughlaq was called
[A] Adl
[B] dinar
[C] Adha
[D] Bikh
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Correct Answer: A [Adl]
Notes:
The silver coin introduced during the reign of Sultan Mohammad-bin Tughlaq was called Adl.
18. Miftah-ul-Futuh also known as “Key to the Victories” was composed by Amir Khusro in honour of _?
[A] Jalaluddin Firuz Khilji
[B] Muhammad bin Tughluq
[C] Ibrahim Lodhi
[D] Iltutmish
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Correct Answer: A [ Jalaluddin Firuz Khilji]
Notes:
Miftah-ul-Futuh also known as “Key to the Victories” was composed by Amir Khusro in honour of Jalaluddin Firuz Khilji.
19. With which of the following Mughal emperors, British entered into a conflict for the first time in history of India?
[A] Aurangzeb
[B] Jahangir
[C] Bahadur Shah I
[D] Shah Alam-II
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Correct Answer: A [Aurangzeb ]
Notes:
Sir Josiah Child’s war with the Mughal Empire began when he captured Mughal ships and ended when the English were obliged to conclude peace with the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb in 1689. This was first conflict of British with a Mughal emperor.
20. Which of the following best describe the reason behind Akbar founding the Din-i-Ilahi? (UPSC Prelims 1988)
[A] To put an end to the differences between the Hindus and the Muslims
[B] To establish a national religion that would be acceptable to both the Muslims and the Hindus
[C] To ensure racial and communal harmony
[D] Found a religious club
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Correct Answer: B [To establish a national religion that would be acceptable to both the Muslims and the Hindus]
Notes:
Din-i Ilahi is “the religion of God. It was a system of religious beliefs introduced by the Mughal emperor Akbar in 1582 CE. His idea was to combine Islam and Hinduism into one faith, but also to add aspects of Christianity, Zoroastrianism and Jainism. Akbar took a deep personal interest in religious matters.
