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.
81. Which of the following built the temple of Govindadeva at Vrindavan?
[A] Humayun
[B] shahjahan
[C] Akbar
[D] Babur
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Correct Answer: C [Akbar]
Notes:
Akbar got constructed his own tomb at Sikandra near Agra, which was completed by the Mughal emperor Jahangir. Abkar also built the temple of Govindadeva at Vrindavan.
82. Which of the following was responsible for the maintenance of general law and order in a province during the rule of the Mughal empire?
[A] Subedar
[B] Faujdar
[C] Mir bakshi
[D] Shiqdar
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Correct Answer: A [Subedar]
Notes:
During the rule of Mughal Empire in India, each Suba was placed under a Subedar. He was directly appointed by the Emperor. The subedar was the head of the province and was also responsible for maintenance of general law and order in the province.
83. At the level of Pargana, which of the following was the executive officer?
[A] Shiqdar
[B] Kotwals
[C] Muqaddam
[D] Patwari
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Correct Answer: A [Shiqdar]
Notes:
At the level of Pargana in the administration of the Akbar, the Shiqdar was the executive officer. His task was to assist the Amil in the task of revenue collection.
84. Which of the following were appointed mainly in towns by the imperial government and were in charge of law and order?
[A] Shiqdar
[B] Amil
[C] Quanungo
[D] Kotwals
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Correct Answer: D [Kotwals]
Notes:
The Kotwals were appointed mainly in towns by the imperial government. They were in charge of law and order. The Amil used to help the Shiqdar in the task of revenue collection.
85. Which of the following led the expedition against the Ahoms in 1662 CE?
[A] Sharza Khan
[B] Shaista Khan
[C] Mir Jumla
[D] Dara Shikoh
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Correct Answer: C [Mir Jumla]
Notes:
Aurangzeb tried to expand Mughal power in Assam. Mir Jumla who was the Aurangzeb’s ablest general and also the governor of Bengal led the expedition against the Ahoms in 1662 CE.
86. Aurangzeb granted permission to which of the following Jain saints build a monastery for Jain?
1) Lal Vijaya
2) Bhim Vijaya Suri
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:
Aurangzeb granted Inam lands to Jain monks. Lal Vijaya, a Jain monk was granted permission to build a huge monastery for the Tapagachcha sect of Jains and in l679 CE, Bhim Vijaya Suri, another Jain saint was granted relief of certain kinds for the Jain monasteries at Ajmer, Merta, Sojat, and Jodhpur.
87. Charnock received the royal farman by which of the following Mughal ruler to establish a small trading station, which later grew into the city of Calcutta?
[A] Akbar
[B] Jahangir
[C] Aurangzeb
[D] Shah jahan
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Correct Answer: C [Aurangzeb]
Notes:
The new governor of Bengal invited Job Charnock to return to his settlement in Hughli in 1690 CE. Job Charnock received the royal farman by Aurangzeb to establish a small trading station, which later grew into the city of Calcutta.
88. Which of the following succeeded Jahandar Shah?
[A] Farrukh Siyar
[B] Rafi-us-Darajat
[C] Rafi-us-Daula
[D] Mohd. Shah Rangeela
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Correct Answer: A [Farrukh Siyar]
Notes:
Jahandar Shah was succeeded by Farrukh Siyar. Farrukh Siyar was the brother of Jahandar Shah. He defeated Jahandar Shah at Agra in c.1713 CE. He ruled from c.1713 to 19 CE.
89. In which of the following years Farrukh Siyar granted East India Company many trading privileges, including the exemption from custom duties for its trade through Bengal?
[A] 1715
[B] 1717
[C] 1719
[D] 1721
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Correct Answer: B [1717]
Notes:
The Mughal emperor Farrukh Siyar heedlessly granted to the East India Company many trading privileges in the year 1717 A.D., including the exemption from custom duties for its trade through Bengal.
90. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Nadir Shah?
1. Nadir Shah and Mohd. Shah Rangeela met at Karnal in c.1739 CE, but Mohd. Shah was defeated.
2. Nadir Shah also took away the famous Kohinoor Diamond.
3. Nadir Shah was an able general and administrator, but an inhumane butcher in the course of war.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 1 & 3
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
Nadir Shah and Mohd. Shah Rangeela met at Karnal in c.1739 CE, but Mohd. Shah was defeated. Nadir Shah also took away the famous Kohinoor Diamond from India. Nadir Shah was also an able general and administrator, but an inhumane butcher in the course of war.
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