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. Where did Mohammad-bin Tughlaq died
[A] Thatta
[B] Doab
[C] Kaithal
[D] Jaunpur
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Correct Answer: A [Thatta]
Notes:
In 1351 AD, Sultan Mohammad-bin Tughlaq died in Thatta while campaigning in Sindh against rebel Taghi, a Turkish slave.
12. Who was the founder of Sayyid dynasty?
[A] Khizr Khan
[B] Ala ud din shah
[C] Muhammad Shah
[D] Mubarak Shah
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Correct Answer: A [Khizr Khan]
Notes:
After the invasion of Timur and the fall of the Tughlaq dynasty, Khizr Khan founded the Sayyid dynasty and ruled from 1414- 1421 AD. Due to fear of Amir Timur, he did not take up any royal title and postulated himself with the titles of Rayat-i-Ala (Sublime Banners) and Masnad-i-Aali or (Most High Post). During his reign, coins were struck in the name of Amir Timur. In the reign of Firoz Shah Tughlaq, Khizr Khan was the governor of Multan.
13. Who among the following was the founder of Vijayanagara Kingdom ?
[A] Harihara & Bukka
[B] Narasimha
[C] Tirumala
[D] Krishnadevraya
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Correct Answer: A [Harihara & Bukka]
Notes:
In 1336 AD, the Vijayanagar empire (also called Karnataka Empire) was founded by Harihara I and his brother Bukka Raya I of Sangama dynasty.
14. Who was the first person to introduce Jaziya tax on non-Muslims in India?
[A] Mohammd Bin Kasim
[B] Mahmud of Ghaznavi
[C] Subuktigin
[D] Mohammad Ghori
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Correct Answer: A [Mohammd Bin Kasim]
Notes:
Umayyad general Muhammad-bin-Qasim, introduced the jizya in India in 712 A.D. when he conquered Sind.
15. In the first battle of Tarain, which of the following fort was captured by Mohammed Ghori’s forces, that triggered the battle between Ghurids and Chauhans?
[A] Kesgarh
[B] Phillaur
[C] Tabarhind
[D] Manuli
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Correct Answer: C [Tabarhind]
Notes:
After the annexation of the Punjab, Muhammad Ghori made Lahore the base of his operations against the Rajputs. He made thorough preparations for three years before challenging Prithvi Raj Chauhan of Delhi and Ajmer. In 1189, he captured Tabarhind (Bhatinda). This led to first battle of Tarain in which Ghurid army was crushed and Mohd. Ghori himself was wounded (but saved by a Khalji soldier in litter) by Gobind Rai (Brother of Prithviraj Chauhan).
16. Who introduced the game of polo in India?
[A] Unani
[B] British
[C] Turks
[D] Mughal
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Correct Answer: C [Turks]
Notes:
The game of polo was introduced in India by Turks. It was called Chaugan in India.
17. The Venetian traveller Marco Polo visited Kerala in which of the following centuries?
[A] 13th century
[B] 14th century
[C] 15th century
[D] 16th century
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Correct Answer: A [13th century]
Notes:
The Marco Polo a Venetian traveller visited Kerala in the 13th century writes that on the death of the monarch, all his body guards burnt themselves in the funeral pyre. The kings of the Chola dynasty maintained large households and large palaces
with banquet halls, spacious gardens and terraces.
18. Tarikh-i-Masudi was written by which of the following authors?
[A] Mir Muhammad Masum
[B] Alberuni
[C] Muhammad Bihamad Khani
[D] Abul Fazl
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Correct Answer: D [Abul Fazl]
Notes:
The Tarikh-i-Masudi which was written by Abul Fazl Muhammad bin Hussain al Bathaqi also deals with the history of Mahmud of Ghazni, describing in detail courtly life and the intrigues among nobles.
19. Who were Domingo Paes and Barbosa with respect to medieval India?
[A] Venetian travellers
[B] Persian travellers
[C] Arab travellers
[D] Portuguese travellers
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Correct Answer: D [Portuguese travellers]
Notes:
Domingo Paes and Barbosa were Portuguese travellers who visited South India in the early sixteenth century and left behind vivid accounts of the era. Nicolo Conti, Italian traveller also came with them.
20. Mahmud led an expedition to Thanesar in which of the following years?
[A] 1010 A.D.
[B] 1014 A.D.
[C] 1020 A.D.
[D] 1025 A.D.
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Correct Answer: B [1014 A.D.]
Notes:
Mahmud of Ghazni led an expedition to Thaneswar in 1014 CE. The Indians were defeated, Temple idols were vandalized, except for the famous idol of Vishnu which is said to have been taken to Ghazni to be trampled underfoot.
