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.
21. Which of the following authors wrote Taj ul Maasir?
[A] Hamdullah Mastauti Qazwini
[B] Ziyauddin Barani
[C] Hasan Nizami
[D] Muhammad Bihamad Khani
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Correct Answer: C [Hasan Nizami]
Notes:
The Taj ul Maasir which is written by Hasan Nizami deals with the political events in North India from about 1192 CE to 1228 CE. It also focuses on the reign of Qutbuddin Aibak and the early rule of the king Iltutrnish.
22. Which of the following was the author of ‘Alamgir Nama’?
[A] Ishwardas Nagaur
[B] Mirza Muhammad Kazim
[C] Shahnawaz Khan
[D] Abul Fazl
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Correct Answer: B [Mirza Muhammad Kazim]
Notes:
Mirza Muhammad Kazim was the court historiographer of emperor Aurangzeb. He composed in the Alamgir Nama. Aurangzeb ordered him to record and compile the history of his reign.
23. Muhammad-bin-Qasim fought the ‘Battle of Rawar’ with which of the following?
[A] Jai Sindh
[B] Bajhra
[C] Dahir
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Dahir]
Notes:
The ‘Battle of Rawar’ was fought between Dahir, the powerful king of Sind and the Arab invader Muhammad-bin-Qasim. Dahir waited with a huge army of 50,000 sword men, horsemen and elephantry at a place called Rawar.
24. Which Sultan of Delhi patronized Minhaj-us-Siraj after he arrived in Delhi?
[A] Qutbuddin Aibak
[B] Alauddin Masud Shah
[C] Iltutmish
[D] Nasiruddin Mahmud
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Correct Answer: C [Iltutmish]
Notes:
Minhaj-us-Siraj came to Delhi in 1228 after Iltutmish took Uchh and entered Iltutmish’s service. The Sultan employed him in religious and judicial offices, including roles connected with Gwalior. Minhaj later held senior posts under Nasiruddin Mahmud and dedicated his Persian chronicle, Tabaqat-i-Nasiri, to that ruler. Thus, the question’s specific reference to patronage upon his arrival in Delhi points to Iltutmish.
25. Which of the following Khilji dynasty rulers / generals was originally from Baradu Hindu military clan?
[A] Malik Kafur
[B] Khusrau Khan
[C] Ulugh Khan
[D] Nusarat Khan
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Correct Answer: B [Khusrau Khan]
Notes:
Khusrau Khan came from the Baradu community and rose to prominence under Mubarak Shah. After arranging the sultan’s murder in 1320, he ruled briefly as Nasiruddin Khusrau Shah before Ghazi Malik overthrew him.
26. Nizam Khan was the real name of which Lodhi Sultan?
[A] Bahlol Lodhi
[B] Sikander Lodhi
[C] Ibrahim Lodhi
[D] Daulat Khan Lodhi
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Correct Answer: B [Sikander Lodhi]
Notes:
Sikandar Lodi’s original name was Nizam Khan. He succeeded his father Bahlol in 1489 and ruled until 1517. He established Agra as a royal centre in 1504 and patronised Persian learning.
27. Who was the first Sultan of Delhi to relocate the capital from Delhi to Agra?
[A] Sultan Iltutmish
[B] Sultan Alauddin Khilji
[C] Sultan Sikandar Lodi
[D] Sultan Qutb-ud-din Aibak
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Correct Answer: C [Sultan Sikandar Lodi]
Notes:
Sultan Sikandar Lodi moved the Delhi capital to Agra in 1504 A.D. to control the Doab region and enhance defense. He established an administrative framework, promoted Persian culture, and founded Agra, a trade and cultural center. His reign introduced Persian-style gardens, influencing later Mughal designs.
28. Who headed the ‘pargana’ in the Sultanate period?
[A] Walis
[B] Shiqdar
[C] Bhukti
[D] Amil
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Correct Answer: D [Amil]
Notes:
The provinces in the Sultanate period were divided into shiqs, headed bythe shiqdar. The next division was pargana, comprising a number of villages. It was headed by the amil. The villages were grouped into units of 100 or 84.
29. Which of the following statements are correct regarding iqtadars?
1. They were granted the iqtas on a temporary basis.
2. Iqtadars could be transferred within the Kingdom.
3. Iqtadars were the owners of the land assigned to them.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1 & 2]
Notes:
During the Sultanate period the iqtadars were granted the iqtas on a temporary basis. The iqtadars could be transferred within the Kingdom. Iqtadars were not the owners of the land assigned to them.
30. Which of the following region was famous for raw silk and muslin during the Sultanate period?
[A] Multan
[B] Anhilwara
[C] Kambath
[D] Sonargaon
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Correct Answer: D [Sonargaon]
Notes:
During the Sultanate period both Bengal and Gujarat had especially developed as production centres for both coarse cloth and fine fabrics. While Kambath in Gujarat was reputed for textiles, and gold and silver work, Sonargaon in Bengal was famous for raw silk and muslin.
