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 were the main problems faced by Humayun when ascended the throne of Mughal empire?
1. Humayun did not command the respect and esteem of Mughal nobility.
2. He had to confront the hostility of the Afghans and other some of the prominent provincial rulers as they were not fully
subdued.
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:
When Humayun ascended the throne he did not command the respect and esteem of Mughal nobility. He had to confront the hostility of the Afghans and other some of the prominent provincial rulers as they were not fully subdued.
82. Which of the following were the consequences of Battle of Kannauj?
1. Humayun became a prince without a kingdom.
2. He had to flee from Delhi.
3. He became an exile for the next fifteen years.
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:
Some of the consequences of Battle of Kannauj in which Humayun lost are as follows:
1. Humayun became a prince without a kingdom.
2. He had to flee from Delhi.
3. He became an exile for the next fifteen years.
83. Which of the following documents were introduced by Sher Shah Suri?
1) Patta
2) Qabuliyat
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:
The state’s share during the administration of Sher Shah Suri was one-third of the average produce and it was paid in cash or crop. Land was measured using Sikandari gaz. He introduced two documents:
1) Patta (amount each peasant had to pay)
2) Qabuliyat (Deed of agreement).
84. Which of the following built the Jahangiri Mahal in Agra fort, according to Hindu design based on Man Mandir?
[A] Babur
[B] Humayun
[C] Akbar
[D] Shahjahan
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Correct Answer: C [Akbar]
Notes:
Akbar built his own tomb at Sikandra and also built the temple of Govindadeva at Vrindavan. He also got constructed the Jahangiri Mahal in Agra fort, according to Hindu design based on Man Mandir.
85. The territories of the empire were divided into which of the following categories during the Mughal administration?
1) Jagir
2) Inam
3) Khalisa
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:
The Mughals retained many features of the administrative system of the Sultanate and the administration of Sher Shah Suri. The territories of the empire were divided into Jagir, Khalisa, and Inam.
86. Which of the following acted as the principal link between the ruler and the administration during the Mughal administration?
[A] Wazir
[B] Mir Bakshi
[C] Mir Saman
[D] Council of Ministers
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Correct Answer: A [Wazir]
Notes:
During the rule of the Mughal Empire, the position of the wazir revived. Various heads of departments functioned under the control of Wazir. He was also the principal link between the ruler and the administration.
87. Which of the following was not one the provinces into which the Mughal empire was divided during the reign of Akbar?
[A] Agra
[B] Malwa
[C] Kashmir
[D] Lahore
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Correct Answer: C [Kashmir]
Notes:
During the rule of Akbar, the Mughal Empire was divided into 12 subas or provinces. These were Allahabad, Agra, Awadh, Ajmer, Ahmedabad, Bihar, Bengal, Delhi, Kabul, Lahore, Malwa, and Multan. Later on Ahmednagar, Berar, and Khandesh were added.
88. Which of the following kept all the records of land in the Pargana?
[A] Shiqdar
[B] Kotwals
[C] Quanungo
[D] Muqaddam
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Correct Answer: C [Quanungo]
Notes:
The Shiqdar was the executive officer at the level of Pargana. The Shiqdar assisted the Amil in the task of revenue collection. All the records of land in the Pargana were kept by the Quanungo.
89. Which of the following made Shah Jahan prisoner in Agra Fort?
[A] Dara Shikoh
[B] Shuja
[C] Murad Baksh
[D] Aurangzeb
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Correct Answer: D [Aurangzeb]
Notes:
Aurangzeb, the son of MUghal emperor Shah Jahan made him a prisoner in Agra Fort, where he was looked after by his daughter Jahanara till his death in c.1666 CE.
90. The Gopinath temple at Gopamau was made under the patronage of which of the following king?
[A] Akbar
[B] Jahangir
[C] Shah jahan
[D] Aurangzeb
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Correct Answer: D [Aurangzeb]
Notes:
The Gopinath temple was built at Gopamau in Hardoi district by Naunidhi Rai in 1669 CE is an example of one of the temples that were constructed under the patronage of the sultan Aurangzeb.
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