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 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.
12. Who was the military general of Jahangir who revolted in his last days ?
[A] Mahavat Khan
[B] Khurram Khan
[C] Mirja Ghiyas beg
[D] Malik Amber
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Correct Answer: A [Mahavat Khan]
Notes:
Mahavat Khan was the military general of Jahangir who revolted in his last days.
13. The ordinances issued by Jahangir was also called as
[A] Dastur-ul-Amal
[B] Etmad-ud-Daulla
[C] Dastur-e-Amir
[D] Dastur-e-Haq
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Correct Answer: A [Dastur-ul-Amal]
Notes:
For the welfare and betterment of an empire, the Mughal emperor Jahangir issued the ordinances called as Dastur-ul-Amal (or 12 rules of code of conduct).
14. Who among the following rulers built Moti Masjid in Delhi ?
[A] Akbar
[B] Jahangir
[C] Shahjahan
[D] Aurangzeb
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Correct Answer: D [Aurangzeb]
Notes:
The Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb built the Moti Masjid (Pearl Mosque) in the Red Fort complex in Delhi. It is a white marble mosque built around 1659-1660 AD.
15. Who laid the foundation of Lodhi dynasty?
[A] Bahlol Lodhi
[B] Sikandar Lodhi
[C] Ibrahim Lodhi
[D] Daulat Khan Lodhi
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Correct Answer: A [Bahlol Lodhi]
Notes:
In 1451 AD, Bahlol Lodhi laid the foundation of Lodhi dynasty by taking over the throne of Delhi by Ala-ud-Din Alam Shah, the last ruler of Sayyid dynasty. He captured Jaunpur and annexed the Sharqui Kingdom in 1484 AD and died in 1488 AD.
16. In the Delhi Sultanate period, the role of the Muftis as a state functionary was ?
[A] Head of grain market
[B] Head of Administrative Tribunal
[C] Interpretor of Shariyat
[D] Auditor General
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Correct Answer: C [Interpretor of Shariyat]
Notes:
Muftis is a scholar who have complete knowledge of Shariah , have complete mastery over the jurisprudence and well versed in the social science and the Arabic language . Mufti has the power to issue verdicts known as Fatwas or in other words his answer was the Fatwa.
17. Which of the following is the most common animal carved on the pillars of Vijayanagara temples?
[A] Elephant
[B] Horse
[C] Lion
[D] Tiger
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Correct Answer: B [ Horse ]
Notes:
The horse was the most common animal to be depicted on the pillars. The most magnificent of the temples in this style are in Hampi-Vijayanagar.
18. During the early medieval era, in which among the following present states of India a Mason’s guild was working?
[A] Rajasthan
[B] Gujarat
[C] Karnataka
[D] Tamil Nadu
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Correct Answer: B [Gujarat]
Notes:
The Gujarat Style was a judicious mix of Islamic and Indian traditions of architecture. The most notable point is that the mason’s guilds worked here and these guilds were able to retain the high techniques of stone architecture and sculpture that had greatly developed in Gujarat before the Muslim invasion. This was a significant departure from the Sultanate monuments of Delhi, where the style used was relatively archaic. However, in Ahamadabad also, false domes and archs were used such as in Rani Sipri Mausoleum.
19. Why did Md-Bin-Tughlak change his capital from Delhi to Hyderabad/Deogiri?
[A] Because he wanted to improve trade in Deccan
[B] Because he wanted to spread Islam in the Deccan
[C] Because he wanted to punish the people of Delhi
[D] Because he wanted to escape from Mongolian invasion
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Correct Answer: D [Because he wanted to escape from Mongolian invasion]
Notes:
By the time people reached Daulatabad, Muhammad Bin Tughlaq changed his mind and decided to abandon the new capital and move to his old capital Delhi. It is believed that he wished to shift the capital as a safeguard measure from Mongol Invasion. The plan of shifting capital was completely failed.
20. MatchList I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given belowthem :
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List I
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List II
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(Works)
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(Authors)
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A. Dayabhaga
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1. Harsha
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B. Mitakshara
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2. Jimutavahana
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C. Nagananda
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3. Krittivasa
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D. Ramayana
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4. Vijnanesvara
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A B C D
[A] 2 3 1 4
[B] 2 4 1 3
[C] 4 2 3 1
[D] 4 1 2 3
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Correct Answer: B [2 4 1 3]
Notes:
• The Dayabhaga is a Hindu law treatise written by Jimutavahana which primarily focuses on inheritance procedure.
• Vijnaneshwara was a prominent jurist of twelfth century India. His treatise, the Mitakshara, dealt with inheritance, and is one of the most influential legal treatises in Hindu law. Mitakshara is the treatise on Rishi Yajnavalkya’s Smriti called Yajnavalkya Smriti .
• Nagananda is a Sanskrit play attributed to king Harsha. Nagananda is among the most acclaimed Sanskrit dramas.
• Krittivasi Ramayan, or Krittibasi Ramayan or Sri Ram Panchali, composed by 15th century Bengali poet Krittivasa Ojha, is rendition of the Ramayana into Bengali.
