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 #861
The 'Akbari' architecture style features:
A. Red sandstone
B. Laterite
C. White marble
D. Granite
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Extensive use of red sandstone in Fatehpur Sikri.
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Question #862
The 'Sufi' practice of 'Dhikr' involves:
A. Remembrance of God
B. Music only
C. Fasting
D. Dance
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Repetition of divine names.
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Question #863
The 'Pargana' was headed by:
A. Shiqqdar
B. Qanungo
C. Both
D. Amin
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Administrative officials in Mughal revenue system.
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Question #864
The 'Battle of Bilgram' was won by:
A. Babur
B. Akbar
C. Aurangzeb
D. Sher Shah Suri
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Sher Shah defeated Humayun at Bilgram.
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Question #865
The 'Dasam Granth' is attributed to:
A. Guru Tegh Bahadur
B. Guru Nanak
C. Guru Arjan
D. Guru Gobind Singh
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It includes compositions of the tenth Guru.
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Question #866
The 'Iqtadar' was a:
A. Poet
B. Judge
C. Holder of Iqta
D. General
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Iqta holders managed assigned territories.
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Question #867
The 'Tomb of Salim Chishti' is at:
A. Ajmer
B. Agra
C. Delhi
D. Fatehpur Sikri
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
A white marble structure within the mosque complex.
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Question #868
The 'Maratha' naval power was developed by:
A. Baji Rao
B. Peshwa Madhavrao
C. All
D. Shivaji
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
He established a navy to counter European and Siddi powers.
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Question #869
The 'Kitab-ul-Rehla' was written by:
A. Fa-Hien
B. Ibn Battuta
C. Al-Biruni
D. Marco Polo
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
His travelogue on India during Tughlaq period.
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Question #870
The 'Jama' was a unit of measurement for:
A. Army size
B. Population
C. Trade
D. Land revenue
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Used in Mughal assessment.
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Question #871
The 'Rani Padmavati' story is associated with:
A. Bijapur
B. Delhi
C. Hampi
D. Chittorgarh
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Legend of Mewar resistance to Alauddin Khilji.
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Question #872
The 'Sufi' shrine 'Dargah' attracts devotees for:
A. Guru Nanak Jayanti
B. Holi
C. Urs festival
D. Diwali
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Urs commemorates the saint's death anniversary.
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Question #873
The 'Subedar' was the governor of:
A. Sarkar
B. Pargana
C. Suba
D. Mauza
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Provincial governor in Mughal Empire.
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Question #874
The 'Vedic' revival in medieval times is linked to:
A. Buddhist decline
B. Bhakti movements
C. Sufi syncretism
D. Jain reforms
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Bhakti drew from Vedic traditions.
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Question #875
The 'Kohinoor' diamond was taken by:
A. Akbar
B. Nadir Shah
C. Aurangzeb
D. Babur
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
From the Mughals during invasion of Delhi.
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Question #876
The 'Madrasa-i-Firozi' was established by:
A. Firoz Shah Tughlaq
B. Balban
C. Muhammad bin Tughlaq
D. Alauddin Khilji
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
For promotion of education.
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Question #877
The 'Peshwa' Baji Rao I is famous for:
A. Expansion campaigns
B. Naval victories
C. Administrative reforms
D. Defensive wars
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
He extended Maratha influence across India.
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Question #878
The 'Awadh' Nawabs were originally:
A. Sultanate officials
B. Mughal governors
C. Vijayanagara
D. Maratha allies
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
They became semi-independent.
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Question #879
The 'Sufi' order prominent in Punjab was:
A. Suhrawardi
B. Chishti
C. Naqshbandi
D. Qadiri
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Suhrawardi had influence in northwest India.
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Question #880
The 'Diwan-i-Arz' department was for:
A. Justice
B. Intelligence
C. Military affairs
D. Finance
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Headed by Ariz-i-Mumalik.
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