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 laid the foundation of Tuluva Dynasty?
[A] Vira Narasimha Raya
[B] Krishna Deva Raya
[C] Achyuta Deva Raya
[D] Sada Siva Raya
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Correct Answer: A [Vira Narasimha Raya]
Notes:
Vira Narasimha Raya laid the foundation of Tuluva dynasty. He ruled from c.1505–1509 CE. The Tuluvas were the third dynasty to come to power in Vijayanagar after usurpation of the throne by Vira Narasimha.
33. Manucharitam and Harikathasaram were the works of which of the following ‘Ashta diggajas’ of Krishna Deva Raya’s court?
[A] Allasani Peddanna
[B] Tenali Ramakrishna
[C] Pingali Suranna
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Allasani Peddanna]
Notes:
Allasani Peddanna adorned the court of Krishna Deva Raya and was one of the ‘Ashta diggajas’. He was also called Andhrakavita Pitamaga. His important works include Manucharitam and Harikathasaram.
34. Tiruvengalanatha temple was constructed during the reign of which of the following kings?
[A] Vira Narasimha Raya
[B] Krishna Deva Raya
[C] Achyuta Deva Raya
[D] Sada Siva Raya
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Correct Answer: C [Achyuta Deva Raya]
Notes:
The Tiruvengalanatha temple was built at Vijayanagara during the reign of the king Achyuta Deva Raya. Tiruvengalanatha temple is now popularly known as the Achyutaraya temple on the name of this king.
35. In the Bahamani sultanate, the terms Deccanis and Afaqis referred to__?
[A] Ministers
[B] Militia
[C] Nobles
[D] Traders
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Correct Answer: C [Nobles ]
Notes:
The Bahamani kingdom had two amir groups: Deccanis (local Muslims) and Afaqis (immigrants from Central Asia, Iran, and Iraq). Deccanis held local influence, while Afaqis introduced Persian art and architecture. Their rivalry caused internal conflicts, affecting the kingdom’s stability and political dynamics.
36. 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.
37. In Sufi philosophy, the term Wali’ refers to which of the following?
[A] Teacher
[B] Beloved
[C] Friend
[D] Servant
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Correct Answer: C [Friend]
Notes:
Every Sufi in Sufism aspires to be a wali, which literally means a friend or patron; in Sufi terminology referring to a saint. The Sufis proposed that the fulfilment of god’s will was to be realized out of love, rather than from a sense of duty.
38. Qutbuddin Bakhtiar Kaki came to Delhi during the reign of which of the following rulers?
[A] Allaudin Khilji
[B] Iltutmish
[C] Feroz Shah Tughlaq
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Iltutmish]
Notes:
Qutbuddin Bakhtiar Kaki who was the leading disciple of Khwaja Muinuddin Chishti visited Delhi in 1221 CE. When Qutbuddin came to Delhi where he was warmly welcomed and extended patronage by lItutmish.
39. Which of the following was also known as Baba Farid Ganj-i Shakar?
[A] Qutbuddin Bakhtiyar Kaki
[B] Fariduddin Masud
[C] Khwaja Muinuddin Chishti
[D] Nizamuddin Auliya
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Correct Answer: B [Fariduddin Masud]
Notes:
Fariduddin Masud was a 12th-century Punjabi Muslim preacher and mystic. He was a native of Khatwal, a village in Multan, Punjab. Fariduddin Masud was popularly known as Baba Farid Ganj-i Shakar. In Ajodhan, he established a khanaqa close to the main mosque of the town. When Farid died in 1271 CE, he was buried in his khanaqa.
40. 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.
