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. Battle of Ghagra was fought between Babur and __?
[A] Mahmud Lodhi
[B] Ibrahim Lodhi
[C] Sikander Lodhi
[D] Bahlul Lodhi
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Correct Answer: A [Mahmud Lodhi]
Notes:
Battle of Ghagra was fought in 1529 A.D. between Babur and Mahmud Lodhi. It was fought in Bihar. Babur was able to compel the Bengal and the Afghan armies to retreat but he could not win a decisive victory.
32. Which of the following gave Sher Shah Suri the title of Sher Khan for his bravery?
[A] Malik Mohammad Jaysi
[B] Bahar Khan Lohani
[C] Islam Shah
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Bahar Khan Lohani]
Notes:
Sher Shah Suri was the son of Hasan Khan who was a jagirdar of Sasaram in South Bihar (Jaunpur). Sher Shah Suri served under the Afghan governor of Bihar named Bahar Khan Lohani, who gave him the title Sher Khan for his bravery as he killed a tiger.
33. Which of the following rulers adopted the system of Zabti-i-har-sal?
[A] Humayun
[B] Islam Khan
[C] Sher Shah Suri
[D] Akbar
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Correct Answer: C [Sher Shah Suri]
Notes:
During the rule of Sher Shah Suri, the land revenue system was improved by adopting Zabti-i-har-sal (land assessment every year) and classified all the cultivable lands into three heads which are good, middle, bad.
34. Which of the following defeated Baz Bahadur?
[A] Humayun
[B] Bairam Khan
[C] Akbar
[D] Adham Khan
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Correct Answer: D [Adham Khan]
Notes:
Adham Khan who was the son of Akbar’s foster mother Maham Anaga defeated Baz Bahadur who was an accomplished magician and poet. Adham Khan was victorious at Malwa by defeating Baz Bahadur in 1561 CE. After defeat, Baz Bahadur fled towards Burhanpur. After wandering from one area to another, he finally surrendered at Akbar’s court and was enrolled as a Mughal mansabdar.
35. Akbar built Jahangiri Mahal at which of the following locations?
[A] Delhi
[B] Agra
[C] Fatehpur Sikri
[D] Sikandara
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Correct Answer: C [Fatehpur Sikri]
Notes:
Jahangiri Mahal was built inside the Agra Fort by Akbar as principal palace for royal household women. It was mainly by the Rajput wives of Akbar. It’s structure was inspired by Man Mandir.
36. Which of the followings reign is considered the ‘The Golden age’ of the Mughal Empire?
[A] Akabr
[B] Jahangir
[C] Shahjahan
[D] Aurangzeb
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Correct Answer: C [Shahjahan]
Notes:
The Mughal emperor Shah Jahan’s reign is considered the ‘The Golden age’ of the Mughal Empire. He built a number of architectural splendors, mosques and fort building reached climax in his reign.
37. The Third Battle of Panipat was fought during the reign of which of the following kings?
[A] Mohd. Shah Rangeela
[B] Ahmad Shah
[C] Alamgir II
[D] Shah Alam II
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Correct Answer: D [Shah Alam II]
Notes:
The Third Battle of Panipat which was fought in 1761 CE was fought between the Marathas and Ahmad Shah Abdali. It was fought during the reign of Shah Alam II who was the sixteenth Mughal Emperor.
38. Who among the following was one of the women Nayanar saints?
[A] Eripatha
[B] Kannappa
[C] Anaya
[D] Karaikkal Ammaiyar
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Correct Answer: D [Karaikkal Ammaiyar]
Notes:
Karaikkal Ammaiyar, earlier named Punitavati, was one of the Tamil Shaivite saints. She was married to a merchant but her ardent devotion to Lord Shiva conflicted with her duties as a wife and she thus chose to move out of the marriage, thereby denouncing the patriarchal norms
39. During which early medieval period a decline in trade and monetary system was observed?
[A] 900-1200 AD
[B] 700-900 AD
[C] 500-700 AD
[D] 1000-1200 AD
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Correct Answer: B [700-900 AD]
Notes:
The development of trade in the early medieval period can be divided into two phases. The first phase from 700 to 900 AD was a time of decline in commerce, the monetary system and deurbanization and the closed village economy. The second phase, from 900 to 1200 AD, saw an expansion of the agricultural economy, which led to an improvement in commercial activities within the country and also with the other countries, a modest reactivation of the metallic currency and urbanization.
40. Consider the following statements regarding the urban centers during the early medieval period:
- Agricultural expansion led to the transformation of rural conglomerates into urban centers.
- Several of these centers were established under royal sanctions.
- With the expansion of trade with South Asia, Southeast Asia and China, as well as with the Arab countries of South India urban centers were closed down.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1 & 2 ]
Notes:
Agricultural expansion did indeed lead to the transformation of rural conglomerates into urban centers, playing a vital role in trade and commerce during the early medieval period. Several of these centers were also established under royal sanctions. Both these factors contributed to the emergence of urban centers. Contrary to the third statement, the expansion of trade with South Asia, Southeast Asia, China, and the Arab countries of South India resulted in the main trade routes becoming vital commercial centers, instead of leading to their closure.
