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 Sena dynasty, Vijay Sena was succeeded by whom?
[A] Ballal Sena
[B] Lakshman Sena
[C] Vishvarup Sena
[D] Keshab Sena
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Correct Answer: A [Ballal Sena]
Notes:
Vijay Sena was succeeded by Ballal Sena. Ballal Sena was a learned scholar who wrote two famous works – Danasagara and Adbhutsagara. He revived the orthodox Hindu rites and introduce the Kulinism system in Bengal
12. Who among the following founded Qadiriya order in India?
[A] Shah Nayamatullah Qadari
[B] Shah Abdullah Shuttari
[C] Bahauddin Naqshband
[D] Baqi Billah
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Correct Answer: A [Shah Nayamatullah Qadari]
Notes:
Shah Nayamatullah Qadari was the founder of the Qadiriya order in India. Dara Sikhoh, the eldest of Shah Jahan, was a follower of this order. Its areas of influence were Uttar Pradesh and Deccan. Miyan Mir was the most famous Sufi saint of Qadiriya order.
13. 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.
14. Kharaj, the most common tax during Delhi Sultanate, was a/an:
[A] Income tax
[B] Agricultural tax
[C] Wealth tax
[D] Religious tax
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Correct Answer: B [ Agricultural tax ]
Notes:
Kharaj is a type of individual Islamic tax on agricultural land and its produce.
15. Which of the following saints of Bhakti Movement initially adopted Saguna / vaishnavism but later preached Nirguni beliefs of life?
[A] Raidas
[B] Gusainji
[C] Bhagat Pipa
[D] Vallabhacharya
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Correct Answer: C [Bhagat Pipa]
Notes:
Bhagat Pipa was a 14th century Rajput King of Gagaraungarh, who abdicated the throne to become a mystic poet and saint of the Bhakti movement. He was one of the early Shaivism and Sakta follower; who later adopted Vaishnavism as a disciple of Ramananda and finally preached Nirguni beliefs of life.
16. Who among the following built the Red Fort in Delhi?
[A] Qutb-ud-din Aibak
[B] Sher Shah Suri
[C] Shah Jahan
[D] Akbar
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Correct Answer: C [Shah Jahan]
Notes:
Red fort was constructed in 1639 by the fifth Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan as the palace of his fortified capital Shahjahanabad and is named for its massive enclosing walls of red sandstone.
17. Which of the following Mughal rulers introduced the Mansabdari system in India?
[A] Akbar
[B] Humayun
[C] Shahjehan
[D] Babar
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Correct Answer: A [Akbar]
Notes:
The Mansabdari system was the administrative system of the Mughal Empire. It was introduced by Akbar. The word mansab is of Arabic origin meaning rank or position. The system, hence, determined the rank of a government official.
18. Which of the following is important source material for the history of Gujarat from the beginning of the Muslim rule?
[A] Mirat-i-Sikanderi
[B] Tazkirat-ul-Muluk
[C] Mirat-i-Ahmadi
[D] Burhan-i-ma’asir
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Correct Answer: C [Mirat-i-Ahmadi]
Notes:
The Mirat-i-Ahmadi was written by Diwan Ali Muhammad Khan. Sometimes referred to as “a Persian History of Gujarat”, it is described as a very extensive and rare history of Gujarat because of the statistical information it supplies.
19. In which year, the Battle of Rasil was fought between Rashidun Caliphate and the Rai kingdom of Sindh?
[A] 638 AD
[B] 644 AD
[C] 648 AD
[D] 660 AD
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Correct Answer: B [644 AD]
Notes:
The Battle of Rasil was the first battle between an Arab Caliphate and a Hindu Kingdom. The Arab caliphate was Rashidun Caliphate Suhail ibn Adi was given command of this expedition by Caliph Umar. In this battle, the Raja Rasil of Rai Kingdom was defeated and the area around Makran coast was annexed into Caliph’s territories.
20. Which of the following clearly defines ‘Batai’ which was reintroduced during the time of Ranit Singh?
[A] The land where cultivation occurred throughout the whole year
[B] The land where cultivation occurred at least half of a year
[C] The proportion of the crop which was divided between Peasant and the Government
[D] The charge levied on the basis of land holdings
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Correct Answer: C [The proportion of the crop which was divided between Peasant and the Government]
Notes:
The Batai system was first started during the time of the Mughal era. During the time of Ranjit Singh, it was reintroduced. This system helped to distribute crops between the cultivators and the Government in a fixed proportion. It lasted till 1823.
