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 #1121
Who was the distinguished Persian scholar and architect who brought Central Asian styles to India and designed Humayun’s Tomb?
A. Mirak Mirza Ghiyas
B. Ustad Isa
C. Aliwal Khan
D. Ustad Ahmad Lahori
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Mirak Mirza Ghiyas, a renowned Persian architect who had previously designed buildings in Herat and Bukhara, was brought to Delhi to design Humayun's Tomb.
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Question #1122
The 'Dar-ul-Shifa' was a significant public institution established by Firoz Shah Tughlaq in Delhi. What was its function?
A. An orphanage for fallen soldiers' children
B. A massive state-run hospital
C. A college for Islamic theology
D. A translation bureau for ancient texts
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Firoz Shah Tughlaq built the 'Dar-ul-Shifa' (House of Cures), a large charitable hospital in Delhi where medicines and food were provided free of cost to the sick.
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Question #1123
During the Maratha administrative expansion, the formal document granting the Marathas the right to collect Chauth and Sardeshmukhi in the Deccan was issued by which Mughal Emperor?
A. Farrukhsiyar
B. Muhammad Shah
C. Bahadur Shah I
D. Aurangzeb
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
In 1719, Emperor Farrukhsiyar (influenced by the Sayyid brothers) issued formal firmans granting Peshwa Balaji Vishwanath the legal right to collect taxes across the six Mughal provinces of the Deccan.
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Question #1124
Which ambitious Sultan of Delhi established the 'Diwan-i-Waqoof', a dedicated department to check documents and audit the expenditure of the state?
A. Alauddin Khalji
B. Jalaluddin Khalji
C. Ghiyasuddin Balban
D. Firoz Shah Tughlaq
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Sultan Jalaluddin Khalji created the 'Diwan-i-Waqoof' to formally audit and maintain strict records of the expenditure incurred by various state departments.
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Question #1125
The iconic South Indian martial art 'Kalaripayattu' flourished during the medieval period under the patronage of regional kingdoms in which modern state?
A. Tamil Nadu
B. Karnataka
C. Andhra Pradesh
D. Kerala
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Kalaripayattu, one of the oldest surviving martial arts, developed heavily in Kerala, patronized by the local chieftains (Naduvazhis) and the Zamorin of Calicut.
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Question #1126
The famous naval commander Kanhoji Angre, who fiercely defended the Konkan coast against the British, Portuguese, and Siddhis, served which empire?
A. The Gujarat Sultanate
B. The Bijapur Sultanate
C. The Mughal Empire
D. The Maratha Empire
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Kanhoji Angre was the supreme commander of the Maratha Navy in the early 18th century, remaining practically undefeated by European colonial navies until his death.
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Question #1127
The famous 'Razmnama' was a Persian translation of which Indian epic, commissioned by Akbar?
A. Mahabharata
B. Shiva Purana
C. Bhagavata Purana
D. Ramayana
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Akbar commissioned the translation of the Mahabharata into Persian, known as 'Razmnama' (Book of War), completed in the 1580s.
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Question #1128
Which Deccan sultanate was known for its distinctive architecture, including the Gol Gumbaz and Ibrahim Rauza?
A. Bijapur
B. Bidar
C. Ahmadnagar
D. Golkonda
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Adil Shahi dynasty of Bijapur built the Gol Gumbaz (famous for its dome) and the Ibrahim Rauza, showcasing distinctive Deccan architecture.
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Question #1129
Who was the first Indian ruler to issue gold coins with the title 'Raja' and 'Maharaja' in the medieval period?
A. Muhammad bin Tughlaq
B. Alauddin Khalji
C. Iltutmish
D. Krishnadeva Raya
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Iltutmish was the first Delhi Sultan to issue gold coins, adopting the title 'Raja' and 'Maharaja' to assert his authority.
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Question #1130
The 'Kitab-i-Barbar' is a work written by which medieval traveler?
A. Marco Polo
B. Al-Biruni
C. Ibn Battuta
D. Benjamin of Tudela
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Al-Biruni's 'Kitab-i-Barbar' (or 'Tarikh al-Hind') is his famous account of India, though it is also known as 'Tahqiq-i-Hind'.
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Question #1131
Which Rajput ruler was a contemporary of both Babur and Humayun and fought against them?
A. Rana Udai Singh
B. Maharana Pratap
C. Rana Sanga
D. Rana Kumbha
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Rana Sanga of Mewar fought against Babur at Khanwa (1527) and later against Humayun.
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Question #1132
The 'Sulh-i-kul' (absolute peace) policy was followed by which Mughal emperor?
A. Jahangir
B. Shah Jahan
C. Aurangzeb
D. Akbar
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Akbar promoted 'Sulh-i-kul', a policy of religious tolerance and universal peace, which was a hallmark of his reign.
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Question #1133
Which of the following was the main port of the Bahmani kingdom?
A. Cochin
B. Calicut
C. Goa
D. Dabhol
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Dabhol (also called Dabul) was the principal port of the Bahmani kingdom, facilitating maritime trade.
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Question #1134
The 'Bara Imam' temple in Ajmer is associated with which faith?
A. Buddhism
B. Jainism
C. Hinduism
D. Islam
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The 'Bara Imam' or 'Baarah Imam' is a Jain temple in Ajmer dedicated to the 12 Tirthankaras.
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Question #1135
Who was the Mughal governor of Kabul who rebelled against Akbar?
A. Askari Mirza
B. Mirza Hakim
C. Kamran Mirza
D. Hindal Mirza
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Mirza Hakim, Akbar's half-brother, was the governor of Kabul and rebelled, but was later pardoned.
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Question #1136
The 'Trichinopoly' fort was a stronghold of which dynasty?
A. Pandya
B. Nayak of Madurai
C. Vijayanagara
D. Chola
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Nayak rulers of Madurai built and maintained the Trichinopoly fort.
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Question #1137
Which of the following is a famous work by the poet Surdas, a Bhakti saint?
A. Vinay Patrika
B. Sursagar
C. Padmavat
D. Ramcharitmanas
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Surdas composed 'Sursagar', a collection of poems dedicated to Krishna.
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Question #1138
The 'Ahom' kingdom in Assam was contemporary with which Mughal emperor?
A. Jahangir
B. Shah Jahan
C. Aurangzeb
D. Akbar
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Ahom kingdom fought a series of wars with the Mughals, especially during Aurangzeb's reign, culminating in the Battle of Saraighat (1671).
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Question #1139
Who was the first ruler of the 'Hoysala' dynasty to establish sovereignty?
A. Harihara
B. Vishnuvardhana
C. Nripa Kama
D. Veera Ballala I
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Vishnuvardhana (c. 1108-1152) is considered the first independent Hoysala ruler who expanded the kingdom.
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Question #1140
The 'Mughal' court historian Badauni was critical of which emperor's religious policies?
A. Aurangzeb
B. Jahangir
C. Shah Jahan
D. Akbar
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Badauni, a conservative Muslim, was critical of Akbar's religious policies, including the Din-i-Ilahi, and wrote his chronicle with bias.
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