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. Padmavat, an epic poem was composed by
[A] Malik Muhammad Jayasi
[B] Amir Khusro
[C] Firdausi
[D] Tulsi das ji
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Correct Answer: A [Malik Muhammad Jayasi]
Notes:
An epic poem, Padmavat was written by Malik Muhammad Jayasi in 1540 AD. The epic poem is a fictionalized version of the historic siege of Chittor by Alauddin Khilji in 1303 AD, who attacks Chittor after hearing of the beauty of Queen Rani Padmini, the wife of King Rawal Ratan Singh.
12. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj belonged to which clan of the Marathas?
[A] Bhonsle
[B] Gaikward
[C] Scindia
[D] Sisodia
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Correct Answer: A [Bhonsle]
Notes:
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj belonged to the Bhonsle clan of the Marathas. His father Shahji Bhonsle was the military commander
under the Nizam Shahi rulers of Ahmednagar. After the decline of Ahmednagar, he transferred his services to Bijapur.
13. Who among the following authors wrote “Tarikh-i-Mubarak Shah”?
[A] Yahaya bin Ahmed Sirhindi
[B] Firoz Shah Tughlaq
[C] Ziauddin Barni
[D] Shams i Siraj Afif
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Correct Answer: A [Yahaya bin Ahmed Sirhindi]
Notes:
On the history of the Sayyid dynasty (1414-1451 AD), “Tarikh-i-Mubarak Shah” is the only contemporary source discovered so
far. It was written by Yahaya bin Ahmed Sirhindi.The book begins with the rise of the Ghori dynasty and the conquest of the northern India by the turks.
14. How many ordinances was issued by Jahangir ?
[A] 10
[B] 11
[C] 12
[D] 13
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Correct Answer: C [12]
Notes:
For the welfare of an empire, the Mughal emperor Jahangir issued the 12 ordinances called as Dastur-ul-Amal (or 12 rules of code of conduct). The excerpts of the ordinances are
a) abolished the Tagma’ and “meerwahi” toll taxes.
b) banned the manufacture and sale of the intoxicants.
c) Banned animal slaughter for two days i.e. i.e. Thursday (on his Coronation day) and Sunday (the day of his father Mughal empeor Akbar died).
d) Disallowed the mutilation of the limbs of the criminals, etc.
15. Who laid the foundation of Delhi Sultanate?
[A] Muhammad Ghori
[B] Qutub-ud-din Aibak
[C] Sultan Alauddin
[D] Mahmud of Ghazni
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Correct Answer: B [Qutub-ud-din Aibak]
Notes:
Qutub-ud-din Aibak, the commander of Muhammad Ghori marked the beginning of the Mamluk (Slave dynasty) rule and laid the foundation of Delhi Sultanate period in 1206 AD.
16. Who was the contemporary poet of Balban ?
[A] Amir Khusrau
[B] Nund Reshi
[C] Bulleh Shah
[D] Baba Farid
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Correct Answer: A [Amir Khusrau]
Notes:
Amir Khusrau (1253–1325 AD) was a Sufi musician, poet and scholar during the reign of Balban.
17. Who among the following Sultans of Delhi Sultanate is credited with building the most extensive network of canals in India?
[A] Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
[B] Feroz Shah Tughlaq
[C] Mohammad-bin Tughlaq
[D] Muhammad Shah Tughlaq
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Correct Answer: B [Feroz Shah Tughlaq]
Notes:
The reign of Feroz Shah Tughlaq marked impressive advancements in irrigation systems, where he built and repaired canals, aiming to improve agricultural productivity.
18. What was the original name of Sikandar Lodi?
[A] Nizam Khan
[B] Daulat Khan
[C] Ibrahim Khan
[D] Malik Khan
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Correct Answer: A [Nizam Khan]
Notes:
In 1489 AD, Sultan Bahlol Lodi was succeeded by his son Nizam Khan who ascended the throne as Sikandar Lodi. He was a poet of the Persian language and prepared a diwan of 9000 verses.
19. 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.
20. Which of the following monuments was built by Emperor Babur to mark his victory over Sultan Ibrahim Lodhi at the first battle of Panipat?
[A] Buland Darwaza
[B] Kabuli Bagh Mosque
[C] Alai Darwaza
[D] Juma Mosque
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Correct Answer: B [Kabuli Bagh Mosque]
Notes:
Kabuli Bagh Mosque was built by Emperor Babur to mark his victory over Sultan Ibrahim Lodhi at the first Battle of Panipat in 1526. The mosque is located in Panipat and is named after Kabuli Begum, Babur's wife.
