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.
Question #91
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The 'Jharokha Darshan' was a practice introduced by Akbar to:
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Akbar introduced the practice of 'Jharokha Darshan' where he would appear at a window every morning to allow his subjects to see him, reinforcing his divine status.
Akbar introduced the practice of 'Jharokha Darshan' where he would appear at a window every morning to allow his subjects to see him, reinforcing his divine status.
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Question #92
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Which of the following was a famous female poet and warrior of the Bhakti movement?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Mirabai (Rajasthan), Akka Mahadevi (Karnataka), and Lal Ded (Kashmir) were all female poet-saints of the Bhakti movement.
Mirabai (Rajasthan), Akka Mahadevi (Karnataka), and Lal Ded (Kashmir) were all female poet-saints of the Bhakti movement.
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Question #93
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The 'Chishti' order was founded in India by:
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Moinuddin Chishti is considered the founder of the Chishti order in India; he arrived in Delhi and later settled in Ajmer.
Moinuddin Chishti is considered the founder of the Chishti order in India; he arrived in Delhi and later settled in Ajmer.
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Question #94
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Who was the last ruler of the Khilji dynasty?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Mubarak Shah Khalji was the last ruler of the Khilji dynasty, assassinated in 1320 by Khusrau Khan.
Mubarak Shah Khalji was the last ruler of the Khilji dynasty, assassinated in 1320 by Khusrau Khan.
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Question #95
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The 'Tughlaqabad' fort was built by:
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq built the fort of Tughlaqabad and made it his capital.
Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq built the fort of Tughlaqabad and made it his capital.
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Question #96
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Who wrote the 'Tarikh-i-Firuz Shahi'?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Shams-i-Siraj Afif wrote the 'Tarikh-i-Firuz Shahi', a chronicle of the reign of Firuz Shah Tughlaq.
Shams-i-Siraj Afif wrote the 'Tarikh-i-Firuz Shahi', a chronicle of the reign of Firuz Shah Tughlaq.
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Question #97
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The 'Mughal painting' reached its zenith under which emperor?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Mughal painting reached its zenith during the reign of Jahangir, who had a keen interest in art and natural history.
Mughal painting reached its zenith during the reign of Jahangir, who had a keen interest in art and natural history.
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Question #98
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Who was the founder of the Pala dynasty?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Gopala founded the Pala dynasty in Bengal in the 8th century, marking the beginning of the Pala rule.
Gopala founded the Pala dynasty in Bengal in the 8th century, marking the beginning of the Pala rule.
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Question #99
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The 'Nalanda' university was destroyed by which invader?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Bakhtiyar Khilji, a general of Muhammad Ghori, is said to have destroyed the Nalanda University in the early 13th century.
Bakhtiyar Khilji, a general of Muhammad Ghori, is said to have destroyed the Nalanda University in the early 13th century.
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Question #100
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Which Sultan introduced the 'Bāzār' or market control system?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Alauddin Khalji introduced a comprehensive market control system with fixed prices for various commodities, including grain and horses.
Alauddin Khalji introduced a comprehensive market control system with fixed prices for various commodities, including grain and horses.
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