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.
41. Which of the following is regarded by Percy Brown as ‘the richest and the most beautiful structure of its kind’?
[A] Parvathi temple
[B] Jalagariteswara temple
[C] Ekambarantha temple
[D] Vittalaswami temple
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Correct Answer: B [Jalagariteswara temple]
Notes:
The Jalagariteswara temple located within the Vellore fort is regarded by Percy Brown as ‘the richest and the most beautiful structure of its kind’. It was built by the rulers of Vijaynagara kingdom.
42. Which of the following took Shivaji’s help against the Mughals?
[A] Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah
[B] Ibrahim Qutb Shah
[C] Abul Hasan
[D] Abdullah Qutb Shah
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Correct Answer: C [Abul Hasan]
Notes:
Abul Hasan who was the nephew of Abdullah Qutb Shah took Shivaji’s help against the Mughals, due to which the Maratha leader spend considerable time in Golconda-Haidarabad in 1677 CE.
43. Which of the following are also variously known as fuqara and dervish?
[A] Followers of Sufism
[B] Followers of HInduism
[C] Followers of Bhakti movement
[D] Followers of Jainism
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Correct Answer: A [Followers of Sufism]
Notes:
The Sufis are also known as fuqara which means ‘poor’ in Arabic and dervish which means ‘disciple’ in Persian. Sufism originates from the Arabic term for a mystic, sufi, which in turn is derived from suf or wool.
44. Which of the following constructed a mausoleum over the grave of Khwaja Muinuddin Chishti?
[A] Khwaja Hussain Nagauri
[B] Hamiduddin Nagauri
[C] Sultan Muhammad Tughlaq
[D] Qutbuddin Bakhtiyar
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Correct Answer: A [Khwaja Hussain Nagauri]
Notes:
Khwaja Muinuddin Chishti died in 1235 CE and was buried where he lived. In the 15th century, Khwaja Hussain Nagauri built a mausoleum over his grave, creating the Ajmer Sharif Dargah, a major pilgrimage site. The mausoleum showcases Mughal architecture. Emperor Akbar visited it 14 times and donated a large cauldron for cooking food for pilgrims.
45. Which of the following was the spiritual successor of Qutbuddin Bakhtiar Kaki?
[A] Fariduddin Masud
[B] Shaikh Ahmed
[C] Shaikh Nizamuddin
[D] Shaikh Farid
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Correct Answer: A [Fariduddin Masud]
Notes:
Qutbuddin Bakhtiar Kaki died in 1235 CE and was buried in Mehrauli, Delhi. His son, Shaikh Ahmed, became the shrine’s custodian. Fariduddin Masud (Baba Farid), a Sufi saint from Punjab, was his spiritual successor and popularized the Chishti Order in Punjab. His verses are in the Guru Granth Sahib, and his dargah in Pakpattan, Pakistan, is a pilgrimage site.
46. Tansen accepted Islam at the hand of which of the following great Sufi Saint?
[A] Salim Chishti
[B] Sheikh Muinuddin Chisti
[C] Qutbuddin Bakhtiar Kaki
[D] Muhammad Ghaus
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Correct Answer: D [Muhammad Ghaus]
Notes:
Tansen was a Hindu of Gwalior and also a great musician. He was one of the courtiers who were collectively known as Akbar’s Navratnas or the nine jewels. He also served as a court musician to King Ramachandra. He accepted Islam at the hand of great Sufi mystic saint Muhammad Ghaus of Gwalior.
47. Treaty of Warana was signed between Sambhaji II and Shahuji in which of the following year?
[A] 1751 CE
[B] 1734 CE
[C] 1731 CE
[D] 1724 CE
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Correct Answer: C [1731 CE]
Notes:
During the reign of Shahu, the states of Satara and Kolhapur came into being. Sambhaji II signed the Treaty of Warana in 1731 with his cousin Shahuji to formalize the two separate seats of Bhonsle family.
48. What was the name of the town where Mahmud used to settle members of the Muslim religious classes and elite
[A] Pritampura
[B] Hajaribagh
[C] Mustaphabad
[D] Kalakothi
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Correct Answer: C [Mustaphabad]
Notes:
Mahmud founded a new town at the foot of the Girnar hills, Mustaphabad, where he settled members of the Muslim religious classes and elite.
49. The Battle of Chausa was fought between Humayun and Sher Shah Suri on 26 June in the year ____:
[A] 1440
[B] 1539
[C] 1639
[D] 1729
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Correct Answer: B [1539]
Notes:
Sher Shah Suri, founder of the Sur Empire, defeated Mughal emperor Humayun at the Battle of Chausa on June 26, 1539, and again at Kannauj in 1540, forcing Humayun into exile. He introduced the Rupiya and the Grand Trunk Road, reforming administration and revenue systems until his death in 1545, influencing Mughal governance.
50. Chero chiefdoms had emerged in which of the present states by the twelfth century?
[A] Odisha and West Bengal
[B] Bihar and Jharkhand
[C] Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand
[D] Kerala and Karnataka
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Correct Answer: B [Bihar and Jharkhand ]
Notes:
In many areas of present-day Bihar and Jharkhand, Chero chiefdoms had emerged by the twelfth century. Raja Man Singh, Akbar’s famous general, attacked and defeated the Cheros in 1591. A large amount of booty was taken from them, but they were not entirely subdued. Under Aurangzeb, Mughal forces captured many Chero fortresses and subjugated the tribe. The Mundas and Santhals were among the other important tribes that lived in this region and also in Orissa and Bengal.
