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 #1181
The 'Mughal' empire's currency system included the 'Rupee' and 'Dam'. What was a 'Dam'?
A. A gold coin
B. A copper coin
C. A silver coin
D. A bill of exchange
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The 'Dam' was a copper coin introduced by Sher Shah Suri and continued under the Mughals, valued at 1/40 of a rupee.
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Question #1182
The 'Tughlaq' sultan who built the 'Western and Eastern' gates of Delhi was:
A. Muhammad bin Tughlaq
B. Firuz Shah Tughlaq
C. Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
D. Nasir-ud-din
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Firuz Shah Tughlaq built gates and walls around his new city, Firuzabad.
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Question #1183
The 'Chola' empire's most important source of revenue was:
A. Irrigation fees
B. Land revenue
C. Booty from wars
D. Trade taxes
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Land revenue was the primary source of income for the Chola state, with a well-organized assessment system.
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Question #1184
Who was the first 'Nizam' of Hyderabad?
A. Mir Osman Ali Khan
B. Nizam-ul-Mulk
C. Asaf Jah I (Qamar-ud-din Khan)
D. Salabat Jung
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Qamar-ud-din Khan, also known as Asaf Jah I, was the first Nizam of Hyderabad, founded in 1724.
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Question #1185
The 'Mughal' painting under Jahangir was characterized by:
A. Battle scenes
B. Religious themes
C. Abstract designs
D. Naturalistic portraits and floral studies
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Jahangir's reign saw a shift towards naturalism, with detailed portraits and botanical illustrations.
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Question #1186
Which of the following was a center of the 'Sufi' order in Bengal?
A. Chittagong
B. Pandua
C. All of the above
D. Gaur
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Bengal had many Sufi centers; Pandua and Gaur were major capitals with numerous Sufi shrines.
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Question #1187
The 'Rana' of Mewar who fought against Akbar and later signed the 'Treaty of Dhamani'?
A. Rana Udai Singh
B. Maharana Pratap
C. Amar Singh
D. Rana Kumbha
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Amar Singh, son of Maharana Pratap, signed the Treaty of Dhamani with Jahangir in 1615, ending the conflict with the Mughals.
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Question #1188
The 'Gajapati' kings of Orissa were patrons of which deity?
A. Jagannath
B. Shiva
C. Krishna
D. Durga
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Gajapati dynasty of Orissa were devotees of Lord Jagannath at Puri.
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Question #1189
Who was the author of 'Majalis-i-Jahangiri'?
A. Jahangir
B. Inayat Khan
C. Abul Fazl
D. Muhammad Hadi
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Muhammad Hadi composed 'Majalis-i-Jahangiri', which records conversations of Jahangir.
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Question #1190
The 'Nayak' rulers of Madurai were contemporaries of which European power?
A. Portuguese
B. Dutch
C. British
D. French
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Nayaks of Madurai (17th century) interacted with the Dutch, who had factories in the region.
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Question #1191
The 'Tughlaq' dynasty's administrative system included the 'Diwan-i-Risalat' which handled:
A. Foreign affairs and justice
B. Military
C. Finance
D. Religious endowments
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Diwan-i-Risalat was the department of petitions and justice, but also handled foreign affairs.
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Question #1192
Which of the following was a famous 'Sikh' martyrdom site?
A. All of the above
B. Anandpur Sahib
C. Sirhind
D. Chamkaur Sahib
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Chamkaur Sahib (battle), Sirhind (execution of Guru Tegh Bahadur's sons), and Anandpur Sahib (siege) are all significant Sikh martyrdom sites.
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Question #1193
The 'Bahmani' sultanate had a special department for the enforcement of Islamic law called:
A. Diwan-i-Insha
B. Diwan-i-Arz
C. Diwan-i-Ishtiaq
D. Diwan-i-Qaza
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Diwan-i-Qaza was the department of justice or religious law, headed by a chief Qazi.
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Question #1194
The 'Vijayanagara' empire's greatest king, Krishnadeva Raya, was a patron of which language?
A. Telugu
B. Tamil
C. Kannada
D. All of the above
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Krishnadeva Raya was a great patron of Telugu and Kannada literature, and also promoted Tamil and Sanskrit.
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Question #1195
The 'Mughal' emperor who adopted the title 'Jahangir' meaning 'World Seizer' was:
A. Salim
B. Akbar
C. Shah Jahan
D. Aurangzeb
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Prince Salim took the title 'Jahangir' upon ascending the throne in 1605.
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Question #1196
The 'Sufi' concept of 'Zikr' refers to:
A. Pilgrimage
B. Fasting
C. Remembrance of God through chanting
D. Charity
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Zikr is the Sufi practice of repeating the names of God or sacred phrases as a form of meditation.
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Question #1197
Which of the following was a famous 'Maratha' fort built by Shivaji?
A. Raigad
B. All of the above
C. Pratapgad
D. Sinhagad
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Shivaji built and captured many forts, including Raigad (his capital), Pratapgad, and Sinhagad.
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Question #1198
The 'Rashtrakuta' dynasty, though earlier, influenced medieval architecture with the Kailasa temple at Ellora. Which ruler built it?
A. Amoghavarsha
B. Govinda III
C. Dantidurga
D. Krishna I
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Krishna I of the Rashtrakuta dynasty built the Kailasa temple at Ellora in the 8th century.
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Question #1199
The 'Mughal' empire's post-Aurangzeb period saw the rise of which regional powers?
A. Marathas, Sikhs, and Nawabs of Bengal, Awadh, Hyderabad
B. Only British
C. Only Punjab
D. Only Rajputs
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
After Aurangzeb, the Mughal empire declined, and regional powers like the Marathas, Sikhs, and provincial nawabs gained prominence.
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Question #1200
Which of the following was a 'Dutch' factory in India known for its fort?
A. Fort Jesus
B. Fort Geldria
C. Fort William
D. Fort St. George
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Fort Geldria in Pulicat was a major Dutch fort in India.
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