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 #341
The 'Mughal' emperor who wrote poetry under the pen name 'Salim' was:
A. Jahangir
B. Akbar
C. Shah Jahan
D. Babur
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Jahangir wrote poetry under the pen name 'Salim'.
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Question #342
The 'Maratha' empire's administrative capital after Shivaji was:
A. Raigad
B. Bombay
C. Satara
D. Pune
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Raigad was the capital of Shivaji's kingdom.
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Question #343
Which of the following was a famous Indian port used by the Portuguese?
A. All of the above
B. Calicut
C. Cochin
D. Goa
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Portuguese established forts in all these places.
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Question #344
The 'Qutb Shahi' dynasty's fall came with the Mughal capture of:
A. None
B. Golkonda
C. Both
D. Hyderabad
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Aurangzeb captured Golkonda in 1687.
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Question #345
The 'Sufi' saint 'Nizamuddin Auliya' lived during the reign of which sultan?
A. None
B. Alauddin Khalji
C. Muhammad bin Tughlaq
D. Both
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Nizamuddin Auliya lived during the reigns of Alauddin Khalji and Muhammad bin Tughlaq.
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Question #346
The 'Battle of Bhopal' (1737) was fought between:
A. Marathas and Nizam
B. Sikhs and Afghans
C. Mughals and Rajputs
D. Marathas and Mughals
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Battle of Bhopal was fought between the Marathas and the Nizam of Hyderabad, with Mughal support.
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Question #347
Which ruler of the 'Lodi' dynasty is known for constructing many gardens and wells?
A. Sikandar Lodi
B. Ibrahim Lodi
C. Bahlul Lodi
D. Daulat Khan
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Sikandar Lodi is credited with building canals and gardens.
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Question #348
The 'Mughal' emperor who is known as 'Zinda Pir' (Living Saint) was:
A. Akbar
B. Shah Jahan
C. Jahangir
D. Aurangzeb
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Aurangzeb was known as 'Zinda Pir' due to his religious piety.
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Question #349
The 'Vijayanagara' empire's founder, Harihara, was a:
A. Muslim ruler
B. Buddhist ruler
C. Jain ruler
D. Hindu ruler
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Harihara was a Hindu.
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Question #350
The 'Peshwa' who lost the Third Battle of Panipat was:
A. Balaji Vishwanath
B. Baji Rao I
C. Madhav Rao
D. Balaji Baji Rao
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Balaji Baji Rao (Nana Saheb) was the Peshwa at Panipat.
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Question #351
The 'Mughal' empire saw a revival under which later emperor?
A. Aurangzeb
B. Bahadur Shah I
C. Shah Jahan
D. Muhammad Shah
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Muhammad Shah had a period of cultural revival, but the empire was declining.
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Question #352
The 'Sikh' gurus were known as 'Nanak' until the tenth guru. Which guru instituted the Khalsa?
A. Guru Hargobind
B. Guru Gobind Singh
C. Guru Arjan
D. Guru Tegh Bahadur
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Guru Gobind Singh created the Khalsa in 1699.
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Question #353
Which of the following was a 'Dutch' settlement in India?
A. Pulicat
B. Nagapattinam
C. Surat
D. All of the above
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Dutch had settlements in these places.
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Question #354
The 'Taj Mahal' is built on the bank of which river?
A. Narmada
B. Godavari
C. Yamuna
D. Ganga
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Taj Mahal is on the banks of the Yamuna river.
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Question #355
The 'Chandragiri' fort was the later capital of:
A. Bahmani
B. Vijayanagara
C. Golkonda
D. Qutb Shahi
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Chandragiri became the capital after Hampi was sacked.
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Question #356
Who was the first ruler of the 'Khilji' dynasty?
A. Jalal-ud-din Khalji
B. Alauddin Khalji
C. Khusrau Khan
D. Mubarak Shah
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Jalal-ud-din Khalji founded the dynasty.
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Question #357
The 'Mughal' emperor who was overthrown and restored twice was:
A. Humayun
B. Akbar
C. Shah Jahan
D. Jahangir
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Humayun lost the throne to Sher Shah Suri and later regained it.
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Question #358
Which of the following was a famous 'Jain' acharya who wrote on logic?
A. Umasvati
B. Kundakunda
C. All of the above
D. Hemachandra
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
All were Jain scholars.
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Question #359
The 'Sultanate' period introduced the 'Persianate' culture. Which sultan was a great patron of Persian literature?
A. Alauddin Khalji
B. Iltutmish
C. Firuz Shah
D. Balban
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Balban patronized Persian poets and scholars.
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Question #360
The 'Battle of Kannauj' (1540) resulted in the defeat of:
A. Ibrahim Lodi
B. Humayun
C. Babur
D. Sher Shah
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Sher Shah defeated Humayun at Kannauj (also known as Battle of Bilgram) in 1540.
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