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. Which of the following was not a regional Hindu Kingdom in power at the time of attacks of Mohammad Ghori on India?
[A] Tomars of Delhi
[B] Gahadavlas of Kannauj
[C] Solankis of Gujarat
[D] Karkota Empire of Kashmir
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Correct Answer: D [Karkota Empire of Kashmir]
Notes:
The principal Hindu powers of Northern India about this time (end of 12th century) included Tomaras of Delhi, Gahadavlas, also known as Rathors of Kanauj, Chauhan of Ajmer, Solankis / Parmaras/ Bagheals of Gujarat and Malwa; and Palas and Senas of Bihar and Bengal. The Karkota dynasty was active between 625 – 885 AD.
32. Who among the following ruler was contemporary of great philosopher Madhavacharya
[A] Balban
[B] Kaiqubad
[C] Alauddin Khalji
[D] Nasiruddin Mahmud
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Correct Answer: A [Balban]
Notes:
Balban was a patron of men of letters , many eminent personalities, historians, poets. The most notable among them being Amir Khusrau. He also invited the famous Persian poet , Sadi , to his court. The great philosopher Madhavacharya, the famous exponent of Dvaita philosophy , also visited his court.
33. Arrange the following rulers of Delhi Sultanate in chronological order of their reign and choose the correct answer
1. Aram Shah
2. Razia Sultana
3. Ruknuddin Firuz
4. Shams ud din Iltutmish
Select the correct option from the codes given below
[A] 1-2-3-4
[B] 2-1-4-3
[C] 1-4-2-3
[D] 1-4-3-2
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Correct Answer: D [1-4-3-2]
Notes:
The period of Mamluk sultans were-
Qutubuddin Aibak (1206-1210)
Aram Shah (1210-1211)
Shams ud din Iltutmish (1211-1236)
Ruknuddin Firuz (1236)
Razia Sultana (1236- 1240)
34. Who built mosque in Ajmer (Adhai din ka jhopra)
[A] Iltutmish
[B] Balban
[C] Qutubuddin Aibak
[D] Muhammad bin Tughlaq
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Correct Answer: C [Qutubuddin Aibak]
Notes:
Qutubuddin Aibak built a famous mosque called Adhai din ka jhopra in ajmer . He also built Quwwat ul Islam mosque at Delhi . During that time , the mosque was built in congregational style.
35. Who introduced Turkan – e – Chahalgani
[A] Balban
[B] Iltutmish
[C] Alauddin khalji
[D] Kaiqubad
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Correct Answer: B [Iltutmish ]
Notes:
Turkan – e – Chahalgani were the corps of forty. They were a political faction consisting of Iltutmish’s personal slave . They supported sultan and his family members. Balban , after attaining power , abolished Turkan – e – Chahalgani
36. Tarikh-i-Daudi was written by which of the following authors?
[A] Yahya ibn Ahmad Sihrindi
[B] Abdullah
[C] Amir Khusrau
[D] Abul Fazl
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Correct Answer: B [Abdullah]
Notes:
Abdullah of Koli (Aligarh) wrote the book Tarikh-i-Daudi during the reign of Jahangir. It starts from the period of Bahlol Lodhi and provides information about the reigns of the Lodis and Surs. However, it provides fragmentary information, unsupported by proper dates or accounts.
37. ‘Travels in the Mughal Empire’ is the work of which of following foreign traveller?
[A] Pierre Du Jarric
[B] Francois Bernier
[C] Niccolao Manucci
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Francois Bernier]
Notes:
Travels in the Mughal Empire (1656-1668) is the work of Francois Bernier. He was a French physician and traveller. He also served as the personal physician of Dara Shikoh for a brief period.
38. Muhammad-bin-Qasim fought the ‘Battle of Rawar’ with which of the following?
[A] Jai Sindh
[B] Bajhra
[C] Dahir
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Dahir]
Notes:
The ‘Battle of Rawar’ was fought between Dahir, the powerful king of Sind and the Arab invader Muhammad-bin-Qasim. Dahir waited with a huge army of 50,000 sword men, horsemen and elephantry at a place called Rawar.
39. The kingdom of Muhammad Ghori included which of the following parts?
1) Afghanistan
2) Tajikistan
3) Turkmenistan
4) Kazakhstan
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 3
[B] Only 2, 3 & 4
[C] Only 1, 2, & 3
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: C [Only 1, 2, & 3]
Notes:
Muhammad Ghori is credited with laying the foundation of Muslim rule not only in India but also in South Asia. His kingdom included parts of modern-day Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Iran, India, Pakistan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan.
40. The Second Battle of Tarain was fought in which of the following years?
[A] 1192 CE
[B] 1219 CE
[C] 1292 CE
[D] 1319 CE
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Correct Answer: A [1192 CE]
Notes:
After the defeat of Muhammad Ghori in the first battle of Tarain, he retaliated in 1192. The second battle of Tarain is regarded as one of the turning points in Indian history, as Prithviraj Chauhan was defeated and Ghori emerged successful.
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