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.
31. What was the name of the silver coin of Muhammad Bin Tughlaq?
[A] Dinar
[B] Jital
[C] Adlis
[D] Tanka
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Correct Answer: C [Adlis]
Notes:
Muhammad Bin Tughlaq’s rule is significant for the introduction of token currency. He understood the importance of currency as a medium of commercial exchange and that is why he took keen interest to circulate gold and silver coins. He enlarged the gold dinar from 172 grains to 202 grains. He introduced a silver coin, the adlis, which was discontinued after seven years due to lack of popularity and acceptance among his subjects.
32. Fatawah-i-Jahandari was written by which of the following authors?
[A] Ibn-ul-Asir
[B] Hamdullah Mastauti Qazwini
[C] Ziyauddin Barani
[D] Muhammad Bihamad Khani
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Correct Answer: C [Ziyauddin Barani]
Notes:
Ziauddin Barani who was the author of Tarikh-i-Firuz Shahi also wrote the monumental Fatawah-i-Jahandari in the fourteenth century. The text gives an important insight into the administrative, political, and religious policies of the state.
33. Qanun-i Humayuni was written by which of the following authors?
[A] Alberuni
[B] Amir Khusrau
[C] Mirza Muhammad Haidar Dughlat
[D] Khvandamir
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Correct Answer: D [Khvandamir]
Notes:
The Qanun-i Humayuni which is also called Humayun Namah was composed in 1534 CE by Khvandamir who was one of the officials under Humayun’s patronage. The memoir is an eyewitness account of Humayun’s reign.
34. Tazkireh-i Humayun va Akbar was written by which of the following?
[A] Bayazid Bayat
[B] Mirza Muhammad Haidar Dughlat
[C] Nizamuddin Ahmad
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Bayazid Bayat]
Notes:
Tazkireh-i Humayun va Akbar was written in 1590-91 CE by Bayazid Bayat. It is a history of the reigns of Humayun and Akbar starting from 1542 CE to 1591 CE. Babur was the father of Humanyun.
35. Which of the following was the author of ‘Tarikh-i-Akbar Shahi’?
[A] Nizamuddin Ahmad
[B] Muhammad Arif Qandahari
[C] Mutamad Khan
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Muhammad Arif Qandahari]
Notes:
Tarikh-i-Akbar Shahi was written by Muhammad Arif Qandahari. The text presents a general survey of Muslim rule in India starting from Mahmud of Ghazni to the middle of the sixteenth century.
36. Which of the following statements are correct regarding administrative system under Arabs?
1. Muhammad-bin-Qasim divided Sind and Multan into a number of Iqtas or districts.
2. Iqtas were headed by Arab military officers.
3. The sub-divisions of the districts were administered by the local Hindu Officers.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
Muhammad-bin-Qasim divided Sind and Multan into a number of Iqtas or districts. These Iqtas were headed by Arab military officers. Whereas the sub-divisions of the districts were administered by the local Hindu Officers.
37. Which of the following were the effects of Arab invasion in India?
1. It made way for Islam into India.
2. The Arabs learnt the art of administration, astronomy, music, painting, medicine and architecture from India.
3. The Arabs spread astronomy, Indian Philosophy, and numerals to Europe.
Select the correct option from 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:
Arab invasion in India made way for Islam into India. The Arabs learnt the art of administration, astronomy, music, painting, medicine and architecture from India. The Arabs spread astronomy, Indian Philosophy, and numerals to Europe.
38. Which of the following Mamluk Sultan shifted his capital from Lahore to Delhi?
[A] Aramshah
[B] Ruknuddin Firuz Shah
[C] Iltutmish
[D] Razia Sultan
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Correct Answer: C [Iltutmish]
Notes:
Iltutmish’s half-brothers sold him as a slave to Aibak. He also married Aibak’s daughter. Aibak appointed him as the Iqtadar of Gwalior. He shifted his capital from Lahore to Delhi after becoming Sultan.
39. Who killed Razia Sultana?
[A] Alauddin Masud Shah
[B] Bahram Shah
[C] Balban
[D] Nasiruddin Mahmud
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Correct Answer: B [Bahram Shah]
Notes:
When Ikhtiyaruddin Altunia imprisoned Raziya, the Turkish nobles put Bahram, who was another son of Iltutmish, on the throne. However, Raziya married Altuniya, and after marrying him proceeded to Delhi. But she was defeated and killed on the way by Bahram Shah.
40. Which of the following was the successor of Razia Sultan?
[A] Alauddin Masud Shah
[B] Nasiruddin Mahmud
[C] Bahram Shah
[D] Balban
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Correct Answer: C [Bahram Shah]
Notes:
Bahram Shah was the sixth sultan of the Mamluk Dynasty. He was the son of Shams ud din Iltutmish and reigned from 1240 CE to 1242 CE. He defeated and killed Razia sultan and ascended the throne.
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