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 Sultans of Delhi Sultanate use the term ‘Ghazi’ with his name?
[A] Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
[B] Mohammad-bin Tughlaq
[C] Firoz Shah Tughlaq
[D] Mahmud Tughlaq
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Correct Answer: A [Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq]
Notes:
Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq, the founder of Tughlaq dynasty, use the term ‘Ghazi’ with his name. The real name of Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq was Ghazi Malik or Ghazi Beg Tughlaq.
12. 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’.
13. An Itlaian traveller, Gemelli Careri visited India in which year?
[A] 1695 AD
[B] 1699 AD
[C] 1656 AD
[D] 1687 AD
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Correct Answer: A [1695 AD]
Notes:
An Italian Physician, Gemelli Careri visited India in 1695 AD during the reign of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb and accounted the military organization and administration of Mughal empire at that time.
14. Which among the following titles was assumed by Vijayanagar emperor Devaraya II of Sangam dynasty?
[A] Maharahadhiraj
[B] Gajabetegara
[C] Abhinava Bhoja
[D] Yavanrayjaya Sthapancharya
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Correct Answer: B [Gajabetegara]
Notes:
The emperor of the Vijayanagara Empire, Devaraya II (also called Praudh Devraya) assumed the title of ‘Gajabetegara’ that literally means “Hunter of elephants”, an honorific that explained his addiction to hunting elephants or a metaphor referring to his victories against enemies who were “as strong as elephants.
15. Who among the following rulers of Vijayanagar empire assumed the title of Yavanrayjaya Sthapancharya?
[A] Devaraya II
[B] Harihara I
[C] Krishna Deva Raya
[D] Devraya I
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Correct Answer: C [Krishna Deva Raya]
Notes:
The emperor of Vijayanagar empire, Krishna Deva Raya assumed the title of Yavanrayjaya Sthapancharya. He was known as Andhara Bhoja or Abhinav Bhoja. He founded a town Nagalapur (near Vijayanagar) and built tanks, temples, gopurams, etc. in various parts of empire.
16. In the administration of Vijayanagar empire, the king was advised by a council of ministers who met in a hall called
[A] Venkatavilas
[B] Balakrishna vila
[C] Garuda Vila
[D] Mandapa
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Correct Answer: A [Venkatavilas]
Notes:
In the Vijayanagar kingdom, there was a council of ministers, headed by a Prime-minister to assist and advise the king in administration. For it, the council of ministers met in a hall known as Venkat Vilas Mandapa.
17. Which of the following monuments was built by Emperor Babur to mark his victory over Sultan Ibrahim Lodhi at the first battle of Panipat?
[A] Buland Darwaza
[B] Kabuli Bagh Mosque
[C] Alai Darwaza
[D] Juma Mosque
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Correct Answer: B [Kabuli Bagh Mosque]
Notes:
Kabuli Bagh Mosque was built by Emperor Babur to mark his victory over Sultan Ibrahim Lodhi at the first Battle of Panipat in 1526. The mosque is located in Panipat and is named after Kabuli Begum, Babur's wife.
18. How did Humayun, the second Mughal Emperor of India die?
[A] Killed in battle
[B] Died of a heart attack
[C] Assassinated by his son
[D] Broke his neck after falling down the stairs
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Correct Answer: D [Broke his neck after falling down the stairs]
Notes:
Humayun has it that the monarch was on top of his library, in the observatory looking out at the sky, when he is supposed to have spotted the transit of Venus across the Sun, and in his excitement to share his discovery with others, he tripped, fell down the stairs and broke his neck. Humayun was succeeded by his son, Akbar, easily one of India’s greatest rulers.
19. Which among the following ports was called Babul Makka (Gate of Makka) during the Mughal Period?
[A] Calicut
[B] Broach
[C] Cambay
[D] Surat
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Correct Answer: D [Surat]
Notes:
Surat was called Gate of Makka because the pilgrimage to Makka started from Surat. Surat is the main city in Gujarat. It is familiar for its textiles and, now, it is one of the main centres of “diamond cutting and polishing”. It is an important seaport in the history of the world, during the medieval period. It is known as gate to mecca as many pilgrims set sail from Surat via sea route. It is also known as the gateway of West Asia as Surat is one of the main hubs of goods and clothing traded via sea routes to other Asian countries.
20. How did the dynasty of NizamShahis of Ahmadnagar come to an end?
[A] Ahmadnagar was annexed into Mughal empire and Husain Shah was consigned to life imprisonment.
[B] Mughal troops destroyed Daulatabad fort and killed Nizam-ulMulk of Ahmadnagar.
[C] Fateh Khan usurped the throne from Nizam-ul Mulk.
[D] Malik Ambar was defeated in a battle with Mughals in 1631 and the entire royal family was killed by the Mughal troops.
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Correct Answer: A [Ahmadnagar was annexed into Mughal empire and Husain Shah was consigned to life imprisonment.]
Notes:
After the death of Malik Ambar in May 1626, his son Fath Khan surrendered to the Mughals in 1633 and handed over the young Nizam Shahi ruler Hussain Shah, who was sent as a prisoner to the fort of Gwalior.
