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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Correct Answer: B [ Tughlaqs ]
Notes:
Muhammad Bin Tughlaq had for the first time formulated ‘famine-code’ to provide relief to famine-affected people.
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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Correct Answer: B [Jahangir]
Notes:
Mughal Emperor Jahangir was a great patron of painting from the days of his Viceroyalty. He patronised many great painters of the time including Ustad Mansur. Mughal painting remained confined to the Mughal court and did not reach the people. Jahangir had a very discriminating eye of Mughal painting.
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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Correct Answer: D [Lodhi dynasty]
Notes:
The Lodhi dynasty’s last ruler, Ibrahim Lodhi was kille in the battle with Babur’s troops, as his formidable army routed in the face of a force a fifth its size, but better motivated and mobile.
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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Correct Answer: B [Birbal]
Notes:
The theory of Din-i-Ilahi was introduced by Mughal Emperor Akbar. It is based on Monotheism(believe in one God).The first initiated disciples of Din-i-ilahi during emperor Akbar the Great’s time included Birbal, Prince Salim and Abu’l-Fazl ibn Mubarak.
25. 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.
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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Correct Answer: C [Zil-i-Ilahi]
Notes:
After consolidating his power, Balban assumed the grand title of Zil-i-Ilahi. Ghiyas ud din Balban was the ninth sultan of the Mamluk dynasty of Delhi. Ghiyas ud Din was the wazir of the last Shamsi sultan, Nasir ud-Din. He reduced the power of the treacherous nobility and heightened the stature of the sultan.
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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Correct Answer: B [Kannauj]
Notes:
Mihir Bhoja who ruled from 836 C.E. to 885 C.E. had his capital at Kannauj. It was also called Mahodaya. In one of the earliest inscriptions of Mihir Bhoja, the Barah copper plate inscription, there is mention of a military camp at Mahodaya.
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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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.
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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Correct Answer: C [Both 1 & 2]
Notes:
The resident Arabs gradually began to acquire land, on which they imposed the jiziya and other taxation on people. However, the Arabs were unable to sustain a long-term presence in India.
30. In which year, Iltutmish defeated Yaldauz in the Battle of Tarain?
[A] 1215
[B] 1216
[C] 1217
[D] 1218
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Correct Answer: A [1215]
Notes:
To consolidate his position, Iltutmish defeated Yaldauz in c.1215 CE in the Battle of Tarain. In c.1217 CE, he also drove away Qabacha from Punjab. During the first 10 years of his rule, he concentrated on securing his throne from his rivals.
