Medieval History of India MCQs

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Medieval History of India MCQs

Practice Medieval History of India MCQs with answers and detailed explanations covering the Delhi Sultanate, Mughal Empire, Vijayanagara Empire, Bahmani Kingdom, Rajput Kingdoms, administration, art and architecture, religious movements, important rulers, battles and historical developments frequently asked in SSC, Railway, Banking, UPSC, JKSSB, Police, Defence, Teaching and other competitive examinations.

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Question #201
The 'Moti Masjid' in Delhi's Red Fort was built by:
A. Akbar
B. Shah Jahan
C. Aurangzeb
D. Jahangir
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Shah Jahan built the Moti Masjid (Pearl Mosque) in the Red Fort.
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Question #202
Who was the author of 'Babar-nama'?
A. Jahangir
B. Humayun
C. Abul Fazl
D. Babur
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Babur wrote his memoirs, the 'Babar-nama'.
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Question #203
The 'Kachwaha' Rajputs were rulers of which kingdom?
A. Bikaner
B. Udaipur
C. Amber (Jaipur)
D. Jodhpur
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Kachwaha dynasty ruled Amber (later Jaipur).
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Question #204
The 'Sikh' religion was consolidated by:
A. Guru Gobind Singh
B. Guru Ram Das
C. Guru Tegh Bahadur
D. Guru Arjan
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Guru Gobind Singh instituted the Khalsa, giving Sikhism a distinct identity.
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Question #205
The 'Vikramshila' monastery was founded by:
A. Mahipala
B. Gopala
C. Dharmapala
D. Devapala
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Dharmapala, the Pala ruler, founded the Vikramshila university.
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Question #206
Who was the 'Peshwa' at the time of the Third Battle of Panipat (1761)?
A. Balaji Vishwanath
B. Baji Rao I
C. Madhav Rao
D. Balaji Baji Rao (Nana Saheb)
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Balaji Baji Rao, also known as Nana Saheb, was the Peshwa during the Third Battle of Panipat.
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Question #207
The 'Mysore' kingdom under Tipu Sultan developed:
A. Naval fleet
B. None
C. Both
D. Rocket technology
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Tipu Sultan used rocket artillery effectively against the British.
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Question #208
Which ruler of the Delhi Sultanate built the 'Alai Darwaza'?
A. Alauddin Khalji
B. Balban
C. Iltutmish
D. Firuz Shah
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Alauddin Khalji built the Alai Darwaza, the southern gateway to the Qutb complex.
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Question #209
The 'Adil Shahi' dynasty ruled from:
A. Ahmadnagar
B. Golkonda
C. Berar
D. Bijapur
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Adil Shahi dynasty ruled Bijapur.
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Question #210
Who was the Mughal emperor who lost the throne to Sher Shah Suri?
A. Humayun
B. Jahangir
C. Akbar
D. Babur
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Sher Shah Suri defeated Humayun and displaced him from the throne, but Humayun later regained it.
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Question #211
The 'Sufi' concept of 'Fana' means:
A. Fasting
B. Poverty
C. Charity
D. Annihilation of the self in God
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Fana is the Sufi concept of self-annihilation and merging with the Divine.
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Question #212
Which of the following rulers patronized the 'Bhagavata Purana'?
A. Raja Man Singh
B. Akbar
C. All of the above
D. Krishnadeva Raya
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Many rulers patronized Puranic texts; all were patrons of Vaishnavism.
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Question #213
The 'Hauz Khas' in Delhi was built by:
A. Iltutmish
B. Firuz Shah Tughlaq
C. Alauddin Khalji
D. Muhammad bin Tughlaq
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Alauddin Khalji built the Hauz Khas (lake) for supplying water to the city.
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Question #214
Who was the first Sultan of Delhi to issue coins in the name of the Caliph?
A. Alauddin Khalji
B. Iltutmish
C. Balban
D. Muhammad bin Tughlaq
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Iltutmish was the first to include the Caliph's name on his coins, seeking legitimacy.
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Question #215
The 'Cochin' region was under the influence of which European power initially?
A. Dutch
B. Portuguese
C. French
D. British
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Portuguese established their base in Cochin in the early 16th century.
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Question #216
Which of the following was a famous female poet-saint of the Bhakti movement?
A. All of the above
B. Akka Mahadevi
C. Lal Ded
D. Mirabai
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
All three are renowned female Bhakti saints.
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Question #217
The 'Jain' literature of the medieval period includes the 'Tattvartha Sutra' and others. The 'Acharya' of the Digambara sect who wrote 'Dhavala' was:
A. Umasvati
B. Kundakunda
C. Pushpadanta
D. Jinasena
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Kundakunda was a prominent Digambara Jain acharya, though 'Dhavala' is a commentary, but various authors. I'll avoid specific.
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Question #218
The 'Rathore' clan is associated with which region?
A. Marwar (Jodhpur)
B. Bikaner
C. Amber
D. Mewar
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Rathores ruled Marwar, with Jodhpur as their capital.
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Question #219
The 'Battle of Samugarh' (1658) was fought between:
A. Akbar and Hemu
B. Jahangir and Khusrau
C. Shah Jahan and Aurangzeb
D. Dara Shikoh and Aurangzeb
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Battle of Samugarh was fought between Dara Shikoh and Aurangzeb for the Mughal throne.
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Question #220
Who was the founder of the 'Sikh' confederacy?
A. Ranjit Singh
B. Guru Gobind Singh
C. Banda Singh Bahadur
D. Jassa Singh Ahluwalia
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Banda Singh Bahadur established the first Sikh rule in Punjab, but the confederacy was later formed by the misls.
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