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 #821
The 'Sufi whirling' is associated with which order?
A. Suhrawardi
B. Chishti
C. Mevlevi
D. Naqshbandi
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Mevlevi order founded by Rumi practices Sema.
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Question #822
The 'Mansabdar' was required to maintain:
A. All
B. Taxes
C. Troops
D. Land
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Based on their rank for military obligations.
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Question #823
The founder of the Kingdom of Kashmir in medieval times was:
A. Lalitaditya
B. Sikandar Shah
C. Zain-ul-Abidin
D. Rinchan
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Rinchan converted to Islam and established rule.
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Question #824
The 'Akbar-nama' has illustrations by:
A. Rajput
B. European
C. Mughal painters
D. Persian artists
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It is richly illustrated by court artists.
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Question #825
The 'Sarkar' was an administrative unit under:
A. Sher Shah and Mughals
B. Bahmani
C. Cholas
D. Vijayanagara
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Sarkars were districts in Mughal and Sher Shah's system.
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Question #826
Guru Tegh Bahadur was executed in:
A. Delhi
B. Kashmir
C. Punjab
D. Agra
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
By Aurangzeb in Delhi for protecting Kashmiri Pandits.
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Question #827
The 'Bundi' school of painting is a:
A. Vijayanagara style
B. Rajput style
C. Deccani style
D. Mughal style
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It is one of the prominent Rajput painting schools.
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Question #828
The 'Jizya' tax was collected from:
A. Muslims
B. Farmers
C. Traders
D. Non-Muslims
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It was a poll tax on non-Muslims in Islamic states.
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Question #829
The 'Hampi' ruins were declared a UNESCO site for:
A. Mughal monuments
B. Sultanate forts
C. Chola temples
D. Vijayanagara architecture
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Group of Monuments at Hampi represent the empire's glory.
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Question #830
The 'Waqf' refers to:
A. Trade guild
B. Land grant
C. Military tax
D. Religious endowment
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Waqf properties supported mosques and madrasas.
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Question #831
The 'Treaty of Allahabad' was signed after:
A. Panipat I
B. Battle of Plassey
C. Third Panipat
D. Battle of Buxar
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It granted Diwani rights to the British.
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Question #832
The poet laureate in Akbar's court was:
A. Birbal
B. Faizi
C. Todarmal
D. Tansen
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Faizi was a prominent Persian poet.
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Question #833
The 'Nayankara' system was a feudal feature of:
A. Maratha Empire
B. Mughal Empire
C. Vijayanagara Empire
D. Delhi Sultanate
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Nayakas were military governors granted lands.
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Question #834
Aurangzeb assumed the title 'Alamgir' meaning:
A. Religious King
B. Just Ruler
C. Wise Emperor
D. Conqueror of the World
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It reflected his ambitions of expansion.
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Question #835
The 'Bara Imambara' is located in:
A. Agra
B. Lucknow
C. Hyderabad
D. Delhi
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Built by Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula in Lucknow.
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Question #836
The 'Sufi' term 'Tariqa' means:
A. Order
B. Shrine
C. Spiritual path
D. Saint
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Tariqa refers to the Sufi way or method.
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Question #837
The 'Peshwa' became the de facto ruler of the Maratha Empire under:
A. Shahu
B. Sambhaji
C. Balaji Vishwanath
D. Shivaji
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Peshwas gained power during Shahu's reign.
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Question #838
The 'Taj-ul-Maasir' is a historical work on:
A. Vijayanagara
B. Delhi Sultanate
C. Mughals
D. Cholas
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
By Hasan Nizami, it covers early Sultanate history.
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Question #839
The 'Rani of Jhansi' is associated with:
A. Mughal succession
B. Maratha wars
C. Vijayanagara
D. 1857 Revolt
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Rani Lakshmibai led resistance in 1857 (late medieval context).
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Question #840
The 'Maktab' system was for:
A. Military training
B. Higher learning
C. Elementary Islamic education
D. Artisan skills
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Maktabs provided basic education in Sultanate and Mughal times.
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