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. What was the original name of Sikandar Lodi?
[A] Nizam Khan
[B] Daulat Khan
[C] Ibrahim Khan
[D] Malik Khan

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12. Which Mughal emperor built Din panah as his second capital ?
[A] Babur
[B] Akbar
[C] Humayun
[D] Bahadur Shah Jafar

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13. Who among the following was the last ruler of Bahmani Kingdom?
[A] Kallimullah
[B] Tajuddin Firoj Shah
[C] Ahmad Shah Wali
[D] Ibrahim Adil Shah

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14. In context of administration of Vijayanagar kingdom, Nadus were divided into
[A] Niyoga
[B] Sthalas
[C] Kottam
[D] Mandalam

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15. The Nathpanthis, Siddhacharas and Yogi advocated salvation through _?
[A] Meditation
[B] Knowledge
[C] Sacrifices
[D] Self-effort

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16. Who completed the construction of Qutb Minar at Delhi?
[A] Humayun
[B] Babur
[C] Iltutmish
[D] Qutb-ud-din Aibak

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17. Who among the following was the first Bhakti saint to use Hindi for the propagation of his message? (UPSC Prelims 2002)
[A] Dadu
[B] Kabir
[C] Ramananda
[D] Tulsidas

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18. Bhakta Tukaram was a contemporary of which Mughal Emperor? (UPSC Prelims 2006)
[A] Babar
[B] Akbar
[C] Jahangir
[D] Aurangzeb

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19. Tazkirat-ul-Muluk is about which dynasty?
[A] The Nizams
[B] Sultans of Golconda
[C] The Khaljis
[D] Adilshahi Sultans of Bijapur

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20. What was the name of the silver coin of Iltutumish?
[A] Tanka
[B] Tamrupa
[C] Karshapanas
[D] Jital

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