The Peacock Throne was made for: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The Peacock Throne was made for:
A. Aurangzeb
B. Shah Jahan
C. Akbar
D. Jahangir
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Shah Jahan commissioned the famous Peacock Throne.

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Practice More Medieval History of India Questions

Question #1
The 'Chandragiri' fort was the later capital of:
A. Qutb Shahi
B. Golkonda
C. Vijayanagara
D. Bahmani

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Chandragiri became the capital after Hampi was sacked.

This question belongs to: History GK Medieval History of India
Question #2
The central administrative department 'Diwan-i-Khairat', which provided financial aid for the marriages of poor girls and supported orphans, was created by:
A. Firoz Shah Tughlaq
B. Alauddin Khalji
C. Sikandar Lodi
D. Muhammad bin Tughlaq

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Firoz Shah Tughlaq set up the 'Diwan-i-Khairat' (Charity Department) as part of his welfare programs to provide financial support to needy families and orphans.

This question belongs to: History GK Medieval History of India
Question #3
Who wrote 'Tarikh-i-Firoz Shahi'?
A. Ziauddin Barani
B. Minhaj-us-Siraj
C. Shams-i-Siraj Afif
D. Amir Khusrau

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Ziauddin Barani's work covers the history of the Tughlaq dynasty.

This question belongs to: History GK Medieval History of India