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.
71. Which of the following sent an ambassador to the Bijapur court in 1514 CE with expensive gifts?
[A] Shah Ismail Safavi
[B] Burhan Nizam Shah
[C] Malik Hasan Bahri
[D] Amir Barid
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Correct Answer: A [Shah Ismail Safavi]
Notes:
The propagation of Shiism gained momentum under the guidance of Shah Ismail Safavi of Persia. In 1514 CE Shah Ismail Safavi sent an ambassador to the Bijapur court with expensive gifts.
72. Ibrahim Adil Shah appointed which of the following as his prime minister?
[A] Burhan Nizam khan
[B] Asad Khan
[C] Amir Barid
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Asad Khan]
Notes:
Ibrahim Adil Shah ruled the Indian kingdom of Bijapur from 1535 CE to 1558 CE. He was the first Adil Shahi ruler to assume the royal title of Shah. He appointed Asad Khan as his prime minister.
73. Ibrahim Adil Shah showed leanings towards which of the following sects of Muslim religion?
1) Shiism
2) Sunni
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:
Ismail Adil Shah restored Shiism in Bijapur. On the contrary, Ibrahim Adil Shah showed leanings towards Sunni Islam and adopted a pro-Dakhni stand by giving military and court appointments to Dakhnis.
74. Ibrahim Adil Shah II was put under the charge of which of the following two regents?
1) Kamal Khan
2) Ikhlas Khan
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:
Ibrahim Adil Shah II also known as Ibrahim II who was the successor of Ali Adil Shah I. He Became the ruler at the young age of nine and thus was put under the charge of two regents-Kamal Khan and a Habashi, Ikhlas Khan.
75. Sultan Quli Qutb-ul-Mulk ruled during which of the following periods?
[A] 1518-43 CE
[B] 1518-47 CE
[C] 1518-50 CE
[D] 1518-57 CE
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Correct Answer: A [1518-43 CE]
Notes:
Sultan Quli Qutb-ul-Mulk established the Qutb Shahi lineage in 1518 CE. Quli Qutb-ul-Mulk enjoyed a long and prosperous reign which lasted for 35 years from 1518 to 43 CE.
76. Ibrahim Qutb Shah’s rule started in which of the following years?
[A] 1520 CE
[B] 1530 CE
[C] 1540 CE
[D] 1550 CE
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Correct Answer: D [1550 CE]
Notes:
With the succession of Ibrahim Qutb Shah in 1550 CE, the Qutb Shahis began to steadily expand their dominions by taking advantage of the political divisions between the Telugu kings and the Nayakas. Ibrahim Qutb Shah was the son of Sultan Quli Qutb-ul Mulk.
77. Which of the following give information regarding to the ancestry of Muinuddin Chishti?
[A] Fawaid-al-Fuad
[B] Siyar-al-Arijin
[C] Khair-al-Majalis
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Siyar-al-Arijin]
Notes:
Information about Khwaja Muinuddin Chishti is available only in a Suhrawardi text, Siyar-al-Arijin which was compiled almost 300 years after his death. The text of Siyar-al-Arijin gives details with regard to the ancestry of Muinuddin Chishti.
78. Which of the following was also known as ‘Mevlana’?
[A] Qutbuddin Bakhtiyar Kaki
[B] Khwaja Muinuddin Chishti
[C] Jalauddin Rumi
[D] Nizamuddin Auliya
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Correct Answer: C [Jalauddin Rumi]
Notes:
Jalauddin Rumi’s disciples called him ‘Mevlana’ which means our leader and from here the Mevlevi Whirling Dervishes took their name. Today, the Whirling Dervishes use dance as worship, reaching ecstatic trance-like states to communicate with god.
79. Which of the following was the spiritual successor of Shaikh Nizamuddin?
[A] Nasiruddin Mahmud
[B] Rafiuddin Harun
[C] Qutbuddin Bakhtiyar Kaki
[D] Nizamuddin Auliya
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Correct Answer: A [Nasiruddin Mahmud]
Notes:
After the death of Shaikh Nizamuddin in 1325 CE, he was succeeded by Shaikh Nizamuddin. But the spiritual successor of Shaikh Nizamuddin was Nasiruddin Mahmud, popularly known as Chiragh-i-Delhi.
80. Which of the following statements are correct about the impact of Sufism?
1. Sufism took roots only in urban areas and exercised a deep social, political, and cultural influence on the masses.
2. It rebelled against all forms of religious formalism, orthodoxy, falsehood, and hypocrisy.
3. It endeavoured to create a new world order in which spiritual bliss was the only and the ultimate goal.
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: B [Only 2 & 3]
Notes:
Sufism took roots not only in urban areas but in rural areas also and exercised a deep social, political, and cultural influence on the masses. It rebelled against all forms of religious formalism, orthodoxy, falsehood, and hypocrisy. It aimed to create a new world order in which spiritual bliss was the only and the ultimate goal.
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