Medieval Indian History
Multiple choice questions on Medieval Indian History for General Studies and GK preparation of SSC, NDA, CDS, UPSC, UPPSC and State PSC Examinations.
41. Who among the following was the first to adopt the new religion propounded by Akbar called Din-i-Ilahi?
[A] Abul Fazal
[B] Faizi
[C] Birbal
[D] Raja Todarmal
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Correct Answer: C [Birbal]
Notes:
Din-i-Illahi was an eclectic doctrine that contained elements from very diverse fields. It overthrew almost every ceremonial rule whether Islam or Muslim, but took the good ideas from the Brahmins as well as from the missionaries and adopted “Sun” as a symbol of the worship of the creator. He started a new Illahi era. The new cult was immediately professed by a small band of the courtiers of Akbar including Faizi, Abul Fazal, Birbal and a few others
42. Who among the following laid the foundation of Shalimar & Nishaat Garden in Kashmir?
[A] Akbar
[B] Jahangir
[C] Shahjahan
[D] Nur Jahan
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Correct Answer: B [Jahangir]
43. Who among the following composed Ananga?
[A] Kabir
[B] Gyaneshwar
[C] Tukaram
[D] Raidasa
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Correct Answer: B [Gyaneshwar]
44. Which among the following travelers has recorded his experiences in “Kitab-i-Rehla” ?
[A] Amir Khusro
[B] Ibn Battuta
[C] Malik Murtaza
[D] Al-Bayhaqi
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Correct Answer: B [Ibn Battuta]
Notes:
Ibn batutta was an Arab traveler and adventure frm Morocoo. His book is a primary source of history of the region of Muhmmad bin Tughluq it throws ligh on the socio-political condition of his times.
45. Who among the following was the first ruler of sen dynasty?
[A] Ballal Sen
[B] Samanta Sen
[C] Vijay sen
[D] Lakshaman Sen
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Correct Answer: B [Samanta Sen]
Notes:
Around the time of Mahipala’s death in around 1043 AD, a vassal of the Palas named Hemanta Sen founded the Sena Dynasty. This Dynasty appeared in 11th century and disappeared in 12th century
46. Vikrampura and Vijaypuri were two capitals of which among the following Sen kings?
[A] Ballal Sen
[B] Vijay Sen
[C] Samnta Sen
[D] Hemanta Sen
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Correct Answer: B [Vijay Sen]
47. One of the cited reasons of the expedition of Muhammad Bin Qasim on Sindh was to punish the Bawarij of Sindh. Who were these people?
[A] Dacoits
[B] Pirates
[C] Soldiers
[D] Traders
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Correct Answer: B [Pirates ]
Notes:
Bawarij were Sindhi pirates who used special ships called barja warships. They looted Arab shipping bound for the Indian subcontinent and China. One of the cited reasons of Arab conquest of Sindh was to punish the Bawarij who used to prey on Arab shipping from their bases at Kutch, Debal and Kathiawar.
48. Who among the following was the writer of Tarikh-i-Firozshahi?
[A] Ziauddin Barni
[B] Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
[C] Abul Fazal
[D] Firoz Tughlaq
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Correct Answer: A [Ziauddin Barni]
Notes:
We know about the period of Muhammad Bin Tughlaq from the material of Ziauddin Barni. Barni’s main works are Twarikh-i-Firuzshahi and Fatwa-i-Jahandari.
49. Who among the following are considered to be the first owners of Koh-i-noor diamond?
[A] Kakatiyas
[B] Khiljis
[C] Tughlaqs
[D] Mughals
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Correct Answer: A [Kakatiyas]
Notes:
There are two versions of origin of this diamond. First version is that it was mined in 13th century in Kakatiya Territories {near Guntur in modern Andhra Pradesh}. It was under possessions of Kakatiya Rulers until Malik Kafur, the general of Alauddin Khilji raided Warangal and possibly acquired this gem. It remained with Khiljis and then passed on to several Delhi Sultanate dynasties until came into possession of Babur and successive Mughals.
Another version says that it was discovered in 1650s in the diamond mines of Golkonda and was presented by Mir Jumla to Shah Jahan, who got it embedded into the peacock throne.
50. Mahzarnama was declared by ____?
[A] Babur
[B] Humayun
[C] Akbar
[D] Shahjahan
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Correct Answer: C [Akbar]
Notes:
In 1579, Mahzar Nama was declared by which the emperor declared that if there were conflictions in the views of the debaters, he was entitled to choose any of the interpretations.
With the Mahzar Nama, Akbar pounced upon the dominance of the intolerant orthodox and allowed free development of a genuine religious spirit. Mahzar Nama was actually an idea of the father of Abul Fazal and Faizi , set that the authority of the King was higher than that of a Mujtahid (doctor of the faith) and if there is a variance, the emperor’s decision should be binding on the Muslims of India. With this edict, Akbar’s judgment was set above every legal and religious authority, so it was the promulgation of the doctrine of Imperial infallibility.
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