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. Achalgarh fort in Rajasthan was built by which King?
[A] Bappa Rawal
[B] Rana Hammira
[C] Maharana Mokal
[D] Rana Kumbha
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Correct Answer: D [Rana Kumbha ]
Notes:
Rana Kumbha or Kumbhakarna Singh constructed the city of Basantpur. He built several inns, palaces, ponds, schools, and temples. For the defence of his kingdom, Rana Kumbha built five forts of Kumbhalgarh, Achalgarh, Maddan, Kolana, and Vairat.
32. During the Sultanate period, the village accountant was known as?
[A] Patwari
[B] Wazir
[C] Naib
[D] Sadr
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Correct Answer: A [Patwari]
Notes:
During the Sultanate period the village was the basic unit of the administration. The village headman was known as muqaddam or chaudhri whereas the village accountant was called patwari.
33. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Vijaynagara empire?
- Sati was honoured in the Vijaynagara empire.
- Polygamy was prevalent among the royal families.
- Devadasi system was prevalent.
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:
Sati was honoured in the Vijaynagara empire. Polygamy was also prevalent among the royal families of that time. Devadasi system, i.e., attachment of dancing girls to temples, was prevalent, reflecting the cultural and religious practices during the Vijaynagara period.
34. Which of the following was the first sultanate to gain independence among the Bahmani successor states?
[A] Nizam Shahis of Ahmadnagar
[B] Adil Shahis of Bijapur
[C] Imad Shahis of Berar
[D] Qutub Shahis of Golconda
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Correct Answer: A [Nizam Shahis of Ahmadnagar]
Notes:
The Nizam Shahi kingdom lay in the northwestern part of Deccan. It lay between the states of Gujarat and Bijapur, was the first sultanate to gain independence among the Bahmani successor states.
35. 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).
36. Which of the following is considered as the founder of the Muslim kingdom of Gujarat?
[A] Muhammad bin Tughlaq
[B] Feroz Shah Tughlaq
[C] Zafar Khan
[D] Iltutmish
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Correct Answer: C [Zafar Khan]
Notes:
Zafar Khan who was later known as Muzaffar Shah I was appointed as the governor of Gujarat by Nasir-ud-Din Muhammad bin Tughluq IV. Zafar Khan founded of the Muslim kingdom of Gujarat.
37. 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.
38. Akbar appointed which of the following as the governor of Multan in 1509?
[A] Khan-i-Khanan
[B] Raja Todar Mal
[C] Raja Man Singh
[D] Mirza Aziz Koka
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Correct Answer: A [Khan-i-Khanan]
Notes:
Akbar appointed Khan-i-Khanan as the governor of Multan in 1509 A.D. Akbar gave him the responsibility of subduing Bilochis, a tribe in the Sindh region, and to conquer the whole territory.
39. Jahangir built his own mausoleum in which of the following places?
[A] Lahore
[B] Agra
[C] Kannauj
[D] Chittor
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Correct Answer: A [Lahore]
Notes:
Jahangir got constructed Moti Masjid at Lahore and his own mausoleum at Lahore. He got laid a number of gardens at places such as the Shalimar and Nishant gardens in Kashmir.
40. Which of the following was the head of the military, pay, and accounts office?
[A] Chief Qazi
[B] Mir Bakshi
[C] Mir Maal
[D] Khan-i- Saman
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Correct Answer: B [Mir Bakshi]
Notes:
During the rule of the Mughal empire, Mir Bakshi was in charge of military pay and accounts office. All Mansabdars received their pay from the Military accounts office, the post of Mir Bakshi was of utmost importance as imperial paymaster.
