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 king was responsible for the fortification of Bijapur?
[A] Ismail Adil Shah
[B] Malik Hasan Bahri
[C] Yusuf Adil Khan
[D] Burhan Nizam Shah
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Correct Answer: C [Yusuf Adil Khan]
Notes:
Ismail Adil Shah, son of Yusuf Adil Khan, became ruler in 1510 CE. Yusuf, founder of the Adil Shahi dynasty, fortified Bijapur using Persian architects and Indo-Islamic styles. He promoted cultural integration and built massive walls and bastions, vital in conflicts with the Vijayanagara Empire and Mughals, establishing Bijapur as a center of art and culture.
32. What was the citadel on top of the fort was called during the rule of Qutb Shahi’s kings?
[A] Akkanna
[B] Bala Hissar
[C] Madanna
[D] Darbar-e-Am
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Correct Answer: B [Bala Hissar]
Notes:
The citadel on top of the fort during the rule of Qutub Shahis was known as the Bala Hissar. It was generally the residence of the Qutb Shahi kings. The other places of interest inside the fort include the offices of Akkanna and Madanna.
33. The sufi philosophy is primarily based on the concept of which of the following?
[A] Unity with beloved
[B] Unity with god
[C] Unity with universe
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Unity with god]
Notes:
This philosophy of Sufism is primarily based on the concept of tawhid which means unity with god. The philosophy advocates a yearning for a personal union with the god.
34. During Mughal era, who had duty to maintain all accounts and send the daily receipt and expenditure report to the provincial Diwan?
[A] Faujdar
[B] Amalguzar
[C] Shiqdar
[D] Muqaddam
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Correct Answer: B [Amalguzar]
Notes:
The Amalguzar or Amil used to maintain all accounts and send the daily receipt and expenditure report to the provincial Diwan. He used to assess and supervise the revenue collection.
35. What was the land revenue at the time of Akbar?
[A] 1/2 of the average produce
[B] 1/3 of the average produce
[C] 1/4 of the average produce
[D] 1/5 of the average produce
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Correct Answer: B [1/3 of the average produce]
Notes:
The revenue at the time of Akbar was one third of the average produce and was paid mostly in cash. Akbar introduced the Zabti or Bandobast system, which was further improved by Raja Todar Mal.
36. Abul Fazl was murdered by which of the following ruler?
[A] Bir Singh Bundela
[B] Amar singh
[C] Maharana Pratap
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Bir Singh Bundela]
Notes:
Abul Fazl led the Mughal imperial army in its wars in Deccan but was murdered by Vir Singh Deo in an intrigue by Salim, Akbar’s son.
37. Robert Sewell’s book ‘A Forgotten Empire’ is about which of the following empires?
[A] Kushan empire
[B] Mauryan empire
[C] Vijayanagar empire
[D] Mughal empire
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Correct Answer: C [Vijayanagar empire]
Notes:
Robert Sewell was a civil servant of Madras presidency. He was Keeper of the Record Office of Madras. He authored ‘A Forgotten Empire- Vijayanagar’, a contribution to the History of India.
38. 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.
39. Charnock received the royal farman by which of the following Mughal ruler to establish a small trading station, which later grew into the city of Calcutta?
[A] Akbar
[B] Jahangir
[C] Aurangzeb
[D] Shah jahan
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Correct Answer: C [Aurangzeb]
Notes:
The new governor of Bengal invited Job Charnock to return to his settlement in Hughli in 1690 CE. Job Charnock received the royal farman by Aurangzeb to establish a small trading station, which later grew into the city of Calcutta.
40. Which of the following emerged victorious in the war of succession that broke out after the death of Aurangzeb?
[A] Muazzam
[B] Muhammad Kam Bakhsh
[C] Muhammad Azam Shah
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Muazzam]
Notes:
After the death of Aurangzeb, a war of succession broke out among his three surviving sons, Muazzam , Muhammad Kam Bakhsh, and Muhammad Azam Shah. Finally, Muazzam emerged victorious.
