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 #301
Which of the following was not a trade item exported from India in medieval times?
A. Indigo
B. Tea
C. Textiles
D. Spices
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Tea was not a major export until the British period; spices, textiles, and indigo were prominent.
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Question #302
The 'Mughal' emperor who was captured by the British after the 1857 revolt was:
A. Akbar II
B. Bahadur Shah I
C. Muhammad Shah
D. Bahadur Shah II
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Bahadur Shah Zafar was the last Mughal emperor and was captured by the British in 1857.
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Question #303
The 'Peshwa' Baji Rao I is known for his:
A. Military campaigns in North India
B. Patronage of literature
C. All of the above
D. Administrative reforms
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Baji Rao I was a brilliant general and administrator.
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Question #304
The 'Hoysala' capital was:
A. Belur
B. Both A and B
C. Dwarasamudra
D. Halebidu
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Halebidu (Dwarasamudra) was the capital.
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Question #305
The 'Char Minar' was built in 1591 by:
A. Ibrahim Qutb Shah
B. Sultan Quli
C. Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah
D. Abdullah
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah built Charminar.
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Question #306
Who was the first Sultan of Delhi to issue coins with the title 'Al-Sultan'?
A. Qutb-ud-din Aibak
B. Balban
C. Alauddin Khalji
D. Iltutmish
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Iltutmish was the first to use the title 'Al-Sultan' on his coins.
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Question #307
The 'Mewar' kingdom's capital was:
A. Both (initially Chittor, later Udaipur)
B. Chittorgarh
C. Udaipur
D. Jaipur
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Mewar's capital was Chittorgarh until it was captured in 1568, then shifted to Udaipur.
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Question #308
Which of the following was a famous queen of the Garhwal kingdom?
A. Rani Rudrama Devi
B. Queen Karnavati
C. Rani Lakshmibai
D. Rani Chennamma
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Queen Karnavati of Garhwal is known for her resistance.
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Question #309
The 'Jain' saint 'Hemachandra' was patronized by which Solanki ruler?
A. Siddharaja
B. Both
C. Kumarapala
D. None
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Hemachandra was patronized by both Siddharaja and Kumarapala.
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Question #310
The 'Temple' at Madurai was built during the Pandya and Nayak periods. Which ruler built the Meenakshi Temple's current form?
A. Thirumalai Nayak
B. Vijaya Raghava
C. Raghunatha Nayak
D. Krishnappa Nayak
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Thirumalai Nayak expanded and renovated the Meenakshi Temple.
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Question #311
Who was the author of 'Mirat-i-Ahmadi'?
A. Muhammad Ali
B. Ahmad Shah
C. Mirza Muhammad
D. Ali Muhammad Khan
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Ali Muhammad Khan wrote 'Mirat-i-Ahmadi', a history of Gujarat under the Mughals.
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Question #312
The 'Vijayanagara' empire's official religion was:
A. Islam
B. Buddhism
C. Jainism
D. Hinduism
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Vijayanagara was a Hindu empire.
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Question #313
Which of the following was a 'Sufi' order that emphasized strict adherence to Sharia?
A. Suhrawardi
B. Chishti
C. Naqshbandi
D. Qadiri
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Naqshbandi order was more orthodox and emphasized Sharia.
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Question #314
The 'Chandela' dynasty ruled in the region of:
A. Malwa
B. Rajasthan
C. Bundelkhand
D. Gujarat
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Chandelas ruled Bundelkhand, with Khajuraho as their capital.
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Question #315
Which Mughal emperor adopted the title 'Alamgir'?
A. Akbar
B. Jahangir
C. Shah Jahan
D. Aurangzeb
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Aurangzeb took the title 'Alamgir' (World Seizer).
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Question #316
The 'Mughal' emperor who lost the Peacock Throne to Nadir Shah was:
A. Shah Jahan
B. Aurangzeb
C. Bahadur Shah
D. Muhammad Shah
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Nadir Shah invaded India in 1739 and took the Peacock Throne from Muhammad Shah.
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Question #317
The 'Maratha' confederacy was divided among various chiefs. Which one was the Peshwa?
A. The chief of Gwalior
B. The chief of Indore
C. The chief of Pune
D. The chief of Nagpur
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Peshwa was the prime minister and chief of Pune.
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Question #318
The 'Temple' of Khajuraho was built by the:
A. Chauhan
B. Chandela
C. Paramara
D. Solanki
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Khajuraho temples were built by Chandela rulers.
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Question #319
Which of the following was a 'Jain' pilgrimage site in medieval India?
A. Shravanabelagola
B. Mount Abu
C. Pawapuri
D. All of the above
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
All are important Jain centers.
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Question #320
The 'Tughlaq' architecture is characterized by:
A. Battered walls
B. None
C. Both
D. Sloping battlements
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Tughlaq architecture features battered (sloping) walls and fortified entrances.
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