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.
61. Which of the following authored the famous work Maduravijayam?
[A] Gangadevi
[B] Hannamma
[C] Thirumalamma
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Gangadevi]
Notes:
During the rule of Vijaynagara Kings the position of women was not much improved. However, some of them were learned for example, Gangadevi who was the wife of Kumarakampana, authored the famous work Maduravijayam.
62. Which of the following was the founder of Bahmani Kingdom?
[A] Hasan Gangu
[B] Muhammad Shah I
[C] Taj-ud-din Firoz Shah
[D] Ahmah Shah Wali
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Correct Answer: A [Hasan Gangu]
Notes:
The Bahmani kingdom established by Hasan Gangu was the first Muslim kingdom to be established in the Deccan in
the mid-fourteenth century, with its origins in the region itself.
63. Which of the following kings defeated the Gond Raja Narsing Rai?
[A] Hasan Gangu
[B] Taj-ud-din Firoz Shah
[C] Ahmah Shah Wali
[D] Humayun Shah
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Correct Answer: B [Taj-ud-din Firoz Shah]
Notes:
During 1397–1422 CE, Bahamani kingdom was ruled by Taj-ud-din Firoz Shah who started the Bahmani expansion towards Berar by defeating the Gond Raja Narsing Rai of Kherla. A huge amount of money, gold, and silver was paid to Firuz and a daughter of Rai was married to him.
64. Which of the following was given the title of ‘Khwaju-i-Jahan’?
[A] Muhammad Shah I
[B] Taj-ud-din Firoz Shah
[C] Humayun Shah
[D] Mahmud Gawan
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Correct Answer: D [Mahmud Gawan]
Notes:
After the death of Humayun Shah, his minor son Nizam Shah was coronated and a regency council was set for the administration of which Mahmud Gawan was an important member. Later Gawan was made wazir and was given the title of ‘Khwaju-i-Jahan.’
65. What was the minister responsible for the finances of the kingdom during the administration of the Bahamani kingdom called?
[A] Wazir ashraf
[B] Amir-i-jumla
[C] Wazir-i-kul
[D] Sadar-i-jahan
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Correct Answer: B [Amir-i-jumla]
Notes:
During the rule of the Bahmani Sultanate, The minister responsible for the finances of the kingdom was known as the amir-i-jumla and the prime minister was known as wazir or vakil-us-sultanate.
66. Which of the following statements are correct about Malik Ambar?
1. He raided Bidar and besieged Bijapur.
2. In 1624 CE, he also scored a victory over the Mughals and Bijapur at Bhatvada.
3. He died at the age of 80.
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:
Malik Ambar raided Bidar and besieged Bijapur. In 1624 CE, he also scored a victory over the Mughals and Bijapur at Bhatvada. He was unsuccessful in the siege of Burhanpur. He died at the age of 80.
67. During the reign of which of the following king, the Emperor Shah Jahan sent the Mughal army to attack Bijapur?
[A] Muhammad Adil Shah
[B] Ali Adil Shah I
[C] Malik Hasan Bahri
[D] Burhan Nizam Shah
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Correct Answer: A [Muhammad Adil Shah]
Notes:
Muhammad Adil Shah ascended the throne after the death of his father Ibrahim Adil Shah II. During his reign, the Emperor Shah Jahan sent the Mughal army to attack Bijapur in 1631 CE.
68. Which fo the following elements were present in Qutb Shahi architecture?
1) Hindu Elements
2) Persian Elements
3) Moorish Elements
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:
The Qutb Shahi architecture had distinct components of Hindu, Persian, Moorish and Mughal styles, culminating in its own unique identity. The buildings and monuments during the Qutub shahi’s comprised large, spacious halls and compartments with lofty arches rising to two or three storeys.
69. The present fort of Golconda was constructed during the reign of which of the following rulers?
[A] Ibrahim Qutb Shah
[B] Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah
[C] Abul Hasan
[D] Abdullah Qutb Shah
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Correct Answer: A [Ibrahim Qutb Shah]
Notes:
The present fort of Golconda was constructed during the reign of Ibrahim Qutb Shah who ordered it to be constructed in stone and lime. The original fort was built in mud and brick by the Kakatiya Rajas of Warangal in the thirteenth century
70. Mahmud Shah Bahmani died in which of the following years?
[A] 1518 CE
[B] 1418 CE
[C] 1618 CE
[D] 1550 CE
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Correct Answer: A [1518 CE]
Notes:
After the death of Qasim Barid, his son Amir Barid became the prime minister and controlled the administration of the Bahmani sultanate. Mahmud Shah Bahmani died in 1518 CE and after his death, he was succeeded by four sultans, one after another, but they were mere puppets in the hands of Amir Barid.
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