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 #541
The strategic fortress of Mandu, famous for architectural gems like the Jahaz Mahal and Hindola Mahal, was the capital of which regional kingdom?
A. Bahmani Sultanate
B. Gujarat Sultanate
C. Khandesh Sultanate
D. Malwa Sultanate
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Mandu served as the fortified capital of the Malwa Sultanate. Rulers like Hoshang Shah transformed the hilltop city into a major center of medieval Indo-Islamic architecture.
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Question #542
The unique system of 'Dahsala', which brought long-term stability to Mughal land taxes, was officially introduced in which year of Akbar's reign?
A. 1575 CE
B. 1580 CE
C. 1592 CE
D. 1560 CE
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Akbar institutionalized the Dahsala system in 1580 CE, providing a reliable administrative framework that calculated taxes based on local agricultural yields from the previous ten years.
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Question #543
Who was the founder of the independent dynasty known as the Karrani Dynasty, which ruled over parts of Bihar and Bengal during the late 16th century?
A. Daud Khan Karrani
B. Taj Khan Karrani
C. Bayazid Karrani
D. Saiman Karrani
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Taj Khan Karrani, a former Afghan noble under the Sur Empire, took advantage of Mughal shifting focus to carve out an independent dynamic state in Bengal and Bihar around 1564 CE.
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Question #544
The famous silver coin 'Tanka', introduced by Iltutmish, retained its standard weight of approximately how many grains for generations?
A. 200 grains
B. 150 grains
C. 125 grains
D. 175 grains
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The classic silver Tanka minted under Iltutmish was standardized at 175 grains, setting a weight standard that influenced later coin designs by Sher Shah Suri and the Mughals.
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Question #545
Which dynamic Sultan of Delhi ordered the execution of the popular local dervish Sidi Maula on suspicion of conspiring to spark a political coup?
A. Ghiyasuddin Balban
B. Jalaluddin Khalji
C. Alauddin Khalji
D. Muhammad bin Tughlaq
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Sultan Jalaluddin Khalji, though generally known for his mild temper, ordered Sidi Maula to be executed by being crushed under an elephant's feet after reports surfaced that the mystic was plotting a revolt.
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Question #546
The iconic monument 'Gol Gumbaz' in Bijapur features a world-famous interior structural element known as:
A. The Hanging Pylon
B. The Lattice Vault
C. The Crystal Portal
D. The Whispering Gallery
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The interior dome of the Gol Gumbaz houses the 'Whispering Gallery'. Due to the building's acoustic design, even the softest sound made on one side can be clearly heard across the dome.
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Question #547
Which prominent traveler from Portugal visited the court of Achyuta Deva Raya of Vijayanagara and wrote a valuable historical account of the kingdom's horse trade?
A. Vasco da Gama
B. Duarte Barbosa
C. Domingo Paes
D. Fernao Nuniz
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Fernao Nuniz, a Portuguese horse trader and traveler, visited Vijayanagara during the 1530s, leaving behind records on the city's market systems and history.
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Question #548
The famous school of philosophy called 'Dvaitadvaita' (Dualistic Non-Dualism) was formulated and propagated by which Bhakti saint?
A. Nimbarkacharya
B. Vallabhacharya
C. Madhvacharya
D. Ramanujacharya
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Nimbarkacharya established the Dvaitadvaita philosophy, teaching that the human soul is both distinct from and deeply connected to the supreme godhead.
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Question #549
The central administrative department 'Diwan-i-Khairat', which provided financial aid for the marriages of poor girls and supported orphans, was created by:
A. Alauddin Khalji
B. Firoz Shah Tughlaq
C. Muhammad bin Tughlaq
D. Sikandar Lodi
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Firoz Shah Tughlaq set up the 'Diwan-i-Khairat' (Charity Department) as part of his welfare programs to provide financial support to needy families and orphans.
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Question #550
Which Sufi saint, fondly revered as 'Ganjshakar' for his sweet speech, established his main spiritual seat at Ajodhan in Punjab?
A. Bahauddin Zakariya
B. Nizamuddin Auliya
C. Qutbuddin Bakhtiyar Kaki
D. Fariduddin Ganjshakar (Baba Farid)
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Sheikh Fariduddin Ganjshakar moved his main assembly to Ajodhan (modern Pakpattan, Pakistan), where his teachings influenced early Punjabi Sufi poetry.
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Question #551
The distinctive architectural monument 'Brihadisvara Temple' at Gangaikondacholapuram was constructed by which Chola monarch?
A. Rajadhiraja I
B. Rajendra I
C. Rajaraja I
D. Kulottunga I
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
To celebrate his successful military campaigns to the Ganges River, Rajendra I built a grand new capital city and constructed its central Brihadisvara Temple as a rival to his father's temple in Thanjavur.
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Question #552
The dynamic regional style of miniature painting called 'Kangra Painting', famous for its soft poetic lines and focus on natural landscapes, reached its peak under the patronage of:
A. Raja Balwant Singh
B. Raja Kirpal Pal
C. Raja Govardhan Chand
D. Raja Sansar Chand
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Kangra miniature painting flourished in the late 18th century under Raja Sansar Chand of the Katoch dynasty, who turned his court into a major center for artists.
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Question #553
The historic town of Jaunpur, which became a brilliant cultural center known as the 'Shiraz of the East', was ruled by which independent dynasty?
A. The Ghorid Dynasty
B. The Ilyas Shahi Dynasty
C. The Sharqi Dynasty
D. The Faruqi Dynasty
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Sharqi Dynasty, founded by Malik Sarwar in 1394 CE, ruled Jaunpur independently for nearly a century, turning the city into a renowned center for Islamic art and education.
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Question #554
Which specialized Mughal official was responsible for looking after the security and administrative communication lines along the empire's imperial trade highways?
A. Faujdar
B. Rahdar or Mir Barr
C. Karori
D. Amil
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
A 'Rahdar' was a highway patrol officer tasked with keeping trade routes secure from bandits and collecting authorized transit fees from traveling merchants.
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Question #555
The famous city of Firozpur on the banks of the Sutlej River was founded by which Sultan of Delhi?
A. Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
B. Muhammad bin Tughlaq
C. Firoz Shah Tughlaq
D. Bahlul Lodi
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Firoz Shah Tughlaq founded Firozpur in the mid-14th century to serve as a strategic border outpost along the northwest frontier trade routes.
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Question #556
The famous historical work 'Vikramankadevacharita', a grand Sanskrit epic celebrating the life of the Western Chalukya king Vikramaditya VI, was composed by:
A. Jayanaka
B. Hemachandra
C. Bilhana
D. Kalhana
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Bilhana left his native Kashmir and traveled south to serve as the court poet for Western Chalukya king Vikramaditya VI, writing the 'Vikramankadevacharita' in his honor.
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Question #557
Which dynamic general of the Delhi Sultanate successfully repelled a massive Mongol army led by Ali Beg and Tartaq at the Battle of Kili (1299 CE)?
A. Malik Kafur
B. Iltutmish
C. Ghiyasuddin Balban
D. Zafar Khan and Alauddin Khalji
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
At the Battle of Kili, near the outskirts of Delhi, Alauddin Khalji and his general Zafar Khan fought off a massive force of 200,000 Mongols led by Qutlugh Khwaja.
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Question #558
The historic fort of Purana Qila in Delhi, featuring massive stone gateways, was built on the old site of Indraprastha by which ruler?
A. Shah Jahan
B. Humayun and Sher Shah Suri
C. Akbar
D. Babur
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Humayun began building the city of Dinpanah on the site, but after defeating him, Sher Shah Suri expanded the fortifications and renamed the citadel Shergarh, creating the Purana Qila seen today.
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Question #559
The famous administrative text 'Insha-i-Mahru', an invaluable collection of official state letters and edicts from the Tughlaq period, was compiled by:
A. Ain-ul-Mulk Mahru
B. Ziauddin Barani
C. Shams-i-Siraj Afif
D. Amir Khusrau
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Ain-ul-Mulk Mahru, a prominent governor and minister under Muhammad bin Tughlaq and Firoz Shah Tughlaq, compiled his state letters into 'Insha-i-Mahru', providing an excellent record of the era's administration.
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Question #560
Which unique Mughal building features an extensive three-tiered structure with a symmetric layout that draws heavy inspiration from classic Buddhist Vihara designs?
A. Panch Mahal at Fatehpur Sikri
B. Jodha Bai Palace
C. Buland Darwaza
D. Diwan-i-Khas
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Panch Mahal is a five-tiered, pillared pavilion built by Akbar. Its open layout decreases in size at each floor, mimicking the traditional design of ancient Buddhist monasteries.
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