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. Abdur Razzak came from which of the following places?
[A] Morocco
[B] Italy
[C] Persia
[D] Rome
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Correct Answer: C [Persia]
Notes:
Abdur Razzak was a Persian ambassador who visited South India in the fifteenth century. His writings leave behind social, economic, political, administrative and cultural accounts of the Vijayanagar empire.
32. Which of the following is the work of Niccolao Manucci?
[A] Travels in the Mughal Empire
[B] Akbar and the Jesuits
[C] Jahangir and the Jesuits
[D] Storio do Mogor
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Correct Answer: D [Storio do Mogor]
Notes:
Storio do Mogor is the work of Niccolao Manucci. He was an Italian writer and traveller. His records are a source of history about Shah Jahan, Aurangzeb, Shivaji, Dara Shikoh, Shah Alam, Raja Jai Singh and Kirat Singh.
33. Muhammad Ghori, who was the Sultan of the Ghurid empire ruled along with which of the following kings?
[A] Alauddin Hussain
[B] Masud I
[C] Ghiyath ud-din
[D] Masud II
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Correct Answer: C [Ghiyath ud-din]
Notes:
Muhammad Ghori, who was the Sultan of the Ghurid empire is considered as the actual founder of the Islamic Empire in India. He ruled the Ghurid empire along with his brother Ghiyath ud-din from 1173–1202 CE.
34. Which of the following reasons Muhammad Ghori carried out a number of invasions to establish his rule over India?
1) He was well aware of India’s political, religious, social, and military weaknesses.
2) The enormous wealth that India had.
3) The desire to spread Islam in India.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2, & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, & 3]
Notes:
Muhammad Ghori carried out a number of invasions to establish his rule over India because of the following reasons:
1) He was well aware of India’s political, religious, social, and military weaknesses.
2) The enormous wealth that India had.
3) The desire to spread Islam in India.
35. Which of the following was the successor of Qutub-ud-din Aibak?
[A] Aramshah
[B] Iltutmish
[C] Ruknuddin Firuz Shah
[D] Razia Sultan
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Correct Answer: A [Aramshah]
Notes:After the death of Qutub-ud-din Aibak, Aram Shah succeeded him. But he proved to be very incompetent and inefficient and so confusion reigned supreme. He ruled for a mere eight months.
36. Jalaluddin Mangbarani sought shelter from Mongols, from which of the following?
[A] Iltutmish
[B] Ruknuddin Firuz Shah
[C] Bahram Shah
[D] Alauddin Masud Shah
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Correct Answer: A [Iltutmish]
Notes:
Jalaluddin Mangbarani who was the son of the Shah of Khwarizm, while escaping from the Mongols, sought shelter from Iltutmish but Iltutmish refused to grant asylum to him. By doing so Iltutmish prevented Mongol attack and saved
India from the wrath of Chengiz Khan.
37. Which of the following military general of Alauddin led the Khalji dynasty invasions to South India?
[A] Ulugh Khan
[B] Malik Kafur
[C] Nusarat Khan
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Malik Kafur]
Notes:
Alauddin married Kamla Bai who was the wife of Rai Karan, the ruler of Gujarat and acquired Malik Kafur who was an eunuch and a great military general who later led the Khalji dynasty invasions to South India.
38. Alauddin Khaliji constructed a new capital at which of the following places?
[A] Deogir
[B] Siri
[C] Shahjahanabad
[D] Tughlaqabad
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Correct Answer: B [Siri]
Notes:
Alauddin Khalji constructed a new capital at Siri. He was one of the greatest rulers in Indian history. He possessed great military abilities because of which he added many new territories to the Muslim Empire.
39. Khusro Khan’s rule is associated with which of the following periods?
[A] 1318-1321
[B] 1319-1321
[C] 1320-1321
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [1320-1321]
Notes:
Khusro Khan ruled for a very short period from 1320 to 1321. He took up the title of Nasir-ud-din with the succession of Khusro Khan on the throne then began a reign of terror. He took Deval Devi for his queen.
40. Which of the following established four separate markets in Delhi?
[A] Jalauddin Khalji
[B] Alauddin Khalji
[C] Mubarak Shah
[D] Khusrau Shah
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Correct Answer: B [Alauddin Khalji]
Notes:
Alauddin Khalji is known to have established four separate markets in Delhi:
1. Grain market for grain.
2. Cloth and groceries market for cloth, sugar, dried fruits, butter, and oil.
3. Market for horses, slaves, cattle, etc.
4. Market for miscellaneous commodities.
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