Multiple choice questions on Medieval Indian History for General Studies and GK preparation of SSC, NDA, CDS, UPSC, UPPSC and State PSC Examinations.
11. The temple city of Osean in Rajasthan was established by which of the following Rajputs?
[A] Gurjar Pratiharas
[B] Chauhans
[C] Solankis
[D] Sisodias
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Correct Answer: A [Gurjar Pratiharas]
Notes:
Gurjar Pratiharas established Marwar in Rajasthan and built the Temple city of Osean, near Jodhpur. Their origin is from Mandsaur and notable Kings are Nagabhatta-I, Nagabhatta-II and Mihirbhoja.
12. Which of the following battles is subject matter of Alha Khand, a 12th Century epic poetic work in Hindi?
[A] Battle of Mandsaur
[B] Battle of Chittor
[C] Battle of Mahoba
[D] Battles of Tarain
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Correct Answer: C [Battle of Mahoba]
Notes:
Paradidev (Parmal) who fought Prithviraj Chauhan-III in 1182 AD in the Battle of Mahoba. This battle is the subject matter of the Alha Khand (c. 12th Century) is an early poetic work in Hindi which consists of a number of ballads describing the brave acts
13. Which of the following term is used for writes of Charyapadas?
[A] Yogachari
[B] Mahasiddha
[C] Sakyapa
[D] Charyapurusha
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Correct Answer: B [Mahasiddha]
Notes:
Charyapada is a collection of Buddhist poems composed most probably during the Pala Dynasty (However, there are various controversies on the origin). These mystic poems are from the tantric tradition. The writers of Charyapada are called Mahasiddhas and t
14. Which of the following Sena rulers introduced Kulinism in Bengal?
[A] Hemant Sen
[B] Ballala Sen
[C] Vijay Sen
[D] Lakshman Sen
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Correct Answer: B [Ballala Sen]
Notes:
One of the vassals of Pala called Hemant Sen founded the Sena Dynasty. The third king of this dynasty Ballala Sena (1160-1178) introduced the social reforms in Bengal known as Kulinism.
15. Who was the first ruler to issue Pure Arabic coin in India?
[A] Mohammad Ghori
[B] Qutubuddin Aibak
[C] Iltutmish
[D] Razia Sultan
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Correct Answer: C [Iltutmish]
Notes:
Iltutmish introduced Silver Tanka and Copper Jital, the two coins of the Delhi Sultanate. The coins prior to Iltutmish were introduced by the invaders, which bear the Sanskrit characters and even Hindu Gods, Bull and Shivalinga. For example, Muhammad Ghor
16. Kamal-ud-Din Abd-ur-Razzaq ibn Ishaq Samarqandi, a Persian Islamic Scholar, visited which Indian city during early 1440s?
[A] Surat
[B] Calicut
[C] Chennai
[D] Chinsurah
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Correct Answer: B [Calicut]
Notes:
Calicut is a metropolitan city in the state of Kerala in southern India on the Malabar Coast. Kamal-ud-Din Abd-ur-Razzaq ibn Ishaq Samarqandi visited Calicut in early 1440s. He wrote a narrative of what he saw in Calicut which is valuable as information on Calicut’s society and culture.
17. Areas of which of the following current states did not come under control of Vijayanagar emperor Krishnadeva Raya?
[A] Kerala
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Odisha
[D] Maharashtra
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Correct Answer: D [ Maharashtra ]
Notes:
Vijayanagar emperor Krishnadeva Raya (1509-1529) was a statesman, administrator and patron of arts. He united almost south India by bringing areas of modern Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, parts of Kerala and Odisha under his control.
18. Which among the following two cities were joined by “Sadak-i-Azam” or the precursor of the Grand Trunk Road built by Shershah Suri?
[A] Agra & Calcutta
[B] Delhi & Patna
[C] Delhi & Sasaram
[D] Agra & Sasaram
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Correct Answer: D [Agra & Sasaram]
19. Which of the following Mughal Emperor’s is also known to be a very good player of Veena?
[A] Akbar
[B] Jahangir
[C] Shah Jahan
[D] Aurangzeb
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Correct Answer: D [Aurangzeb]
20. Which among the following building built by Shah Jahan at Agra is similar in pattern of the Saint Basil’s Cathedral in Moscow?
[A] Taj Mahal
[B] Agra fort
[C] Pearl Mosque
[D] Shah Jahani Mahal
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Correct Answer: C [Pearl Mosque]
Notes:
Pearl Mosque also known as Moti Masjid
