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. For the first time, a Famine-code was formulated in the Delhi Sultanate during the reign of __?
[A] Slaves
[B] Tughlaqs
[C] Khaljis
[D] Lodhis

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22. Famous painter Ustad Mansur was patronized by which Mughal emperor?
[A] Akbar
[B] Jahangir
[C] Shah Jahan
[D] Shah Alam

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23. Which dynasty was ruling in Delhi and was defeated by Babur when he invaded India?
[A] Slave dynasty
[B] Tughlaq dynasty
[C] Khilji dynasty
[D] Lodhi dynasty

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24. Who among the following accepted Din-i-Ilahi?
[A] Raja Man Singh
[B] Birbal
[C] Raja Tansen
[D] Raja Todarmal

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25. To which of the following the Lingayat movement owes its origin?
[A] Vidyaranya
[B] Purandharadasa
[C] Appar
[D] Basava

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26. After consolidating his power, Balban assumed which of the following grand titles?
[A] Tute-i-Hind
[B] Kaisr-i-Hind
[C] Zil-i-Ilahi
[D] Din-i-Ilahi

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27. Which of the following places were also called as Mahodaya during the early medieval period?
[A] Ujjain
[B] Kannauj
[C] Mathura
[D] Nalanda

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28. 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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29. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Arab invasion in India?
1. The resident Arabs gradually began to acquire land, on which they imposed the jiziya.
2. The Arabs were unable to sustain a long-term presence in India.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 & 2

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30. In which year, Iltutmish defeated Yaldauz in the Battle of Tarain?
[A] 1215
[B] 1216
[C] 1217
[D] 1218

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