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. During the reign of which of the following Devagiri was invaded by Alauddin Khalji?
[A] Qutbuddin Mubarak Shah
[B] Nasiruddin Khusrau Shah
[C] Jalauddin Khalji
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Jalauddin Khalji]
Notes:
During the reign of Jalauddin Khalji in c.1294 CE, Devagiri was invaded by Alauddin Khalji also called Ali Gurshap during the reception there in July c. 1296 CE.
42. Which of the following established four separate markets in Delhi?
[A] Jalauddin Khalji
[B] Alauddin Khalji
[C] Mubarak Shah
[D] Khusrau Shah
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Correct Answer: B [Alauddin Khalji]
Notes:
Alauddin Khalji is known to have established four separate markets in Delhi:
1. Grain market for grain.
2. Cloth and groceries market for cloth, sugar, dried fruits, butter, and oil.
3. Market for horses, slaves, cattle, etc.
4. Market for miscellaneous commodities.
43. ‘Munhiyans’ refers to which of the following officers?
[A] Intelligence officer
[B] Revenue officer
[C] Secret spies
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Secret spies]
Notes:
‘Munhiyans’ were secret spies who were appointed by Alauddin Khalji. Alauddin received daily reports of the market from barids who were intelligence officer and munhiyans. The superintendent of market called Shahna-i- Mandi was assisted by an intelligence officer.
44. Which of the following sultan was the first Sultan to take the title of Ghazi?
[A] Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
[B] Firoz Shah Tughlaq
[C] Mohammad Bin Tughlaq
[D] Ghiyaddin Tughlaq Shah II
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Correct Answer: A [Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq]
Notes:
Ghiasuddin Tughlaqwas the founder of the Tughluq dynasty in India, who reigned over the Delhi Sultanate from 1320 CE to 1325 CE. He was the first Sultan to take the title of Ghazi/ Slayer of Infidels.
45. Which of the following kings founded the city of Tughlaqabad?
[A] Mohammad Bin Tughlaq
[B] Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
[C] Firoz Shah Tughlaq
[D] Ghiyaddin Tughlaq Shah II
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Correct Answer: B [Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq]
Notes:
Ghiasuddin Tughlaq who founded the Tughlaq dynasty in 1320 was the first Sultan to take the title of Ghazi which meant Slayer of Infidels. He also founded the city of Tughluqabad in Delhi.
46. Safarnama Rehla was written by which of the following authors?
[A] Fakhruddin
[B] Ibn Batuta
[C] Amir Khusrau
[D] Minhaj-us-Siraj
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Correct Answer: B [Ibn Batuta]
Notes:
Ibn Battuta was a Muslim Berber Moroccan scholar, and explorer who widely traveled the medieval world. During the reign of Mohammad Bin Tughlaq, he came to India. He was the author of Safarnama Rehla.
47. Muhammad Shah died in which of the following years?
[A] 1410 CE
[B] 1425 CE
[C] 1435 CE
[D] 1445 CE
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Correct Answer: D [1445 CE]
Notes:
After the fall of the Tughlaq dynasty from Delhi, Sayyid dynasty ruled from 1414 CE to 1451 CE. Muhammad Shah. Muhammad Shah died in 1445 and was succeeded by his son Alam Shah.
48. 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.
49. Which of the following was the first Delhi sultan who tried to remove the name of the Caliph from his coins?
[A] Balban
[B] Muhammad bin Tughlaq
[C] Firozshah Tughlaq
[D] Ibrahim Lodhi
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Correct Answer: B [Muhammad bin Tughlaq]
Notes:
Muhammad bin was the first Delhi sultan to try to remove the name of the Caliph from his coins. However, when he was faced with political threats, he restored the practice. He too obtained a letter of investiture from the descendant of the Abbasid Caliph, like other sultans before him.
50. Which of the following describes the Iqta land?
[A] Lands assigned to officials instead of payment for their services.
[B] Land under the direct control of the Sultan.
[C] Land assigned or granted to religious leaders or religious institutions.
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Lands assigned to officials instead of payment for their services.]
Notes:
Iqta land refers to the lands which were assigned to officials as iqtas instead of payment for their services. Under this entire empire was evenly divided into several large and small tracts of land which were called iqtas.
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