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 headed the ‘pargana’ in the Sultanate period?
[A] Walis
[B] Shiqdar
[C] Bhukti
[D] Amil
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Correct Answer: D [Amil]
Notes:
The provinces in the Sultanate period were divided into shiqs, headed bythe shiqdar. The next division was pargana, comprising a number of villages. It was headed by the amil. The villages were grouped into units of 100 or 84.
62. Which of the following called himself the Shadow of God on Earth?
[A] Iltutmish
[B] Balban
[C] Aurangzeb
[D] Firozshah Tughlaq
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Correct Answer: B [Balban]
Notes:
Balban used to say that after the Prophet the most important office was that of the sovereign. Therefore, he called himself
the Shadow of God on Earth. However he retained the name of the caliph in the khutba and on the coins but he made no other mention of the caliph anywhere else.
63. Which of the following created a separate agricultural department, Diwan-i- Kohi?
[A] Iltutmish
[B] Balban
[C] Muhammad bin Tughlaq
[D] Firoz Tughlaq
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Correct Answer: C [Muhammad bin Tughlaq]
Notes:
Muhammad bin Tughlaq of the Tughlaq dynasty created a separate agricultural department. It was called Diwan-i- Kohi. The Sultan and his nobles were interested in improving the quality of fruits in India, especially of melons and grapes.
64. Inland trade was dominated by which of the following during the Sultanate period?
1. Gujarati
2. Marwari
3. Muslim Bohra merchants
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[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 Sultanate period overseas trade was under the control of Multanis (mostly Hindus) and Khurasanis (Afghan Muslims) whereas inland trade was dominated by Gujarati, Marwari and Muslim Bohra merchants.
65. Gold coins or dinars became popular during the reign of which of the following?
[A] Jalauddin Khalji
[B] Alauddin Khalji
[C] Aurangzed
[D] Firozshah Tughlaq
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Correct Answer: B [Alauddin Khalji]
Notes:
The system of coinage had developed during the period of Delhi Sultanate. During the reign of Alauddin Khalji gold coins or dinars became popular after his South Indian conquests. Copper coins were less in number and were dateless.
66. Which of the following was the author of Prithviraj Raso?
[A] Chand Bardoi
[B] Jagnayak
[C] Amir Khusrau
[D] Baba Gorakhnath
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Correct Answer: A [Chand Bardoi]
Notes:
Hindi also made great progress during the Sultanate period with its earliest writers being Chand Bardoi. He is the author of Prithviraj Raso. One of the notable feature of that time was the development of vernacular literature.
67. Which of the following built a palace in the Qila Rai Pithora and named it Qasr-i-Safed?
[A] Qutbuddin Aibak
[B] Iltutmish
[C] Balban
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Qutbuddin Aibak]
Notes:
Qutbuddin Aibak of Slave dynasty built a palace in the Qila Rai Pithora which he named as Qasr-i-Safed. However, today there hardly remains any sign of this palace.
68. Which of the following are the features of Alai Darwaza?
1. This gate was built by Alauddin Khilji in 1311 CE.
2. It is the first building to employ Islamic principles of accurate construction and geometric ornamentation.
3. The darwaza is a square, domed building with intricate carvings in red sandstone and marble.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
Alai Darwaza was built by Alauddin Khilji in 1311 CE and is the first building to employ Islamic principles of accurate construction and geometric ornamentation. It is a square, domed building with intricate carvings in red sandstone and marble.
69. The Portuguese travellers Domingo Paes and Barbosa came to India during his reign of which of the following?
[A] Deva Raya I
[B] Deva Raya II
[C] Krishna Deva Raya
[D] Achyuta Deva Raya
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Correct Answer: C [Krishna Deva Raya]
Notes:
King Albuquerque sent his ambassadors to the court of Krishna Deva Raya as he maintained friendly relations with the portuguese. The Portuguese travellers Domingo Paes and Barbosa came to India during reign of Krishna Deva Raya only.
70. Which of the following was patronized by the king Achyuta Deva Raya?
1) Chatu Vittalanatha
2) Purandaradasa
3) Rajanatha Dindima II
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:
The king Achyuta Deva Raya was a patron of music and art. He patronized the Kannada poet Chatu Vittalanatha, the great singer and composer Purandaradasa (father of Carnatic music), and the Sanskrit scholar Rajanatha Dindima II.
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