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 #381
The 'Temple' of Badami, Aihole, and Pattadakal are associated with which style?
A. Chalukya
B. HoYscala
C. Pallava
D. Chola
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
These are early Chalukya temples.
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Question #382
The 'Mughal' emperor who was a great builder but also known for his justice?
A. Akbar
B. Aurangzeb
C. Shah Jahan
D. Jahangir
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Akbar is known for his administrative justice and religious tolerance.
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Question #383
Which of the following was a 'Portuguese' viceroy in India?
A. Cabral
B. Vasco da Gama
C. All of the above
D. Albuquerque
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Albuquerque was a famous Portuguese viceroy.
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Question #384
The 'Sikh' misls were a confederacy of:
A. Maratha sardars
B. Sikh chiefs
C. Muslim nawabs
D. Hindu rajas
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The misls were Sikh military groups.
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Question #385
The 'Maratha' empire under Shivaji had a council of ministers known as:
A. Asthan
B. Darbar
C. Mantri
D. Ashtapradhan
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Shivaji's council was Ashtapradhan.
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Question #386
The 'Mughal' dynasty was of which origin?
A. Persian
B. Mongol
C. Timurid and Chagatai
D. Turkish
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Babur was a descendant of Timur (Turko-Mongol) and Genghis Khan.
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Question #387
Which of the following was a 'French' settlement in India?
A. Both
B. Pondicherry
C. None
D. Chandernagore
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Both were French settlements.
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Question #388
The 'Tughlaq' sultan who introduced token currency was:
A. Nasir-ud-din
B. Firuz Shah
C. Ghiyasuddin
D. Muhammad bin Tughlaq
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Muhammad bin Tughlaq introduced token currency.
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Question #389
The 'Vijayanagara' empire's famous ruler Krishnadeva Raya was of which dynasty?
A. Aravidu
B. Tuluva
C. Saluva
D. Sangama
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Krishnadeva Raya belonged to the Tuluva dynasty.
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Question #390
The 'Mughal' emperor who was known as 'Shah-i-Buland Iqbal' was:
A. Aurangzeb
B. Akbar
C. Shah Jahan
D. Jahangir
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Akbar was given this title.
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Question #391
The 'Bahmani' kingdom was divided into:
A. Parganas
B. Tarafs (provinces)
C. Sarkars
D. Subas
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Bahmani had tarafs.
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Question #392
The 'Mughal' emperor who built the 'Shalimar Bagh' in Kashmir was:
A. Shah Jahan
B. Akbar
C. Aurangzeb
D. Jahangir
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Jahangir built Shalimar Bagh.
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Question #393
The 'Maratha' empire's revenue collection included:
A. Kharaj
B. Zakat
C. Chauth and Sardeshmukhi
D. Jaziya
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Chauth and Sardeshmukhi were Maratha taxes.
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Question #394
The 'Sikh' guru who was beheaded by Aurangzeb was:
A. Guru Hargobind
B. Guru Gobind Singh
C. Guru Arjan
D. Guru Tegh Bahadur
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Guru Tegh Bahadur was executed.
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Question #395
Which of the following was a famous 'Mughal' garden?
A. Shalimar Garden
B. None
C. Both
D. Lodi Garden
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Shalimar Garden is Mughal; Lodi Garden is earlier.
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Question #396
The 'Chandela' dynasty is famous for:
A. Fort of Gwalior
B. Khajuraho temples
C. None
D. Both
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Chandela built Khajuraho temples.
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Question #397
The 'Peshwa' who was also known as 'Nana Saheb' was:
A. Balaji Vishwanath
B. Balaji Baji Rao
C. Madhav Rao
D. Baji Rao I
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Balaji Baji Rao was popularly called Nana Saheb.
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Question #398
The 'Mughal' empire's de jure authority ended with:
A. Aurangzeb
B. Shah Jahan
C. Muhammad Shah
D. Bahadur Shah Zafar
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Bahadur Shah Zafar was the last nominal emperor.
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Question #399
The 'Tughlaq' sultan who built the 'Firuzabad' city was:
A. Muhammad bin Tughlaq
B. Firuz Shah Tughlaq
C. Ghiyasuddin
D. Nasir-ud-din
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Firuz Shah built Firuzabad near Delhi.
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Question #400
The 'Rajput' kingdoms were known for their:
A. Both
B. Fortresses
C. Chivalry and honor
D. None
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Rajputs are known for both.
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