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 #41
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The famous Persian work 'Ain-i-Akbari' was written by:
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Abul Fazl authored the Ain-i-Akbari, which is part of the Akbarnama detailing Akbar's administration.
Abul Fazl authored the Ain-i-Akbari, which is part of the Akbarnama detailing Akbar's administration.
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Question #42
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The famous Kohinoor diamond is mentioned in the memoirs of which Mughal emperor?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Babur mentions the Kohinoor diamond in his memoirs, the Baburnama, where he describes it as belonging to the Raja of Gwalior.
Babur mentions the Kohinoor diamond in his memoirs, the Baburnama, where he describes it as belonging to the Raja of Gwalior.
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Question #43
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Who founded the city of Agra?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Sikandar Lodi, the second ruler of the Lodi dynasty, founded the city of Agra in 1504 and made it his capital.
Sikandar Lodi, the second ruler of the Lodi dynasty, founded the city of Agra in 1504 and made it his capital.
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Question #44
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The 'Chahalgani' or 'Turkan-i-Chahalgani' was a body of forty nobles created by which Sultan?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Iltutmish organized a group of forty Turkish nobles known as the Chahalgani or Turkan-i-Chahalgani to consolidate his power, though it later became a source of factionalism.
Iltutmish organized a group of forty Turkish nobles known as the Chahalgani or Turkan-i-Chahalgani to consolidate his power, though it later became a source of factionalism.
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Question #45
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Which ruler introduced the 'Dagh' (branding of horses) and 'Huliya' (descriptive rolls) system?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Alauddin Khalji introduced the Dagh system to brand horses and maintain descriptive rolls of soldiers to prevent fraud and ensure the loyalty of his army.
Alauddin Khalji introduced the Dagh system to brand horses and maintain descriptive rolls of soldiers to prevent fraud and ensure the loyalty of his army.
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Question #46
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The 'Jaziya' tax was reimposed by which Mughal emperor?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Aurangzeb reimposed the Jaziya tax on non-Muslims in 1679, which had been abolished by Akbar.
Aurangzeb reimposed the Jaziya tax on non-Muslims in 1679, which had been abolished by Akbar.
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Question #47
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Who wrote 'Tahqiq-i-Hind' (also known as Kitab-ul-Hind)?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Al-Biruni wrote 'Tahqiq-i-Hind' or 'Kitab-ul-Hind', an encyclopedic work on Indian culture, science, and religion, after his travels in India.
Al-Biruni wrote 'Tahqiq-i-Hind' or 'Kitab-ul-Hind', an encyclopedic work on Indian culture, science, and religion, after his travels in India.
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Question #48
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The Vijayanagara Empire was founded in which year?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The Vijayanagara Empire was founded in 1336 by Harihara I and Bukka Raya I, with the assistance of the sage Vidyaranya.
The Vijayanagara Empire was founded in 1336 by Harihara I and Bukka Raya I, with the assistance of the sage Vidyaranya.
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Question #49
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Who was the last significant ruler of the Vijayanagara Empire before its defeat at Talikota?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Rama Raya was the de facto ruler of Vijayanagara during the period leading up to the Battle of Talikota (1565), where he was defeated and killed by the Deccan Sultanates.
Rama Raya was the de facto ruler of Vijayanagara during the period leading up to the Battle of Talikota (1565), where he was defeated and killed by the Deccan Sultanates.
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Question #50
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The city of Fatehpur Sikri was built by which emperor?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Akbar built Fatehpur Sikri as his capital in 1571, but it was abandoned later due to water scarcity.
Akbar built Fatehpur Sikri as his capital in 1571, but it was abandoned later due to water scarcity.
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