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 #41
The famous Persian work 'Ain-i-Akbari' was written by:
A. Abul Fazl
B. Todarmal
C. Faizi
D. Badauni
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Abul Fazl authored the Ain-i-Akbari, which is part of the Akbarnama detailing Akbar's administration.
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Question #42
The famous Kohinoor diamond is mentioned in the memoirs of which Mughal emperor?
A. Babur
B. Jahangir
C. Akbar
D. Humayun
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Babur mentions the Kohinoor diamond in his memoirs, the Baburnama, where he describes it as belonging to the Raja of Gwalior.
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Question #43
Who founded the city of Agra?
A. Sikandar Lodi
B. Ibrahim Lodi
C. Akbar
D. Babur
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Sikandar Lodi, the second ruler of the Lodi dynasty, founded the city of Agra in 1504 and made it his capital.
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Question #44
The 'Chahalgani' or 'Turkan-i-Chahalgani' was a body of forty nobles created by which Sultan?
A. Alauddin Khalji
B. Balban
C. Qutb-ud-din Aibak
D. Iltutmish
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Iltutmish organized a group of forty Turkish nobles known as the Chahalgani or Turkan-i-Chahalgani to consolidate his power, though it later became a source of factionalism.
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Question #45
Which ruler introduced the 'Dagh' (branding of horses) and 'Huliya' (descriptive rolls) system?
A. Muhammad bin Tughlaq
B. Firuz Shah Tughlaq
C. Balban
D. Alauddin Khalji
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Alauddin Khalji introduced the Dagh system to brand horses and maintain descriptive rolls of soldiers to prevent fraud and ensure the loyalty of his army.
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Question #46
The 'Jaziya' tax was reimposed by which Mughal emperor?
A. Aurangzeb
B. Akbar
C. Jahangir
D. Shah Jahan
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Aurangzeb reimposed the Jaziya tax on non-Muslims in 1679, which had been abolished by Akbar.
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Question #47
Who wrote 'Tahqiq-i-Hind' (also known as Kitab-ul-Hind)?
A. Ibn Battuta
B. Amir Khusrau
C. Francois Bernier
D. Al-Biruni
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Al-Biruni wrote 'Tahqiq-i-Hind' or 'Kitab-ul-Hind', an encyclopedic work on Indian culture, science, and religion, after his travels in India.
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Question #48
The Vijayanagara Empire was founded in which year?
A. 1326
B. 1346
C. 1356
D. 1336
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Vijayanagara Empire was founded in 1336 by Harihara I and Bukka Raya I, with the assistance of the sage Vidyaranya.
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Question #49
Who was the last significant ruler of the Vijayanagara Empire before its defeat at Talikota?
A. Krishnadeva Raya
B. Tuluva Narasa Nayaka
C. Rama Raya
D. Sadasiva Raya
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Rama Raya was the de facto ruler of Vijayanagara during the period leading up to the Battle of Talikota (1565), where he was defeated and killed by the Deccan Sultanates.
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Question #50
The city of Fatehpur Sikri was built by which emperor?
A. Babur
B. Akbar
C. Jahangir
D. Shah Jahan
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Akbar built Fatehpur Sikri as his capital in 1571, but it was abandoned later due to water scarcity.
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Question #51
Who was the first Sultan of Delhi to introduce the practice of 'Sijda' (prostration before the monarch)?
A. Muhammad bin Tughlaq
B. Alauddin Khalji
C. Balban
D. Iltutmish
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Balban introduced the practice of Sijda, or prostration before the monarch, to assert his authority and emphasize the divine right of kings.
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Question #52
The famous traveler Ibn Battuta visited India during the reign of which ruler?
A. Balban
B. Muhammad bin Tughlaq
C. Alauddin Khalji
D. Firuz Shah Tughlaq
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Ibn Battuta visited India in the 14th century and served as a Qazi under Muhammad bin Tughlaq, whom he described in his travelogue.
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Question #53
Which Mughal emperor built the Red Fort in Delhi?
A. Aurangzeb
B. Jahangir
C. Akbar
D. Shah Jahan
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Shah Jahan built the Red Fort (Lal Qila) in Delhi as his palace fort when he moved the capital from Agra to Delhi in 1648.
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Question #54
The author of 'Humayun-nama' is:
A. Jahangir
B. Badauni
C. Abul Fazl
D. Gulbadan Begum
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Gulbadan Begum, sister of Humayun, wrote 'Humayun-nama', which gives a detailed account of the life and times of Humayun.
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Question #55
Which Delhi Sultan introduced token currency (copper coins) to replace gold and silver?
A. Firuz Shah Tughlaq
B. Muhammad bin Tughlaq
C. Alauddin Khalji
D. Balban
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Muhammad bin Tughlaq introduced token currency in 1329-30, where copper coins were issued with face value equal to silver coins, but the experiment failed due to forgery.
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Question #56
The 'Mansabdari' system was introduced by which Mughal emperor?
A. Babur
B. Jahangir
C. Akbar
D. Humayun
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Akbar introduced the Mansabdari system to organize the nobility and army, assigning ranks (mansabs) to officials.
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Question #57
Who was the last ruler of the Tughlaq dynasty?
A. Nasir-ud-din Mahmud
B. Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
C. Firuz Shah Tughlaq
D. Muhammad bin Tughlaq
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Nasir-ud-din Mahmud was the last ruler of the Tughlaq dynasty, reigning from 1394 to 1412, during which Timur's invasion occurred.
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Question #58
The famous musical composition 'Raga Deepak' is associated with which Sufi saint?
A. Moinuddin Chishti
B. Amir Khusrau
C. Baba Farid
D. Nizamuddin Auliya
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Amir Khusrau, a great Sufi poet and musician, is credited with the creation of several ragas, including Raga Deepak, and he blended Persian and Indian music.
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Question #59
The Battle of Khanwa (1527) was fought between Babur and:
A. Ibrahim Lodi
B. Maharana Pratap
C. Medini Rai
D. Rana Sanga
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Battle of Khanwa was fought between Babur and Rana Sanga of Mewar in 1527, which resulted in Babur's victory and strengthened Mughal rule in India.
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Question #60
The 'Zabt' system of land revenue was introduced by which Mughal emperor?
A. Jahangir
B. Akbar
C. Aurangzeb
D. Shah Jahan
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Akbar introduced the Zabt system, a land revenue system based on measurement and classification of land, as part of his reforms under Todar Mal.
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