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.
21. Which Lodhi sultan annexed Sharqui dynasty?
[A] Bahlol Lodhi
[B] Sikander Lodhi
[C] Ibrahim Lodhi
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Bahlol Lodhi]
Notes:
Bahlol Lodhi brought the rulers of Kalpi and Dholpur both under the suzerainty of Delhi. He also annexed Sharqui dynasty and introduced Bahlol copper coins. He also known to have successfully suppressed the revolts in Mewat and Doab.
22. Which of the following states was one of the earliest to assert its independence from Delhi sultanate?
[A] Jaunpur
[B] Gujarat
[C] Bengal
[D] Malwa
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Correct Answer: A [Jaunpur]
Notes:
After the death of Firuz Shah Tughluq, the Tughlaq dynasty started disintegrating and few provinces started gaining their independence. Jaunpur was one of the earliest to assert its independence from the Delhi sultanate.
23. During the Sultanate period, the village accountant was known as?
[A] Patwari
[B] Wazir
[C] Naib
[D] Sadr
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Correct Answer: A [Patwari]
Notes:
During the Sultanate period the village was the basic unit of the administration. The village headman was known as muqaddam or chaudhri whereas the village accountant was called patwari.
24. With reference to the Vijayanagara temples, ammankoil referred to __?
[A] Circumambulation
[B] Shikhara
[C] Vimana
[D] Shrine of the chief goddess
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Correct Answer: D [Shrine of the chief goddess ]
Notes:
There was an elaboration of the temple complex by the addition of a number of structures in the temples of Vijayanagara empire. The shrine of the chief goddess (ammankoil) and the kalyanamandapam were considered to be indispensable parts of temples.
25. Which of the following made endowments to build a college at Bidar?
[A] Ahmad Shah III
[B] Mahmud Gawan
[C] NIzam Shah
[D] Humayun Shah
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Correct Answer: B [Mahmud Gawan]
Notes:
Mahmud Gawan was a great patron of arts. He also made endowments to build a college at Bidar. It was built in the Persian style of architecture. Some of the most famous scholars of that time belonging to regions like Iran and Iraq came to this madarasa.
26. Which of the following rulers ordered his soldiers to wear a twelve peaked cap?
[A] Shah Ismail Safavi
[B] Burhan Nizam Shah
[C] Ismail Adil Shah
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Ismail Adil Shah]
Notes:
Ismail Adil Shah who was the son and successor of Yusuf Adil Khan. He ruled from 1510 CE to 1535 CE. Ismail Adil Shah in recognition of his alliance with Persia ordered his soldiers to wear a twelve peaked cap as a part of the uniform.
27. Qutbuddin Bakhtiar Kaki came to Delhi during the reign of which of the following rulers?
[A] Allaudin Khilji
[B] Iltutmish
[C] Feroz Shah Tughlaq
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Iltutmish]
Notes:
Qutbuddin Bakhtiar Kaki who was the leading disciple of Khwaja Muinuddin Chishti visited Delhi in 1221 CE. When Qutbuddin came to Delhi where he was warmly welcomed and extended patronage by lItutmish.
28. ‘Ziyarat’ refers to which of the following?
[A] To observe tolerance
[B] Practice of visiting tombs
[C] Repentance over bad deeds
[D] Surrender to achieve salvation
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Correct Answer: B [Practice of visiting tombs]
Notes:
Ziyarat refers to the practice of visiting tombs. Ziyarat emerged as an important form of ritual pilgrimage in Sufism. Most of the Sufis also believed in the performance of miracles.
29. In which battle, Sher Shah suri was confronted by the Rathore army led by the commanders Jaita and Kumpa?
[A] Battle of Jodhpur
[B] Battle of Samel
[C] Battle of Lalsot
[D] Battle of Chanderi
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Correct Answer: B [Battle of Samel ]
Notes:
Sher Shah Suri Led many campaigns in Rajasthan against Marwar, Ranthambhore, Nagor, Ajmer, Jodhpur, and Bikaner. He also defeated Maldeo in the famous Battle of Samel around Ajmer which took place in 1544 A.D. In this battle, also known as the Battle of Giri-Sumel, Rao Maldev Rathore
of Marwar had fled the field due to suspicion over his own commanders. The army was led by the commanders Jaita and Kumpa, who also decided to remain in battlefield to prove their innocence and patriotism.
30. Sher Mandal, which was built either by Sher Shah Suri or Humayun, is located in which of the following cities?
[A] Patna
[B] Saharasa
[C] Delhi
[D] Sirsa
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Correct Answer: C [Delhi]
Notes:
Sher Mandal, an octagonal building inside the Purana Qila complex in Delhi was probably built by Sher Shah Suri or Humayun.
