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.
41. Which of the following founded a suburban township near Vijayanagar called Nagalapuram?
[A] Deva Raya I
[B] Krishna Deva Raya
[C] Achyuta Deva Raya
[D] Sada Siva Raya
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Correct Answer: B [Krishna Deva Raya]
Notes:
Krishna Deva Raya founded a suburban township called Nagalapuram after his mother near Vijayanagar. Some of the most detailed descriptions of Vijayanagar come from the period of Krishna Deva Raya.
42. 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.
43. The Chishti order took firm root in the Deccan because of which of the following saint?
[A] Rafiuddin Harun
[B] Gesu Daraz
[C] Nasiruddin Mahmud
[D] Sayyid Yadullah
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Correct Answer: B [Gesu Daraz]
Notes:
The Chishti order took firm root in the Deccan because of Gesu Daraz’s presence in Gulbarga. He was born in Delhi in 1321, Gesudaraz moved to Deccan along with his father when Muhammad bin Tughlaq ordered the general migration.
44. Which of the following was the officials in charge of maintaining revenue records during the administration of Sher Shah Suri?
[A] Shiqdar
[B] Qanungo
[C] Munsif
[D] Amils
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Correct Answer: B [Qanungo]
Notes:
Sher Shah Suri ruled for five years that is from 1540 CE to 1545 CE. The administrative system developed by him inspired the Mughal administration as well as British administration. The official in charge to maintain revenue records was called as Qanungo.
45. Which of the following were assigned to zamindar or rajas in their local dominions under the Jagirdari system?
[A] Tankha Jagirs
[B] Watan Jagirs
[C] Mashrut Jagirs
[D] Altamgha Jagirs
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Correct Answer: B [Watan Jagirs]
Notes:
Watan Jagirs under the Jagirdari system were land which was assigned to zamindar or rajas in their local dominions. Watan Jagirs were hereditary and nontransferable.
46. Which of the following was the commander of the Maratha army in the third battle of Panipat?
[A] Narayan Rao
[B] Raghunath Rao
[C] Sadashiv Rao
[D] Raghunath Rao
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Correct Answer: C [Sadashiv Rao]
Notes:
The Third Battle of Panipat was fought between the Sadashivrao Bhau who was the Commander-in-chief of the Maratha Army and Vishwasrao, Malharrao Holkar, Ahmad Shah Durrani which was also called Ahmad Shah Abdali.
47. Along with agricultural production what were some important craft industries during the second phase of trade and commerce in the early medieval period?
[A] Leather industry
[B] Metal work
[C] Textile
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
With the increase in agricultural production, crafts also developed. Textile, oil and metal work in brass, silver, copper, gold, etc., the leather industry, and gold and silver embroidery were important artisan businesses.
48. Consider the following:
- The donation of land to officials of the administrative departments was first mentioned in c. 200 AD and accelerated in the post-Gupta period.
- Starting from the 4th century, officials started receiving land grants as rewards.
- Orissa had more service land grants than Assam, Bengal, and Bihar combined.
- The practice of awarding land grants created a non-Brahmin class of landowners from the 7th century onwards.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] 1, 3 and 4
[C] 1, 2 and 4
[D] All Are Correct Statements
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Correct Answer: B [1, 3 and 4]
Notes:
The donation of land to officials of the administrative departments started around 200 AD and this practice grew rapidly post the Gupta period. However, it was only from the 7th century, not the 4th, that officials received land grants as rewards. The practice did indeed pave the way for a new class of landowners, who were not Brahmins. Interestingly, Orissa had more service grants than Assam, Bengal, and Bihar combined.
49. Under whom, the Mughals attacked the Ahom kingdom in 1662?
[A] Amin Khan
[B] Mir Jumla
[C] Shaista Khan
[D] Shah Shuja
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Correct Answer: B [Mir Jumla]
Notes:
The Ahoms migrated from present-day Myanmar to the Brahmaputra Valley in the thirteenth century. He created a new state by suppressing the old political system of Bhuyans (zamindars). During the sixteenth century, they captured the kingdoms of the Chuttiyas (1523) and Koch-Hajo (1581) and subjugated several other tribes. In 1662, the Mughals under Mir Jumla attacked the Ahom kingdom. Despite their brave defense, the Ahoms were defeated. But direct Mughal control over this region could not last long.
50. What was saranjam under the Maratha?
[A] Revenue system in which assessment of land revenue was made on the basis of measurement.
[B] Tax collected from merchants and traders
[C] Tribute paid by the Maratha chiefs to the rulers.
[D] Units of land whose revenue were assigned to big officials and military commanders in lieu of their salary.
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Correct Answer: D [Units of land whose revenue were assigned to big officials and military commanders in lieu of their salary.]
Notes:
The Saranjam system was a land grant system in the Maratha Empire. The system was prevalent in the 17th and 18th centuries. The system involved granting land to military commanders and other officials in return for their service. The land revenue was assigned to the officials in lieu of their salaries. The officials, known as Saranjamdars, were entitled to collect revenue from the villages included in the territory. The Saranjam system was introduced by Rajaram Bhonsle as a political measure to ensure the loyalty of key persons to the Maratha Empire. The system was prevalent in most parts of India, especially in the Deccan region.
