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 the Sher Shah Suri reign, who was responsible for the controlling of local crimes ?
[A] Haqim
[B] Munsif
[C] Muqaddam
[D] Shiqdar
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Correct Answer: C [Muqaddam]
Notes:
In the village, the most important official was the headman known as Muqaddam (or chaudhari), who was responsible for the controlling of local crimes. The principle of local responsibility for local crimes was introduced by Sher Shah Suri.
12. The book “Iqbalnama-i-Jahangiri” was written by whom?
[A] Mutamid Khan
[B] Khafi Khan
[C] Nizamuddin Ahmed
[D] Kamgar Khan
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Correct Answer: A [Mutamid Khan]
Notes:
Iqbalnama-i-Jahangiri is a book written by Mutamid Khan, a military officer in the army of Mughal Emperor Jahangir. Khan wrote the book in the final years of Jahangir’s reign, after the completion of Tuzuk-i-Jahangiri. The book is divided into three parts, with the first part covering the history of Amir Timur to Humanyun.
13. Miftah-ul-Futuh also known as “Key to the Victories” was composed by Amir Khusro in honour of _?
[A] Jalaluddin Firuz Khilji
[B] Muhammad bin Tughluq
[C] Ibrahim Lodhi
[D] Iltutmish
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Correct Answer: A [ Jalaluddin Firuz Khilji]
Notes:
Miftah-ul-Futuh also known as “Key to the Victories” was composed by Amir Khusro in honour of Jalaluddin Firuz Khilji.
14. Who among the following accepted Din-i-Ilahi?
[A] Raja Man Singh
[B] Birbal
[C] Raja Tansen
[D] Raja Todarmal
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Correct Answer: B [Birbal]
Notes:
The theory of Din-i-Ilahi was introduced by Mughal Emperor Akbar. It is based on Monotheism(believe in one God).The first initiated disciples of Din-i-ilahi during emperor Akbar the Great’s time included Birbal, Prince Salim and Abu’l-Fazl ibn Mubarak.
15. “The king was freed from his people and they from their king”. On whose death did Badauni comment thus?
[A] Balban
[B] Ala-ud-din Khalji
[C] Muhammad-bin-Tughlak
[D] Feroze Shah Tughlak
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Correct Answer: C [Muhammad-bin-Tughlak]
Notes:
The statement was given at the death of Muhammad-bin-Tughlak as he made many decisions that disturbed the normal life of people.
16. How did the Mughal Emperor Jahandar Shah’s reign come to an early end?
[A] He was deposed by his wazir
[B] He died due to a slip while climbing down steps
[C] He was defeated by his nephew in a battle
[D] He died of sickness due to too much consumption of wine
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Correct Answer: C [He was defeated by his nephew in a battle]
Notes:
He was defeated in the battle at Agra on 10 January 1713 by Farrukhsiyar, his nephew and the second son of Azim-ush-Shan, with the support of the Sayyid Brothers. He fled to Delhi where he was captured and handed over to the new Emperor, who confined him along with Lal Kunwar. He lived in confinement for a month, until 11 February 1713, when professional stranglers were sent to murder him.
17. Which of the following is an extremely valuable source for the history of the reign of Sultan Muhammad Bin Tughluq and Sultan Firuz Shah, in the form of letters and official documents?
[A] Tughluknama
[B] Qiran-us-Sadin
[C] Insha-I-Mahru
[D] Tarikh-i-Firozshahi
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Correct Answer: C [Insha-I-Mahru]
Notes:
Insha-I-Mahru or Munshat-i-Mahru contains 133 letters on different subjects addressed to the leading and significant personalities of the age of Tuhlaqs. It is a collection of several official documents, petitions, letters, etc. as these letters are written to officials and distinguished persons, they discuss solutions for most of the economic, social, religious and administrative problems of the period.
18. Which of the following was the Chalukya King in power when Mahmud attacked and plundered Somnath?
[A] Nagaraja
[B] Bhima-I
[C] Durlabhraja
[D] Vallabhraja
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Correct Answer: B [Bhima-I]
Notes:
Bhima I (reign 1022–1064 AD) was a king of Chalukya of Gujarat dynasty who ruled parts of Gujarat (including Somnath) when Mahmud’s plunder happened. During the invasion, Bhima-I had to flee and take shelter at Kanthkot. After return of Mahmud, he regained his power. He also appeared to have built earliest Dilwara temples and Modhera sun temple. In end of his career, he made an alliance with the Kalachuri king Lakshmi-Karna, and played an important role in the downfall of the Paramara king Bhoja. His queen Udayamati is known to have constructed the Rani ki Vav step-well in Patan in Gujarat, which is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
19. What was name used for Mohammad Ghori in the coins struck and issued in India after his victories?
[A] Sri Muizuddin Mohamad
[B] Sri Mahamad Sam
[C] Sri Ibn Sam
[D] Sri Mohammad Muizuddin
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Correct Answer: B [Sri Mahamad Sam]
Notes:
In most of the coins issued in India by Ghori’s commanders in India, Sri Mahamad Sam is found engraved in Devnagari script. There is a joint coin of Prithvi Raj Chauhan and Mohammad Ghori also in which one sides mentions Sri Prithivi Raj (on Horse) and Sri Mahamad Sam on other side.
20. “Kurja-Patti” or “Tasti-Patti” is referred to as which of the following during the time of the Maratha empire under Peshwas?
[A] Irrigation tax
[B] Agricultural tax
[C] One year income of the tax payers
[D] The fine charged for tax evasion
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Correct Answer: C [One year income of the tax payers]
Notes:
“Kurja-Patti” or “Tasti-Patti” is referred to as one-year income of the taxpayers. It was levied from all landholders during the time of financial emergency.
