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 #221
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The 'Din-i-Ilahi' was a religious movement started by:
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Akbar started the Din-i-Ilahi (Divine Faith) in 1582, a syncretic religion.
Akbar started the Din-i-Ilahi (Divine Faith) in 1582, a syncretic religion.
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Question #222
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Which of the following was a port city of the Vijayanagara Empire?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The Vijayanagara Empire controlled several coastal ports, including Mangalore, Calicut, and Goa (which was later captured).
The Vijayanagara Empire controlled several coastal ports, including Mangalore, Calicut, and Goa (which was later captured).
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Question #223
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The 'Mahratta' empire was divided into:
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Shivaji's kingdom was known as 'Swarajya' (self-rule), and later the empire expanded.
Shivaji's kingdom was known as 'Swarajya' (self-rule), and later the empire expanded.
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Question #224
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Who wrote 'Padmavat'?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Malik Muhammad Jayasi wrote 'Padmavat'.
Malik Muhammad Jayasi wrote 'Padmavat'.
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Question #225
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The 'Battle of Rahon' (1710) was fought between:
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Banda Singh Bahadur fought against the Mughals at Rahon.
Banda Singh Bahadur fought against the Mughals at Rahon.
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Question #226
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The 'Zanana' in Mughal palaces was:
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Zanana was the part of the palace reserved for women.
Zanana was the part of the palace reserved for women.
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Question #227
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Who was the last ruler of the 'Gajapati' dynasty of Orissa?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Prataprudra Deva was the last Gajapati king, who was defeated by Krishna Deva Raya of Vijayanagara.
Prataprudra Deva was the last Gajapati king, who was defeated by Krishna Deva Raya of Vijayanagara.
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Question #228
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The 'Maratha' empire expanded under which Peshwa?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Baji Rao I expanded the Maratha empire significantly.
Baji Rao I expanded the Maratha empire significantly.
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Question #229
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Which Mughal emperor shifted the capital from Agra to Delhi?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Shah Jahan shifted the capital to Delhi in 1648.
Shah Jahan shifted the capital to Delhi in 1648.
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Question #230
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The 'Jabalpur' region was part of which kingdom?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Gondwana was a kingdom in central India.
Gondwana was a kingdom in central India.
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Question #231
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Who was the author of 'Sulaimani'?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Sulaiman Shikoh, the son of Dara Shikoh, wrote a medical treatise called 'Sulaimani'.
Sulaiman Shikoh, the son of Dara Shikoh, wrote a medical treatise called 'Sulaimani'.
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Question #232
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The 'Mughal' army used elephants, cavalry, and infantry. The 'Zamburak' was a type of:
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Zamburak were small cannons mounted on camels used in Mughal and later armies.
Zamburak were small cannons mounted on camels used in Mughal and later armies.
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Question #233
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Which ruler of the Tughlaq dynasty built the 'Firuz Shah Kotla'?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Firuz Shah Tughlaq built the Firuz Shah Kotla complex in Delhi.
Firuz Shah Tughlaq built the Firuz Shah Kotla complex in Delhi.
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Question #234
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The 'Sufi' saint 'Salim Chishti' is associated with which Mughal emperor?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Salim Chishti was a revered Sufi saint during Akbar's time, and Akbar built a shrine in his honor.
Salim Chishti was a revered Sufi saint during Akbar's time, and Akbar built a shrine in his honor.
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Question #235
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Who was the first ruler of the 'Qutb Shahi' dynasty of Golkonda?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Sultan Quli Qutb Shah founded the Qutb Shahi dynasty in 1518.
Sultan Quli Qutb Shah founded the Qutb Shahi dynasty in 1518.
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Question #236
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The 'Nalanda' university was a famous Buddhist center; its decline was due to:
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Nalanda was destroyed by Bakhtiyar Khilji's forces in the early 13th century.
Nalanda was destroyed by Bakhtiyar Khilji's forces in the early 13th century.
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Question #237
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The 'Chishti' order's practice of 'Sama' was opposed by some orthodox Muslims. Which Sufi order emphasized 'Sama'?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The Chishti order particularly encouraged Sama (devotional music) as a means to spiritual realization.
The Chishti order particularly encouraged Sama (devotional music) as a means to spiritual realization.
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Question #238
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Who was the first 'Peshwa'?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Balaji Vishwanath was the first Peshwa to hold the title, though the term existed earlier.
Balaji Vishwanath was the first Peshwa to hold the title, though the term existed earlier.
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Question #239
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The 'Zamindari' system under the Mughals was:
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Zamindari was both a tenure system and a revenue collection role.
Zamindari was both a tenure system and a revenue collection role.
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Question #240
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Which of the following was a famous fortified city of the Rajputs?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
All are famous Rajput forts.
All are famous Rajput forts.
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