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.
Muhammad-bin-Qasim called which of the following as ‘The City of Gold’?
[A] Multan
[B] Rawar
[C] Nipun
[D] Sehwan
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Correct Answer: 0 []
Notes:
After conquering Sind the Arab invader Muhammad-bin-Qasim marched towards Multan. It was a major city situated in the upper Indus basin. Muhammad-bin-Qasim called Multan as ‘The City of Gold’.
42. Mahmud of Ghazni led a raid against the Muslim state of Multan in which of the following years?
[A] 1000 A.D.
[B] 1005 A.D.
[C] 1010 A.D.
[D] 1015 A.D.
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Correct Answer: B [1005 A.D.]
Notes:
The fabulous wealth of India aroused Mahmud’s greed which made him raid the rich temple towns of northern and western India in particular. In 1005 A.D. Mahmud of Ghazni led a raid against the Muslim state of Multan.
43. Which of the following poets completed his epic Shah Namah at the court of Mahmud?
[A] Faruqi
[B] Firdausi
[C] Unsuri
[D] Asjadi
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Correct Answer: B [Firdausi]
Notes:
The Persian poet, Firdausi also completed his epic Shah Namah which is also called as Book of Kings at the court of Mahmud of Ghazni in about 1010 A.D.
44. The Slave dynasty was also called as?
[A] Khilji dynasty
[B] Mameluk dynasty
[C] Lodi dynasty
[D] Ghurid dynasty
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Correct Answer: B [Mameluk dynasty]
Notes:
The Slave dynasty was also called the Mameluk dynasty. ‘Mameluk’ was an Arabic word which means ‘owned’. It was used to distinguish the important Turkish slaves which were meant for military service from the lower slaves (domestic labour or artisans).
45. Which of the following organised turkan-i-chahalgani or the forty?
[A] Qutbuddin Aibak
[B] Razia Sultan
[C] Nasiruddin Mahmud
[D] Iltutmish
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Correct Answer: D [Iltutmish]
Notes:
Iltutmish organised the turkan-i-chahalgani. It was a new class of ruling elite of forty powerful military leaders, the Forty. These were Turkish nobles who used to advise and help the Sultan in administering the Sultanate.
46. Which of the following military general of Alauddin led the Khalji dynasty invasions to South India?
[A] Ulugh Khan
[B] Malik Kafur
[C] Nusarat Khan
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Malik Kafur]
Notes:
Alauddin married Kamla Bai who was the wife of Rai Karan, the ruler of Gujarat and acquired Malik Kafur who was an eunuch and a great military general who later led the Khalji dynasty invasions to South India.
47. Qutub-ud-din Mubarak ruled during which of the following periods?
[A] 1312–1314
[B] 1314–1316
[C] 1316–1320
[D] 1318–1322
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Correct Answer: C [1316–1320 ]
Notes:
Qutub-ud-din Mubarak ruled from 1316 to 1320. He was the son of Ala-ud-din who had escaped destructioin at Kafurs hands. He repeated the harsh regulations of his father, restored the confiscated lands to their owners. He abolished the price control system introduced Ala-ud-din.
48. Which of the following was the first Sultan of Delhi who ordered for the measurement of land?
[A] Iltutmish
[B] Balban
[C] Alauddin Khalji
[D] Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
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Correct Answer: C [Alauddin Khalji]
Notes:
Alauddin Khalji was the first Sultan of Delhi who ordered for the measurement of land. During his time even the big landlords could not escape land tax. The land revenue was collected in cash which in turn was used by the Sultan to pay the soldiers in cash.
49. Which of the following kings transferred his capital from Delhi to Devagiri?
[A] Firoz Shah Tughlaq
[B] Abu Bakr Shah
[C] Mohammad Bin Tughlaq
[D] Ghiyaddin Tughlaq Shah II
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Correct Answer: C [Mohammad Bin Tughlaq]
Notes:
Mohammad Bin Tughlaq also called as Jauna Khan ruled the Delhi sultanate from 1325 CE to 1351 CE. According to Ziauddin Barni, Mohammad Bin Tughlaq Transferred his capital from Delhi to Devagiri (Daulatabad).
50. Which of the following sultan led a campaign against Jajnagar?
[A] Firoz Shah Tughlaq
[B] Mohammad Bin Tughlaq
[C] Ghiyaddin Tughlaq Shah II
[D] Abu Bakr Shah
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Correct Answer: B [Mohammad Bin Tughlaq]
Notes:
Firoz Shah Tughlaq who ascended the throne after the death of his cousin Mohammad Bin Tughlaq ruled the Delhi sultanate from 1351 CE to 1388 CE. Firoz led a campaign against Jajnagar.
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