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.
41. Which of the following was the first ruler of the Khilji dynasty?
[A] Alauddin Khalji
[B] Jalauddin Khalji
[C] Qutbuddin Mubarak Shah
[D] Nasiruddin Khusrau Shah
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Correct Answer: B [Jalauddin Khalji]
Notes:
Jalaluddin Khilji was the first ruler of the Khilji dynasty. He was almost seventy years of age when he ascended the throne. He ruled for a short period of time. He was generous by nature.
42. Padmavath was written by which of the following?
[A] Amir Khusrau
[B] Barani
[C] Jayasi
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Jayasi]
Notes:
Alauddin attacked Chittor because he coveted Padmini who was the beautiful queen of Raja Ratan Singh. The Rajput women including Rani Padmini performed jauhar and this episode was graphically mentioned in the book Padmavath which was written by Jayasi.
43. Alai Darwaza, Hauz Khas, Mahal Hazaar Satoon, Jamait Khana Mosque and Alai Minar were constrcuted by which of the following?
[A] Mubarak Shah
[B] Khusrau Shah
[C] Alauddin Khalji
[D] Jalauddin Khalji
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Correct Answer: C [Alauddin Khalji]
Notes:
Alauddin Khalji patronised poets like Amir Khusrau and Mir Hasan Dehlvi. He also built a famous gateways such as Alai Darwaza, Hauz Khas, Mahal Hazaar Satoon, Jamait Khana Mosque and Alai Minar.
44. Which of the following hatched a conspiracy against Mubarak Shah and got him murdered in 1320?
[A] Malik Kafur
[B] Khusrau Shah
[C] Ulugh Khan
[D] Nusarat Khan
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Correct Answer: B [Khusrau Shah]
Notes:
Khusrau Shah hatched a conspiracy against Mubarak Shah. Khusrau Khan was one of the favorite of Mubarak Shah. Khusrau Shah got him murdered in 1320 and himself ascended the throne.
45. Which of the following were also called as Quaraunah Turks?
[A] Tughlaq dynasty
[B] Khilji dynasty
[C] Mamluk dynasty
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Tughlaq dynasty]
Notes:
The Tughlaqs who ruled the Delhi sultanate from 1320 CE to 1414 CE were also known as the Quaraunah Turks as the father of Ghazi Malik was a Qaraunah Turk in origin
46. Mohammad Bin Tughlaq ruled the Delhi sultanate during which of the following periods?
[A] 1125–51 CE
[B] 1225–51 CE
[C] 1325–51 CE
[D] 1025–51 CE
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Correct Answer: C [1325–51 CE]
Notes:
Mohammad Bin Tughlaq also known as Jauna Khan, was the second ruler of the Tughlaq dynasty. He ascended the throne in 1325 CE after the death of his father Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq. he ruled the Delhi sultanate from 1325 CE to 1351 CE.
47. Which of the following kings appointed Khan-i-Jahan Maqbal as wazir?
[A] Mohammad Bin Tughlaq
[B] Firoz Shah Tughlaq
[C] Abu Bakr Shah
[D] Ghiyaddin Tughlaq Shah II
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Correct Answer: B [Firoz Shah Tughlaq]
Notes:
Firoz Shah Tughlaq who ruled from 1351 CE to 1388 CE had the unique distinction of being chosen as Sultan by the nobles. He appointed Khan-i-Jahan Maqbal, a Telugu Brahmin as Wazir or prime minister.
48. Futuhat-e-firozshahi was written by which of the following?
[A] Barani
[B] Khwajja Abdul Malik Islami
[C] Baduani
[D] Firoz Shah Tughlaq
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Correct Answer: D [Firoz Shah Tughlaq]
Notes:
Firoz Shah Tughlaq patronised many scholars like Barani who was a famous historian and Khwajja Abdul Malik Islami. Firoz Shah Tughlaq himself wrote the Futuhat-e-firozshahi. He was gentle by nature and hated war.
49. Timur appointed which of the following as the governor of Multan?
[A] Alauddin Alam Shah
[B] Mubarak Shah
[C] Muhammad Shah
[D] Khizr Khan
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Correct Answer: D [Khizr Khan]
Notes:
Timur invaded India in 1398 CE and left India in 1399 CE after murdering thousands of people and looting enormous wealth. Before his departure from India, Timur appointed Khizr Khan as the governor of Multan.
50. Which of the following were the causes of Ibrahim Lodhi’s defeat in First Battle of Panipat?
1. Babur used Artillery in the battle and Indian soldiers were not familiar with the use of artillery.
2. The army of Babur was better disciplined and fully trained and well equipped.
3. The country was divided into petty states and small principalities.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
Some of the causes of Ibrahim Lodhi’s defeat in First Battle of Panipat were:
1. Babur used Artillery in the battle and Indian soldiers were not familiar with the use of artillery.
2. The army of Babur was better disciplined and fully trained and well equipped.
3. The country was divided into petty states and small principalities.
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