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 #321
Who was the author of 'Tarikh-i-Alai'?
A. Isami
B. Ziauddin Barani
C. Amir Khusrau
D. Shams-i-Siraj Afif
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Amir Khusrau wrote 'Tarikh-i-Alai' on the reign of Alauddin Khalji.
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Question #322
The 'Bahmani' kingdom's decline led to the rise of which sultanates?
A. The Vijayanagara empire
B. The Mughal empire
C. The Maratha empire
D. The five Deccan sultanates
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Bahmani split into five Deccan sultanates.
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Question #323
The 'Mughal' emperor who was a great patron of music and played the veena was:
A. Jahangir
B. Akbar
C. Aurangzeb
D. Shah Jahan
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Akbar was a patron of music, but Jahangir also had musical interests. However, Akbar is known for his court musicians like Tansen.
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Question #324
Which of the following was a famous woman warrior of the Maratha empire?
A. Both A and B
B. Tarabai
C. Ahilyabai Holkar
D. Rani Lakshmibai
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Tarabai and Ahilyabai Holkar were notable Maratha women leaders. Rani Lakshmibai was not Maratha.
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Question #325
The 'Sikh' army under Ranjit Singh was known as:
A. Sikh Legion
B. Khalsa Army
C. Guru's Army
D. Punjab Army
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Ranjit Singh's forces were called the Khalsa Army.
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Question #326
The 'Red Fort' in Delhi has a 'Diwan-i-Am' and 'Diwan-i-Khas'. They were used for:
A. Public and private audiences
B. Banquets
C. Religious ceremonies
D. Military parades
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Diwan-i-Am was for public audiences, Diwan-i-Khas for private.
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Question #327
Who wrote 'Alamgir-nama'?
A. Muhammad Khafi Khan
B. Inayat Khan
C. Mirza Muhammad Kazim
D. Abul Fazl
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Mirza Muhammad Kazim wrote 'Alamgir-nama', a chronicle of Aurangzeb's reign.
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Question #328
The 'Mughal' empire's official language was:
A. Urdu
B. Persian
C. Turkish
D. Arabic
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Persian was the court language.
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Question #329
Which of the following was a famous historian of the Mughal period?
A. Abul Fazl
B. Jahangir
C. All of the above
D. Badauni
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
All were historians or wrote chronicles.
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Question #330
The 'Peshwa' Balaji Vishwanath helped which Mughal emperor?
A. Muhammad Shah
B. Bahadur Shah I
C. Aurangzeb
D. Shah Jahan
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Balaji Vishwanath helped Muhammad Shah against the Sayyid brothers.
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Question #331
The 'Golconda' fort was captured by Aurangzeb in:
A. 1689
B. 1690
C. 1687
D. 1700
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Aurangzeb captured Golconda in 1687 after a long siege.
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Question #332
The 'Bhonsle' dynasty of Maratha empire originated from:
A. Scindia family
B. Peshwa family
C. Shivaji's family
D. Holkar family
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Shivaji belonged to the Bhonsle clan.
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Question #333
The 'Battle of Raichur' (1520) was fought between:
A. Krishnadeva Raya and the Golkonda Sultan
B. Vijayanagara and Bahmani
C. Krishnadeva Raya and the Bijapur Sultan
D. Vijayanagara and Gajapati
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Krishnadeva Raya fought against the Adil Shah of Bijapur at Raichur.
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Question #334
The 'Chishti' order's headquarters in India was at:
A. Both (Ajmer for Moinuddin, Delhi for Nizamuddin)
B. None
C. Delhi
D. Ajmer
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Moinuddin Chishti's dargah is in Ajmer, but Nizamuddin Auliya's is in Delhi, both are major centers.
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Question #335
Which of the following is a 'Mughal' monument in Agra?
A. None
B. Itmad-ud-Daulah's tomb
C. Sikandra (Akbar's tomb)
D. Both
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Both are in Agra.
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Question #336
The 'Jagir' system under the Mughals was:
A. A hereditary estate
B. A land grant for military service
C. A religious endowment
D. A tax-free village
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Jagirs were revenue assignments to nobles for military and administrative service.
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Question #337
The 'Mughal' emperor who built the 'Badshahi Mosque' in Lahore was:
A. Jahangir
B. Shah Jahan
C. Akbar
D. Aurangzeb
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Aurangzeb built the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore in 1673.
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Question #338
Which of the following is a prominent feature of Dravidian temple architecture?
A. None
B. Both
C. Vimana (tower over sanctum)
D. Gopuram (gateway tower)
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Both are characteristic of Dravidian architecture.
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Question #339
The 'Minhaj-i-Siraj' wrote about the reign of which sultan?
A. Iltutmish
B. Muhammad bin Tughlaq
C. Balban
D. Alauddin Khalji
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Minhaj-i-Siraj's 'Tabakat-i-Nasiri' covers the early Delhi Sultanate up to Iltutmish.
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Question #340
The 'Gajapati' king who was defeated by Krishnadeva Raya was:
A. Kapilendra Deva
B. Prataprudra Deva
C. Purushottama Deva
D. Narasingha Deva
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Krishnadeva Raya defeated Prataprudra Deva and married his daughter.
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