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. The Market Regulation system was introduced by _____:
[A] Muhammad Bin Tughlaq
[B] Iltutmish
[C] Ghias-ud-din
[D] Alauddin Khilji
Show Answer
Correct Answer: D [Alauddin Khilji ]
Notes:
The market control policy introduced by Alauddin in Medieval India was a great step and a unique one that attract the attention of not only Indian but also foreign historians. He set up three markets at Delhi e.g., for food grains, cloth and horses, slave and cattle, under the control of ‘ Shahna’ or the controller. He fixed the prices for a wide range of goods, including grains, cloth, slaves and animals. He banned hoarding and regrating, appointed supervisors and spies to ensure compliance with the regulations, and severely punished the violators. This was done to ensure that soldiers can live comfortable with low salary.
42. Which was the second capital of Akbar?
[A] Agra
[B] Patna
[C] Fateh-pur-Sikri
[D] Delhi
Show Answer
Correct Answer: C [Fateh-pur-Sikri]
Notes:
After his military victories over Chittor and Ranthambhore, Akbar decided to shift his capital from Agra (1st) to a new location, to honor the Sufi saint Salim Chishti. He named the city, Fatehabad which was later called Fatehpur Sikri (2nd). Akbar has shifted his capital from agra to fatehpur, but due to drinking water issue, he had to leave this place.
43. Gol Gumbaz was designed by?
[A] Ustad Ahmad of Lahouri
[B] George Wittet
[C] Henry Irwin
[D] Yaqut of Dabul
Show Answer
Correct Answer: D [Yaqut of Dabul]
Notes:
Gol Gumbaz is the mausoleum of king Mohammed Adil Shah, Sultan of Bijapur. The tomb, located in Bijapur, Karnataka in India, was completed in 1656 by the architect Yaqut of Dabul. It is constructed as per the “Deccan architecture”.
44. Panditraj Jagannath was the poet laureate of which of the following rulers?
[A] Akbar
[B] Aurangzeb
[C] Shah Jahan
[D] Humayun
Show Answer
Correct Answer: C [Shah Jahan ]
Notes:
Pandit Jagannath was a famous poet and literary critic in the courts of the Mughal emperors Jehangir and Shah Jahan. As a literary theorist or rhetorician, he is renowned for his Rasagagadhara, a work on poetic theory. He was granted the title of Paanditaraja by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, at whose court he received patronage.
45. Which of the following is the best example of Vijaynagar Art?
[A] Sanchi
[B] Ajanta
[C] Hampi
[D] Puri
Show Answer
Correct Answer: C [Hampi]
Notes:
The Vijayanagar Empire was a Hindu empire based in the Deccan plateau region of South India .Sculpture was integrally linked with architecture in the creation of Vijayanagar temples. Hampi holds significance both historically and architecturally has several monuments, particularly the Virupaksha Temple that is dedicated to the patron deity of the Vijayanagara rulers, Lord Virupaksha, which is why it is often referred as Virupakshapura and Vijayanagara .
46. In which among the following King’s reign Persian traveller Abdur Razzaq came to India?
[A] Dev Rai I
[B] Dev Rai II
[C] Krishna Dev Rai I
[D] Krishna Rai II
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B [Dev Rai II ]
Notes:
In 1441, Shah Rukh of Persia sent Kamal-ud-din Abdur Razzaq as an emissary to Vijayanagar. Abdur Razzak, like Nicolo di Conti, visited the city during the reign of Deva Raya II. He was entrusted with an embassy from Persia, and set out on his mission on January 13, A.D. 1442. His narrative supplies valuable information on the topography, administration and social life of Vijayanagar at that time.
47. Whose descendants were the Mughals from their Mother’s side?
[A] Taimur
[B] Sher Shah Suri
[C] Chengiz Khan
[D] None of the above
Show Answer
Correct Answer: C [Chengiz Khan ]
Notes:
The Mughals were a branch of the Timurid dynasty of Turco-Mongol origin from Central Asia. They claimed the ancestry of two great clans of Central Asia. They are descendants of Timur clan or Tamerlane from father side and from mother side they were descendants of Genghis khan or popularly known as Changez Khan.
48. The Chola Empire was invaded by ____ in the early 14th century A.D.:
[A] Genghis Khan
[B] Malik Kafur
[C] Muhammad Ghori
[D] Taimur
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B [Malik Kafur]
Notes:
In South India, after the decline of the Chola kings (roughly 950 AD to 1200 AD), the rulers of Pandya kingdom gained prominence. Malik Kafur, a eunuch slave and military commander of Alauddin Khalji, invaded it in 1311. During the invasion, Kafur went on a rampage spree, looting, killing, terrorizing people, etc.
49. During the 12th century Karnataka, Veerashaivas were the followers of ______:
[A] Lingayats
[B] Andal
[C] Basavanna
[D] Karaikal Ammaiyar
Show Answer
Correct Answer: A [Lingayats]
Notes:
Veerashaivas are a sub-sect of Lingayats in Karnataka who are followers of 12th-century social reformer Basavanna and his vachana (verses). Veerashaivism has its roots in the Vedas and Agamas, and they do not worship any god other than Shiva. The sub-sect can be found spread across states of Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, Andhra Prade-sh and Telangana.
50. Who attacked Somnath Temple of Gujarat?
[A] Jalal-ud-din Khalji
[B] Ibrahim Lodi
[C] Ahmad Shah Durrani
[D] Mahmud of Ghazni
Show Answer
Correct Answer: D [Mahmud of Ghazni]
Notes:
Mahmud Ghazni attacked the Somnath temple in 1025 AD to loot the wealth amassed inside the temple. Somnath temple is dedicated to lord Shiva. The term Somnath suggests ‘the protector of Moon God’ . In the 7th century, Somnath Temple was reconstructed by Maitraka kings of Vallabhi in Gujarat . Again in 815, the third structure was built by Nagabhata II, who was a Pratihara King . The Paramara King Bhoj of Malwa and the Solanki King Bhima of Gujarat (Anhilwara) took the initiative to rebuild the temple during 1026-1042.
