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 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.
12. 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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Correct Answer: A [Kallimullah]
Notes:
Kallimullah (1524-1527) was the last ruler of Bahmani dynasty.
13. Who among the following rulers was the founder of Qutub Shahi dynasty?
[A] Quli Qutub Shah
[B] Abul Hasan Qutb Shah
[C] Jamsheed Quli Qutb Shah
[D] Muhammad Qutb Shah
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Correct Answer: A [Quli Qutub Shah]
Notes:
The Qutub Shahi dynasty was founded by Sultan Quli Qutub Shah in 1518 AD with its capital at Golcunda, Hyderabad. The dynasty ruled over the sultanate of Golcunda till Mughal emperor Aurangzeb annexed it in 1687 AD.
14. 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.
15. Which among the following dynasties was the first to rule over Vijaynagar kingdom?
[A] Sangama Dynasty
[B] Tuluva Dynasty
[C] Aravidu Dynasty
[D] Saluva Dynasty
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Correct Answer: A [Sangama Dynasty]
Notes:
The Sangama dynasty (1336 AD to 1485 AD) was the first dynasty to rule over Vijaynagar kingdom. When Tughlaqs lost their power in Deccan, Harihara- I and his brother Bukka I laid the foundation Vijaynagar empire in 1336 AD and named the first dynasty after their father Bhavana Sangama as Sangama dynasty .
16. Who among the following Mughal Emperors was illiterate?
[A] Jahangir
[B] Aurangzeb
[C] Akbar
[D] Shah jahan
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Correct Answer: C [Akbar]
Notes:
Akbar remained illiterate and uneducated all his life. He had to occupy the throne at the early age of 13 years after the untimely death of his father Humayun.
17. The loss of Qandhar was a big blow to the Mughal empire from the view point of?
[A] natural resources
[B] buffer territory
[C] communication
[D] strategic stronghold
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Correct Answer: D [strategic stronghold]
Notes:
Shah Jahan recovered Kandhar in 1638 from the Iranians but lost it again in 1649 despite three campaigns. The loss of Kandhar was a big blow as it was a strategic stronghold
18. Who wrote the Shahjan-Nama that covers Shah Jahan’s entire reign?
[A] Inayat Khan
[B] Muhammad Sadiq Khan
[C] Abul Hamid Lahori
[D] Muhammad Waris
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Correct Answer: B [Muhammad Sadiq Khan]
Notes:
Other than Inayat Khan, another Shahjahan-Nama was written by Muhammad Sadiq Khan, who was a waqia-navis at the Mughal court. Sadiq was a selfless freelance writer who undertook the work just for the love of it and recorded the events of Shah Jahan’s reign from the death of Jahangir to the accession of Aurangzeb in an intelligent and impartial manner.
19. In which of the following inscription Balban called himself a Helper of a Caliph ? –
[A] Quwwat al Islam mosque inscription
[B] Qutub minar wall inscription
[C] Mosque inscription of Garhmukteshwar
[D] Adhai din ka jhopra inscription
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Correct Answer: C [Mosque inscription of Garhmukteshwar]
Notes:
Balban called himself the Helper of Caliph in his inscription on the walls of the mosque at Garhmukteshwar . The inscription is written in Arabic language dating to 682 Hijri (1283 AD) .
20. Which Delhi Sultan assumed title Amir al-Mu’minin?
[A] Raziya Sultana
[B] Iltutmish
[C] Qutubuddin Aibak
[D] Muizzuddin Ghori
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Correct Answer: B [Iltutmish]
Notes:
In 1229, Iltutmish got recognition as the Muslim sultan of India by the Caliph of Baghdad. Hereafter, he assumed the title of Amir al-Mu’minin
or commander of the faithful and had the name of Caliph inscribed on his coins.
