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. Who created the political ideology of Niyamat – i – Khudai ?
[A] Qutubuddin Aibak
[B] Iltutmish
[C] Balban
[D] Raziya
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Correct Answer: C [Balban]
Notes:
Balban had created his political ideology inspired from the popular heroes of Persia. The king was considered the God’s representative on earth – Niyamat – i – Khudai . According to him , he is only after the prophet in the pride and prejudice. He also gave the concept of Jille Allah or Jilleilahi which means that the king is a reflection of god.
22. Mahmud of Ghazni had to fight a brief war of succession with which of the following brothers?
[A] Sabuktigin
[B] Masud
[C] Ibrahim
[D] Ismail
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Correct Answer: D [Ismail]
Notes:
Mahmud was the eldest son of Subuktagin. After the death of his father Subuktagin, Mahmud ascended the throne at the age of 27 after a brief war of succession with his brother Ismail.
23. The Ghurids, rose rapidly to power during which of the following centuries?
[A] 10th century
[B] 11th century
[C] 12th century
[D] 13th century
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Correct Answer: C [12th century]
Notes:
In the early medieval period, the region between Ghazni and Herat was ruled by the kingdom of Ghurs. They rapidly rose to power during the last half of the twelfth century.
24. Qutab-ud-din Aibak defeated which of the following kings to capture Gujarat?
[A] Bhima I
[B] Jayachand
[C] Bhima II
[D] Karna II
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Correct Answer: C [Bhima II]
Notes:
In 1195 CE, Qutab-ud-din Aibak captured Aligarh and Ranthambore. Then he set out to capture Gujarat. He attacked Bhima II, the Solanki king of Gujarat, and defeated him and thus conquered Gujarat.
25. Which of the following issued purely Arabic coinage of silver tanka?
[A] Qutbuddin Aibak
[B] Nasiruddin Mahmud
[C] Alauddin Masud Shah
[D] Iltutmish
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Correct Answer: D [Iltutmish]
Notes:
Iltutmish issued purely Arabic coinage of silver called tanka. He was the first to do so. The Tanka which weighted 175 grams, remains the basis of the modern rupee. He also issued copper Jital.
26. Which Sultan of Delhi patronized Minhas-us-Siraj?
[A] Qutbuddin Aibak
[B] Alauddin Masud Shah
[C] Iltutmish
[D] Nasiruddin Mahmud
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Correct Answer: C [Iltutmish]
Notes:
Minhas-us-Siraj (1193 CE) was a historian who wrote “Tabaqat-i-Nasiri” in 1260 CE, patronized by Iltutmish, the third ruler of the Delhi Sultanate. His work offers insights into the socio-political conditions, Mongol invasions, and Iltutmish’s administrative reforms, essential for understanding early Delhi Sultanate history.
27. Which of the following was the first sultan of the Delhi Sultanate to have a benevolent attitude towards Hindus?
[A] Jalauddin Khalji
[B] Alauddin Khalji
[C] Qutbuddin Mubarak Shah
[D] Nasiruddin Khusrau Shah
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Correct Answer: A [Jalauddin Khalji]
Notes:
Jalauddin Khalji was very generous. He was the first sultan of the Delhi Sultanate to have a benevolent attitude towards Hindus. He believed as the large majority of the people in India were Hindus, the state in India could not be a truly Islamic state.
28. Who was the first Delhi Sultan to collect land revenue in cash?
[A] Iltutmish
[B] Balban
[C] Jalauddin Khalji
[D] Alauddin Khalji
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Correct Answer: D [Alauddin Khalji]
Notes:
Alauddin Khilji was the first ruler to fix land revenue in cash. He used to get the whole land measured and then fixed the share of the state. He also increased the salaries of the revenue officers so that they might not be tempted to accept bribes or cheat the state.
29. Which of the following sultan was the first sultan to start irrigation works?
[A] Ghiyaddin Tughlaq Shah II
[B] Firoz Shah Tughlaq
[C] Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
[D] Mohammad Bin Tughlaq
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Correct Answer: C [Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq]
Notes:
Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq founded the Tughlaq dynasty in 1320 CE. He was the first sultan to start the irrigation works. He undertook many infrastructure projects including irrigation canals connecting Yamuna-Ghaggar and Yamuna-Sutlej rivers, bridges, madrasas, mosques, and other Islamic buildings.
30. Which of the following founded the Agra city?
[A] Bahlol Lodhi
[B] Sikander Lodhi
[C] Ibrahim Lodhi
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Sikander Lodhi]
Notes:
Sikander Lodhi founded Agra in 1504, enhancing it with buildings and establishing it as a cultural and commercial hub. He promoted Persian literature, introduced land revenue assessment, and supported agriculture, boosting prosperity in northern India.
