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 #701
Ibn Battuta visited India during the reign of:
A. Alauddin Khilji
B. Firoz Shah Tughlaq
C. Muhammad bin Tughlaq
D. Balban
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Ibn Battuta served as a Qadi under Muhammad bin Tughlaq.
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Question #702
The Peacock Throne was made for:
A. Jahangir
B. Shah Jahan
C. Aurangzeb
D. Akbar
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Shah Jahan commissioned the famous Peacock Throne.
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Question #703
The Bhakti movement in South India was pioneered by:
A. Tulsidas
B. Mirabai
C. Kabir and Nanak
D. Alvars and Nayanars
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Alvars (Vaishnava) and Nayanars (Shaiva) laid the foundation of Bhakti.
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Question #704
Which Sultan shifted the capital back to Delhi from Daulatabad?
A. Iltutmish
B. Muhammad bin Tughlaq
C. Firoz Shah Tughlaq
D. Alauddin Khilji
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Firoz Shah Tughlaq moved the capital back to Delhi.
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Question #705
The Maratha ruler who signed the Treaty of Purandar was:
A. Shahu
B. Sambhaji
C. Rajaram
D. Shivaji
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Shivaji signed the Treaty of Purandar with Jai Singh.
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Question #706
The 'Tarikh-i-Firozshahi' by Shams-i-Siraj Afif deals with:
A. Khilji Dynasty
B. Slave Dynasty
C. Tughlaq Dynasty
D. Mughal Empire
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It is a major source for the reign of Firoz Shah Tughlaq.
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Question #707
Akbar conquered Gujarat in which year?
A. 1526
B. 1556
C. 1605
D. 1572
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Akbar annexed Gujarat in 1572, a key expansion.
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Question #708
The Hazratbal Shrine is associated with:
A. Sikhism
B. Hinduism
C. Jainism
D. Islam
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It is a sacred Muslim shrine in Kashmir housing the Moi-e-Muqaddas.
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Question #709
Who was the regent for Akbar during his early years?
A. Todarmal
B. Man Singh
C. Birbal
D. Bairam Khan
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Bairam Khan acted as regent and guardian for young Akbar.
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Question #710
The 'Amuktamalyada' was written by:
A. Tulsidas
B. Surdas
C. Krishnadevaraya
D. Kabir
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Krishnadevaraya authored the Telugu epic Amuktamalyada.
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Question #711
The Tomb of Sher Shah Suri is located at:
A. Fatehpur Sikri
B. Agra
C. Sasaram
D. Delhi
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Sher Shah's grand mausoleum is in Sasaram, Bihar.
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Question #712
Which order of Sufis emphasized music and dance?
A. Qadiri
B. Suhrawardi
C. Chishti
D. Naqshbandi
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Chishti order promoted Sama (musical gatherings).
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Question #713
Humayun regained the throne with help from:
A. Akbar
B. Rana Pratap
C. Sher Shah Suri
D. Safavid Shah of Persia
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Humayun received military aid from the Persian Shah Tahmasp.
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Question #714
The 'Ashtadiggajas' were associated with the court of:
A. Alauddin Khilji
B. Krishnadevaraya
C. Akbar
D. Aurangzeb
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Ashtadiggajas were eight eminent Telugu poets in Krishnadevaraya's court.
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Question #715
Balban strengthened the frontier against Mongols by building:
A. Siri Fort
B. Tughlaqabad
C. Hauz Khas
D. Military outposts
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Balban focused on military preparedness against Mongol threats.
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Question #716
The 'Fatwa-i-Alamgiri' was compiled during the reign of:
A. Shah Jahan
B. Akbar
C. Aurangzeb
D. Jahangir
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Aurangzeb had Islamic legal code Fatwa-i-Alamgiri compiled.
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Question #717
The founder of the Aravidu dynasty of Vijayanagara was:
A. Venkata II
B. Tirumala Deva Raya
C. Sadasiva Raya
D. Rama Raya
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Tirumala established the Aravidu dynasty after Talikota.
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Question #718
Which Mughal princess wrote the 'Humayun-nama'?
A. Nur Jahan
B. Roshanara Begum
C. Jahanara Begum
D. Gulbadan Begum
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Gulbadan Begum authored Humayun-nama, a biography of Humayun.
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Question #719
The system of 'Dual Government' in Bengal was introduced after:
A. Battle of Buxar
B. Battle of Plassey
C. Carnatic Wars
D. Treaty of Allahabad
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Robert Clive introduced Dual Government after the Treaty of Allahabad.
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Question #720
Famous for 'Qawwali' tradition is:
A. Abul Fazl
B. Todarmal
C. Amir Khusrau
D. Tansen
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Amir Khusrau is credited with developing Qawwali.
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