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 region was famous for raw silk and muslin during the Sultanate period?
[A] Multan
[B] Anhilwara
[C] Kambath
[D] Sonargaon
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Correct Answer: D [Sonargaon]
Notes:
During the Sultanate period both Bengal and Gujarat had especially developed as production centres for both coarse cloth and fine fabrics. While Kambath in Gujarat was reputed for textiles, and gold and silver work, Sonargaon in Bengal was famous for raw silk and muslin.
32. Which of the following activities were prevalent during the rule of Delhi Sultans?
1. Religious persecution
2. Prohibition of public worship
3. Destruction of temples
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
During the Delhi Sultanate, religious persecution included temple destruction, heavy taxes on non-Muslims, and restrictions on their practices. Sultan Alauddin Khilji and Sultan Firuz Shah Tughlaq enforced these policies, with the latter replacing Hindu temples with mosques. Sultan Muhammad bin Tughlaq implemented forced conversions and penalties for non-Muslims, alongside the jizya tax, to strengthen Islamic rule.
33. Which of the following Mughal emperor forced the Qutb Shahis to cease the Shia form of worship in the Friday congregational prayer sermons?
[A] Shah Jahan
[B] Akbar
[C] Jahangir
[D] Aurangzeb
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Correct Answer: A [Shah Jahan]
Notes:
In 1636 CE, Mughal emperor Shah Jahan forced the Qutb Shahis to abandon Shia worship and recognize Mughal suzerainty, shifting Deccan politics. This era also saw the construction of the Charminar in Hyderabad, reflecting the Qutb Shahi dynasty’s cultural contributions.
34. ‘Beshara’ refers to which of the following?
[A] Who are not bound by the Sharait law
[B] Surrender to achieve salvation
[C] Non-acceptance of what was not given freely
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Who are not bound by the Sharait law]
Notes:
Beshara refers to one who are not bound by the Sharait law whereas Ba-shara are those who followed the Islamic law. Vara refers to non-acceptance of what was not given freely.
35. Which of the following was the only Suhrawardi saint who lived during the reign of Sikandar Lodi?
[A] Hajji Abdul Wahhab Bukhari
[B] Shihabuddin Suhrawardi
[C] Makhdum Jahaniyah
[D] Salim Chishti
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Correct Answer: A [Hajji Abdul Wahhab Bukhari]
Notes:
By the sixteenth century, the Suhrawardi order declined and remained confined only to Kashmir and Punjab. The only Suhrawardi saint who lived during the reign of Sikandar Lodi in Delhi was Hajji Abdul Wahhab Bukhari.
36. Malik Mohammad Jayasi completed his Padmavat during the reign of __:
[A] Humayun
[B] Sher Shah Suri
[C] Islam Khan
[D] Akbar
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Correct Answer: B [Sher Shah Suri]
Notes:
Sher Shah Suri of the Sur dynasty patronised learned men. Malik Mohammad Jaysi completed his Padmavat during the regin of Sher Shah Suri only. Also the famous historian named Abbas Khan Sarwani, wrote the Tarikh-i- Shershahi during his reign.
37. Who were the officials in charge of maintaining revenue records during Sher Shah’s administration?
[A] Amils
[B] Qanungo
[C] Sipahasalar
[D] Girdawar
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Correct Answer: B [Qanungo]
Notes:
The land revenue administration was very well organized during the rule of Sher Shah Suri. The revenue officers were called Amils and Qanungo were the officials in charge of maintaining revenue records.
38. Which of the following had the power to appoint, promote, and remove officials during the Mughal administration?
[A] Wazir
[B] Emperor
[C] Council of Ministers
[D] Nobility
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Correct Answer: B [Emperor]
Notes:
The Mughal Emperor held absolute control over military and judicial powers, appointing and managing officials. Akbar introduced the Mansabdari system for ranking officials. Decisions were influenced by nobles and ministers, but the Emperor had final authority. He used spies to monitor officials and reduce corruption.
39. Which of the following is correct regarding Mansabdari system?
1. The mansab rank was not hereditary.
2. The lowest rank was 10 and the highest was 5,000 for the nobles.
3. All appointments and promotions as well as dismissals were directly made by the emperor.
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:
Under the Mansabdari system the mansab rank was not hereditary and the lowest rank was 10 and the highest was 5,000 for the nobles. All appointments and promotions as well as dismissals in the Mansabdari system were directly made by the emperor.
40. Which of the following were given to Muslim nobles in their family towns or place of birth?
[A] Watan Jagirs
[B] Tankha Jagirs
[C] Mashrut Jagirs
[D] Altamgha Jagirs
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Correct Answer: D [Altamgha Jagirs]
Notes:
Altamgha Jagirs under the Jagirdari system of the Mughals were the lands which were given to Muslim nobles in their family towns or place of birth. In the Jagirdari system involved assignment of revenue of a particular territory to the nobles for their services to the state.
