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 became a minister in the Burhan I’s government and started to influence religious policies of the state?
[A] Malik Ambar
[B] Todar Mal
[C] Shah Tahir Ismaili
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Shah Tahir Ismaili]
Notes:
Shah Tahir Ismaili was a migrant Shia scholar from Persia. He visited Deccan in the sixteenth century and settled down in the domains of Burhan I. He soon became a minister in Burhan I’s government and he started to influence religious policies of the state.
72. Who was Malik Ambar?
[A] Minister
[B] Slave
[C] Poet
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Slave]
Notes:
Even after Mughal occupation a certain part of the state of Ahmednagar still remained and was revived by Malik Ambar. Malik Ambar was an Abyssinian slave, who assumed full power as the defacto ruler under Murtuza II.
73. Which of the following king was responsible for the fortification of Bijapur?
[A] Ismail Adil Shah
[B] Malik Hasan Bahri
[C] Yusuf Adil Khan
[D] Burhan Nizam Shah
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Correct Answer: C [Yusuf Adil Khan]
Notes:
Ismail Adil Shah was the son and successor of Yusuf Adil Khan who ascended to the throne in 1510 CE. He treated Hindus with consideration. One of the first tasks of Yusuf Adil Khan was the fortification of Bijapur.
74. Bijapur occupied which of the following places during the reign of Muhammad Adil Shah?
1) Vellore
2) Ginjee
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:
Muhammad Adil Shah signed a Deed of Submission with Mughals. This held the Mughal threat at bay for a while, and Bijapur could occupy Vellore and Ginjee after opposing the Nayakas of Thanjavur during this time.
75. What was the citadel on top of the fort was called during the rule of Qutb Shahi’s kings?
[A] Akkanna
[B] Bala Hissar
[C] Madanna
[D] Darbar-e-Am
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Correct Answer: B [Bala Hissar]
Notes:
The citadel on top of the fort during the rule of Qutub Shahis was known as the Bala Hissar. It was generally the residence of the Qutb Shahi kings. The other places of interest inside the fort include the offices of Akkanna and Madanna.
76. When did Qutbuddin Bakhtiar Kaki came to Delhi?
[A] 1212 CE
[B] 1221 CE
[C] 1121 CE
[D] 1261 CE
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Correct Answer: B [1221 CE]
Notes:
Qutbuddin Bakhtiar Kaki, who was born in Aush in Farghana was the leading disciple of Khwaja Muinuddin Chishti came to Delhi where he was warmly welcomed and extended patronage by lItutmish.
77. which of the following statements are correct about the Shaikh Nizamuddin concept of sama?
1) It was not against the Shariah.
2) The singer had to be a mature adult male.
3) The lyrics of his song were forbidden from being lewd.
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:
Shaikh Nizamuddin’s concept of sama was simple. According to him
1) It was not against the Shariah and quoted prophetic traditions in support of his views.
2) He fixed a particular procedure to convene these gatherings, the singer had to be a mature adult male.
3) The lyrics of his song were forbidden from being lewd.
78. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Kabir?
1. He denounced idolatry and rituals.
2. He laid great emphasis on the equality of man before God.
3. According to him devotion to god is an effective means of salvation.
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:
Kabir denounced all forms of idolatry and rituals. He laid great emphasis on the equality of man before God. According to him devotion to god is an effective means of salvation.
79. Which of the following popularised the Sankirtan/Kirtan system?
[A] Chaitanya Mahaprabhu
[B] Narsingh Mehta
[C] Saint Tyagaraja
[D] Tulsidas
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Correct Answer: A [Chaitanya Mahaprabhu]
Notes:
Chaitanya Mahaprabhu was a well-known saint, ascetic Hindu monk, and social reformer of Bengal. He popularised the Krishna cult in the 16th century. He also popularised the Sankirtan/Kirtan system.
80. The Mughal Empire was founded by which of the following?
[A] Akbar
[B] Babur
[C] Humayun
[D] Aurangzeb
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Correct Answer: B [Babur]
Notes:
The Mughal Empire was founded by Babur. He was a Central Asian ruler who claimed lineage from Timur on his father’s side and from Chagatai, the second son of the Mongol ruler Chengiz Khan, on his mother’s side.
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