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. Mahmud led an expedition to Thanesar in which of the following years?
[A] 1010 A.D.
[B] 1014 A.D.
[C] 1020 A.D.
[D] 1025 A.D.
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Correct Answer: B [1014 A.D.]
Notes:
Mahmud of Ghazni led an expedition to Thaneswar in 1014 CE. The Indians were defeated, Temple idols were vandalized, except for the famous idol of Vishnu which is said to have been taken to Ghazni to be trampled underfoot.
42. Which of the following poets of the Persian cult resided in the kingdom of Mahmud?
1) Unsuri
2) Faruqi
3) Asjadi
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:
Mahmud of Ghazni has acquired the reputation of an iconoclast but at the same time, his contribution to the socio-cultural development of his time was Significant. The earliest poets of the Persian revival which were Unsuri, Faruqi, and Asjadi all resided in his kingdom.
43. In which year, Ranthambore was captured by Iltutmish?
[A] c.1216 CE
[B] c.1226 CE
[C] c.1236 CE
[D] c.1246 CE
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Correct Answer: B [c.1226 CE]
Notes:
Iltutmish captured Ranthambore in c.1226 CE and by c.1231 CE, he was successful in establishing his authority over Mandor, Jalore, Bayana, and Gwalior.
44. Which of the following divided his empire into Iqtas?
[A] Qutbuddin Aibak
[B] Aramshah
[C] Iltutmish
[D] Balban
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Correct Answer: C [Iltutmish]
Notes:
Iltutmish divided his empire into Iqtas (assignment of land in lieu of salary). Every Iqtadars had to maintain law and order in his Iqta and collect revenue. After deducting own salary and expenses, they had to submit the surplus amount to central government.
45. Which of the following issued purely Arabic coinage of silver tanka?
[A] Qutbuddin Aibak
[B] Nasiruddin Mahmud
[C] Alauddin Masud Shah
[D] Iltutmish
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Correct Answer: D [Iltutmish]
Notes:
Iltutmish issued purely Arabic coinage of silver called tanka. He was the first to do so. The Tanka which weighted 175 grams, remains the basis of the modern rupee. He also issued copper Jital.
46. Which Sultan of Delhi patronized Minhas-us-Siraj?
[A] Qutbuddin Aibak
[B] Alauddin Masud Shah
[C] Iltutmish
[D] Nasiruddin Mahmud
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Correct Answer: C [Iltutmish]
Notes:
Minhas-us-Siraj who was born in 1193 CE was a contemporary historian of the medieval period. Iltutmish Patronised Minhas-us-Siraj who also wrote Tahaqqat-i-Nasuri in 1260 CE for Sultan Nasiruddin Mahmud of Delhi.
47. Which of the following Delhi sultanate ruler attempted to create a counter nobility of non-Turks?
[A] Razia Sultan
[B] Alauddin Masud Shah
[C] Nasiruddin Mahmud
[D] Iltutmish
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Correct Answer: A [Razia Sultan]
Notes:
Razia was born to the Delhi Sultan Shamsuddin Iltutmish. She was the first female sultan of the Indian subcontinent. She attempted to create a counter nobility of non-Turks and thus invited the wrath of the Turkish amirs.
48. Which of the following department was called as Diwan-i-Arz during the reign of Balban?
[A] Military Department
[B] Foreign Department
[C] Finance Department
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Military Department]
Notes:
Balban separated the Diwan-i-unzarat (Finance Department) from the Diwan-i-Arz (Military Department). He reorganized the Diwan-i-arz and deployed the army in different parts of the country to put down the rebellion.
49. Alauddin Khaliji constructed a new capital at which of the following places?
[A] Deogir
[B] Siri
[C] Shahjahanabad
[D] Tughlaqabad
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Correct Answer: B [Siri]
Notes:
Alauddin Khalji constructed a new capital at Siri. He was one of the greatest rulers in Indian history. He possessed great military abilities because of which he added many new territories to the Muslim Empire.
50. During the reign of Firoz Shah Tughlaq, Kharaj was fixed at how much percentage of produce?
[A] 5%
[B] 10%
[C] 15%
[D] 20%
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Correct Answer: B [10%]
Notes:
During the reign of Firoz Shah Tughlaq there were about 1200 fruit gardens in and around Delhi yielding good revenue. Kharaj was fixed at 10% of produce. Zakat was alms for Muslims and Khams was 20% spoils of war.
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