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. These questions are part of GKToday’s 35000+ MCQs Bank Course in GKToday Android App
21. Which of the following kings defeated the Gond Raja Narsing Rai?
[A] Hasan Gangu
[B] Taj-ud-din Firoz Shah
[C] Ahmah Shah Wali
[D] Humayun Shah
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Correct Answer: B [Taj-ud-din Firoz Shah]
Notes:
During 1397–1422 CE, Bahamani kingdom was ruled by Taj-ud-din Firoz Shah who started the Bahmani expansion towards Berar by defeating the Gond Raja Narsing Rai of Kherla. A huge amount of money, gold, and silver was paid to Firuz and a daughter of Rai was married to him.
22. Every province under the rule of Bahamani kingdom was headed by which of the following?
[A] Tarafdar
[B] Afaqis
[C] Sadar-i-jahan
[D] Wazir
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Correct Answer: A [Tarafdar]
Notes:
The Administrative System of the Bahamani kingdom was very well organized. the kingdom was divided into four units called provinces. these provinces were headed by Tarafdar also called as subedar.
23. In the Bahamani sultanate, the terms Deccanis and Afaqis referred to__?
[A] Ministers
[B] Militia
[C] Nobles
[D] Traders
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Correct Answer: C [Nobles ]
Notes:
During the rule of Bahamani kingdom, there were two groups in the ranks of amirs: one was the Deccanis who were immigrant Muslims and the other was the Afaqis or Pardesis who had come from Central Asia, Iran, and Iraq, and had settled in the Deccan region.
24. Which of the following was called the Prime minister during the administration of the Bahamani kingdom?
[A] Wazir ashraf
[B] Amir-i-kul
[C] Wazir-i-kul
[D] Sadar-i-jahan
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Correct Answer: C [Wazir-i-kul]
Notes:
The administration of the Bahamani kingdom which ruled the Deccan from 1347 CE to 1527 CE was well-organized. Wazir-i-kul was the term used for the prime minister during the rule of the Bahamani kingdom.
25. Chand Bibi was the daughter of which of the following?
[A] Hussain Nizam Shah I
[B] Burhan I
[C] Burhan II
[D] Murtuza I
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Correct Answer: A [Hussain Nizam Shah I]
Notes:
Chand Bibi was the daughter of Hussain Nizam Shah I. Chand Bibi was married to Ali Adil Shah I of Bijapur. She took over the reigns of power in her parental kingdom of Ahmednagar to stand in opposition against the Mughals.
26. Ibrahim Adil Shah ruled the state of Bijapur during which of the following period?
[A] 1435 CE to 1458 CE
[B] 1565 CE to 1598 CE
[C] 1535 CE to 1558 CE
[D] 1635 CE to 1658 CE
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Correct Answer: C [1535 CE to 1558 CE]
Notes:
Ibrahim Adil Shah was a Sultan and later Shah of the Indian kingdom of Bijapur. He was the Younger brother of Mallu Adil Shah. He ruled the kingdom of Bijapur from 1535 CE to 1558 CE.
27. Sultan Hussain Mirza became the disciple of which of the following saint?
[A] Shaikh Abdul Qadir Jilani
[B] Mir Muhammad Miyan
[C] Sayyid Muhammad Halabi Uchhi
[D] Ibrahim Makhdumji
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Correct Answer: C [Sayyid Muhammad Halabi Uchhi]
Notes:
Sayyid Muhammad Halabi Uchhi visited India when he was young and lived for a while in Lahore and Nagore. When he visited India again in 1482 CE, he settled in Uchh, where Sultan Hussain Mirza became his disciple.
28. After which of the following battles, Humayun had to flee from Delhi?
[A] Battle of Chausa
[B] Battle of Kannauj
[C] Battle of Sirhind
[D] Battle of Sambhal
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Correct Answer: B [Battle of Kannauj]
Notes:
Some of the consequences of Battle of Kannauj in which Humayun lost are as follows:
1. Humayun became a prince without a kingdom.
2. He had to flee from Delhi.
3. He became an exile for the next fifteen years.
29. Who was head of the revenue department during the Mughal administration?
[A] The Emperor
[B] Wakil
[C] Wazir
[D] Mir bakshi
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Correct Answer: C [Wazir]
Notes:
During the Mughal administration, the head of the revenue department was wazir, but he was no longer the principal adviser to the ruler. He was an expert in revenue affairs having the title of diwan or diwan-i-ala.
30. Akbar abolished jizyah tax in which of the following year?
[A] 1550 CE
[B] 1505 CE
[C] 1562 CE
[D] 1556 CE
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Correct Answer: C [1562 CE]
Notes:
Akbar, as well as his mother and other members of his family, were Sunni Hanafi Muslims. After the marriage of Akbar with Jodha Bai of Amber, he abolished the pilgrim tax. He also abolished Jiziya in 1562 CE
