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 #61
Who was the Sultan known as 'Lakh Bakhsh' (giver of lakhs)?
A. Iltutmish
B. Alauddin Khalji
C. Balban
D. Qutb-ud-din Aibak
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Qutb-ud-din Aibak was known as 'Lakh Bakhsh' for his generosity and distribution of large sums of money to the poor and scholars.
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Question #62
Which ruler built the Qutb Minar?
A. Iltutmish
B. Alauddin Khalji
C. Qutb-ud-din Aibak
D. Firuz Shah Tughlaq
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Qutb-ud-din Aibak began the construction of the Qutb Minar in 1199, though the upper stories were later completed by Iltutmish.
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Question #63
The 'Diwan-i-Arz' was the department of:
A. Religious affairs
B. Royal correspondence
C. Finance
D. Military affairs
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Diwan-i-Arz was the department of military affairs during the Delhi Sultanate, responsible for the army's administration.
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Question #64
Who among the following was the author of 'Padmavat'?
A. Malik Muhammad Jayasi
B. Kabir
C. Surdas
D. Tulsidas
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Malik Muhammad Jayasi wrote 'Padmavat' in 1540, an epic poem in Awadhi based on the story of Rani Padmini of Chittor.
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Question #65
The 'Chaurasi' system was associated with which Sufi order?
A. Chishti
B. Suhrawardi
C. Naqshbandi
D. Qadiri
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Chishti order had a system of 'Chaurasi' (84) which referred to a network of khanqahs and disciples across India.
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Question #66
Who was the founder of the Bahmani Kingdom?
A. Alauddin Hasan Bahman Shah
B. Ahmad Shah I
C. Firuz Shah Bahmani
D. Muhammad Shah I
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Alauddin Hasan Bahman Shah (also known as Hasan Gangu) founded the Bahmani Kingdom in 1347, after revolting against the Tughlaq governor.
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Question #67
The battle of Talikota (1565) was fought between the Vijayanagara Empire and:
A. The Deccan Sultanates
B. The Mughals
C. The Portuguese
D. The Bahmanis
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Battle of Talikota (also known as Rakshasa-Tangadi) was fought between the Vijayanagara Empire and a confederacy of Deccan Sultanates, leading to the fall of Vijayanagara.
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Question #68
Who introduced the 'Iqta' system in India?
A. Qutb-ud-din Aibak
B. Iltutmish
C. Muhammad Ghori
D. Alauddin Khalji
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Iltutmish is credited with introducing the Iqta system, which granted land revenue rights to military officers in lieu of salary, though it existed earlier in a rudimentary form.
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Question #69
The 'Nawab of Awadh' was a title given to the governor of which region under the Mughals?
A. Punjab
B. Deccan
C. Bengal
D. Oudh
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Nawab of Awadh was the governor of the region of Oudh (present-day Uttar Pradesh) under the Mughals, later becoming independent.
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Question #70
Who is regarded as the 'father of Hindi prose'?
A. Amir Khusrau
B. Kabir
C. Tulsidas
D. Nathuram Sharma
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Amir Khusrau is considered one of the earliest exponents of Hindi prose and poetry, often called the 'father of Hindi prose'.
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Question #71
The famous 'Buland Darwaza' at Fatehpur Sikri was built to commemorate Akbar's victory over:
A. Gujarat
B. Deccan
C. Bengal
D. Mewar
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Akbar built the Buland Darwaza in 1601 to commemorate his victory over Gujarat.
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Question #72
The 'Kitab-i-Nauras' was a collection of songs and poems written by:
A. Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah
B. Tansen
C. Ibrahim Adil Shah II
D. Abdul Rahim Khan-i-Khanan
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Ibrahim Adil Shah II, the ruler of Bijapur, wrote 'Kitab-i-Nauras', a collection of songs in Persian and Dakhni.
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Question #73
Which Mughal empress is known for building a sarai for the poor?
A. Roshanara
B. Mumtaz Mahal
C. Nur Jahan
D. Jahanara
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Nur Jahan was known for her charitable works, including building sarais for travelers and the poor.
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Question #74
The 'Doab' region refers to the land between which two rivers?
A. Indus and Ganga
B. Yamuna and Godavari
C. Ganga and Yamuna
D. Ganga and Brahmaputra
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The 'Doab' region is the alluvial tract between the Ganga and Yamuna rivers, known for its fertility.
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Question #75
Who translated the Ramayana into Persian under Akbar's orders?
A. Faizi
B. Abul Fazl
C. Abdul Qadir Badauni
D. Mulla Daud
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Abdul Qadir Badauni translated the Ramayana into Persian, though he was critical of Akbar's religious policies.
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Question #76
The 'Mamluk' dynasty is also known as:
A. Khalji dynasty
B. Tughlaq dynasty
C. Lodi dynasty
D. Slave dynasty
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Mamluk dynasty is also known as the Slave dynasty because many of its rulers were former slaves who rose to power.
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Question #77
Who was the founder of the independent Sultanate of Bengal?
A. Shamsuddin Ilyas Shah
B. Ibrahim Shah
C. Alauddin Ali Shah
D. Firuz Shah
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Shamsuddin Ilyas Shah founded the Ilyas Shahi dynasty and established the independent Sultanate of Bengal in the mid-14th century.
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Question #78
The 'Rawat' or 'Rawat' was a title used by which Rajput clan?
A. Chauhans
B. Kachwahas
C. Sisodias
D. Rathores
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The term 'Rawat' was often used as a title by the Rathore clan of Rajputs.
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Question #79
Which ruler of Delhi Sultanate built a new capital named 'Jahanpanah'?
A. Firuz Shah Tughlaq
B. Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
C. Alauddin Khalji
D. Muhammad bin Tughlaq
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Muhammad bin Tughlaq built a new capital called Jahanpanah near Delhi in 1327, but he later abandoned it.
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Question #80
The 'Akbarnama' was written by:
A. Jahangir
B. Faizi
C. Abul Fazl
D. Abdul Qadir Badauni
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Abul Fazl wrote the 'Akbarnama', a detailed chronicle of Akbar's reign.
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