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 #761
Raja Man Singh was a prominent general under:
A. Sher Shah
B. Akbar
C. Babur
D. Aurangzeb
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Man Singh led campaigns for Akbar, including in Rajasthan.
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Question #762
The 'Diwan-i-Khas' in Fatehpur Sikri was used for:
A. Public darbar
B. Military planning
C. Religious debates
D. Private audiences
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It was for exclusive meetings with nobles.
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Question #763
Which saint founded the Pushtimarg sect?
A. Vallabhacharya
B. Nimbarka
C. Madhvacharya
D. Ramanuja
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Vallabhacharya propagated the Pushtimarg tradition of Krishna devotion.
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Question #764
The 'Khalsa' was established in the year:
A. 1556
B. 1605
C. 1707
D. 1699
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Guru Gobind Singh founded the Khalsa in 1699.
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Question #765
The architect of Taj Mahal is believed to be:
A. Ustad Ahmad Lahori
B. Todarmal
C. Tansen
D. Birbal
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Ustad Ahmad Lahori is credited with designing the Taj Mahal.
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Question #766
Muhammad bin Tughlaq's experiment with capital shift was to:
A. Control South India
B. Promote trade
C. Escape Mongols
D. Build new city
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Daulatabad was chosen for better control over Deccan.
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Question #767
The 'Silsila' in Sufism refers to:
A. Poetry collection
B. Musical form
C. Spiritual lineage
D. Temple architecture
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Silsila denotes the chain of spiritual masters in Sufi orders.
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Question #768
Shivaji's coronation as Chhatrapati took place in:
A. 1761
B. 1659
C. 1674
D. 1707
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Shivaji was crowned Chhatrapati in 1674 at Raigad.
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Question #769
The 'Brahmo Samaj' founder was influenced by medieval Bhakti but founded in modern period; however for medieval, focus on:
A. Ramananda
B. Sikhism
C. Kabir Panth
D. Invalid as modern
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Ramananda was a key medieval Bhakti figure influencing later movements.
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Question #770
The 'Malguzari' system was a revenue system of:
A. Marathas
B. Mughals
C. Vijayanagara
D. Delhi Sultanate
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Maratha revenue administration included Malguzari.
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Question #771
Who was the Persian ambassador to Jahangir's court?
A. William Hawkins
B. Abdul Qadir Badauni
C. Thomas Roe
D. Khan Alam
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Persian envoys like Khan Alam visited Mughal courts.
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Question #772
The 'Hawa Mahal' is located in:
A. Jaipur
B. Agra
C. Lucknow
D. Delhi
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Hawa Mahal was built by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh in Jaipur.
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Question #773
The practice of 'Sati' was banned by:
A. Akbar
B. Aurangzeb
C. Sher Shah
D. British later
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Akbar discouraged Sati and other practices.
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Question #774
The last great ruler of Vijayanagara before decline was:
A. Krishnadevaraya
B. Sadasiva Raya
C. Rama Raya
D. Devaraya II
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Krishnadevaraya marked the peak of the empire.
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Question #775
The 'Fatwa' system was used for legal opinions in:
A. Mughal Empire
B. Delhi Sultanate
C. Vijayanagara
D. Both
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Islamic legal opinions were sought by rulers.
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Question #776
Banda Bahadur was a follower of:
A. Guru Arjan
B. Guru Gobind Singh
C. Guru Nanak
D. Guru Tegh Bahadur
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Banda Singh Bahadur led Sikh resistance after Guru Gobind Singh.
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Question #777
The 'Durg' in Maratha administration referred to:
A. Revenue unit
B. Village
C. Army unit
D. Fort
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Durgs were important Maratha forts.
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Question #778
Akbar's mausoleum is at:
A. Delhi
B. Sikandra
C. Fatehpur Sikri
D. Agra
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Akbar's tomb is located in Sikandra near Agra.
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Question #779
The Sufi saint who influenced Akbar was:
A. Baba Farid
B. Moinuddin Chishti
C. Salim Chishti
D. Nizamuddin Auliya
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Shaikh Salim Chishti's blessings were sought by Akbar.
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Question #780
The 'Ashta Pradhan' council was established by:
A. Krishnadevaraya
B. Akbar
C. Shivaji
D. Aurangzeb
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Shivaji created the Ashta Pradhan for efficient administration.
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