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 wrote the history of Sher Shah Suri ?
[A] Abbas Khan Sarwani
[B] Mirja Ajij
[C] Khawas khan Marwt
[D] Sher Shah Suri
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Correct Answer: A [Abbas Khan Sarwani]
Notes:
Abbas Khan Sarwani wrote Tarikh-i-Shershahi for Sher Shah Suri (or History of Sher Shah) and Tarikh-i-Akabarshahi for Akbar that covers the history of both the empires from 1539 AD to 1555 AD. He was a waqia-navis under Mughal Emperor Akbar. In the Tarikh-i-Sher Shahi, he provides a detailed documentation about Sher Shah’s administration.
12. Who was the ruler of Bahamani Kingdom whose nickname was ‘Zalim’?
[A] Tajuddin Firoj Shah
[B] Ahmad Shah
[C] Muhammad Shah II
[D] Humayun
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Correct Answer: D [Humayun]
Notes:
The Bahamani dynasty ruler, Humayun Shah was also known as ‘Zalim’ or oppressor due to his cruelty.
13. During the Mughal period, under the Zabti system, land revenue was assessed and was required to be paid?
[A] In cash or kind.
[B] Only in cash.
[C] Only in kind.
[D] By the zamindar on behalf of the peasants.
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Correct Answer: A [In cash or kind.]
Notes:
During the Mughal period, under the Zabti system, land revenue was assessed and was required to be paid by the peasants were given option to pay either in cash or kind, whichever was convenient to them.
14. In medieval India, Mansabdari system was introduced mainly for which of the following reasons?
[A] making recruitment to the army
[B] facilitating revenue collection
[C] ensuring religious harmony
[D] effecting clean administration
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Correct Answer: D [effecting clean administration]
Notes:
Mansabdari system was introduced in 1595–96.It was a combined status showing a noble’s civil and military capacity. The Mansabdari System was introduced by Mughal emperor Akbar as new administrative machinery and revenue system.
15. Who among the following was the founder of the Ghaznavid dynasty?
[A] Alp Tigin
[B] Bilgetegin
[C] Subukitgin
[D] Mahmud of Ghazni
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Correct Answer: C [Subukitgin]
Notes:
Ghaznavid dynasty was a dynasty founded by Sabuktigin, after death of his father in law Alp Tigin. This dynasty had Persian and Turkic Mamluk origin and had ruled from 977 AD to 1186 AD on Iran, Afghanistan and much of north-western Indian subcontinent. Sabuktigin or Subuktigin was father of Mahmud of Ghazni. Mamluk was an Arabic term for slaves and generally used to non-Muslim slave soldiers and Muslim rulers of slave origin.
16. Which of the following Daftar was responsible for look after the accounts of the Royal households?
[A] Daftar-i-Mawajib
[B] Daftar-i-Taujhihat
[C] Daftar-i-Roznamcha
[D] Daftar-i-Tahwil
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Correct Answer: B [Daftar-i-Taujhihat]
Notes:
Daftar-i-Taujhihat was responsible for look after the accounts of the Royal households (Expenses like entertainment, Zanana, Tosha khana).
17. Tarikh-i-Guzidah is written by which of the following authors?
[A] Ata Malik Juwaini
[B] Hamdullah Mastauti Qazwini
[C] Ziyauddin Barani
[D] Ibn-ul-Asir
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Correct Answer: B [Hamdullah Mastauti Qazwini]
Notes:
Studies on medieval India reflect various trends and methods of history writing. In the early fourteenth century, Hamdullah Mastauti Qazwini wrote the book Tarikh-i-Guzidah. This book is known for its impressive account of the general history of the East.
18. Ibn Batuta visited India during the reigns of which of the following kings?
[A] Firoz Shah Tughlaq
[B] Abu Bakr Shah
[C] Ghiyaddin Tughlaq Shah II
[D] Mohammad Bin Tughlaq
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Correct Answer: D [Mohammad Bin Tughlaq]
Notes:
Mohammad Bin Tughlaq was religiously tolerant. Ibn Batuta visited India in 1334 CE, served as Qazi in Delhi for eight years, and documented Tughlaq’s policies, including the failed capital move to Daulatabad and token currency. He noted Tughlaq’s interest in diverse cultures and patronage of scholars.
19. Which of the following introduced two new coins called Adha and Bitch?
[A] Mohammad Bin Tughlaq
[B] Firoz Shah Tughlaq
[C] Daulat Khan
[D] Nasiruddin Muhammad
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Correct Answer: B [Firoz Shah Tughlaq]
Notes:
Firoz Shah Tughlaq introduced two new coins called Adha and Bitch. Adha was 50% of Jital and Bitch was 23% of Jital. Firoz Shah Tughlaq developed royal factories called karkhanas in which thousands of slaves were employed,
20. Futuhat-e-firozshahi was written by which of the following?
[A] Barani
[B] Khwajja Abdul Malik Islami
[C] Baduani
[D] Firoz Shah Tughlaq
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Correct Answer: D [Firoz Shah Tughlaq]
Notes:
Firoz Shah Tughlaq wrote a small autobiography himself titled Futuhat-e-firozshahi.
