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. Jayasi’s ‘Padmavat’ is written in which of the following dialects and scripts respectively?
[A] Awadhi and Persian
[B] Hindi and Urdu
[C] Farsi and Urdu
[D] Awadhi and Arabi
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Correct Answer: A [Awadhi and Persian]
Notes:
Padmavat (or Padmawat) is an epic poem written in 1540 by Sufi poet Malik Muhammad Jayasi, who wrote it in the Hindustani language of Awadhi, and originally in the Persian Nastaliq script.
22. Which of the following is not the work of Abdul Qadir Badauni?
[A] Tarikh-i-Alfi
[B] Muntakhab-ul-Tawarikh
[C] Waqi-at-i-Mushtaqi
[D] All of them are his works
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Correct Answer: C [Waqi-at-i-Mushtaqi]
Notes:Waqi-at-i-Mushtaqi is the work of Shaikh Rizq Ullah Mushtaqui.
Abdul Qadir Badauni has composed the following –
- Tarikh-i-Alfi – a general history compiled at the order of emperor Akbar by Abdul Qadir Badaui and others.
- Muntakhab-ul-Tawarikh also called Tarikh-i-Badauni – his most celebrated work. It is a general history of India, from the time of the Ghaznavis down to the fortieth year of Akbar’s reign.
23. Which of the following is a very important source for the history of the Saiyid and Lodi Sultans?
[A] Tabaqat-i-Akbari
[B] Tahkik-i-Hind
[C] Ain-i-Akbari
[D] Tarikh-i-Frishta
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Correct Answer: A [Tabaqat-i-Akbari]
Notes:
Tabaqat-I-Akbari was written by Khwaja Nizammuddin Ahmed Harawi, written during the reign of Akbar. It is a history in nine parts from the first appearance of Islam in India up to the date of its composition in 1593-94. Tabaqat-i-Akbari is a very important source for the history of the Saiyid and Lodi Sultans.
24. Who was the first Turk to invade India?
[A] Alpitigin
[B] Subuktigin
[C] Mahmud of Ghanzni
[D] Ismail Khan
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Correct Answer: B [Subuktigin]
Notes:
Subuktagin was the first Turk to invade India in 98oAD. He was slave and commander of Alptigin while father of Mahmud.
25. In the first battle of Tarain, which of the following fort was captured by Mohammed Ghori’s forces, that triggered the battle between Ghurids and Chauhans?
[A] Kesgarh
[B] Phillaur
[C] Tabarhind
[D] Manuli
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Correct Answer: C [Tabarhind]
Notes:
After the annexation of the Punjab, Muhammad Ghori made Lahore the base of his operations against the Rajputs. He made thorough preparations for three years before challenging Prithvi Raj Chauhan of Delhi and Ajmer. In 1189, he captured Tabarhind (Bhatinda). This led to first battle of Tarain in which Ghurid army was crushed and Mohd. Ghori himself was wounded (but saved by a Khalji soldier in litter) by Gobind Rai (Brother of Prithviraj Chauhan).
26. 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.
27. Who started the office of Diwan – i – Arz ?
[A] Raziya
[B] Iltutmish
[C] Balban
[D] Qutubuddin Aibak
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Correct Answer: C [Balban]
Notes:
To deal with internal and external disturbance , Balban reorganized the military department called Diwan – i – Arz and pensioned off those soldiers and troopers who were no longer fit for the service. He also appointed spies in every department and also organized a strong centralised army.
28. Given below are the two statement , one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R)
Assertion – Iqtadari system was introduced by Iltutmish.
Reason – Along with Iqta , Iltutmish also introduced Jagir system
Select the correct option from the codes given below
[A] Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
[B] Both (A) and (R) are true , but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
[C] (A) is true , but (R) is false
[D] (A) is false , but (R) is true
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Correct Answer: C [(A) is true , but (R) is false]
Notes:
Iqta was introduced by Delhi sultan Iltutmish while Jagir was introduced by Mughals . Under Iqta system , the land of the empire was divided into several large and small tracts called Iqta and assigned these Iqta to his soldiers , officers and nobles.
29. Tarikh-i-Daudi was written by which of the following authors?
[A] Yahya ibn Ahmad Sihrindi
[B] Abdullah
[C] Amir Khusrau
[D] Abul Fazl
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Correct Answer: B [Abdullah]
Notes:
Abdullah of Koli (Aligarh) wrote the book Tarikh-i-Daudi during the reign of Jahangir. It starts from the period of Bahlol Lodhi and provides information about the reigns of the Lodis and Surs. However, it provides fragmentary information, unsupported by proper dates or accounts.
30. Which of the following empires sustained the advancements of Arab invaders?
1) Karkotas of Kashmir
2) Gurjara Pratiharas of Kannauj
3) Bappa Rawal of Chittor
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2, & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, & 3]
Notes:
Rajput chiefs did not allow the peaceful existence of Arabs. The Karkotas of Kashmir, the Gurjara Pratiharas of Kannauj and the renowned Bappa Rawal of Chittor were all-powerful enough to check the Arab advancement.
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