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 is known to have created a new category of small chiefs known as Poligars in the Vijayanagar administration?
[A] Deva Raya II
[B] Krishna Deva Raya
[C] Achyuta Deva Raya
[D] Sada Siva Raya
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Correct Answer: B [Krishna Deva Raya]
Notes:
Krishna Deva Raya created a new category of small chiefs known as Poligars in the Vijayanagar administration. The poligars commanded the provinces and above them were the nayakas.
62. Which of the following was the last ruler of the Tuluva dynasty?
[A] Vira Narasimha Raya
[B] Aliya Rama Raya
[C] Sada Siva Raya
[D] Krishna Deva Raya
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Correct Answer: C [Sada Siva Raya]
Notes:
Sada Siva Raya was the last ruler of the Tuluva dynasty. He ascended the throne after the death of Venkata Raya. He was a puppet in the hands of his minister, Aliya Rama Raya, who was the de facto king.
63. Which of the following has the absolute authority in executive affairs during the Vijayanagar empire?
[A] Council of ministers
[B] King
[C] provincial governors
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [King]
Notes:
The Vijayanagar Empire flourished in southern India from 14th to 17th century A.D. There was a well-organized administration under the Vijayanagar kingdom. The Rayas (king) enjoyed absolute authority in executive matters.
64. Which of the following has the absolute authority in Judicial matters during the Vijayanagar empire?
[A] Rayas
[B] Council of ministers
[C] Provincial governors
[D] Dandanayaka
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Correct Answer: A [Rayas]
Notes:
There was a well-organized administration under the Vijayanagar kingdom which ruled southern India from 14th to 17th century CE. The Rayas (king) enjoyed absolute authority in executive, judicial, and legislative matters.
65. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Vijaynagara empire?
1. Sati was honoured in the Vijaynagara empire.
2. Polygamy was prevalent among the royal families.
3. Devadasi system was prevalent.
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:
Sati was honoured in the Vijaynagara empire. Polygamy was also prevalent among the royal families of the that time. Devadasi system i.e., attachment of dancing girls to temples, was prevalent.
66. Which of the following statements are correct regarding temple building in Vijaynagara kingdom?
1. There was an elaboration of the temple complex by the addition of a number of structures.
2. The shrine of the chief goddess (ammankoil) and the kalyanamandapam were considered to be indispensable parts of temples.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 & 2
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Correct Answer: C [Both 1 & 2]
Notes:
There was an elaboration of the temple complex by the addition of a number of structures in the temples of Vijayanagara empire. The shrine of the chief goddess (ammankoil) and the kalyanamandapam were considered to be indispensable parts of temples.
67. 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.
68. The Bahamani kingdom was divided into how many administrative units?
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Correct Answer: B [4]
Notes:
The administrative system during the rule of the Bahamani kingdom which ruled from 1347 CE to 1527 CE was well-organized. The Sultanate was divided into four administrative units called ‘taraf ’ or provinces.
69. Which of the following Bahamani ruler was considered to be the shadow of god?
[A] Mujahid Shah Bahmani
[B] Ahmah Shah Wali
[C] Mahmud Gawan
[D] Humayun Shah
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Correct Answer: A [Mujahid Shah Bahmani]
Notes:
The Bahmani Sultanate was a Persianate Muslim state and one of the major medieval Indian kingdoms. Mujahid Shah Bahmani, who ruled the Bahamani kingdom from 1375 CE to 1378 CE was considered to be the shadow of god on earth
70. Which of the following ministers were present in the administration of the Bahamani kingdom?
1) Wazir-i-kul
2) Amir-i-jumla
3) Wazir-i- ashraf
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 3
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
During the rule of the Bahmani kingdom, the prime minister was known as wazir or vakil-us-sultanate. The minister responsible for the finances of the kingdom was known as the amir-i-jumla and wazir-i-ashraf was the Minister responsible for external affairs.
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