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 which year Shivaji attacked and sacked Surat for the first time?
[A] 1662 AD
[B] 1664 AD
[C] 1666 AD
[D] 1670 AD
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Correct Answer: B [1664 AD]
Notes:
In 1664 AD, Chhatrapati Shivaji attacked and sacked Surat , a wealthy Mughal trading centre, for the first time.
12. In context of military administration of Marathas, “Bargis and Silahdars” represents whom?
[A] Finance Minister
[B] Cavalrymen
[C] Hawaldars
[D] Artisians
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Correct Answer: B [Cavalrymen]
Notes:
In context of military administration of Marathas, the cavalry was divided into Bargis and Silahdars. Bargis (troops) equipped and maintained by the state. On the other hand, Silahdars had to brought their own horses and equipments and took a stipulated amount from the state for meeting the expenses of services in the field.
13. Which mughal emperor laid the foundation of Fateh Pur Sikri ?
[A] Humayun
[B] Akbar
[C] Babur
[D] Jahangir
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Correct Answer: B [Akbar]
Notes:
In 1571 AD, Mughal emperor Jalal-ud-din Muhammad Akbar laid the foundation of Fatehpur Sikri near Agra in the honour of Sufi saint Hazrat Shaikh Saleemuddin Chishti, who was popularly known as Salim Chisti.
14. Sultan Mahmud Ghazni who invaded India seventeen times was also known as
[A] But-Shikan
[B] Jahan-soz
[C] Lakha Baksha
[D] Both a & b
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Correct Answer: A [But-Shikan]
Notes:
Mahmud of Ghazni was also known as But-Shikan (or the destroyer of idols), who attacked and plundered India 17 times.
15. Who among the following rulers was known as Jauna Khan in the history of Sultanate period?
[A] Mahmud Tughlaq
[B] Firoz Shah Tughlaq
[C] Muhammad bin Tughlaq
[D] Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
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Correct Answer: C [Muhammad bin Tughlaq]
Notes:
Muhammad bin Tughluq (also known as Jauna Khan) who ruled Delhi from 1325 to 1351 AD. He was the son of Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq, the founder of Tughlaq dynasty.
16. The book Fautuhat-i-Firoj Shah’ was composed by whom?
[A] Amir Khusrau
[B] Ibn Batuta
[C] Barani
[D] Feroz Shah Tughlaq
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Correct Answer: D [Feroz Shah Tughlaq]
Notes:
Fautuhat-i-Ferozshahi was authored by Sultan Feroz Shah Tughlaq himself. The book was his autobiography.
17. 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.
18. When did the second battle of Tarain fought between Muhammad Ghori and Prithviraj Chauhan?
[A] 1191 AD
[B] 1192 AD
[C] 1193 AD
[D] 1190 AD
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Correct Answer: B [1192 AD]
Notes:
In the second battle of Tarain (1192 AD) Muhammad Ghori defeated Prithviraj Chauhan.
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. The practice of military governorship was first introduced in India by which one ruler?
[A] Greeks
[B] Shakas
[C] Parthians
[D] Mughals
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Correct Answer: A [Greeks]
Notes:
Greeks first introduced military governorship in India. They appointed their Governors called strategos.
