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 #721
The capital of the Mughal Empire was shifted to Agra by:
A. Humayun
B. Babur
C. Akbar
D. Shah Jahan
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Akbar made Agra the capital before Shah Jahan built Shahjahanabad.
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Question #722
Rani Durgavati was the ruler of:
A. Mewar
B. Jaunpur
C. Malwa
D. Gondwana
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Rani Durgavati bravely fought against Akbar's forces in Gondwana.
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Question #723
The 'Sharia' was strictly enforced by:
A. Akbar
B. Jahangir
C. Aurangzeb
D. Shah Jahan
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Aurangzeb emphasized Islamic orthodoxy and Sharia.
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Question #724
The rock-cut temples of Mahabalipuram were built by:
A. Cholas
B. Vijayanagara rulers
C. Bahmanis
D. Pallavas
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Pallava kings constructed the shore temples and monolithic structures.
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Question #725
Which battle is known as the 'Battle of the Ten Kings' in medieval context?
A. Tarain
B. Dasarajna
C. Khanwa
D. Panipat
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Though ancient, it has parallels; but focus is medieval battles like Tarain.
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Question #726
The 'Jharokha Darshan' practice was started by:
A. Akbar
B. Jahangir
C. Shah Jahan
D. Aurangzeb
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Akbar introduced Jharokha Darshan for public audience.
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Question #727
Who was the last powerful ruler of the Bahmani Kingdom?
A. Mahmud Gawan
B. Firoz Shah Bahmani
C. Alauddin Bahman Shah
D. Muhammad Shah III
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Firoz Shah Bahmani was a notable ruler promoting culture.
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Question #728
The 'Dastur-ul-Amal' refers to:
A. Military codes
B. Mughal revenue manuals
C. Bhakti poems
D. Sufi texts
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Dastur-ul-Amal were Mughal administrative manuals.
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Question #729
Prithviraj Raso was composed by:
A. Chand Bardai
B. Bana
C. Kalhana
D. Amir Khusrau
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Chand Bardai wrote the epic poem Prithviraj Raso.
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Question #730
The Mughal Empire reached its territorial zenith under:
A. Akbar
B. Aurangzeb
C. Babur
D. Shah Jahan
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Aurangzeb expanded the empire to its largest extent.
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Question #731
The 'Charminar' monument was built by:
A. Adil Shahis
B. Bahmanis
C. Mughals
D. Qutb Shahi rulers
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah built Charminar in Hyderabad.
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Question #732
Which Delhi Sultan was known as 'the butcher of Hindus' in some accounts?
A. Muhammad bin Tughlaq
B. Balban
C. Alauddin Khilji
D. Firoz Shah Tughlaq
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Alauddin Khilji's campaigns were harsh on certain resistances.
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Question #733
The Sikh Guru who militarized the community was:
A. Guru Arjan Dev
B. Guru Nanak
C. Guru Hargobind
D. Guru Tegh Bahadur
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Guru Hargobind introduced the concept of Miri and Piri.
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Question #734
The 'Madrasa' built by Firoz Shah Tughlaq was at:
A. Hauz Khas
B. Siri
C. Jahanpanah
D. Tughlaqabad
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
He established educational institutions at Hauz Khas.
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Question #735
Nur Jahan's real name was:
A. Jahanara
B. Mehr-un-Nisa
C. Roshanara
D. Gulbadan
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Empress Nur Jahan, wife of Jahangir, was originally Mehr-un-Nisa.
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Question #736
The decline of the Mughal Empire started after the death of:
A. Aurangzeb
B. Shah Jahan
C. Akbar
D. Jahangir
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Aurangzeb's death in 1707 led to rapid decline.
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Question #737
The 'Rani ki Vav' stepwell is located in:
A. Gujarat
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. Rajasthan
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Rani ki Vav in Patan, Gujarat, is a UNESCO site from the Solanki period.
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Question #738
Tansen was a famous musician in the court of:
A. Aurangzeb
B. Shah Jahan
C. Babur
D. Akbar
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Tansen was one of the Navaratnas in Akbar's court.
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Question #739
The Bahmani Kingdom split into how many successor states?
A. Six
B. Three
C. Five
D. Four
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It fragmented into five Deccan Sultanates.
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Question #740
The 'Zat' and 'Sawar' ranks were part of:
A. Jagirdari system
B. Zabt system
C. Iqta system
D. Mansabdari system
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Mansabdari ranks were classified by Zat (personal) and Sawar (cavalry).
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