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. Which of the following Sikh Guru collected all the work of the previous Gurus and dictated it in the form of verses ?
[A] Guru Har Govind
[B] Guru Har Kishan
[C] Guru Arjun Dev
[D] Guru Gobind
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Correct Answer: C [Guru Arjun Dev]
Notes:
Guru Arjan Dev was born in 15 April 1563. He collected all the work of the previous Gurus and dictated it in the form of verses. He was arrested under the orders of the Mughal Emperor Jahangir. He was asked to change his religion to Islam. He denied and for this reason he was executed in 1606 CE. The name of his son was Guru Hargobind.
12. Which of these Deccan Sultanates did not participate in the Battle of Talikota (Rakkasagi–Tangadagi) against the Vijaya Nagar empire?
[A] Ahmadnagar
[B] Bijapur
[C] Bidar
[D] Berar
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Correct Answer: D [Berar]
Notes:
The Battle of Talikota (Rakkasagi-Tangadagi) was fought against Vijayanagara Empire by the Deccan sultanates. This alliance included rulers from Ahmednagar, Bijapur, Bidar, and Golkonda. Berar Sultanate, however, was not part of this alliance. The battle happened in late January 1565, changing the course of history in Southern India.
13. Which Tuluva Dynasty ruler was contemporary of Babur ?
[A] Achyuta Dev Raya
[B] Sadashiva Raya
[C] Krishna Dev Raya
[D] Venkata I
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Correct Answer: C [Krishna Dev Raya ]
Notes:
An emperor of Vijayanagar empire, Krishna Dev Raya was the most illustrious ruler of Deccan and a contemporary of Babur. In his reign (1509 AD –1529 AD) the empire reached to its zenith in peace, order, power, prosperity and learning.
In the biography of Mughal Emperor Babur, “Baburnama”, he described Krishna Dev Raya as the most powerful ruler of India.
14. Who among the following was the greatest painter of animals and birds in the court of Jahangir ?
[A] Ustad Mansur
[B] Govardhan
[C] Majhar Ali Khan
[D] Nainsukh
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Correct Answer: A [Ustad Mansur]
Notes:
Ustad Mansur was a court artist of Jahangir, who specialised in depicting plants, animals and birds and was bestowed the title Nadir-ul-‘Asr (“Miracle of the Age”) by the Mughal emperor Jahangir for his extraordinary talent in painting. He is best known for two paintings viz. siberian crane and Bengal Florican and also remembered for a famous painting on Dodo, now an extinct Bird.
15. When did the third battle of Tarain took place?
[A] 1210
[B] 1216
[C] 1218
[D] 1219
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Correct Answer: B [1216]
Notes:
The third battle of Tarain was fought between Iltutmish and Tajuddin, the Sultan of Ghazni in 1216 at Tarain. In that war Sultan of Ghazni defeated by Iltutmish.
16. Which system was adopted by Sher Shah Suri for the improvement in Land revenue ?
[A] Zabti-i-Har-Sal
[B] Qabuliyat
[C] Patta
[D] Jarib
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Correct Answer: A [Zabti-i-Har-Sal]
Notes:
The founder of Sur Empire in India, Emperor Sher Shah Suri improved the land revenue system by adopting Zabti-i-Har-Sal i.e. assessment every year , a method of revenue collection. During his reign, the land was measured using ‘Gaz-i-Sikandar’.
17. The capital of Bahmani Kingdom, Gulbarga, was also known as
[A] Ahsanabad
[B] Muhammadabad
[C] Mandleshabad
[D] Ahmadnagar
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Correct Answer: A [Ahsanabad]
Notes:
The capital of Bahmani Kingdom, Gulbarga, was originally known as Ahsanabad, which was later shifted to Muhammadabad (Bidar).
18. During whose reign Nicolo Conti visited Vijaynagar empire?
[A] Krishnadevraya
[B] Devaraya I
[C] Devaraya II
[D] Achyuta Raya
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Correct Answer: B [Devaraya I]
Notes:
An Italian traveller, Nicolo Conti (1420-1421 AD) visited Vijayanagar empire during the reign of Devaraya-I (theTuluva dynasty ruler). He gave a comprehensive account of the Hindu kingdom of Vijayanagar.
19. 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.
20. Which of the following best describe the reason behind Akbar founding the Din-i-Ilahi?
[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.
