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. These questions are part of GKToday’s 35000+ MCQs Bank Course in GKToday Android App
41. Balaji Baji Rao I was succeeded by which of the following?
[A] Raghunath Rao
[B] Sawai Madhav Rao
[C] Narayan Rao
[D] Madhav Rao
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Correct Answer: D [Madhav Rao]
Notes:
Madhav Rao succeeded Balaji Baji Rao. He ruled from c.1761 to 1772 CE. Madhav Rao was a remarkable Peshwa and within a short period of 11 years he restored the lost fortunes of the Maratha Empire.
42. Nana Faranavis looked after the affairs of the state under the rule of the which Maratha King?
[A] Narayan Rao
[B] Madhav Rao II
[C] Baji Rao II
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Madhav Rao II]
Notes:
Madhav Rao II who ruled from 1773 to 76 A.D. was a minor therefore Nana Faranavis looked after the affairs of the Maratha state during his rule. Narayan Rao was succeeded by Madhav Rao II.
43. The Naalayira Divya Prabandham is an anthology of the compositions created during Bhakti Movement by__:
[A] Nayanar saints
[B] Alvar Saints
[C] Basavanna
[D] Srikrishna of Guruvayur
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Correct Answer: B [Alvar Saints]
Notes:
Nalayira Divya Prabandham is a collection of 4,000 Tamil verses sung vy 12 Alvar saints and compiled by Nathamuni during the 9th – 10th centuries. They are in praise of Narayana (Vishnu) and his many forms, sung by Alvars at sacred shrines called Divya Desams. Nalayira Divya Prabandham was described as the Tamil Veda, claimed the text was as important as the four Vedas.
44. Who founded Suryavansi Gajapati dynasty?
[A] Hathiram
[B] Raichand
[C] Mihirendra
[D] Kapilendra
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Correct Answer: D [Kapilendra]
Notes:
Until 1435, the later Ganga kings ruled over Orissa. During the reign of the last Ganga ruler Bhanudeva IV, one of his ministers Kapilendra seized the throne and founded the Suryavansi Gajapati dynasty.
45. Chachnama records the history of which conquest?
[A] Hunas
[B] Arabs
[C] Greeks
[D] Kushanas
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Correct Answer: B [Arabs]
Notes:
Chach Nama, also known as the Fateh Nama Sindh, is a book about the history of Sindh, chronicling the Chacha Dynasty’s period, down to the Arab conquest by Muhammad bin Qasim in early 8th century AD. A valuable source on Arab history, it was written in Arabic by Kazi Ismail, who was appointed the first Qazi of Alor by Muhammad Kasim after the conquest of the Sindh.
46. During whose reign did Timur invaded India?
[A] Bahlol Lodi
[B] Nasiruddin Mahmud Shah
[C] Firoz Shah Tughlaq
[D] Allauddin Khilji
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Correct Answer: B [Nasiruddin Mahmud Shah]
Notes:
In 1398, Timur invaded northern India, attacking the Delhi Sultanate ruled by Sultan Nasir-ud-Din Mahmud Shah Tughluq of the Tughlaq Dynasty. Timur carried away with him a large booty from Delhi and the surrounding area. Soon after the invasion, the Tughlaq dynasty came to an end.
47. Who attacked and looted the famous Somnath temple in 1026 AD?
[A] Nadir Shah
[B] Genghis Khan
[C] Mahmud of Ghazni
[D] Muhammad Ghori
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Correct Answer: C [Mahmud of Ghazni ]
Notes:
In 1024, during the reign of Bhima I, the prominent Turkic ruler Mahmud of Ghazni raided Gujarat, plundering the Somnath temple and breaking its jyotirlinga.He took away a booty of 20 million dinars. Later it was destroyed during 1299 invasion of Gujarat by Alauddin Khalji’s army, led by Ulugh Khan.
48. Who founded the Sayyid dynasty?
[A] Khizr Khan
[B] Bahlul Khan
[C] Nizam Shah
[D] Muhammad-bin-Farid
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Correct Answer: A [Khizr Khan]
Notes:
The Sayyid dynasty was the fourth dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate that was founded by Khizr Khan, a former governor of Multan, in 1414 AD. The Sayyid dynasty succeeded the Tughlaq dynasty and ruled the sultanate until they were displaced by the Lodi dynasty. Members of the dynasty used Sayyid as their title, or the descendants of the Islamic prophet, Muhammad.
49. ____ died in 1605, nearly 50 years after his ascension to the throne. He was buried outside of Agra at Sikandra:
[A] Akbar
[B] Jahangir
[C] Aurangzeb
[D] Shahjahan
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Correct Answer: A [Akbar]
Notes:
Akbar died in 1605, nearly 50 years after his ascension to the throne, and was buried outside of Agra at Sikandra. His tomb, an important Mughal architectural masterpiece, was built in 1604–1613 and is situated in 119 acres of grounds in Sikandra. Akbar was succeeded by his son, Salim, who took the title of Jehangir, meaning “Conqueror of the World”.
50. Who among the following built the Char Minar?
[A] Iltutmish
[B] Quli Qutb Shah
[C] Qutbuddin Aibak
[D] Alauddin Khilji
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Correct Answer: B [Quli Qutb Shah ]
Notes:
The fifth ruler of the Qutb Shahi dynasty, Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah, built the Charminar in 1591 after shifting his capital from Golkonda to the newly formed city of Hyderabad. The landmark has become known globally as a symbol of Hyderabad and is listed among the most recognized structures in India. It is situated on the east bank of Musi river.
