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 #901
Devaraya II of Vijayanagara assumed the title:
A. Raja Parameswara
B. Maharajadhiraja
C. Yavanarajya Sthapanacharya
D. Gajabetegara
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Devaraya II earned this title for his victories against Muslim rulers.
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Question #902
The 'Jizya' tax was abolished by:
A. Alauddin Khilji
B. Akbar
C. Firoz Shah Tughlaq
D. Aurangzeb
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Akbar abolished Jizya as part of his liberal religious policy.
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Question #903
Who wrote 'Tarikh-i-Firoz Shahi'?
A. Minhaj-us-Siraj
B. Amir Khusrau
C. Shams-i-Siraj Afif
D. Ziauddin Barani
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Ziauddin Barani's work covers the history of the Tughlaq dynasty.
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Question #904
The capital of the Adil Shahi dynasty was:
A. Bijapur
B. Golconda
C. Bidar
D. Ahmednagar
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Bijapur served as the capital of the Adil Shahis.
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Question #905
Akbar's guardian and regent was:
A. Birbal
B. Todarmal
C. Raja Man Singh
D. Bairam Khan
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Bairam Khan guided Akbar in his early years.
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Question #906
The 'Ashta Pradhan' was the council of ministers under:
A. Shivaji
B. Akbar
C. Krishnadevaraya
D. Alauddin Khilji
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Shivaji established the eight-member council for administration.
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Question #907
Which battle did Rana Pratap fight against Akbar?
A. Battle of Chanderi
B. Battle of Khanwa
C. Battle of Panipat
D. Battle of Haldighati
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Battle of Haldighati in 1576 showcased Rana Pratap's resistance.
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Question #908
The Qutb Shahi dynasty was founded by:
A. Ibrahim Qutb Shah
B. Abdullah Qutb Shah
C. Quli Qutb Shah
D. Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Sultan Quli Qutb Shah established the dynasty at Golconda.
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Question #909
Guru Gobind Singh's birthplace is:
A. Anandpur Sahib
B. Amritsar
C. Kartarpur
D. Patna
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Guru Gobind Singh was born in Patna Sahib.
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Question #910
The 'Zabt' revenue system was also known as:
A. Dahsala
B. Bandobast
C. Todarmal's settlement
D. All of the above
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It involved land measurement and fixed revenue assessment.
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Question #911
Amir Khusrau was a disciple of:
A. Baba Farid
B. Salim Chishti
C. Moinuddin Chishti
D. Nizamuddin Auliya
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
He was a prominent disciple of Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya.
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Question #912
The Sayyid Dynasty was succeeded by:
A. Slave
B. Lodi
C. Tughlaq
D. Khilji
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Lodis replaced the Sayyids in the Delhi Sultanate.
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Question #913
Shah Jahan's daughter who wrote 'Padshahnama' supplement was:
A. Jahanara Begum
B. Gulbadan Begum
C. Zeb-un-Nissa
D. Roshanara Begum
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Jahanara contributed to historical accounts.
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Question #914
The 'Koh-i-Noor' diamond originally belonged to:
A. Bahmani kings
B. Vijayanagara rulers
C. Rajput kings
D. Mughal treasury
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It was part of the Mughal treasures before Nadir Shah.
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Question #915
Who built the city of Hyderabad?
A. Ibrahim Adil Shah
B. Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah
C. Alauddin Khilji
D. Krishnadevaraya
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah founded Hyderabad in 1591.
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Question #916
The Bhakti saint Tukaram belonged to:
A. Bengal
B. Punjab
C. Rajasthan
D. Maharashtra
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Sant Tukaram was a prominent Varkari saint from Maharashtra.
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Question #917
The Mansabdari system was numerically graded by:
A. Suba and Sarkar
B. Dagh and Chehra
C. Iqta and Jagir
D. Zat and Sawar
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Zat indicated personal rank and Sawar the number of cavalry.
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Question #918
The Battle of Buxar resulted in the Treaty of:
A. Purandar
B. Allahabad
C. Srirangapatna
D. Salbai
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Treaty of Allahabad followed the British victory at Buxar.
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Question #919
Firoz Shah Tughlaq introduced the practice of:
A. Token currency
B. Slavery regulation
C. Market reforms
D. Jizya on Brahmins
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
He regulated and recorded the practice of slavery.
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Question #920
The 'Ramcharitmanas' was written in:
A. Sanskrit
B. Braj
C. Awadhi
D. Persian
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Tulsidas composed it in Awadhi language.
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