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 #361
The 'Nayak' rulers of Madurai and Tanjore were originally:
A. Maratha chiefs
B. Vijayanagara viceroys
C. Mughal governors
D. Independent kings
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Nayaks were appointed by Vijayanagara to rule over regions.
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Question #362
The 'Mughal' empire's decline began after the death of:
A. Akbar
B. Aurangzeb
C. Jahangir
D. Shah Jahan
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
After Aurangzeb's death in 1707, the empire gradually declined.
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Question #363
Which of the following was a 'Sufi' saint who was also a poet and wrote in Hindi?
A. Amir Khusrau
B. All of the above
C. Kabir
D. Baba Farid
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
All three composed poetry in regional languages.
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Question #364
The 'Chola' empire's administrative system was known for:
A. Local self-government
B. A well-organized bureaucracy
C. None
D. Both
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Cholas had efficient administration and village assemblies (ur and sabha).
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Question #365
The 'Peshwa' Baji Rao II was defeated by the British in:
A. First Anglo-Maratha War
B. Third Anglo-Maratha War
C. Second Anglo-Maratha War
D. Battle of Plassey
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Baji Rao II was defeated in the Third Anglo-Maratha War (1817-1818).
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Question #366
The 'Mughal' painting style declined under which emperor?
A. Akbar
B. Shah Jahan
C. Aurangzeb
D. Jahangir
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Aurangzeb was not a patron of painting, leading to its decline.
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Question #367
Which of the following was a 'Dutch' factory in Bengal?
A. None
B. Chinsurah
C. Hugli
D. Both
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Chinsurah was a Dutch settlement in Bengal.
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Question #368
The 'Ganga' kingdom in Orissa was known for its:
A. Temple architecture
B. Both
C. Naval power
D. None
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Ganga kings built the Sun Temple and other temples.
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Question #369
The 'Bhakti' saint 'Chaitanya' was a devotee of:
A. Krishna
B. Shiva
C. Rama
D. Durga
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Chaitanya was a devotee of Krishna.
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Question #370
The 'Mughal' emperor who built the 'Jama Masjid' in Fatehpur Sikri was:
A. Jahangir
B. Aurangzeb
C. Akbar
D. Shah Jahan
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Akbar built the Jama Masjid at Fatehpur Sikri.
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Question #371
The 'Bahmani' sultanate was founded in:
A. 1350
B. 1348
C. 1336
D. 1347
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Bahmani was founded in 1347.
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Question #372
The 'Mughal' noble 'Raja Man Singh' was a:
A. Sisodia Rajput
B. Kachwaha Rajput
C. Rathore Rajput
D. Chauhan Rajput
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Man Singh was a Kachwaha of Amber.
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Question #373
Which of the following was a 'Sikh' guru who built the Akal Takht?
A. Guru Hargobind
B. Guru Gobind Singh
C. Guru Tegh Bahadur
D. Guru Arjan
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Guru Hargobind built the Akal Takht in Amritsar.
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Question #374
The 'Maratha' empire's navy was developed under:
A. Sambhaji
B. Baji Rao I
C. Shivaji
D. Balaji Vishwanath
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Shivaji built a strong navy.
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Question #375
The 'Battle of Wai' (1687) was fought between:
A. Marathas and Bijapur
B. Mughals and Bijapur
C. Marathas and Portuguese
D. Marathas and Mughals
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The battle was part of the Mughal-Maratha conflicts.
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Question #376
The 'Mughal' emperor who built the 'Lalbagh' garden in Dhaka was:
A. Shah Jahan
B. Jahangir
C. Akbar
D. Aurangzeb
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Aurangzeb's son, Prince Azam, built Lalbagh, but it's often attributed to the Mughals.
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Question #377
Which of the following was a prominent 'Jain' temple complex in Khajuraho?
A. Adinath Temple
B. Both
C. None
D. Parsvanath Temple
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Both are Jain temples in Khajuraho.
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Question #378
The 'Sultanate' period ended with the:
A. Lodi dynasty
B. Khalji dynasty
C. Sayyid dynasty
D. Tughlaq dynasty
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Lodi dynasty was the last of the Delhi Sultanate.
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Question #379
The 'Mughal' emperor who lost the Kohinoor to Nadir Shah was:
A. Muhammad Shah
B. Aurangzeb
C. Bahadur Shah
D. Shah Jahan
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Nadir Shah took the Kohinoor from Muhammad Shah.
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Question #380
The 'Peshwa' who signed the Treaty of Bassein (1802) with the British was:
A. Balaji Baji Rao
B. Nana Saheb
C. Baji Rao II
D. Madhav Rao
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Baji Rao II signed the Treaty of Bassein, which led to British supremacy.
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