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.
31. Which of the following took up the title of Al Wasiq Billah?
[A] Khusrau Shah
[B] Mubarak Shah
[C] Alauddin Khalji
[D] Jalauddin Khalji
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Correct Answer: B [Mubarak Shah]
Notes:
Qutbuddin Mubarak Shah ruled from c.1316 to 1320 CE. After the death of Alauddin, Delhi Sultanate was plunged into confusion. Malik Kafur besieged the throne but was deposed by Qutbuddin Mubarak Shah (one of the sons of Alauddin).
He declared himself Caliph and took title of Al Wasiq Billah.
32. Which of the following were the causes of Ibrahim Lodhi’s defeat in First Battle of Panipat?
1. Babur used Artillery in the battle and Indian soldiers were not familiar with the use of artillery.
2. The army of Babur was better disciplined and fully trained and well equipped.
3. The country was divided into petty states and small principalities.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:“Ibrahim Lodhi’s defeat at the First Battle of Panipat was due to:
1. Babur’s advanced artillery (cannons, matchlocks).
2. Babur’s disciplined, well-equipped army using the Tulughma strategy.
3. Fragmented political landscape with divided states.
4. Babur’s mobile cavalry and innovative tactics (Araba system).”
33. Who founded the independent Jaunpur Sultanate?
[A] Ibrahim Shah
[B] Mahmud Shah
[C] Khwajah-i-Jahan Malik Sarwar
[D] Hussain Shah
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Correct Answer: C [Khwajah-i-Jahan Malik Sarwar]
Notes:
The Jaunpur Sultanate (1394-1479), founded by Khwajah-i-Jahan Malik Sarwar of the Sharqi dynasty, emerged from the Tughlaq dynasty’s decline. It encompassed Awadh and the Ganga-Yamuna Doab, becoming a cultural hub known as the “Shiraz of India.”
34. To mark the victory of his conquests Rana Kumbha erected a Victory Tower at which of the following places?
[A] Ajmer
[B] Chittor
[C] Jaipur
[D] Amber
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Correct Answer: B [Chittor]
Notes:
Rana Kumbha and Sultan Mahmud Khalji of Malwa had a history of a tussle. They fought against each other, and interestingly, both sides claimed victory. To mark the victory of his conquests, Rana Kumbha erected a Victory Tower at Chittor.
35. Which of the following encouraged the growth of horticulture?
[A] Muhammad bin Tughlaq
[B] Firoz Tughlaq
[C] Sikander Lodhi
[D] Ibrahim Lodhi
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Correct Answer: B [Firoz Tughlaq]
Notes:
Sultans like Muhammad bin Tughlaq and Firoz Tughlaq encouraged the farmers to cultivate superior crop like wheat instead of barley. Firozshah Tughlaq also encouraged the growth of horticulture.
36. During Vijayanagara empire, mines of which of the following were located in Kurnool and Anantapur districts?
[A] Gold
[B] Silver
[C] Iron
[D] Diamond
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Correct Answer: D [Diamond]
Notes:
There were numerous industries during the rule of the Vijayanagar kingdom and they were organized into guilds. Metalworkers and other craftsmen flourished during this period. Diamond mines were located in Kurnool and Anantapur district.
37. Gulshan-i-Ibrahimi was written by which of the following poets?
[A] Muhammad Saleh Kamboh
[B] Muhammad Qasim Hindu Shah
[C] Udayaratna
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Muhammad Qasim Hindu Shah]
Notes:
Muhammad Qasim Hindu Shah also known as Firishtah wrote the book Gulshan-i-Ibrahimi in 1612 CE. The book is also known as Gulshan-i-Ibrahimi because it was dedicated to Ibrahim Adil Shah of Bijapur.
38. What was the citadel on top of the fort was called during the rule of Qutb Shahi’s kings?
[A] Akkanna
[B] Bala Hissar
[C] Madanna
[D] Darbar-e-Am
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Correct Answer: B [Bala Hissar]
Notes:
The citadel on top of the fort during the rule of Qutub Shahis was known as the Bala Hissar. It was generally the residence of the Qutb Shahi kings. The other places of interest inside the fort include the offices of Akkanna and Madanna.
39. What name was given to the new city at Delhi established by Humayun?
[A] Jahanpanah
[B] Dinpanah
[C] Khwajapur
[D] Shergarh
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Correct Answer: B [Dinpanah]
Notes:
Mughal emperor Humayun built Dinpanah in Delhi, along with the Jamali Kamali Mosque and Isa Khan Mosque. His sister, Gulbadan Begum, wrote the Humayun-nama. Humayun had a keen interest in astrology and maintained a large manuscript library. Dinpanah aimed to revive Delhi’s grandeur but was later absorbed into Sher Shah Suri’s Shergarh after Humayun’s defeat.
40. 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.
