Multiple Choice Quiz Questions (MCQs) on Medieval Indian History for General Studies and GK preparation of SSC, NDA, CDS, UPSC and State PSC Exams 2024-25.
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Multiple Choice Quiz Questions (MCQs) on Medieval Indian History
1.“Muazzama” was the title of which of the following Mughal Emperors?
[A] Shah Alam II
[B] Mohammad Shah
[C] Bahadur Shah Zafar
[D] Jahandar Shah
Answer: C [Bahadur Shah Zafar]
Notes:
Bahadur Shah Zafar also known as Bahadur shah I is known as Mughal Muazzama. He ruled from 1707 to 1712.
2.Razia Sultan acceded to the throne of Delhi in __________ ?
[A] 1220 A.D
[B] 1226 A.D
[C] 1236 A.D
[D] 1235 A.D
Answer: C [1236 A.D]
Notes:
Razia Sultana, was a ruler of the Delhi Sultanate in the northern part of the Indian subcontinent. She is the first female Muslim ruler of the Indian Subcontinent. She ruled from 1236 to 1240. She succeeded her father Shams-ud-din Iltutmish and turned into the Sultanate of Delhi in 1236.
3.The silver coin which was introduced by Sher Shah and continued by the Mughals was :
[A] Rupaya
[B] Dinar
[C] Asharfi
[D] Muhar
Answer: A [Rupaya]
Notes:
Sher Shah issued a coin of silver which was termed ‘Rupaya’. This weighed 178 grains and was the precursor of the modern rupee. It remained largely unchanged till the early 20th Century. Together with the silver Rupaya were issued gold coins called the Mohur weighing 169 grains and copper coins called Dam.
4.The king of Vijayanagar empire, Krishnadevaraya issued which type of coins?
[A] BalaKrishna
[B] Venkatesha
[C] Hanuman
[D] Both a & b
Answer: D [Both a & b ]
Notes:
The coins of Tuluva Dynasty ruler Krishnadevaraya had the images of Venkatesha and BalaKrishna. He was the ruler of the Vijayanagara Empire, who reigned from 1509–1529 AD.
5.During the reign of which Chandella ruler Mahmud Ghazni invaded Kannauj in 1018 and Kalinjar in 1019 AD?
[A] Ganda
[B] Vidyadhara
[C] Paramdideva
[D] Nannuka
Answer: B [Vidyadhara]
Notes:
During the reign of Vidyadhara, the great ruler of the Chandella dynasty, Mahmud Ghazni invaded Kannauj in 1018, Kalinjar in 1019 AD and again in 1022 AD. Though, he was not able to capture the fort and had to retire with friendly terms. During attack on Kannauj, its ruler Rajyapala had fled the city and was later killed by Vidyadhara.
6.Which of the following monuments was built by Emperor Babur to mark his victory over Sultan Ibrahim Lodhi at the first battle of Panipat?
[A] Buland Darwaza
[B] Kabuli Bagh Mosque
[C] Alai Darwaza
[D] Juma Mosque
Answer: B [Kabuli Bagh Mosque]
Notes:
Kabuli Bagh Mosque was built by Emperor Babur to mark his victory over Sultan Ibrahim Lodhi at the first Battle of Panipat in 1526. The mosque is located in Panipat and is named after Kabuli Begum, Babur’s wife.
7.Which of the following is a first-hand authority for much of what happened in Rajputana and Malwa between 1657 and 1698?
[A] Ma’asir-i-Alamgiri
[B] Alamgirnama
[C] Futuhat-i-Almgiri
[D] Muntakhab-ul-Lubab
Answer: C [Futuhat-i-Almgiri]
Notes:
Isar Das Nagar was a Mughal officer who held the charge of the Sarkar of Jodhpur for many years during the reign of Aurangzeb. His chronicle called Futuhat-i-Alamgiri describes important events of Aurangzeb’s reign up to 1698 and is a first-hand authority for much of what happened in Rajputana and Malwa between 1657 and 1698.
8.In which battle, the confederacy led by Hindu Shahi army of Anandapala was defeated by Mahmud of Ghazni?
[A] Battle of Janjua
[B] Battle of Peshawar
[C] Battle of Chach
[D] Battle of Takeshar
Answer: C [Battle of Chach]
Notes:
Battle of Chach was fought in 1008 AD between Mahmud of Ghazni and a confederacy of Hindu Kingdoms led by Hindu Shahi army of Anandapala. Forces of Anandpala were joined by Ajmer, Kalingar, Kanauj etc. Anandpala lost the battle mainly because the army was not well organized and his elephant took flight in battle.
9.Which of the following was the Chalukya King in power when Mahmud attacked and plundered Somnath?
[A] Nagaraja
[B] Bhima-I
[C] Durlabhraja
[D] Vallabhraja
Answer: B [Bhima-I]
Notes:
Bhima I (reign 1022–1064 AD) was a king of Chalukya of Gujarat dynasty who ruled parts of Gujarat (including Somnath) when Mahmud’s plunder happened. During the invasion, Bhima-I had to flee and take shelter at Kanthkot. After return of Mahmud, he regained his power. He also appeared to have built earliest Dilwara temples and Modhera sun temple. In end of his career, he made an alliance with the Kalachuri king Lakshmi-Karna, and played an important role in the downfall of the Paramara king Bhoja. His queen Udayamati is known to have constructed the Rani ki Vav step-well in Patan in Gujarat, which is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
10.Which of the following was the key objective of invasion of Mohammad Ghori on India?
[A] Loot and Plunder wealth of India
[B] To expand the Ghurid Empire
[C] To spread Islam by Sword
[D] To punish Rajputs who attacked his dominions
Answer: B [To expand the Ghurid Empire]
Notes:
The major objective of Ghori to attack India was to expand his empire and satisfy his imperialistic ambitions. The expansion of Islam and his ambition to glorify his name through his military exploits could be said to be his secondary aims. Similarly, loot and plunder may also be secondary aims because that was norm in those days to acquire Gold and wealth from defeated rulers.
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