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. Which among the following towns were established by Firoz Shah Tughlaq?
[A] Jaunpur
[B] Firozpur
[C] Hissar
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
Firoz Shah Tughlaq was a great city builder who founded the cities of Feroz Shah Kotla, Jaunpur, Hissar and Fatebabad.
12. Who among the following rulers ascended the throne of Delhi by killing Sultan Nasiruddin Khusro Shah?
[A] Allauddin Khilji
[B] Ibrahim Lodhi
[C] Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
[D] Khizr Khan
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Correct Answer: C [Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq]
Notes:
In 1320 AD, Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq ascended the throne of Delhi by killing Sultan Nasiruddin Khusro Shah (Khusrau Khan), the last ruler of the Khilji dynasty.
13. Which city was the first capital of the Bahamani Dynasty?
[A] Gulbarga
[B] Bidar
[C] Golconda
[D] Mysore
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Correct Answer: A [Gulbarga]
Notes:
The Bahamani Dynasty initially established their capital in Gulbarga (now Kalaburagi) before shifting it to Bidar in 1425 AD. Despite its historic importance, Gulbarga’s capital description is often overlooked with Bidar commonly mistaken as the dynasty’s original capital. Gulbarga, was originally known as Ahsanabad, and Bidar was known as Muhammadabad.
14. An Itlaian traveller, Gemelli Careri visited India in which year?
[A] 1695 AD
[B] 1699 AD
[C] 1656 AD
[D] 1687 AD
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Correct Answer: A [1695 AD]
Notes:
An Italian Physician, Gemelli Careri visited India in 1695 AD during the reign of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb and accounted the military organization and administration of Mughal empire at that time.
15. Purana Qila was constructed during the reign of which of the following?
[A] Akbar
[B] Humayun
[C] Sher Shah
[D] Jahangir
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Correct Answer: C [ Sher Shah ]
Notes:
The founder of the Suri Dynasty, Sher Shah Suri, defeated Humayun in 1540, naming the fort Shergarh; he added several more structures in the complex during his five-year reign. Purana Qila and its environs flourished as the “sixth city of Delhi”.
16. The Red fort in Delhi was the residence of emperors of which dynasty in the 16th century?
[A] Khalji
[B] Mughal
[C] Rajput
[D] Tughluq
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Correct Answer: B [Mughal]
Notes:
Red Fort at Delhi was the official Residence of the Mughal Emperors for nearly Two Centuries from mid 16th century to mid 18th century. 1857 Rebellion against the British saw the British winning the rebellion.
17. To which of the following the Lingayat movement owes its origin?
[A] Vidyaranya
[B] Purandharadasa
[C] Appar
[D] Basava
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Correct Answer: D [Basava]
Notes:
Initially known as Veerashaivas, since the 18th century adherents of this faith are known as Lingayats. Lingayatism was founded, or revived, by the 12th-century philosopher and statesman Basava in Karnataka.
18. With reference to medieval Indian rulers, which one of the following statements is correct?
[A] Alauddin Khalji first set up a separate ariz’s department
[B] Balban introduced the branding system of horses of military
[C] Muhammad bin Tughlaq was succeeded by his uncle to the Delhi throne
[D] Firuz Tughlaq set up a separate department of slaves
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Correct Answer: D [Firuz Tughlaq set up a separate department of slaves]
Notes:
Firoz Tughlaq set up a separate department of slaves known as ‘Diwan-i-Bandagan’. Mohd Bin Tughlaq was succeeded by his cousin (not uncle) Firoz Tughlaq. Alauddin Khalji introduced the branding system of horses in his military.
19. 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.
20. Bhakta Tukaram was a contemporary of which Mughal Emperor?
[A] Babar
[B] Akbar
[C] Jahangir
[D] Aurangzeb
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Correct Answer: D [Aurangzeb]
Notes:
Tukaram (1608–1650) was a Marathi Bhakti poet and a devotee of Lord Krishna. Time period of Jahangir was 1605-1627.
