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 #51
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Who was the first Sultan of Delhi to introduce the practice of 'Sijda' (prostration before the monarch)?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Balban introduced the practice of Sijda, or prostration before the monarch, to assert his authority and emphasize the divine right of kings.
Balban introduced the practice of Sijda, or prostration before the monarch, to assert his authority and emphasize the divine right of kings.
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Question #52
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The famous traveler Ibn Battuta visited India during the reign of which ruler?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Ibn Battuta visited India in the 14th century and served as a Qazi under Muhammad bin Tughlaq, whom he described in his travelogue.
Ibn Battuta visited India in the 14th century and served as a Qazi under Muhammad bin Tughlaq, whom he described in his travelogue.
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Question #53
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Which Mughal emperor built the Red Fort in Delhi?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Shah Jahan built the Red Fort (Lal Qila) in Delhi as his palace fort when he moved the capital from Agra to Delhi in 1648.
Shah Jahan built the Red Fort (Lal Qila) in Delhi as his palace fort when he moved the capital from Agra to Delhi in 1648.
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Question #54
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The author of 'Humayun-nama' is:
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Gulbadan Begum, sister of Humayun, wrote 'Humayun-nama', which gives a detailed account of the life and times of Humayun.
Gulbadan Begum, sister of Humayun, wrote 'Humayun-nama', which gives a detailed account of the life and times of Humayun.
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Question #55
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Which Delhi Sultan introduced token currency (copper coins) to replace gold and silver?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Muhammad bin Tughlaq introduced token currency in 1329-30, where copper coins were issued with face value equal to silver coins, but the experiment failed due to forgery.
Muhammad bin Tughlaq introduced token currency in 1329-30, where copper coins were issued with face value equal to silver coins, but the experiment failed due to forgery.
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Question #56
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The 'Mansabdari' system was introduced by which Mughal emperor?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Akbar introduced the Mansabdari system to organize the nobility and army, assigning ranks (mansabs) to officials.
Akbar introduced the Mansabdari system to organize the nobility and army, assigning ranks (mansabs) to officials.
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Question #57
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Who was the last ruler of the Tughlaq dynasty?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Nasir-ud-din Mahmud was the last ruler of the Tughlaq dynasty, reigning from 1394 to 1412, during which Timur's invasion occurred.
Nasir-ud-din Mahmud was the last ruler of the Tughlaq dynasty, reigning from 1394 to 1412, during which Timur's invasion occurred.
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Question #58
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The famous musical composition 'Raga Deepak' is associated with which Sufi saint?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Amir Khusrau, a great Sufi poet and musician, is credited with the creation of several ragas, including Raga Deepak, and he blended Persian and Indian music.
Amir Khusrau, a great Sufi poet and musician, is credited with the creation of several ragas, including Raga Deepak, and he blended Persian and Indian music.
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Question #59
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The Battle of Khanwa (1527) was fought between Babur and:
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The Battle of Khanwa was fought between Babur and Rana Sanga of Mewar in 1527, which resulted in Babur's victory and strengthened Mughal rule in India.
The Battle of Khanwa was fought between Babur and Rana Sanga of Mewar in 1527, which resulted in Babur's victory and strengthened Mughal rule in India.
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Question #60
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The 'Zabt' system of land revenue was introduced by which Mughal emperor?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Akbar introduced the Zabt system, a land revenue system based on measurement and classification of land, as part of his reforms under Todar Mal.
Akbar introduced the Zabt system, a land revenue system based on measurement and classification of land, as part of his reforms under Todar Mal.
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