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 context of Vijayanagara Empire, who was the successor of King Tirumala Deva Raya, the founder of Aravidu dynasty?
[A] Sri Ranga Dev raya
[B] Ram deva
[C] Venkata II
[D] Sada Shiva
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Correct Answer: A [Sri Ranga Dev raya ]
Notes:
The Aravidu Dynasty was the fourth and last Hindu dynasty that ruled Vijayanagara Empire in South India. The emperor Tirumala Deva Raya was the founder of Aravidu Dynasty. He was succeeded by his eldest son Sri Ranga Dev raya (Sri ranga I) who reigned from 1572–1586 AD
12. Who among the following authors wrote “Tarikh-i-Shershahi”?
[A] Mulla Daud
[B] Abbas Khan Sherwani
[C] Ziauddin Barni
[D] Nizamuddin Ahmed
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Correct Answer: B [Abbas Khan Sherwani]
Notes:
Abbas Khan Sherwani was the court historian of Shershah Suri and also adorned Mughal emperor Akbar’s royal court. On the orders of Mughal emperor Akbar, he wrote Tarikh-i- Shershahi (or Tuhfut-i-Akbarshahi) that deals with the descriptions from 1539 AD to 1555 AD.
13. Who among the following was the greatest painter of animals and birds in the court of Jahangir ?
[A] Ustad Mansur
[B] Govardhan
[C] Majhar Ali Khan
[D] Nainsukh
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Correct Answer: A [Ustad Mansur]
Notes:
Ustad Mansur was a court artist of Jahangir, who specialised in depicting plants, animals and birds and was bestowed the title Nadir-ul-‘Asr (“Miracle of the Age”) by the Mughal emperor Jahangir for his extraordinary talent in painting. He is best known for two paintings viz. siberian crane and Bengal Florican and also remembered for a famous painting on Dodo, now an extinct Bird.
14. Who among the following Mughal emperor reimposed Pilgrimage Tax ?
[A] Humayun
[B] Akbar
[C] Jahangir
[D] Aurangzeb
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Correct Answer: D [Aurangzeb]
Notes:
The Mughal emperor Aurangzeb reimposed the jizya and the pilgrimage tax on Hindus. (these both the taxes were abolished by his great grandfather Mughal emperor Akbar by adopting the liberal policy towards the Hindus ).
15. Who conquered Bihar and parts of Bengal among the officers of Mohammad Ghori?
[A] Bakhtiar Khalji
[B] Iltutumish
[C] Qutub-ud-din Aibak
[D] Balban
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Correct Answer: A [Bakhtiar Khalji]
Notes:
Bakhtiar Khalji conquered Bihar and parts of Bengal among the officers of Mohammad Ghori.
16. Which work of Sher Shah Suri have been called as ‘The arteries of the Empire’ ?
[A] Abolition of Internal customs and duties
[B] Improvement in land revenue system
[C] Construction of Roads & Sarais
[D] Establishment of highly centralised system
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Correct Answer: C [Construction of Roads & Sarais]
Notes:
For administrative and military purposes, Sher Shah Suri built roads and sarais ( or rest houses), that are called as ‘the arteries of the empire”
17. Who among the following Mughal emperors was known as “Rangila”?
[A] Jahangir
[B] Bahadur Shah Jafar
[C] Muhammad Shah
[D] Farrukh Siyar
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Correct Answer: C [Muhammad Shah]
Notes:
Muhammad Shah was also known as “Rangila Shah”. During his reign, Nadir Shah, the emperor of Persia and Afghanistan invaded and looted Delhi in 1739 AD. He took away rich treasures including the famous Peacock throne of Shahjahan and the Kohinoor diamond.
18. Who among the following authors wrote “Masir-i-Alamgiri”?
[A] Iswar Das Nagar
[B] Minhaj-i-Siraj
[C] Ziauddin Barni
[D] Alberuni
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Correct Answer: A [Iswar Das Nagar]
Notes:
Maasir-i-Alamgiri, a history of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb Alamgir, written by Iswar Das Nagar. He was a Nagar Brahman of Pattan and a Mughal civil officer in Jodhpur.
19. Which among the following place was the area of contention between the Vijaynagar empire and the Bahmani Kingdom ?
[A] Raichur Doab
[B] Nagalpura
[C] Tirupati Temple
[D] Krishna river
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Correct Answer: A [Raichur Doab]
Notes:
The conflict zone between Vijayanagar Empire and the Bahmani kingdom was Raichur Doab, the region between the rivers Krishna and Tungabhadra and also over the fertile areas of Krishna-Godavari delta.
20. 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.
