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 the first sultan to propound the’Theory of kingship’ ?
[A] Balban
[B] Kaimur
[C] Rajia
[D] Iltumish
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Correct Answer: A [Balban]
Notes:
Balban propounded the Theory of Kingship and according to him, King is Shadow of God (Zil -i- Ilahi).
12. Which of the following is category in which coins issued by Iltutmish can be correctly placed?
[A] Persian Silver
[B] Arabic Silver
[C] Afghani Gold
[D] Ethiopian style
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Correct Answer: B [Arabic Silver]
Notes:
Iltumish was the first Turkish Sultan who introduced pure Arabic coins in India.
13. 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.
14. Who among the following Tuglaq dynasty ruler had discussions with Jain saint Jinaprabha Suri and also used to enjoyed playing holy?
[A] Mohammad-bin Tughlaq
[B] Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
[C] Firoz Shah Tughlaq
[D] Muhammud Shah Tughlaq
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Correct Answer: A [Mohammad-bin Tughlaq]
Notes:
Mohammad-bin Tughlaq patronized many scholars of different backgrounds viz. Jain saint Jinaprabha Suri and also had discussions with them. He also used to enjoyed playing holy.
15. The Lodhi dynasty was established by which tribe of Afghans?
[A] Ghizlai
[B] Ilabari
[C] Aibak
[D] Khalj
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Correct Answer: A [Ghizlai]
Notes:
The Lodhi dynasty was established by the Ghizlai tribe of the Afghans, it was founded by Bahlol Lodhi in 1451 AD.
16. Who among the following built the fort of Allahabad?
[A] Jahangir
[B] Humayun
[C] Akbar
[D] Babur
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Correct Answer: C [Akbar]
Notes:
In 1583 AD, the Allahabad Fort was built by the Mughal emperor Akbar at Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh . The fort stands on the banks of the Yamuna near its confluence with the river Ganges.
17. The Bahmani kingdom came into existence in
[A] 1349 AD
[B] 1347 AD
[C] 1348 AD
[D] 1343 AD
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Correct Answer: B [1347 AD]
Notes:
In 1347 AD, the Bahmani kingdom came into existence and Hasan Gangu became the first Sultan of the kingdom and took the title “Alauddin Hasan Bahman Shah
18. Dara Shikoh, the son of Shahjahan met with which of the following Sikh Guru ?
[A] Guru Amar Das
[B] Guru Arjun Dev
[C] Guru Ram Das
[D] Guru Har Rai
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Correct Answer: D [Guru Har Rai]
Notes:
When Mughal emperor Shah Jahan’s eldest son Dara Shikoh was seriously ill then the 7th Sikh Guru, Guru Har Rai dev ji sent a
herbal medicine which cured him. From there onwards, Dara Shikoh had a friendly relationship with the Guru Har Rai and it
was lasted till his death.
19. The king of Music, Mian Tansen was the follower of whom ?
[A] Mohd. Gaus
[B] Baiju Bawra
[C] Amir Khusrow
[D] Chaitanya
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Correct Answer: A [Mohd. Gaus]
Notes:
In 1493 AD, the king of music, Mian Tansen was born at Behat, Gwalior. He was the follower of Muhammad Ghaus and one of the Navaratnas in the royal court of the Mughal Emperor Jalal ud-din Mohammad Akbar.
20. To develop foreign trade,Tipu Sultan established embassies with which countries?
[A] France
[B] Pegu
[C] Turkey
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
To develop foreign trade and the military alliance, Tipu Sultan established embassies with many countries viz. France, Pegu, Turkey, Iran, etc.
