Medieval Indian History Questions (MCQs) for UPSC, SSC and States PCS Examinations
Multiple choice questions on Medieval Indian History for General Studies and GK preparation of SSC, NDA, CDS, UPSC, UPPSC and State PSC Examinations. These questions are part of GKToday’s 35000+ MCQs Bank Course in GKToday Android App
21. Musttauf-i-mumalik during the Sultanate period refers to __?
[A] Priest
[B] Auditor General
[C] Local officer
[D] Tax officer
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Correct Answer: B [Auditor General]
Notes:
The musttiuf-i-mumalik was the auditor general. His duties involved auditing of accounts whereas the musharraf-i-mumalik was equivalent to the present day accountant general whose office used to maintain the accounts of the state.
22. Cambay in Gujarat was famous for which of the following during the Sultanate period?
1. Textiles
2. Gold and silver work
3. Muslin
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: B [Only 1 & 2]
Notes:
During the Sultanate period the towns in Gujarat were famous for fine quality fabrics. Cambay in Gujarat was especially famous for textiles and for gold and silver work. Bengal was famous for muslin.
23. With reference to Delhi Sultanate, ‘Zawabit’ refers to which of the following?
[A] Laws of Shariah
[B] State laws
[C] Laws of marriage
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [State laws]
Notes:
The sultans of Delhi enforced the Shariah and also appointed the ulema to profitable offices, they also formulated their own state laws called zawabit to bring in a practicality in solving disputes involving the people.
24. Which of the following is regarded as the oldest Sufi in the Indian sub-continent who established himself in north India?
[A] Rabia al-Adawiya
[B] Al Hujwiri
[C] Al-Junaid
[D] Bayazid Bastami.
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Correct Answer: B [Al Hujwiri]
Notes:
Sufism evolved into a well-developed movement by the end of the 11th century in India. Al Hujwiri established himself in north India and was buried in Lahore. He is regarded as the oldest Sufi in the Indian sub-continent.
25. Which of the following set up ashrams known as ‘Thambas’?
[A] Dadupanthis
[B] Nathpanthis
[C] Kabirpanthis
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Dadupanthis]
Notes:
The followers of Dadu Dayal came to be known as the Dadupanthis. Dadupanthis set up ashrams known as ‘Thambas’ in Rajasthan, where Dadu Dayal spent the best part of his spiritual life.
26. After the migration of Gesu Daraz to the Deccan which of the following places emerged as new centres of Chisti order?
1) Malwa
2) Gujarat
3) Bengal
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: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
The Chishti Sufis were referred to as the ulema-i-duniya in the Deccan. After the migration of Gesu Daraz to the Deccan the states which emerged as new centres of Chisti order were Malwa, Gujarat, Bengal and the Deccan.
27. The empire of Sher Shah Suri was divided into how many sarkars?
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Correct Answer: C [47]
Notes:
The rule of Sher Shah Suri lasted for only five years but he organised a brilliant administrative system which served as inspiration to not only the Mughal administration but to the British too. The empire of Sher Shah Suri was divided into forty seven sarkars.
28. In which year, Akbar abolished the pilgrim tax?
[A] 1561
[B] 1563
[C] 1569
[D] 1572
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Correct Answer: B [1563]
Notes:
Akbar abolished the pilgrim tax in 1563 when he noticed that the tax was imposed on people who come for search of light of God; and was collected arbitrarily based on rank and wealth of the pilgrim.
29. Which of the following were the functions of Diwan in the administration of Akbar?
1. Diwan had to supervise the revenue collection in the suba and maintain accounts of all expenditures.
2. He was also expected to increase the area under cultivation.
3. Sometimes taccavi or advance loans were given to peasants through his office.
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: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
Diwan had to supervise the revenue collection in the suba and maintain accounts of all expenditures. He was also expected to increase the area under cultivation. Sometimes taccavi or advance loans were given to peasants through his office.
30. Amar Singh of Mewar (son of Maharana Pratap) submitted before Jahangir in which of the following years?
[A] 1611 A.D.
[B] 1613 A.D.
[C] 1615 A.D.
[D] 1617 A.D.
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Correct Answer: C [1615 A.D.]
Notes:
Amar Singh of Mewar, the son of Maharana Pratap submitted before Jahangir in 1615 A.D. Maharana Pratap’s son Karan Singh was made Mansabdar in the Mughal court.
