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. Which sultan of Delhi was a contemporary of the Mongol leader Genghis Khan?
[A] Iltutmish
[B] Razia Sultana
[C] Balban
[D] Alauddin khalji
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Correct Answer: A [Iltutmish]
Notes:
Mongol invader Genghis khan came through the northwestern front of India in the reign of Iltutmish. Genghis khan destroyed the Khwarizmi dynasty. The ruler of Khwarizmi empire sought refuge to Iltutmish . But , Iltutmish refused to give asylum to the Khwarizmi emperor and saved Delhi from the invasion of Genghis Khan
22. Tarikh-i-Firuz Shahi provides the evidences of which of the following dynasties?
[A] Mughal Dynasty
[B] Tughlaq Dynasty
[C] Delhi sultanate
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Tughlaq Dynasty]
Notes:
Tarikh-i-Firuz Shahi written by Ziauddin Barani is an important historical source for the Tughlaq dynasty. It gives detailed accounts of the reigns of Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq, Muhammad bin Tughlaq, and Firuz Shah Tughlaq.
23. Tarikh-i-Masudi was written by which of the following authors?
[A] Mir Muhammad Masum
[B] Alberuni
[C] Muhammad Bihamad Khani
[D] Abul Fazl
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Correct Answer: D [Abul Fazl]
Notes:
The Tarikh-i-Masudi which was written by Abul Fazl Muhammad bin Hussain al Bathaqi also deals with the history of Mahmud of Ghazni, describing in detail courtly life and the intrigues among nobles.
24. Mahmud led an expedition to Thanesar in which of the following years?
[A] 1010 A.D.
[B] 1014 A.D.
[C] 1020 A.D.
[D] 1025 A.D.
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Correct Answer: B [1014 A.D.]
Notes:
Mahmud of Ghazni led an expedition to Thaneswar in 1014 CE. The Indians were defeated, Temple idols were vandalized, except for the famous idol of Vishnu which is said to have been taken to Ghazni to be trampled underfoot.
25. Which of the following is considered as the actual founder of the Islamic Empire in India?
[A] Mahmud of Ghazni
[B] Shahabuddin Muhammad
[C] Alauddin Hussain
[D] Ghiyath ud-din
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Correct Answer: B [Shahabuddin Muhammad]
Notes:
According to many historians, the actual founder of the Islamic Empire in India was Shahabuddin Muhammad, who is also known as Mui’zz ud-din Muhammad bin Sam & popularly called Muhammad Ghori.
26. Muhammad Ghori, who was the Sultan of the Ghurid empire ruled along with which of the following kings?
[A] Alauddin Hussain
[B] Masud I
[C] Ghiyath ud-din
[D] Masud II
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Correct Answer: C [Ghiyath ud-din]
Notes:
Muhammad Ghori, who was the Sultan of the Ghurid empire is considered as the actual founder of the Islamic Empire in India. He ruled the Ghurid empire along with his brother Ghiyath ud-din from 1173–1202 CE.
27. The kingdom of Muhammad Ghori included which of the following parts?
1) Afghanistan
2) Tajikistan
3) Turkmenistan
4) Kazakhstan
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 3
[B] Only 2, 3 & 4
[C] Only 1, 2, & 3
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: C [Only 1, 2, & 3]
Notes:
Muhammad Ghori’s kingdom spanned parts of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Iran, India, Pakistan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan. His 1192 victory at the Second Battle of Tarain established Muslim dominance in Northern India and laid the foundation for the Delhi Sultanate. His general, Qutb-ud-din Aibak, founded the Mamluk Dynasty, the first Delhi Sultanate. Ghori’s strategies shaped medieval South Asia’s political landscape.
28. The Turkish chiefs of Delhi invited which of the following to ascend the throne in place of Aramshah?
[A] Ruknuddin Firuz Shah
[B] Bahram Shah
[C] Illtutmish
[D] Alauddin Masud Shah
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Correct Answer: C [Illtutmish]
Notes:
Aram Shah proved to be quite incompetent and inefficient. Some of the nobles also rose in rebellion. The Turkish chiefs pf Delhi invited Aibak’s son-in-law Altmash (or I1tutmish) to ascend the throne.
29. During the reign of which of the following Devagiri was invaded by Alauddin Khalji?
[A] Qutbuddin Mubarak Shah
[B] Nasiruddin Khusrau Shah
[C] Jalauddin Khalji
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Jalauddin Khalji]
Notes:
During the reign of Jalauddin Khalji in c.1294 CE, Devagiri was invaded by Alauddin Khalji also called Ali Gurshap during the reception there in July c. 1296 CE.
30. Which of the following ordinances were passed by Alauddin Khalji?
1. Confiscation of the properties of the nobles.
2. All the secret activities of the nobles were immediately reported to the Sultan.
3. Use of liquor and intoxicants was prohibited.
4. Social gatherings and festivities without the permission of Sultan were forbidden.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 2, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
The following ordinances were passed by Alauddin Khalji:
1. Confiscation of the properties of the nobles.
2. All the secret activities of the nobles were immediately reported to the Sultan.
3. Use of liquor and intoxicants was prohibited.
4. Social gatherings and festivities without the permission of Sultan were forbidden.
