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 #1161
The 'Peshwa' administration included the office of 'Senapati' (commander-in-chief). Who held this post?
A. The Peshwa himself
B. The Chhatrapati
C. A senior noble
D. The foreign minister
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Senapati was a distinct military officer under the Peshwa, often held by a prominent Maratha noble.
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Question #1162
Which of the following is a famous 'Indo-Saracenic' building built during the British period but inspired by medieval architecture?
A. Victoria Terminus
B. Prince of Wales Museum
C. Madras High Court
D. All of the above
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
These are all examples of Indo-Saracenic architecture from the British era, which drew from medieval Indian styles.
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Question #1163
The 'Mughal' emperor who built the 'Moti Masjid' in the Red Fort was:
A. Akbar
B. Shah Jahan
C. Jahangir
D. Aurangzeb
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Shah Jahan built the Moti Masjid (Pearl Mosque) within the Red Fort in Delhi, not to be confused with the Moti Masjid in Agra.
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Question #1164
The 'Battle of Dewair' (1606) was fought between the Mughals and:
A. Amber
B. Bikaner
C. Jodhpur
D. Mewar
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Battle of Dewair was fought between Mughal forces and Mewar under Maharana Pratap's son, Amar Singh.
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Question #1165
Which of the following was a famous center of education in medieval Kashmir?
A. Kashmir's Sanskrit academy
B. Srinagar college
C. Nalanda
D. Vikramshila
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Kashmir had a tradition of learning, and the 'Srinagar college' (Madrasa) was established by the sultans, but specific names are obscure. I'll change to: The 'Sharada' temple in Kashmir was a center of learning.
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Question #1166
The 'Khilji' dynasty's greatest general, Malik Kafur, was a:
A. Turk
B. Hindu convert
C. Mongol
D. Afghan
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Malik Kafur was a Hindu convert to Islam, who rose to become Alauddin Khalji's most trusted general.
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Question #1167
Which Mughal emperor introduced the 'Dagh' system for horses in the army?
A. Balban
B. Akbar
C. Alauddin Khalji
D. Sher Shah Suri
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Akbar introduced the Dagh system (branding of horses) to maintain the quality of cavalry in the Mughal army.
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Question #1168
The 'Sufi' saint 'Qutbuddin Bakhtiar Kaki' is buried in:
A. Ajmer
B. Delhi
C. Lahore
D. Multan
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Qutbuddin Bakhtiar Kaki's dargah is in Mehrauli, Delhi.
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Question #1169
The 'Vijayanagara' empire's monetary system included coins made of:
A. Only gold
B. Only copper
C. Silver and lead
D. Gold, silver, and copper
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Vijayanagara issued coins in gold, silver, and copper, with the most famous being the gold 'pagoda'.
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Question #1170
Who was the ruler of 'Golkonda' when it was annexed by Aurangzeb?
A. Sultan Quli
B. Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah
C. Abdullah Qutb Shah
D. Abul Hasan Qutb Shah
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Abul Hasan Qutb Shah, also known as Tana Shah, was the last Qutb Shahi ruler, defeated by Aurangzeb in 1687.
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Question #1171
The 'Maratha' empire used a system of 'Deshmukh' and 'Patil' for local administration. What was a 'Patil'?
A. Provincial governor
B. Military commander
C. Revenue collector
D. Village headman
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Patil was the village headman in the Maratha administrative system, responsible for local governance and revenue collection.
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Question #1172
Which of the following is a notable 'Mughal' garden in Lahore?
A. Pinjore Garden
B. Kashmir Garden
C. Shalimar Garden
D. Nishat Garden
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Shalimar Garden in Lahore was built by Shah Jahan, while Nishat Garden is in Kashmir.
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Question #1173
The 'Kakatiya' dynasty is known for which architectural marvel?
A. Sun Temple
B. Meenakshi Temple
C. Brihadeswara Temple
D. Thousand Pillar Temple
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Kakatiya dynasty built the Thousand Pillar Temple in Hanamkonda and the Warangal Fort.
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Question #1174
The 'Nizamshahi' dynasty of Ahmadnagar was eventually annexed by which empire?
A. Bahmani
B. British
C. Maratha
D. Mughal
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Nizamshahi dynasty of Ahmadnagar was conquered by the Mughals under Shah Jahan in 1636.
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Question #1175
Which ruler of the 'Sayyid' dynasty was assassinated?
A. Muhammad Shah
B. Mubarak Shah
C. Khizr Khan
D. Alam Shah
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Mubarak Shah, the second Sayyid ruler, was assassinated in 1434 by his own nobles.
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Question #1176
The 'Bengal' Sultanate was established after the decline of which dynasty?
A. Khilji
B. Sena
C. Mughal
D. Pala
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Bengal Sultanate was founded after the Sena dynasty was overthrown by the Delhi Sultanate's governors.
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Question #1177
Which of the following was a 'Portuguese' fortress in India?
A. Fort William
B. Fort Aguada
C. Fort Anjediva
D. Fort St. George
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Fort Aguada in Goa was built by the Portuguese in the 17th century.
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Question #1178
The 'Mughal' emperor who was a devotee of the Chishti saint Salim Chishti and named his son after him was:
A. Shah Jahan
B. Jahangir
C. Babur
D. Akbar
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Akbar visited Salim Chishti seeking a son, and named his son Salim (later Jahangir) after him.
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Question #1179
The 'Battle of Buxar' (1764) involved which Mughal emperor?
A. Muhammad Shah
B. Aurangzeb
C. Bahadur Shah II
D. Shah Alam II
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Shah Alam II was the Mughal emperor at the time of the Battle of Buxar, though he was not a direct combatant.
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Question #1180
Which of the following was a famous 'Jain' scholar of the medieval period?
A. Both A and C
B. Kundakunda
C. Vidyasagar
D. Hemachandra
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Hemachandra (12th century) and Kundakunda (early medieval) were both prominent Jain scholars.
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