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 #881
The 'Hem Chandra' challenged Akbar in:
A. First Panipat
B. Haldighati
C. Second Battle of Panipat
D. Khanwa
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Hemu was defeated by Akbar's forces.
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Question #882
The 'Bhagavata Purana' influenced:
A. Jainism
B. Sufism
C. Shaiva traditions
D. Krishna Bhakti
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Central text for Vaishnava devotion.
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Question #883
The 'Bidriware' craft is from:
A. Bidar
B. Golconda
C. Ahmednagar
D. Bijapur
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Famous metal handicraft of the region.
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Question #884
The 'Mughal' succession followed:
A. Strict primogeniture
B. Appointment by Caliph
C. Primogeniture not strictly
D. Election
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Often led to wars of succession.
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Question #885
The 'Sultanate of Madurai' was established by:
A. Alauddin Khilji
B. Firoz Shah
C. Jalaluddin Ahsan
D. Muhammad bin Tughlaq
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
A short-lived southern province.
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Question #886
The 'Guru Granth Sahib' is written in:
A. Gurmukhi
B. Devanagari
C. Persian
D. Multiple scripts
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Primarily in Gurmukhi script.
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Question #887
The 'Sarai' system improved:
A. Military recruitment
B. Communication
C. Agriculture
D. Tax collection
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Facilitated travel and trade.
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Question #888
The 'Deccani' style of painting developed in:
A. Agra
B. Jaipur
C. Delhi
D. Golconda and Bijapur
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Distinct from Mughal style with local influences.
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Question #889
The 'Rathore' clan is associated with:
A. Amber
B. Marwar
C. Bundi
D. Mewar
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Rulers of Jodhpur.
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Question #890
The Slave Dynasty is also known as:
A. Mamluk Dynasty
B. Khilji Dynasty
C. Lodi Dynasty
D. Tughlaq Dynasty
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Slave Dynasty founded by Qutb-ud-din Aibak is referred to as the Mamluk Dynasty.
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Question #891
Who was the first Sultan of Delhi to issue regular coins?
A. Balban
B. Iltutmish
C. Raziya Sultan
D. Qutb-ud-din Aibak
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Iltutmish introduced the silver tanka and copper jital as standard currency.
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Question #892
The Khalji Revolution refers to the rise of:
A. Qutbuddin Mubarak
B. Nasiruddin Khusro
C. Jalaluddin Khilji
D. Alauddin Khilji
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Jalaluddin Khilji's ascension marked the end of the Slave Dynasty.
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Question #893
Which Sultan levied house tax (Ghari) and pasture tax (Chari)?
A. Firoz Shah Tughlaq
B. Muhammad bin Tughlaq
C. Balban
D. Alauddin Khilji
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Alauddin Khilji introduced additional taxes like Ghari and Chari for revenue.
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Question #894
Tughlaqabad was constructed by:
A. Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
B. Firoz Shah Tughlaq
C. Muhammad bin Tughlaq
D. Nasiruddin Mahmud
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq founded the fortified city of Tughlaqabad.
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Question #895
The autobiography of Babur is known as:
A. Tuzuk-i-Jahangiri
B. Akbarnama
C. Baburnama
D. Humayun Nama
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Baburnama is Babur's memoir written in Chagatai Turkish.
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Question #896
Who introduced the 'Dual Government' in Bengal?
A. Lord Dalhousie
B. Robert Clive
C. Warren Hastings
D. Lord Cornwallis
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Robert Clive introduced the Dual Government system after Buxar.
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Question #897
The founder of the Sur Empire was:
A. Islam Shah
B. Sher Shah Suri
C. Sikandar Shah
D. Adil Shah
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Sher Shah Suri established the Sur Empire after defeating Humayun.
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Question #898
Which Mughal emperor visited Kashmir multiple times?
A. Jahangir
B. Shah Jahan
C. Akbar
D. Aurangzeb
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Jahangir had a special fondness for Kashmir and visited often.
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Question #899
The Battle of Chausa was fought between:
A. Babur and Ibrahim Lodi
B. Aurangzeb and Dara
C. Humayun and Sher Shah
D. Akbar and Hemu
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Sher Shah defeated Humayun in the Battle of Chausa in 1539.
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Question #900
The Chishti Sufi order was introduced in India by:
A. Nizamuddin Auliya
B. Baba Farid
C. Salim Chishti
D. Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti established the Chishti silsila at Ajmer.
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