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 foreign travellers mention about slavery during the rule of the Vijayanagar kingdom?
[A] Abdur Razzaq
[B] Nicolo de Conti
[C] Paes
[D] Athanasius Nikitin
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Correct Answer: B [Nicolo de Conti]
Notes:
Nicolo de Conti was an Italian merchant, explorer, and writer. He traveled to India and Southeast Asia, and possibly to Southern China, during the early 15th century. Nicolo Conti refers to the prevalence of slavery in the Vijayanagar kingdom.
32. With reference to Sufism, which of the following term refers to divine proximity?
[A] Qurbat
[B] Ruh
[C] Hulul
[D] Fana
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Correct Answer: A [Qurbat ]
Notes:
The ideas central to the theory of Sufism are of ruh (soul), qurbat (divine proximity), and hulul (infusion of the divine spirit), Ishq (divine love), and Fana (self-annihilation).
33. Which of the following tried to bring about moderation between Islamic law and the concept of wahdat-ul wujud?
[A] Nizamuddin Firdausi
[B] Saba Dawud Khaki Suhrawardi
[C] Shihabuddin Suhrawardi
[D] Shaikh Hasan
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Correct Answer: A [Nizamuddin Firdausi]
Notes:
The Firdausia Sufis who were evolved out of the Suhrawardi branch were confined to Bihar. The order was popularized by Shaikh Harfuddin Yahya a disciple of Nizamuddin Firdausi, who tried to bring about moderation between Islamic law and the concept of wahdat-ul wujud.
34. What were the administrative units called during the Sher Shah’s Administration?
[A] Patta
[B] Iqtas
[C] Qabuliyat
[D] Sarais
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Correct Answer: B [Iqtas]
Notes:
Sher Shah Suri ruled from 1540 CE to 1545 CE. He organized a brilliant administrative system. There were also many administrative units called Iqtas. The government was highly centralized and consisted of several departments.
35. Which of the following dominated Bihar and Bengal during the early years of rule of Akbar?
[A] Turks
[B] Afghans
[C] Hindus
[D] Arabs
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Correct Answer: B [Afghans]
Notes:
Afghans dominated Bihar, Bengal, and Orissa during Akbar’s early rule, killing Orissa’s ruler. Daud Khan Karrani resisted Mughal expansion. Akbar captured Hajipur, Patna, and Gaur. The 1575 Battle of Tukaroi led to the Treaty of Katak, temporarily halting hostilities. Akbar integrated Afghan nobles into his administration.
36. Which of the following were appointed mainly in towns by the imperial government and were in charge of law and order?
[A] Shiqdar
[B] Amil
[C] Quanungo
[D] Kotwals
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Correct Answer: D [Kotwals]
Notes:
The Kotwals were appointed mainly in towns by the imperial government. They were in charge of law and order. The Amil used to help the Shiqdar in the task of revenue collection.
37. What was the land revenue at the time of Akbar?
[A] 1/2 of the average produce
[B] 1/3 of the average produce
[C] 1/4 of the average produce
[D] 1/5 of the average produce
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Correct Answer: B [1/3 of the average produce]
Notes:
The revenue at the time of Akbar was one third of the average produce and was paid mostly in cash. Akbar introduced the Zabti or Bandobast system, which was further improved by Raja Todar Mal.
38. Which of the following translated the Babarnama into Turki?
[A] Abdul Rahim Khan-i-Khanan
[B] Abul Fazl
[C] Mirza Aziz Koka
[D] Fakir Aziao Din
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Correct Answer: A [Abdul Rahim Khan-i-Khanan]
Notes:
Abdul Rahim Khan-i-Khanan who was the son of Bairam Khan. He was a great Poet. Although he was a Muslim by birth but he was a devotee of Lord Krishna. He also Translated Babarnama into Turki.
39. Which of the following ruler put an end to the practices of Tuladan and Jharokadarshan?
[A] Akbar
[B] Shah jahan
[C] Jahangir
[D] Aurangzeb
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Correct Answer: D [Aurangzeb]
Notes:
In 1668 CE, Aurangzeb banned music at his court, halted birthday festivities, and ended Tuladan and Jharokadarshan. He reintroduced the Jizya tax on non-Muslims, enforced strict Islamic law, destroyed Hindu temples, and shifted from the inclusive policies of previous Mughal emperors.
40. Treaty of Warana was signed between Sambhaji II and Shahuji in which of the following year?
[A] 1751 CE
[B] 1734 CE
[C] 1731 CE
[D] 1724 CE
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Correct Answer: C [1731 CE]
Notes:
During the reign of Shahu, the states of Satara and Kolhapur came into being. Sambhaji II signed the Treaty of Warana in 1731 with his cousin Shahuji to formalize the two separate seats of Bhonsle family.
