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 #1221
The 'Vijayanagara' empire's administration had a prime minister called:
A. Pradhana
B. Prime Minister
C. Maha Pradhana
D. Dewan
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The chief minister or prime minister in Vijayanagara was called 'Maha Pradhana'.
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Question #1222
The 'Mughal' emperor who issued a decree known as 'Farman of 1672' for religious tolerance?
A. Jahangir
B. Shah Jahan
C. Aurangzeb
D. Akbar
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Aurangzeb issued a farman in 1672 that restored some religious endowments, but he is generally known for his intolerance; this is a specific instance.
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Question #1223
The 'Peshwa' who rebuilt the Maratha empire after the defeat at Panipat was:
A. Balaji Vishwanath
B. Madhav Rao I
C. Balaji Baji Rao
D. Baji Rao II
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Madhav Rao I (Madhavrao) succeeded Balaji Baji Rao and worked to restore Maratha power after the Panipat debacle.
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Question #1224
The 'Qutb Shahi' dynasty's architecture is influenced by which style?
A. Dravidian
B. Mughal and Rajput
C. European
D. Persian and Deccan
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Qutb Shahi architecture combined Persian and Deccan elements, as seen in the Charminar and Golconda.
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Question #1225
The 'Mughal' emperor who was known for his liberal policies and patronized the translation of the Upanishads into Persian was:
A. Jahangir
B. Akbar
C. Dara Shikoh
D. Shah Jahan
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Dara Shikoh translated the Upanishads into Persian under the title 'Sirr-i-Akbar' and promoted Hindu-Muslim understanding.
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Question #1226
The 'Sikh' guru who compiled the Adi Granth (later Guru Granth Sahib) was:
A. Guru Nanak
B. Guru Tegh Bahadur
C. Guru Gobind Singh
D. Guru Arjan
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Guru Arjan compiled the Adi Granth in 1604, which later became the Guru Granth Sahib after additions by Guru Gobind Singh.
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Question #1227
Which of the following was a 'Mughal' province in the Deccan?
A. Ahmadnagar
B. All of the above
C. Berar
D. Khandesh
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Mughals established provinces in the Deccan, including Khandesh, Berar, and Ahmadnagar.
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Question #1228
The 'Rani of Jhansi' Lakshmibai was inspired by which medieval queen?
A. Rani Chennamma
B. Ahilyabai Holkar
C. Rudramadevi
D. Rani Durgavati
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Rani Lakshmibai was inspired by the valor of Rani Rudramadevi of the Kakatiya dynasty.
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Question #1229
The 'Tughlaq' sultan who built the 'Hauz-i-Khas' was:
A. Alauddin Khalji
B. Ghiyasuddin
C. Firuz Shah
D. Muhammad bin Tughlaq
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Firuz Shah Tughlaq built the Hauz-i-Khas (royal reservoir) in Delhi, though Alauddin had built an earlier one.
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Question #1230
The 'Mughal' emperor who allowed the British to establish a factory in Surat was:
A. Jahangir
B. Aurangzeb
C. Shah Jahan
D. Akbar
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Jahangir granted permission to the British East India Company to establish a factory at Surat in 1618.
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