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 #641
The Tughlaq Dynasty was founded by:
A. Muhammad bin Tughlaq
B. Ghiyas-ud-din Tughlaq
C. Firoz Shah Tughlaq
D. Nasir-ud-din Mahmud
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Ghiyas-ud-din Tughlaq founded the Tughlaq Dynasty after the Khiljis.
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Question #642
Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism, lived during the reign of:
A. Babur
B. Sher Shah Suri
C. Alauddin Khilji
D. Akbar
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Guru Nanak was a contemporary of Babur and the Lodi rulers.
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Question #643
Which ruler introduced token currency during his experiments?
A. Firoz Shah Tughlaq
B. Muhammad bin Tughlaq
C. Balban
D. Alauddin Khilji
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Muhammad bin Tughlaq introduced brass and copper token coins.
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Question #644
The Chola Empire's influence extended to which region?
A. Europe
B. Central Asia
C. West Asia
D. Southeast Asia
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Rajendra Chola I conducted naval expeditions to Southeast Asia.
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Question #645
Who was the court historian of Akbar?
A. Todarmal
B. Badauni
C. Abul Fazl
D. Birbal
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Abul Fazl wrote the Akbarnama, the official history of Akbar's reign.
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Question #646
Which battle led to the establishment of Mughal rule in India?
A. First Battle of Panipat
B. Battle of Chanderi
C. Battle of Khanwa
D. Battle of Haldighati
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Babur's victory in the First Battle of Panipat in 1526 founded the Mughal Empire.
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Question #647
The Bhakti saint from Rajasthan who was a devotee of Krishna was:
A. Kabir
B. Chaitanya
C. Mirabai
D. Tukaram
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Mirabai, a Rajput princess, composed devotional songs for Lord Krishna.
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Question #648
Firoz Shah Tughlaq is known for his contributions in:
A. Token currency
B. Military conquests
C. Market reforms
D. Architecture and irrigation
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Firoz Shah built canals, cities, and promoted public works.
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Question #649
The Mughal painting style reached its zenith under:
A. Babur
B. Shah Jahan
C. Akbar
D. Jahangir
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Jahangir was a great patron of miniature paintings.
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Question #650
Who among the following was called 'Lakh Baksh'?
A. Balban
B. Iltutmish
C. Qutb-ud-din Aibak
D. Alauddin Khilji
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Qutb-ud-din Aibak was known as Lakh Baksh for his generosity.
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Question #651
The capital of the Bahmani Sultanate was:
A. Bijapur
B. Hampi
C. Gulbarga
D. Golconda
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Gulbarga (later Bidar) served as the capital of the Bahmani Kingdom.
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Question #652
Akbar's religious policy of Sulh-i-Kul aimed at:
A. Religious tolerance
B. Economic reforms
C. Military expansion
D. Administrative centralization
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Sulh-i-Kul promoted universal peace and harmony among different religions.
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Question #653
The composer of 'Guru Granth Sahib' compilation was:
A. Guru Arjan Dev
B. Guru Nanak
C. Guru Gobind Singh
D. Guru Tegh Bahadur
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Guru Arjan Dev compiled the Adi Granth, later known as Guru Granth Sahib.
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Question #654
Which Sultan built the Hauz Khas complex?
A. Alauddin Khilji
B. Firoz Shah Tughlaq
C. Balban
D. Muhammad bin Tughlaq
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Firoz Shah Tughlaq developed the Hauz Khas area with madrasas and tombs.
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Question #655
The Treaty of Chittorgarh was signed between:
A. Aurangzeb and Shivaji
B. Babur and Rana Sanga
C. Akbar and Rana Sanga
D. Akbar and Rana Pratap
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
After Haldighati, Akbar and Rana Pratap had conflicts leading to treaties.
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Question #656
Who introduced the 'Dagh' and 'Chehra' system?
A. Balban
B. Sher Shah Suri
C. Iltutmish
D. Alauddin Khilji
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Alauddin Khilji introduced branding of horses (Dagh) and descriptive rolls (Chehra).
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Question #657
The famous Persian poet Amir Khusrau was associated with the court of:
A. Muhammad bin Tughlaq
B. Firoz Shah Tughlaq
C. Alauddin Khilji
D. All of the above
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Amir Khusrau served multiple Sultans including Alauddin Khilji.
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Question #658
Which Mughal emperor is known as 'Zinda Pir'?
A. Aurangzeb
B. Shah Jahan
C. Jahangir
D. Akbar
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Aurangzeb was called Zinda Pir (Living Saint) due to his piety.
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Question #659
The Battle of Talikota led to the decline of:
A. Bahmani Kingdom
B. Vijayanagara Empire
C. Mughal Empire
D. Delhi Sultanate
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
In 1565, the Deccan Sultanates defeated Vijayanagara at Talikota.
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Question #660
Raziya Sultan ruled during which dynasty?
A. Slave
B. Khilji
C. Tughlaq
D. Lodi
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Raziya Sultan was the daughter of Iltutmish and ruled the Slave Dynasty.
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