Multiple choice questions on Medieval Indian History for General Studies and GK preparation of SSC, NDA, CDS, UPSC, UPPSC and State PSC Examinations.
41. In which year, Akbar built Buland Darwaza at Fatehpur Sikri in order to commemorate the victory over Gujarat?
[A] 1572
[B] 1575
[C] 1579
[D] 1582
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Correct Answer: B [1575]
Notes:
Akbar built the 54-meter Buland Darwaza in Fatehpur Sikri in 1575 to celebrate his victory over Gujarat. It features Persian inscriptions, including a quote from Jesus, reflecting his interest in various religions. The structure exemplifies Mughal architecture’s Persian-Indian blend. Fatehpur Sikri was intended as Akbar’s capital but was abandoned due to water scarcity.
42. Akbar appointed which of the following as the governor of Kabul?
[A] Raja Man Singh
[B] Bakhtunnisa Begum
[C] Bhagwan Das
[D] Mirza Hakim
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Correct Answer: A [Raja Man Singh]
Notes:
The Mughal emperor Akbar gave the charge of Kabul to his sister Bakhtunnisa Begum. He also appointed Raja Man Singh as the governor of Kabul and Kabul was handed given to him as jagir.
43. Who wrote Kitab-ul-Tawarikh?
[A] Abul Fazl
[B] Abdul Qadir Badayuni
[C] Khwaja Nizamuddin Ahmad Harami
[D] Abul Faizi
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Correct Answer: B [Abdul Qadir Badayuni]
Notes:
Abdul Qadir Badayuni was the first Grand Mufti of India who lived during the rule of the Mughal empire. He translated the Hindu works, the Ramayana and the Mahabharata. Abdul Qadir Badayuni also wrote Kitab-ul-Tawarikh.
44. Who was responsible for the maintenance of general law and order in a province during the rule of the Mughal empire?
[A] Subedar
[B] Faujdar
[C] Mir bakshi
[D] Shiqdar
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Correct Answer: A [Subedar]
Notes:
During the rule of Mughal Empire in India, each Suba was placed under a Subedar. He was directly appointed by the Emperor. The subedar was the head of the province and was also responsible for maintenance of general law and order in the province.
45. Which of the following was the village headman?
[A] Patwari
[B] Muqaddam
[C] Qiladar
[D] Mutasaddi
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Correct Answer: B [Muqaddam]
Notes:
The village headman was called Muqaddam whereas the Patwari looked after the village revenue records. Zamindars also helped in the maintenance of law and order in their areas as well as in the collection of revenue.
46. The use of ‘Halo’ or ‘Divine lights’ behind king’s head started under the rule of which of the following?
[A] Akbar
[B] Jahangir
[C] Shahjahan
[D] Aurangzeb
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Correct Answer: B [Jahangir]
Notes:
The use of ‘Halo’ or ‘Divine lights’ behind king’s head started under the rule of Mughal king Jahangir. Apart from this painting the scenes of hunting, battles and royal courts, progress was made in portrait painting and paintings of animals was also made.
47. Bibi ka Maqbara in Aurangabad was built by which of the following?
[A] Shah Jahan
[B] Azam Shah
[C] Jahangir
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Azam Shah]
Notes:
Bibi ka Maqbara in Aurangabad was built by Prince Azam Shah in the late 17th century for his mother, Dilras Bano Begum. Designed by Ata-ullah, it is known as the “Taj of the Deccan.” Marble was sourced from Jaipur, and construction cost around 700,000 rupees. The garden follows the Charbagh style.
48. Which religious belief was wide-spread throughout Bengal during the reign of Alauddin Hussain Shah?
[A] Vaishnavism
[B] Jainism
[C] Islam
[D] Hinduism
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Correct Answer: A [Vaishnavism]
Notes:
During the reign of Alauddin Hussain Shah, Chaitanya preached Vaishnavism in Bengal and Orissa. Alauddin Hussain Shah was a patron of Bengali literature.
49. Who defeated whom in the Second Battle of Tarain (AD 1192)?
[A] Prithviraj defeated Mahmud Ghazni
[B] Prithviraj defeated Mohammad Ghauri
[C] Mahmud Ghazni defeated Prithviraj
[D] Mohammad Ghauri defeated Prithviraj
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Correct Answer: D [Mohammad Ghauri defeated Prithviraj]
Notes:
The Second Battle of Tarain was fought in 1192 by the Ghurids against the Chahamanas and their allies, near Tarain (modern Taraori in Haryana, India). The Ghurid king Mu’izz al-Din Muhammad Ghori defeated the Chahamana king Prithiviraj Chauhan thus avenging his earlier defeat at the First Battle of Tarain.
50. Which of the following Mughal Emperors wrote their own autobiographies?
[A] Shah Alam and Farukh Siyar
[B] Babar and Jahangir
[C] Jahangir and Shah Jahan
[D] Akbar and Aurangzeb
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Correct Answer: B [Babar and Jahangir ]
Notes:
Mughal Emperor Babur wrote his autobiography, Baburnama, in Chagatai Turkish, starting in June 1494 AD. Emperor Jahangir authored Tuzuk-e-Jahangiri in Persian. Baburnama details Babur’s life and thoughts, while Tuzuk-e-Jahangiri reflects on Jahangir’s reign and administration. Both are key to understanding these emperors’ lives and governance.
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