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 considered themselves as the custodians of the Hindu civilization?
[A] Rulers of Malwa
[B] Rulers of Mewar
[C] Rajput Rulers
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Rulers of Mewar]
Notes:
The rulers of Mewar used the title “Maharana” instead of “Maharaja”. They believed themselves to be merely custodians of the Hindu civilization epitomized in the temple of their lord Eklingaji.
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 started the festival of ‘Nauroz’?
[A] Iltutmish
[B] Balban
[C] Firozshah Tughlaq
[D] Alauddin Khilji
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Correct Answer: B [Balban]
Notes:
The sultans of the Delhi Sultanate built lofty palaces, gave expensive gifts to the nobility and others on occasions such as the sultan’s birthday, Nauroz which was the Persian New Year and coronation ceremonies. Nauroz was introduced by Balban.
34. Which of the following modernised the army of Vijayanagar by improving the cavalry, employing Turkic archers, and procuring horses from Arabia and Persia?
[A] Harihara and Bukka
[B] Harihara II
[C] Deva Raya I
[D] Deva Raya II
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Correct Answer: C [Deva Raya I]
Notes:
Deva Raya I modernised the army of Vijayanagar. He improved the cavalry and employed Turkic archers. He also procured horses from Arabia and Persia. He was a very capable ruler.
35. Which of the following laid the foundations of the Saluva dynasty?
[A] Saluva Narasimha
[B] Saluva Gunda
[C] Narasa Nayaka
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Saluva Narasimha]
Notes:
Saluva Narasimha laid the fondation of Saluva dynasty. Saluva Narasimha was the eldest son o Saluva Gunda. Saluva Gauda was the chief of Chandragiri of the Chittoor district.
36. Which of the following was the last ruler of the Tuluva dynasty?
[A] Vira Narasimha Raya
[B] Aliya Rama Raya
[C] Sada Siva Raya
[D] Krishna Deva Raya
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Correct Answer: C [Sada Siva Raya]
Notes:
Sada Siva Raya was the last ruler of the Tuluva dynasty. He ascended the throne after the death of Venkata Raya. He was a puppet in the hands of his minister, Aliya Rama Raya, who was the de facto king.
37. Which of the following introduced the use of gunpowder in the war against the Vijayanagar kings in Belgaum?
[A] Alauddin Ahmad Shah I
[B] Alauddin Humayun Shah
[C] Mahmud Gawan
[D] Ahmad Shah III
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Correct Answer: C [Mahmud Gawan ]
Notes:
Mahmud Gawan introduced the use of gunpowder in the war against the Vijayanagar kings in Belgaum. He also invited Persian chemists to teach his soldiers how to prepare and use of gunpowder.
38. 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.
39. Which of the following is regarded as the oldest Sufi in the Indian sub-continent who established himself in north India?
[A] Rabia al-Adawiya
[B] Al Hujwiri
[C] Al-Junaid
[D] Bayazid Bastami.
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Correct Answer: B [Al Hujwiri]
Notes:
Sufism evolved into a well-developed movement by the end of the 11th century in India. Al Hujwiri established himself in north India and was buried in Lahore. He is regarded as the oldest Sufi in the Indian sub-continent.
40. Which of the following was also known as ‘Mevlana’?
[A] Qutbuddin Bakhtiyar Kaki
[B] Khwaja Muinuddin Chishti
[C] Jalauddin Rumi
[D] Nizamuddin Auliya
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Correct Answer: C [Jalauddin Rumi]
Notes:
Jalauddin Rumi’s disciples called him ‘Mevlana’ which means our leader and from here the Mevlevi Whirling Dervishes took their name. Today, the Whirling Dervishes use dance as worship, reaching ecstatic trance-like states to communicate with god.
