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 #781
The 'Qutb Shahi' dynasty ruled from:
A. Berar
B. Ahmednagar
C. Bijapur
D. Golconda
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Qutb Shahis ruled the Golconda Sultanate.
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Question #782
The 'Mughalai' cuisine developed under which emperor?
A. Babur
B. Akbar
C. Jahangir
D. Shah Jahan
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Akbar's court fostered fusion cuisine.
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Question #783
Who was the Afghan leader who challenged Humayun?
A. Ibrahim Lodi
B. Sher Shah Suri
C. Daulat Khan
D. Bahlul Lodi
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Sher Shah Suri defeated Humayun and ruled briefly.
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Question #784
The 'Rath Yatra' tradition is associated with:
A. Kabir
B. Guru Nanak
C. Chaitanya Mahaprabhu
D. Tulsidas
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Chaitanya popularized the Jagannath Rath Yatra.
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Question #785
The 'Suba' was the Mughal term for:
A. Village
B. Province
C. Fort
D. District
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The empire was divided into Subas governed by Subadars.
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Question #786
The 'Vijay Stambha' at Chittorgarh was built by:
A. Rana Kumbha
B. Rana Udai Singh
C. Rana Pratap
D. Rana Sanga
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Rana Kumbha erected it to commemorate victory over Malwa.
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Question #787
Aurangzeb's Deccan policy led to conflicts with:
A. Marathas
B. Sikhs
C. Rajputs
D. All
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
His prolonged campaigns exhausted the empire.
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Question #788
The 'Sarai' built by Sher Shah were:
A. Rest houses
B. Fortresses
C. Mosques
D. Tombs
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Sarais provided facilities for travelers along the Grand Trunk Road.
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Question #789
The saint-poet from Maharashtra who wrote in Marathi was:
A. Tukaram
B. Mirabai
C. Tulsidas
D. Kabir
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Sant Tukaram composed Abhangas in Marathi.
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Question #790
The 'Mansab' system declined under:
A. Shah Jahan
B. Aurangzeb
C. Jahangir
D. Akbar
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Over-expansion and corruption weakened it during Aurangzeb's reign.
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Question #791
The 'Darya Daulat Bagh' is associated with:
A. Akbar
B. Krishnadevaraya
C. Shah Jahan
D. Tipu Sultan
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It is Tipu Sultan's summer palace (transitional medieval).
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Question #792
The first Sultan to issue regular coins was:
A. Alauddin Khilji
B. Balban
C. Iltutmish
D. Qutb-ud-din Aibak
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Iltutmish standardized the silver tanka and copper jital.
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Question #793
The 'Guru ka Langar' system promotes:
A. Tax collection
B. Equality
C. Military training
D. Trade
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Langar in Sikhism emphasizes communal dining without discrimination.
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Question #794
Fatehpur Sikri was abandoned mainly due to:
A. Water shortage
B. Invasions
C. Economic reasons
D. Religious conflicts
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Shortage of water led to shifting back to Agra.
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Question #795
The 'Adil Shahi' dynasty ruled:
A. Bidar
B. Bijapur
C. Golconda
D. Ahmednagar
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Yusuf Adil Shah founded the Adil Shahi dynasty at Bijapur.
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Question #796
The author of 'Tabaqat-i-Nasiri' was:
A. Ziauddin Barani
B. Abul Fazl
C. Minhaj-us-Siraj
D. Amir Khusrau
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It is a history of the Slave Dynasty.
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Question #797
Shivaji's escape from Agra was from the custody of:
A. Akbar
B. Shah Jahan
C. Jahangir
D. Aurangzeb
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Shivaji was imprisoned by Aurangzeb but escaped dramatically.
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Question #798
The 'Nawab' title was used for provincial governors under:
A. Sultans
B. Mughals
C. Vijayanagara
D. Marathas
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Later Mughals appointed Nawabs.
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Question #799
The 'Meenakshi Temple' was expanded by:
A. Vijayanagara
B. Pallavas
C. Cholas
D. Nayaks of Madurai
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Nayaks significantly developed the temple complex.
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Question #800
The 'Ilahi' calendar was introduced by:
A. Akbar
B. Babur
C. Shah Jahan
D. Aurangzeb
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Akbar introduced the Ilahi era as part of his reforms.
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