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. Malik Kafur, the commander of Allauddin Khilji, defeated who among the following rulers of Deccan?
[A] Vir Ballal III
[B] Vir Pandya
[C] Pratap Rudradeva
[D] All of the above

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12. In the Shivaji’s Ashtapradhan, who was the Commander-in-chief?
[A] Surnavis
[B] Dabir
[C] Sar-i-Naubat
[D] Mazumdar

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13. Who among the following Sultans imposed water tax on the agriculture land which was irrigated by the waters of the canals dug by the state?
[A] Firoz Shah Tughlaq
[B] Mohammad-bin Tughlaq
[C] Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
[D] Mahmud Tughlaq

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14. Which Mughal emperor built Din panah as his second capital ?
[A] Babur
[B] Akbar
[C] Humayun
[D] Bahadur Shah Jafar

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15. To which of the following the Lingayat movement owes its origin?
[A] Vidyaranya
[B] Purandharadasa
[C] Appar
[D] Basava

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16. Arrange the following rulers of the Delhi Sultanate in the order of their reign:

  1. Aram Shah
  2. Razia Sultana
  3. Ruknuddin Firuz
  4. Shams ud din Iltutmish

Select the correct option from the codes given below:

[A] 1-2-3-4
[B] 2-1-4-3
[C] 1-4-2-3
[D] 1-4-3-2

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17. Which Sultan implemented the customs of Sijda (prostration) and Paibos (kissing the feet) in his court?
[A] Iltutmish
[B] Alauddin Khilji
[C] Balban
[D] Firoz Shah Tughlaq

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18. In medieval era , the term Mufti stood for which of the following?
[A] Supervisor of Bazars
[B] Incharge of Army
[C] Exponder of law
[D] Head of administration

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19. Who introduced the game of polo in India?
[A] Unani
[B] British
[C] Turks
[D] Mughal

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20. Tarikh-i-Firuz Shahi provides the evidences of which of the following dynasties?
[A] Mughal Dynasty
[B] Tughlaq Dynasty
[C] Delhi sultanate
[D] None of the above

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