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 #681
The Mongols were successfully repelled by:
A. Iltutmish
B. Alauddin Khilji
C. Balban
D. Muhammad bin Tughlaq
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Alauddin Khilji defeated the Mongols multiple times.
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Question #682
Shah Jahan's reign is known as the:
A. Period of decline
B. Religious orthodoxy
C. Era of conquests
D. Golden Age of Mughal architecture
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Shah Jahan's time saw magnificent buildings like the Taj Mahal.
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Question #683
The Vijayanagara Empire's main rival in the south was:
A. Chola Empire
B. Bahmani Kingdom
C. Pallava Kingdom
D. Chera Kingdom
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Bahmani Kingdom was the primary rival of Vijayanagara.
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Question #684
Which Delhi Sultan introduced the Persian festival of Nauroz?
A. Muhammad bin Tughlaq
B. Alauddin Khilji
C. Iltutmish
D. Balban
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Alauddin Khilji celebrated Nauroz in his court.
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Question #685
The Sikh Guru who was executed by Aurangzeb was:
A. Guru Arjan Dev
B. Guru Gobind Singh
C. Guru Hargobind
D. Guru Tegh Bahadur
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Guru Tegh Bahadur was martyred by Aurangzeb in 1675.
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Question #686
The 'Kitab-ul-Hind' was written by:
A. Abul Fazl
B. Ibn Battuta
C. Marco Polo
D. Al-Biruni
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Al-Biruni's Kitab-ul-Hind describes Indian society and culture.
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Question #687
Who built the Jama Masjid in Delhi?
A. Humayun
B. Aurangzeb
C. Shah Jahan
D. Akbar
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Shah Jahan constructed the Jama Masjid, one of the largest mosques.
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Question #688
The administration of Sher Shah Suri influenced:
A. Mughal administration
B. Vijayanagara system
C. Chola administration
D. Bahmani governance
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Many features of Sher Shah's administration were adopted by Akbar.
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Question #689
Rana Kumbha of Mewar is famous for defeating:
A. Alauddin Khilji
B. Babur
C. Mahmud Khalji of Malwa
D. Akbar
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Rana Kumbha defeated the Sultan of Malwa and built the Vijay Stambha.
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Question #690
The last Mughal emperor was:
A. Bahadur Shah Zafar
B. Shah Alam II
C. Aurangzeb
D. Akbar II
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Bahadur Shah Zafar was the last Mughal emperor during the 1857 Revolt.
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Question #691
Which dynasty ruled after the Sayyids in Delhi Sultanate?
A. Lodi
B. Slave
C. Khilji
D. Tughlaq
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Lodi Dynasty succeeded the Sayyids.
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Question #692
The 'Panchatantra' stories were translated into Persian during whose reign?
A. Babur
B. Humayun
C. Jahangir
D. Akbar
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Under Akbar, several Sanskrit works including Panchatantra were translated.
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Question #693
The Battle of Khanwa consolidated Mughal power under:
A. Humayun
B. Akbar
C. Babur
D. Jahangir
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Babur defeated Rana Sanga in the Battle of Khanwa.
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Question #694
Who was the Portuguese traveller who visited Vijayanagara?
A. Al-Biruni
B. Ibn Battuta
C. Marco Polo
D. Nicolo Conti
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Nicolo Conti provided accounts of the Vijayanagara Empire.
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Question #695
The Diwan-i-Am and Diwan-i-Khas are parts of:
A. Qutub Minar complex
B. Red Fort
C. Taj Mahal
D. Humayun's Tomb
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
These halls are in the Red Fort built by Shah Jahan.
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Question #696
Alauddin Khilji's market control system was called:
A. Shana-i-Mandi
B. Zabt
C. Bandobast
D. Sarai
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
He established strict price controls through Shana-i-Mandi.
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Question #697
Guru Gobind Singh founded the:
A. Akhand Path
B. Khalsa
C. Adi Granth
D. Langar system
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
In 1699, Guru Gobind Singh established the Khalsa Panth.
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Question #698
The city of Jaunpur was founded by:
A. Alauddin Khilji
B. Firoz Shah Tughlaq
C. Muhammad bin Tughlaq
D. Sher Shah Suri
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Firoz Shah Tughlaq founded Jaunpur.
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Question #699
Which Mughal emperor granted the English East India Company trading rights?
A. Shah Jahan
B. Jahangir
C. Aurangzeb
D. Akbar
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Jahangir issued a farman allowing English trade.
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Question #700
The 'Udayagiri and Khandagiri' caves are associated with:
A. Buddhism
B. Sikhism
C. Hinduism
D. Jainism
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
These caves in Odisha are important Jain rock-cut monuments.
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