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. In the Shivaji’s Ashtapradhan (Council of Eight Ministers), who was the religious advisor of king?
[A] Nyayadhis
[B] Dandaphyaksha
[C] Mazumdar
[D] Pratinidhi
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Correct Answer: B [Dandaphyaksha]
Notes:
In the Shivaji’s Ashtapradhan (or Council of Eight Ministers), Pandit Rao (or Dandaphyaksha) was the religious advisor of king and also looked after the religious matters.
12. In context of Maratha Land revenue system, Chauth was collected on how much of the land revenue?
[A] 1/3
[B] 1/4
[C] 1/5
[D] 1/6
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Correct Answer: B [1/4]
Notes:
In context of Maratha Land revenue system, Chauth was 1/4th i.e 25% of the land revenue was paid to the Marathas. It was collected from those territories which were not under direct control of Marathas.
13. 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.
14. During which mughal emperor rule ,Mewar came to conclude peace treaty with Mughals ?
[A] Akbar
[B] Shahjahan
[C] Jahangir
[D] Aurangjeb
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Correct Answer: C [Jahangir]
Notes:
During the reign of Mughal emperor Jahangir, Rana Amar Singh (the son of Maharana Pratap of Mewar) conditionally accepted Mughals as rulers in 1615 AD. Before this peace treaty, like his father, he fought 17 wars with the Mughlas but due to depletion in financial and manpower he accepted them as rulers.
15. Who said ‘ he can distinguish between the work of each noted painter even if a painting was the product of joint work’ ?
[A] Akbar
[B] Shahjahan
[C] Jahangir
[D] Bahadur Shah Jafar
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Correct Answer: C [Jahangir]
Notes:
In the autobiography “Tuzuk-i-Jahangiri”, Jahangir stated that he could distinguish between the work of each noted painter even if a painting was the product of joint work. The autobiography is a unique piece of literature that shows his power of expression and observation.
16. 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).
17. Under Delhi Sultanate which state functionary was the Head of City administration ?
[A] Diwan -i- Istikak
[B] Diwan -i- Mawalim
[C] Kotwal
[D] Qazi
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Correct Answer: C [Kotwal]
Notes:
Kotwal was the head of city administration who maintained law & order, implemented economic regulations and also kept vigil on the visitors.
18. The Bahmani Kingdom was divided into:
[A] Subhas
[B] Bhukties
[C] Iktas
[D] Tarafs
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Correct Answer: D [Tarafs]
Notes:
The Bahmani Kingdom was divided into four provinces i.e. Daulatabad, Gulbarga, Berar and Bidar, which were called taraf. The governors of these atraf were known as tarafdars. (Taraf means province and Atraf is plural of Taraf).
19. In the Bahmani Sultanate, the prime minister was known as
[A] Vakil-us-sultanate
[B] Amir-i-jumla
[C] Wazir-i-ashraf
[D] Wazir-i-kull
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Correct Answer: A [Vakil-us-sultanate]
Notes:
In the Bahmani Sultanate, the prime minister was known as wazir or vakil-us-sultanate. All orders issued by the King were executed through him and were marked with his seal.
20. Which among the following Sikh Guru was executed by Aurangzeb ?
[A] Guru Angad
[B] Guru Arjun Dev
[C] Guru Ram Das
[D] Guru Tegh Bahadur
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Correct Answer: D [Guru Tegh Bahadur]
Notes:
In 1675 AD, the 9th Sikh Guru Tegh Bahadur was captured and executed by Mughal emperor Aurangzeb because he objected to
Aurangzeb’s forced conversions. This led to the creation of Khalsa and the growth of Sikh military under the last Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh (who was the son of Guru Tegh Bahadur).
