Indian History - Medieval MCQs

1.Ahmad Shah Abdali invaded India for the first time during the reign of which among the following Mughal Emperors?

[A] Muhammad Shah
[B] Ahmad Shah
[C] Shah Alam-II
[D] Akbar-II

 

Correct Answer: A [Muhammad Shah]

2.The exhaustive codification of Islamic laws in the name of ‘Fatwa-i-Alamgiri’ was done at the behest of which among the following rulers of Medieval India?

[A] Alauddin Khalji
[B] Sher Shah Suri
[C] Akbar
[D] Aurangzeb

 

Correct Answer: D [Aurangzeb]

3.Who among the following was the religious guru of Shivaji?

[A] Tukaram
[B] Eknath
[C] Jnaneshwar
[D] Ram Das

 

Correct Answer: D [Ram Das]

4.Octagonal’ shape of mausoleums is the distinctive feature of which of the following dynasties of Medieval India?

[A] Khalji
[B] Tughlaq
[C] Sayyid
[D] Lodi

 

Correct Answer: D [Lodi]

5.Which among the following foreign travellers is not correctly paired with their respective period of visit in India?

[A] Fa Hien – Gupta Period
[B] Hiuen Tsang – Post Gupta Period
[C] Al Beruni – Early Medieval Period
[D] Ibn Batutta – Mughal Period

 

Correct Answer: D [Ibn Batutta – Mughal Period]

Notes:

Ibn Batuta – Sultanate Period during the reign of Muhammad Bin Tughlaq

6.Silapaddikaram’ and ‘Manimekalai’ are the immortal epic works belonging to which of the following period?

[A] Pre-Mauryan Age
[B] Sangam Age
[C] Gupta Age
[D] Early Medieval Age

 

Correct Answer: B [Sangam Age]

7.The silver coin which was introduced by Sher Shah and continued by the Mughals was :

[A] Rupaya
[B] Dinar
[C] Asharfi
[D] Muhar

 

Correct 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.

8.The rulers of Bahmani kingdom encouraged the development of art and architecture in the form of cities, buildings, mosques and fortresses. The incorrect statement in this context is:

[A] The city of Hyderabad was founded by Ibrahim Adil Shah of Bijapur.
[B] Gol Gumbaz of Bijapur, the mausoleum of Mohammad Adil Shah is the largest dome.
[C] The Char Minar of Hyderabad was built by Mohammad Quli Qutb Shah of Golkunda.
[D] Mahmud Gawan built a college at Bidar.

 

Correct Answer: A [The city of Hyderabad was founded by Ibrahim Adil Shah of Bijapur.]

Notes:

Hyderabad was established in 1591 AD on the banks of the Musi River on the northern tip of the Deccan Plateau by Sultan Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah.

9.Which legendary Sufi saint of Chishti order was popularly known as ‘Chirag-e-Dehlavi (Chirag of Delhi)’?

[A] Nizamuddin Auliya
[B] Shaikh Nasiruddin Mahmud
[C] Qutbuddin Bakhtiyar Kaki
[D] None of the above

 

Correct Answer: B [Shaikh Nasiruddin Mahmud]

Notes:

Nasiruddin Mahmud Chirag-e-Delhi (ca 1274-1356) was a 14th century mystic-poet and a Sufi saint of the Chishti Order. He was a murid (disciple) of noted Sufi saint, Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya, and later his successor. He was the last important Sufi of the Chishti Order from Delhi. He was given the title, “Roshan Chirag-e-Delhi”, which in Urdu, means “Illuminated Lamp of Delhi”

10.In the light of events which occurred during the reign of Shahjahan, select the statement which is NOT correct:

[A] The capital of the mughal empire was shifted from Agra to Delhi.
[B] Monthly scale was introduced in Mansabdari system.
[C] Foreign travelers Bernier, Travernier and Manucci visited the Mughal court.
[D] Jats and Satnamis raised the banner of rebellion.

 

Correct Answer: D [Jats and Satnamis raised the banner of rebellion.]

Notes:

Monthly scale was introduced in Mansabdari system by ShahJahan. Month-ratio or Month-scale system It was a new scaling device under which the salaries of mansabdars were put on a month scale: ten months, eight months, six months or even less. The obligations of the mansabdars for main¬taining a quota of sawars were brought down accordingly. The month-scale system was applied to both jagirs and those who were paid in cash. Jats and Satnamis raised the banner of rebellion during the reign of Aurangzeb.(Hence Option 4. is incorrect)

1.Which among the following Mughal emperors prohibited the use of tobacco?

[A] Aurangzeb
[B] Jahnagir
[C] Akbar
[D] Babur

 

Correct Answer: B [Jahnagir]

12.Consider the following:

1.  Region between the rivers Krishna and Tungabhadra

2.  The Krishna Godavari Delta

3.  Marathawada country

A conflict over which among the above are considered to be the reasons of struggle between Vijayanagar and Bahamani kingdoms?

[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3

 

Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]

13.The area around which among the following modern cities of India, a Hindu Silhara dynasty ruled from 9th to 13th century AD?

[A] Mumbai
[B] Chennai
[C] Kolkata
[D] Hyderabad

 

Correct Answer: A [Mumbai]

Notes:

Silhara dynasty ruled the region around present-day Mumbai between 9th and 13th century. They were vassals of Rastrakutas. Kapardin is considered to be the founder of this dynasty and the princes of this dynasty held the title Tagara-puradhishvara. Tagara was an ancient place near Osmanabad.

14.As recorded by Abulfazl, Akbar, the great used to play which among the following music instruments?

[A] Dholak
[B] Tabla
[C] Nakkara
[D] Mridang

 

Correct Answer: C [Nakkara]

15.Which among the following was not an Independent Kingdom?

[A] Bahamani Kingdom
[B] Vijayanagar Empire
[C] Madurai Sultanate
[D] Qutub Shahi of Golconda

 

Correct Answer: D [Qutub Shahi of Golconda]

16.Babar died on 26th December 1530 and was laid to rest at Arambagh in Agra. Afterwards, his body was taken to and buried at which among the following places (During the times of Sher Shah)?

[A] Delhi
[B] Farghana
[C] Kabul
[D] Samarkand

 

Correct Answer: C [Kabul]

17.Which among the following states of India was ruled by the Ahom Dynasty in Sultanate and Mughal era?

[A] Kerala
[B] South Tamil Nadu
[C] Assam
[D] Kashmir

 

Correct Answer: C [Assam]

18.Who among the following shifted the pillars from Topra and Meerut to New Delhi?

[A] Ghayasuddin Tughlaq
[B] Muhammad Bin Tughlaq
[C] Ferozshah Tughlag
[D] None of them

 

Correct Answer: C [Ferozshah Tughlag]

19.Who among the following is the Persian mathematician and poet composer of the world famous Rubbayat?

[A] Omar Khayyám
[B] Muhammad Iqbal
[C] Sultan Bahu
[D] Mirza Ghalib

 

Correct Answer: A [Omar Khayyám]

20.Mirza Ghalib was a contemporary of which among the following Mughal Emperors?

[A] Alamgir II
[B] Muhammad Shah
[C] Bahadur Shah Zafar
[D] Farrukhsiyar

 

Correct Answer: C [Bahadur Shah Zafar]

21.Battle of Talikota” resulted in the end of which of the following?

[A] Deccan Sultanates
[B] Madurai Sultanate
[C] Pandya Empire
[D] Vijayanagar Empire

 

Correct Answer: D [Vijayanagar Empire]

22.Consider the following Mughal Emperors: 

1.  Babur

2.  Humayun 

3.  Akbar 

4.  Jahangir 

Who among the above had written their biographies?

[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 1 & 3
[C] Only 3 & 4
[D] Only 1 & 4

 

Correct Answer: D [Only 1 & 4]

23.The word “Hindu” with reference to the People of India was first used by which among the following? 

[A] Greeks
[B] Romans
[C] Afghans
[D] Arabs

 

Correct Answer: D [Arabs]

24.Who among the following was the author of “Jaisalmer ka Gundaraj”?

[A] Hari Singh Burdak
[B] Sagarmal Gopa
[C] Kesari Singh Barahath
[D] Arjun Singh Gurjar

 

Correct Answer: B [Sagarmal Gopa]

25.The motive behind Alauddin Khilji’s Chittor Campaign was : 

1.  To capture Padmini 

2.  To make a stronghold for further campaigns to Gujarat 

3.  To make it a capital for his son

Which among the above hold most correct ?

[A] 1 only
[B] 1 & 2 only
[C] 1 & 3 only
[D] all of them

 

Correct Answer: B [1 & 2 only]

26.Who among the following was the first writer to use Urdu as a medium of poetic Expression?

[A] Amir Khusaru
[B] Mirza Ghalib
[C] Bahadur Shah Zafar
[D] Faiz

 

Correct Answer: A [Amir Khusaru]

27.Astapradan was a council of Minister of which among the following ?

[A] Gupta Administration
[B] Chola Administration
[C] Maratha Administration
[D] Rajput administration

 

Correct Answer: C [Maratha Administration]

28.Sayana, a very important commentator of Vedas flourished in which of the following?

[A] Hoysala Empire
[B] Kakatiya dynasty
[C] Vijaynagar Empire
[D] Pandyan Empire

 

Correct Answer: C [Vijaynagar Empire]

29.Which among the following Mughal Emperor was also known as “Ali Gauhar”?

[A] Bahadur Shah Zafar
[B] Shah Aalam II
[C] Muhammad shah
[D] Aurangzeb

 

Correct Answer: B [Shah Aalam II]

30.Bagh-e Babur” where Babur is buried is located at?

[A] Tashkent
[B] Karachi
[C] Lahore
[D] Kabul

 

Correct Answer: D [Kabul]

Notes:

Kabul, he was first buried in a Mausoleum in the capital city of Agra.

31.Which of the following rulers built the Gujri Mahal in Hissar , Haryana?

[A] Muhammad Bin Tughlaq
[B] Feroz Shah Tughlaq
[C] Ala ud din Khilji
[D] Qutub ud din Mubarak Shah

 

Correct Answer: B [Feroz Shah Tughlaq]

32.In context with the Ashta Pradhan, that helped with the administration of the Maratha empire of Shivaji, who among the following was in charge of General Administration?

[A] Moro Trimbak Pingale
[B] Ramchandra Neelkanth Mujumdar
[C] Annaji Datto
[D] Dattaji Trimbak Waknis

 

Correct Answer: A [Moro Trimbak Pingale]

Notes:

Ashta Pradhan of Shivaji: 
1. Pantpradhan(Moro Trimbak Pingale) – General administration of the kingdom.
2. Amatya(Ramchandra Neelkanth Mujumdar) – Accounts of the kingdom.
3. Sachiv(Annaji Datto) – To prepare royal edicts.
4. Mantri(Dattaji Trimbak Waknis) – state correspondence.
5. Senapati(Hambirrao Mohite) – Managing the army and protection of the kingdom.
6. Sumant(Ramchandra Trimbak Dabir) – Foreign relations.
7. Nyayadhish(Niraji Raoji) – to dispense justice.
8. Panditrao(Moreswar Panditrao) – Religious matters.

33.Which among the following dynasties gave rise to a worship of Satya Pir, a common God which was very much equivalent to Satyanarayan among Hindus?

[A] Lodi Dynasty
[B] Hussein Shahi dynasty
[C] Sayyid dynasty
[D] Samma Dynasty

 

Correct Answer: B [Hussein Shahi dynasty]

34.Which among the following was prevalent in the Indian Society before the Muslim conquest?

[A] Purdah System
[B] Child Marriage
[C] Sati System
[D] Slavery

 

Correct Answer: D [Slavery]

Notes:

Comparing to the other options, some sort of slavery was prevalent before Muslim conquests. The Purdah was a gift of Muslim invasions, and same applies to Child marries which came into practice to avoid the new danger of lifting Hindu girls by Muslims as an holy act of Jihad, Sati & Jauhar also got established as the wives of the invaded used to kill themselves before their husbands went on the last battle.

Slavery became more prevalent because it was a fashion and a status symbol among the Muslims at that time. As we read Aladdin had 84000 slaves and Firuz Tughlaq had 2 lakhs, all of them were maintained at the state cost.

35.The early Muslim invaders (Ghori, Slaves, Khalji, Tughlaq, Sayyid & Lodi) were not able to establish a stable and efficient government in India. This was because : 

1.  They had very limited resources at their disposal

2.  They could not establish cooperation with Hindus

3.  None of these could focus on establishing a firm rule

4.  Hindu Rulers were strong enough to keep them unstable. 

Which among the above statements hold correct?

[A] 1 only
[B] 1 & 2 only
[C] 1, 2 & 3 only
[D] all 1, 2, 3, & 4

 

Correct Answer: B [1 & 2 only]

36.Which of the following Mughal Emperors shifted his imperial court and residence from Agra to Sikri, later renamed as Fatehpur Sikri?

[A] Akbar
[B] Jahangir
[C] Shahjahan
[D] Aurangzeb

 

Correct Answer: A [Akbar]

37.In which year Akbar’s reign ended?

[A] 1600
[B] 1605
[C] 1610
[D] 1615

 

Correct Answer: B [1605]

38.Who among the following introduced Kabuliyat and Patta?

[A] Babur
[B] Shershah
[C] Akbar
[D] Shahjahan

 

Correct Answer: B [Shershah]

39.For which of the following purpose, Alauddin Khilji created “Diwan-i-Riyasat”?

[A] Revenue Collection
[B] Civil court
[C] Tax Control
[D] Market control

 

Correct Answer: D [Market control]

40.Which of the following Sultans is known to have laid the foundation of Agra City?

[A] Bahlol Lodi
[B] Sikandar Lodi
[C] Ibrahim Lodi
[D] Shershah Suri

 

Correct Answer: B [Sikandar Lodi]

Notes:

Sikandar Lodi had laid the foundation of the Agra City in 1503. he was son of Bahlol Lodi.

41.Which of the following Mughal emperor was known as Prince Khurram?

[A] Jahanagir
[B] Aurangazeb
[C] Shahjahan
[D] Shah Alam

 

Correct Answer: C [Shahjahan]

42.Which of the following Mughal emperors was famous as Shah-i-Bekhabar ?

[A] Shah Alam
[B] Jahangir
[C] Shahjahan
[D] Bahadur Shah I

 

Correct Answer: D [Bahadur Shah I]

43.During whose reign Changez Khan invaded India?

[A] Balban
[B] Iltutmish
[C] Razia
[D] Alauddin Khilji

 

Correct Answer: B [Iltutmish]

44.Which among the following is a incorrect statement regarding market regulations by Ala-ud-din Khilji?

[A] The price controls were regulated on almost the entire market
[B] They vanished immediately after the death of the sultan
[C] The price controls were regulated on almost the entire market
[D] All are correct

 

Correct Answer: D [All are correct]

45.Which among the following was called as the Central Pillar of the administrative system of Delhi sultanate?

[A] Izra system
[B] Iqta System
[C] devsirme system
[D] Chahalgami

 

Correct Answer: B [Iqta System]

46.Which among the following is incorrect regarding Buland darwaja?

[A] It was built by Akbar in 1602
[B] It was built in Fatehpur Sikri
[C] It was built to commemorate Akbar’s victory on Gujarat only
[D] All are correct

 

Correct Answer: D [All are correct]

47.Out of the battles fought between contemporary rulers and Babur, which among the following resulted in the firm establishment of Babur’s rule in North India?

[A] Battle of Panipat
[B] Battle of Khanva
[C] Battle of Ghagra
[D] Second Battle of Panipat

 

Correct Answer: B [Battle of Khanva]

48. After the attack of Mahmud of Ghazanavi, who among the following reconstructed the Somnath Temple?

[A] Bhimraja -I
[B] Bhimdev
[C] Mularaj I
[D] Jay Singh Siddharaaj

 

Correct Answer: B [Bhimdev]

49. Which among the following represents incorrect founder of a dynasty?

[A] Parmar Dynasty – Upendra Raja
[B] Chandela Dynasty – Nannuka
[C] Kalachuri Dynasty – Gangeyadev
[D] Solanki Dynasty – Mularaja I

 

Correct Answer: C [Kalachuri Dynasty – Gangeyadev]

Notes: Kalachuri Dynasty was founded by Kokalla and Gangeyadev was the most powerful king of this dynasty

50.Which among the following statement is INCORRECT?

[A] Vijay sen was the most famous and powerful king of Sen Dynasty
[B] Samanta Sen was the founder of Sen Dynasty
[C] Samanta Sen was the son of Hemanta Sen
[D] Adbhutta Sagara was a work of Ballal Sen

 

Correct Answer: C [Samanta Sen was the son of Hemanta Sen]

Notes: Samanta Sen was the Father of Hemanta Sen

51.Which among the following is not correct ?

[A] The capital of pandyas was Madurai
[B] The capital of Cheras was Vanchi
[C] Capital of the Videha Kingdom – Mithila
[D] All are correct

 

Correct Answer: D [All are correct]

52. The word coromandal cost has been derived from the kingdom of which of the following?

[A] Cheras
[B] Cholas
[C] Chalukyas
[D] Pandyas

 

Correct Answer: B [Cholas]

53. The eighth-century tripartite power struggle was among which of the following?

[A] Cholas, Rastrakutas and Yadavas,
[B] Chalukyas, Pallavas and Pandyas
[C] Cholas, Pandyas and Chalukyas
[D] Cholas, Pandyas and Chalukyas

 

Correct Answer: B [Chalukyas, Pallavas and Pandyas]

54. Tower of Victory ” or Vijay stambh in Rajasthan is located in

[A] Ajmer
[B] Chittorgarh
[C] Jaipur
[D] Udaipur

 

Correct Answer: B [Chittorgarh]

55. Who among the following changed the name of Tanna Mishra to Tansen?

[A] Akbar
[B] Raja Vikramjit of Gwalior
[C] Raja Mansingh Tomar
[D] Swami Haridas

 

Correct Answer: B [Raja Vikramjit of Gwalior]

56. Which among the following is the modern location of ” Battle of Gogunda” ?

[A] Gujarat
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Rajasthan
[D] Harayana

 

Correct Answer: C [Rajasthan]

Notes: It was battle of Haldighati fought between the Mughal Empire and the forces of Mewar on June 21, 1576 at Haldighati near Gogunda town of Rajasthan

57. Karkota Dynasty was confined to which of the following areas?

[A] Kannuj
[B] Kashmir
[C] Deccan
[D] Gujarat

 

Correct Answer: B [Kashmir]

58. Sakambhari near Ajmer is a place related to emergence of which of the following dynasties?

[A] Gahadwals
[B] Parmaras
[C] Pratiharas
[D] Chauhanas

 

Correct Answer: D [Chauhanas]

59. Who among the following assumed the title of Islam Shah Suri?

[A] Shershah Suri
[B] Jalal Khan
[C] Firuz Shah Suri
[D] Ibrahim Khan Suri

 

Correct Answer: B [Jalal Khan]

Notes: Jalal Khan assumed this title. He was son of Shershah and was his successor

60.Who invaded India in 1398 AD during the reign of Nasiruddin Mahmud of Tughlaq Dynasty?

[A] Chegiz khan
[B] Khijr Khan
[C] Timur
[D] Babur

 

Correct Answer: C [Timur]

61. In the reign of Firuz Shah Tughalq which of the following tax was 1/6 of the booty captured during war?

[A] Kharaz
[B] Khams
[C] Jaqat
[D] Zaziya

 

Correct Answer: B [Khams]

62. That part of land granted by the sultan to military chiefs for maintenance of a given number of troopers  called ?

[A] Muahatsib
[B] Iqta
[C] Nazir
[D] Usharaf

 

Correct Answer: B [Iqta]

63. Which among the following is not a work of Amir Khusrau?

[A] Khazyan-ul-Futuh
[B] Tughluq Nama
[C] Tarik-i-Alai
[D] Tabqat-i-Naisiri

 

Correct Answer: D [Tabqat-i-Naisiri]

64.Rihla” was a work of which of the following?

[A] Mir Hasan Dehlvi
[B] Ibn Battuta
[C] Malik Murtaza
[D] Muhammad al-Idrisi

 

Correct Answer: B [Ibn Battuta]

65. Who among the following was considered as the “mixture of opposites”.?

[A] Firuz Tughlaq
[B] Mohammed bin Tughlaq
[C] Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
[D] Kaiqubad

 

Correct Answer: B [Mohammed bin Tughlaq]

66. Who among the following was known as Lakha Baksh?

[A] Mohammed Ghori
[B] Qutubuddin Aibak
[C] Iltutmish
[D] Balban

 

Correct Answer: B [Qutubuddin Aibak]

67. What was the term used in the medieval India for the land directly ruled by the Central Government?

[A] Muqtis
[B] Khalisa
[C] Inam
[D] Inam

 

Correct Answer: B [Khalisa]

68.Which among the following was NOT a landmark of Alauddin Khilji’s Reign?

[A] Introduction of Rationing system
[B] Introduction of New Market regulation to provide essential commodities at reasonable rates
[C] Introduction of Fixed price market by appointment of Diwan–I-Riyasat & Shahan-i-mandi
[D] Creation of Agricultural department called Diwan-i-kohi

 

Correct Answer: D [Creation of Agricultural department called Diwan-i-kohi]

Notes: Creation of Agricultural department called Diwan-i-kohi-  landmark of Mohammed Bin Tughlaq reign

69. Which among the following was not a Landmark of the Iltutmish’s rule?

[A] Introduction of silver tanka & Copper Jetal
[B] introduction of iqtadari System
[C] Organization of Chalisa
[D] Putting forward the’ Divine Right Theory”

 

Correct Answer: D [Putting forward the’ Divine Right Theory”]

Notes: Divine Right Theory was put forward by Balban

70.The Chandella’s Kingdom was annexed by which of the following rulers?

[A] Mohammed Ghori
[B] Qutubuddin Aibak
[C] Iltutmish
[D] Alauddin Khilji

 

Correct Answer: D [Alauddin Khilji]

71.Who among the following founded the principality of Ghazani in AD 962?

[A] Mahmood Ghazani
[B] Subuktgeen
[C] Alptigin
[D] Shah Mahmoud

 

Correct Answer: C [Alptigin]

72. Who among the following was defeated by Mohammed Ghori in battle of Chandawar?

[A] Prthviraj Chauhan
[B] Mularaja
[C] Jaichandra
[D] Jaypala

 

Correct Answer: C [Jaichandra]

73. Chandradeva, was the founder of which of the following dynasty?

[A] Chauhans
[B] Gahadwalas
[C] Chalukyas
[D] Chandellas

 

Correct Answer: B [Gahadwalas]

74. Which among the following rulers belonged to Mamulak Dynasty?

[A] Alauddin Khilji
[B] Ibrahim Lodhi
[C] Balban
[D] Mohammed Ghori

 

Correct Answer: C [Balban]

75. Who among the following wrote Astangasangraha.?

[A] Banabhatta
[B] Vagabhatta
[C] Aryabhatta
[D] Kalhana

 

Correct Answer: B [Vagabhatta]

76.”Loom ” was a central technological innovation in which of the following era?

[A] Sultanate Era
[B] Rajput Era
[C] Mughal Era
[D] None of the above

 

Correct Answer: A [Sultanate Era]

77. Which of the following Mughal emperor is famous for his golden chain of justice?

[A] Akbar
[B] Shahjahan
[C] Jahanagir
[D] Babur

 

Correct Answer: C [Jahanagir]

78. Which of the following Sultanate Rulers made Delhi as capital in place of Lahore?

[A] Qutubuddin Aibak
[B] Iltutmish
[C] Razia Sultana
[D] Akbar

 

Correct Answer: B [Iltutmish]

79. Which of the following Sultanate Rulers made Delhi as capital in place of Lahore?

[A] Qutubuddin Aibak
[B] Iltutmish
[C] Razia Sultana
[D] Akbar

 

Correct Answer: B [Iltutmish]

80. Who among the following built the mosque Quwal-ul-lslam at Delhi?

[A] Alauddin Khilji
[B] Iltutmish
[C] Qutubuddin Aiabak
[D] Babur

 

Correct Answer: C [Qutubuddin Aiabak]

81. Which among the following rulers is related to ” market regulatory measures ” in medieval India?

[A] Alauddin Khilji
[B] Balban
[C] Babur
[D] Humayun

 

Correct Answer: A [Alauddin Khilji]

82. Who among the following conspired against Ibrahim Lodi and invited Babur to invade Delhi?

[A] Bahlol Lodi
[B] Daulat Khan Lodi
[C] Sikandar Lodi
[D] None of the above

 

Correct Answer: B [Daulat Khan Lodi]

83. How many years Humayun spent in exile after he lost his kingdom in Hindustan?

[A] 10 years
[B] 12 years
[C] 15 years
[D] 20 years

 

Correct Answer: C [15 years]

84. Who among the following was the last ruler of Slave Dynasty?

[A] Aram Shah
[B] Kaiqubad
[C] Khusrau
[D] None of the above

 

Correct Answer: B [Kaiqubad]

85. Who among the following Mughal rulers took measures against the practice of “Sati”?

[A] Jahanagir
[B] Akbar
[C] Shahjahan
[D] Humayun

 

Correct Answer: B [Akbar]

86.who among the following succeded Ruknuddin Feroz ?

[A] Balban
[B] Razia
[C] Muizzudin Bahram Shah
[D] Iltumish

 

Correct Answer: B [Razia]

Notes: He was brother of Razia and Son of Iltutumish who was assassinated within 6 months of getting the throne

87.The glorious works in which among the following can be best credited for calling the Shahjahan’s reign as ” Glorious Epoch ” in the history of Mughal Empire ?

[A] Trade & Commerce
[B] Architecture
[C] Music
[D] Dance

 

Correct Answer: B [Architecture]

88. For which of the following Shershah Suri is not known?

[A] Organization of the system of Civil Administration
[B] Issuing first Rupiya which was in use till 20th century
[C] Introducing the system of irrigation by canals
[D] All are intiatives of shershah suri

 

Correct Answer: C [Introducing the system of irrigation by canals]

89. The city of Azimabad , which was abandoned since 7th century AD was revived by Shershah Suri and thus he founded the modern ________?

[A] Shergarh (Pakistan )
[B] Patna
[C] Sasaram
[D] Lothal

 

Correct Answer: B [Patna]

90.Which among the following sentence is INCORRECT?

[A] Sikandar Lodhi founded Agra
[B] Harihar I founded the Vijaynagar Dynasty of South
[C] Balban completed the construction of Qutub Minar
[D] All are correct

 

Correct Answer: C [Balban completed the construction of Qutub Minar]

Notes: Iltutmish completed the construction of Qutub Minar

91.Which among the following is NOT correctly matched?

[A] Ali Gurshap – Alauddin Khilji
[B] Nur-ud-din – Jahangir
[C] padshah gazi – Aurangazeb
[D] All are correct

 

Correct Answer: C [padshah gazi – Aurangazeb]

Notes: padhash gazi was a title assumed by Jahangir ,

Ali Gurshap was the real name of Alauddin Khilji

92. Pakistan Resolution or Lahore Resolution was a formal political statement adopted by the Muslim League in which year ?

[A] 1940
[B] 1942
[C] 1945
[D] 1947

 

Correct Answer: A [1940]

93. Which among the following was a gold coin issued in vijayanagar empire of south India ?

[A] Tara
[B] Varaha
[C] Kakini
[D] None of the above

 

Correct Answer: B [Varaha]

Notes: Tara was a silver coin and Kakini was copper coin

94.Who among the following was the father of Harshavardhana?

[A] Prabhakarvardhana
[B] Rajyvardhana
[C] Grahavarman
[D] Ashoka

 

Correct Answer: A [Prabhakarvardhana]

95.Kalachuri Empire is related to which of the following modern area?

[A] Karnataka
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Tamil Nadu

 

Correct Answer: B [Madhya Pradesh]

96.Dantidurga also known as Dantivarman was the founder of which of the following dynasty ?

[A] Rasthrakutas
[B] Pallavas
[C] Cholas
[D] Cheras

 

Correct Answer: A [Rasthrakutas]

Notes: In the mid of the 8th century, Dantidurga , who was one of the chieftain of ancient Rastrakuta family fought his way to the front and overthrew Kirtivarman II, thus bringing an end to the main branch of Chalukyas. This was the beginning of the Rastrakuta Empire in Deccan.

97.When Nader Shah invaded India, who among the following was emperor at Delhi ?

[A] Muhammad Shah
[B] Alamgir I
[C] Alamgir II
[D] Farrukhsiyar

 

Correct Answer: A [Muhammad Shah]

98.The buildings in Fatehpur sikri are built by using mostly which of the following ?

[A] Fired bricks
[B] red stone
[C] Marble
[D] sand stone

 

Correct Answer: B [red stone]

99.Hindi poet Jagannath Pandit Raj was the most favorite poet of which of the following Emperors?

[A] Jahangir
[B] Shahjahan
[C] Akbar
[D] Humayun

 

Correct Answer: B [Shahjahan]

100.Vasucharita is a work of which of the following ?

[A] Ram raja
[B] Krishndev rai
[C] Vitthalantha
[D] Kalidasa

 

Correct Answer: A [Ram raja]

Notes: Ramraja or Ramarajabhushanudu who was a Telugu poet and a notable musician was one of the Astadiggajas (a collective title for Telugu poets in the court of Krishnadevaraya of Vijayanagara Empire).

101.The following Chalukya king performed an ashwamedha yajna?

[A] Pulkesin I
[B] Pulkesin II
[C] Pulkesin III
[D] Vikramaditya I

 

Correct Answer: A [Pulkesin I]

102.Mir Bakshi was the officer in Akbar’s reign with which of the following responsibilities?

[A] Revenue Collection
[B] Payment of salaries
[C] Head of the military administration
[D] Head of Nobility

 

Correct Answer: C [Head of the military administration]

103.Mokhadaji Gohil , a Gohil Rajput ruler of Ghogha, near Bhavnagar was a contemporary of which of the following Sultans?

[A] Ghiyas ud din Tughluq Shah I
[B] Muhammad bin Tughluq
[C] Qutubudin Aibak
[D] Illtumish

 

Correct Answer: B [Muhammad bin Tughluq]

104.Who among the following is called Zinda Peer?

[A] Babur
[B] Akbar
[C] Aurangzeb
[D] Humayun

 

Correct Answer: C [Aurangzeb]

105.Who among the following scholars of Akbar’s Court  translated Atharva veda into Persian?

[A] Haji Ibrahim Sarhindi
[B] Abdul Qadir Badayuni
[C] Naqib khan
[D] None of the above

 

Correct Answer: A [Haji Ibrahim Sarhindi]

106.Who among the following written Manmaul Bahrain?

[A] Aurangzeb
[B] Akbar
[C] Darashikoh
[D] Abu Fazal

 

Correct Answer: C [Darashikoh]

107.In which year , after defeating Jaypala, Mahmud of Ghazni proceeded to Gujarat where he destroyed the temple of Somnath?

[A] 900 A.D
[B] 935 A.D
[C] 1025 A.D
[D] 810 A.D

 

Correct Answer: C [1025 A.D]

108.Ramanuja taught in which of the following temples?

[A] Madurai
[B] Mamallapuram
[C] Srirangam
[D] Tirumala

 

Correct Answer: C [Srirangam]

109.Who among the following led a campaign against Warangal in 1309?

[A] Ala-ud-din Khilji
[B] Malik Kafur
[C] Bakhtiar Khilji,
[D] Mohmmad bin Tuglaq

 

Correct Answer: B [Malik Kafur]

110.Deogiri was first of all subjugated by which Muslim invader?

[A] Ala-ud-din Khilji
[B] Jalal-ud-din Firoz
[C] Malik Kafur
[D] Qutubudin Aibak

 

Correct Answer: A [Ala-ud-din Khilji]

Notes:

The first attack on the south of the Narbada was made in 1294 by Ala-ud-din, who marched 700 miles into Berar and Khandesh, and compelled Raja Ramachandra Deva, the Yadava

111.In which year Akbar built the Buland Darwaja  ?

[A] 1590
[B] 1600
[C] 1601
[D] 1605

 

Correct Answer: C [1601]

Notes: Buland Darwaja is located in Fatehpur Sikri built by Akbar in 1602 A.D to commemorate his conquest of Gujarat

 

112.During which of the following events Indians got the earliest contact with Islam?

[A] Arab invasion of Sindh in 7th Century
[B] Turkish Invasion in 11th century
[C] Arab merchants at the Malabar Coast
[D] None of the above

 

Correct Answer: C [Arab merchants at the Malabar Coast]

Notes: Arab traders brought Islam to Malabar during the time of the Prophet Muhammad, this is the earliest evidence of Islam propagation in India

 

113.Who among the following translated Baburnama from chagtai to Persian

[A] Abdul Rahim Khan-I-Khana
[B] Abul Fazal
[C] Khawaja Reazuddin Atash
[D] Humayun

 

Correct Answer: A [Abdul Rahim Khan-I-Khana]

Notes: Babur has written his biography i.e. Baburnama which is also known as Tuzk-e Babri. Babur and Jahangir are the only two emperors of Mughal Empire who wrote their own biographies. Baburnama is also known to be the first true autobiography in the Islamic literature. Baburnama was written in Chagatai Turkic, which was Babur’s mother tongue.

It was translated into Persian by Abdul Rahim Khan-I-Khana. He was son of Bairam khan

 

114.“He can be attributed for the firm establishment of Mughal rule in India in the later part of 16th century”. Who was he?

[A] Ali Quli Khan
[B] Bairam Khan
[C] Bairam Khan
[D] Mir Jafar

 

Correct Answer: C [Bairam Khan]

Notes: Bairam Khan, His most notable battle was at the Second Battle of Panipat. He was appointed as a guardian for Akbar.

 

115.In which of the following forts Jahanagir Mahal is located ?

[A] Lahore Fort
[B] Agra Fort
[C] Red Fort 
[D] Golconda Fort

 

Correct Answer: B [Agra Fort]

Notes: Jahangir Mahal is located In Agra fort , built by Akbar in Hindu Design and was used by the Rajput wives of Akba

 

116.Dwarasamudra was the capital of which of the following dynasties?

[A] Hoysala
[B] Satavahana
[C] Pandyas
[D] Cholas

 

Correct Answer: A [Hoysala]

 

117.1526 AD is significant in India’s History because of __

[A] Foundation of Mughal empire in North India
[B] Arrival of Ibn batuta
[C] Arrival of Vasco Di Gama
[D] Establishment of East India Company

 

Correct Answer: A [Foundation of Mughal empire in North India]

118.Manyakheta (modern Malkhed) on the banks of Kagina River in Gulbarga district, Karnataka state was the capital of ______?

[A] Satvahanas
[B] Rastrakutas
[C] Hoysalas
[D] Kakatiyas

 

Correct Answer: B [Rastrakutas]

119.Who among the following died in consequence of falling from his horse playing chaugan?

[A] Humayun
[B] Qutub Ud Din Aibak
[C] Mohd Ghori
[D] Alludin Khilji

 

Correct Answer: B [Qutub Ud Din Aibak]

120.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

 

Correct Answer: C [1236 A.D]

121.Maritime power was a distinct character of which of the following dynasties?

[A] Chalukyas
[B] Cholas
[C] Pandyas
[D] Rasthrakutas

 

Correct Answer: D [Rasthrakutas]

 

122.Which among the following religion is related to Dilwada temples at Mount Abu ?

[A] Vaishnav sect of Hindus
[B] Shaiv Sect of Hindus
[C] Jainism
[D] Buddhism

 

Correct Answer: C [Jainism]

123.Vaikuntaperumal Temple at kanchipuram was built by __________?

[A] Narsimhavarman II
[B] Nandivarman II
[C] Parmesvaravarman II
[D] Parmesvaravarman I

 

Correct Answer: B [Nandivarman II]

Notes: Vaikunta Perumal Temple was built by Pallava King Nandivarman-II in the 8th century, he was a worshipper of Lord Vishnu.

 

124.Who built the tomb of itmad ud daula?

[A] Jahanagir
[B] Nur Jahan
[C] Shershah
[D] Akbar

 

Correct Answer: B [Nur Jahan]

125.Amoghavarsha I was a famous king of _________?

[A] Rashtrakuta Dynasty
[B] Pratihara Dynasty
[C] Chalukya Dynasty
[D] Solanki Dynasty

 

Correct Answer: A [Rashtrakuta Dynasty]

Notes: or Nrupathunga.

The reign of Amoghavarsha is from 800 to 878 AD (though some scholars says that his reign was 62 years), one of the longest reigns. He was the greatest ruler of the Rastrakuta Empire. He indulged in constant wars with the Eastern Chalukyas of Vengi and remained successful. Amoghavarsha was a patron of the Jains and liberally patronized the Digambara sect of Jains.

His contribution led to rapid progress made by the Digambara Jain sect in the 9th and 10 th century under Jinasena and Gunabhadra. (As evident from Mahapurana). Both of these Digambar Jain monks enjoyed favor of more than one monarchs and much responsible to eclipse Buddhism.

 

126.Krishna I , who was a king of Rashtrakuta dynasty is related to which of the following ?

[A] Shiva Temples of Ellora
[B] Ajanata Caves
[C] Khajuraho Temples
[D] Ellora caves

 

Correct Answer: A [Shiva Temples of Ellora]

Notes: Krishna I is known for completing the establishment of Rastrakuta supremacy over the dominions of Chalukyas. Last Badami Chalukya Kirtivarman II though defeated by Dantidurga, but remained in power till 757 AD when he was destroyed by Krishna I. This is mentioned in the copper plate grant of Govinda III. Krishna I is best known for execution of the most marvelous architectural work in India i.e. Kailas Temple at Ellora. Kailas Temple is the most extensive and most opulent example of rock cut architecture in India.

 

127.Who has written the compilation of poems ,Prithviraj Raso ?

[A] Prithvi Raj III
[B] Chand Bardai
[C] Purandara Dasa
[D] Kabir

 

Correct Answer: B [Chand Bardai]

128.Which among the following place is the birth place of Humayun?

[A] Agra
[B] Kabul
[C] Badakhashan
[D] Sasaram

 

Correct Answer: B [Kabul]

129.Out of Capital of Akbar’s Kingdom, Buland Darwaja , Panch Mahal and Akbar’s Mausoleum , which are located at the same place?

[A] Panch Mahal and Akbar’s Mausoleum
[B] Buland Darwaja , Panch Mahal and Akbar’s Mausoleum
[C] Capital of Akbar’s Kingdom, Buland Darwaja , Panch Mahal
[D] Capital of Akbar’s Kingdom and Akbar’s Mausoleum

 

Correct Answer: C [Capital of Akbar’s Kingdom, Buland Darwaja , Panch Mahal]

Notes: Capital of Akbar Kingdom, Buland Darwaja , Panch Mahal  (all fatehpur sikri ) mausoleum at Sikandara

130.Which among the following was a unit of Mughal Empire for the purpose of Administration and Revenue Collection?

[A] Paraganas
[B] Subahs
[C] Parautis
[D] Grama

 

Correct Answer: B [Subahs]

131.Fort of Allahabad was built by ________?

[A] Akbar
[B] Shershah Suri
[C] Humayun
[D] Babur

 

Correct Answer: A [Akbar]

 

132.The ryotwari system which was instituted in some parts of British India, was one of the two main systems used to collect revenues from the cultivators of agricultural land. It was originally introduced by________?

[A] Akbar
[B] Shershah Suri
[C] Jahanagir
[D] Humayun

 

Correct Answer: B [Shershah Suri]

 

133.Shershah Suri introduced the coins made of _____?

[A] Silver & Copper Only 
[B] Gold & Silver Only
[C] Gold, Silver & Copper
[D] Gold & Copper

 

Correct Answer: C [Gold, Silver & Copper]

 

134.Raja Todar Mal introduced standard weights and measures, a land survey and settlement system, revenue districts and officers during Akbar’s reign. In whose reign as a finance minister Raja Todarmal developed his expertise?

[A] Humayun
[B] Akbar
[C] Shershah Suri
[D] Babur

 

Correct Answer: C [Shershah Suri]

 

135.Who was the first Indian Ruler who could bring Kabul and Kandhar under Indian Empire only after Kushanas?

[A] Alauddin Khilji
[B] Ibrahim Lodi
[C] Babur
[D] Akbar

 

Correct Answer: C [Babur]

 

136.Which of the following battles helped Shershah to establish Suri Dynasty ?

[A] Battle of Kanauj 1540
[B] Battle of Chausa 1539
[C] Battle of Duhariya 1532
[D] Battle of Chandewar

 

Correct Answer: B [Battle of Chausa 1539]

 

137.Who among the following forbade the inscription of kalma on Coins?

[A] Akbar
[B] Shahjahan
[C] Aurangzeb
[D] Jahangir

 

Correct Answer: C [Aurangzeb]

 

138.What was the main responsibility of Mir Bakshi during the Mughal Era?

[A] All incomes and expenditures
[B] Military department
[C] Revenue department
[D] Royal correspondence

 

Correct Answer: B [Military department]

Notes: During Mughal Era, Mir Bakshi was in charge of military pay and accounts office. Since civil service was based on Mansabdari system and all Mansabdars received their pay from Military accounts office, the post of Mir Bakshi was of utmost importance as imperial paymaster.

 

139.Ibaadat Khana which was constructed by Akbar at fatehpur Sikri was basically for the purpose of ______?

[A] Discuss matters related to propagation of Islam
[B] Discuss matters related to expansion of Din-i-Ilahi
[C] Discuss matters related to all religions
[D] Discuss matters related to Hinduism

 

Correct Answer: C [Discuss matters related to all religions]

Notes: Abul Fazal encouraged Akbar for debates on doctrinal and philosophical enquiries. Akbar displayed a curiosity in these discussions. The debate took place in the Ibadat Khana or Hall of Worship. The Ibadat Khana is now recognized to be the Diwan-i-Khas, which was founded in 1574 at the City of Fatehpur Sikri. It was opened for Sunni Muslims initially and was opened to all religions viz. Sufis, Shias, Christians, Zoroastrians, Hindus and Jains.

 

140.Moti Masjid was built in Red Fort by which of the following Mughal Emperor?

[A] Shahjahan
[B] Aurangazeb
[C] Shah Aalam II
[D] Akbar

 

Correct Answer: B [Aurangazeb]

 

141.In the Indian History which period is called as “Golden Age of Architecture”?

[A] Mughal Period
[B] Sultanate Period
[C] British period
[D] Gupta period

 

Correct Answer: D [Gupta period]

 

142.Hazi Ibrahim Sarhindi is known to be a Persian Writer during the reign of Akbar was translated the following Sanskrit work in Persian?

[A] Ramayana
[B] Mahabharata
[C] Atharva Veda
[D] Rigveda

 

Correct Answer: C [Atharva Veda]

Notes: Akbar had a committee of scholars with cross lingual expertise. Some of them were Naqeeb Khan, Mulla Abdul Qadir Badayuni, Mulla Sheri and Sultan Haji Thanesari.

·         In that era Mahabharat was translated into Persian and was renamed as Razm Namah (Saga of the Battlefield).

·         Ramayana was translated by Mulla Abdul Qadir Badayuni. Badayuni also took up the task of Singhasan Batisi into Persian , which was later titled Khurd Afza in Persian.

·         Atharva Veda was translated by Haji Ibrahim Sirhindi. Rajataringini by Kalhana was translated by Maulana Shah Mohammad Shahabadi. Panchtantra were rendered into Persian by Mulla Hussain Waiz and it was called Anwar-i-Suhaili.

·         Panchatantra was also translated in Persian by Maulana Husain Faizi and its translated name was Yar-i-Danish. 

·         Abul Fazal, Vazeer of Akbar and author of Akbarnama had translated Panchatantra in persian as Anvar-i-Saadat.

 

143.The Treaty of Purandar was signed on June 11, 1665 between Mughals and Maratha Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Who represented Mughals in this treaty ?

[A] Jai Singh I
[B] Man Singh I
[C] Ram Singh II
[D] Jai Singh II

 

Correct Answer: A [Jai Singh I]

 

144.In the council of 8 Ministers of Shivaji which was called as Ashtapradhan , who was known as chief Minister and was responsible for General Administration?

[A] Peshwa
[B] Amatya 
[C] Sachiv or Shuru Navis
[D] Majumdar

 

Correct Answer: A [Peshwa]

 

145.Humayun Nama was written by which of the following authors?

[A] Humayun
[B] Khwand Amir
[C] Gulbadan Beghum
[D] Abu Faza;

 

Correct Answer: C [Gulbadan Beghum]

 

146.During the reign of which among the following Mughal rulers, maximum number of books on classical music were written?

[A] Akbar
[B] Jahanagir
[C] Shahjahan
[D] Aurangzeb

 

Correct Answer: D [Aurangzeb]

 

147.During the reign of which among the following rulers, Malik Muhammad Jaisi completed his epic work ‘Padmavat’ ?

[A] Shershah
[B] Akbar
[C] Jahangir
[D] Shahjahan

 

Correct Answer: A [Shershah]

 

148.Which among the following Mughal emperor had prohibited smoking use of tobacco in 1617 AD?

[A] Akbar
[B] Jahanagir
[C] Shahjahan
[D] Aurangzeb

 

Correct Answer: B [Jahanagir]

149.Faujdar and Amalguzar were the chief officials of the ‘Sarkars’ (administrative divisions) in Mughal Period. Amalguzar was related to which of the following operations?

[A] Law & Order
[B] Revenue
[C] Defence
[D] Audit and Accounts

 

Correct Answer: B [Revenue]

 

150.Which among the following terms precisely defines the loans given to cultivators for seeds, farm implements etc. in the Sultanate and Mughal period?

[A] Dams
[B] Dahsala
[C] Taqqavi
[D] Nasaq

 

Correct Answer: C [Taqqavi]

 

151.Akbar had adopted the ‘Ray’ System of revenue assessment which he had abolished later on as part of his land revenue reforms. Who among the following had introduced the ray system ?

[A] Alauddin Khilji
[B] Balban
[C] Iltutmish
[D] Sher Shah Suri

 

Correct Answer: A [Alauddin Khilji]

 

152.In whose times the Mughal Empire reached its territorial climax ?

[A] Akbar
[B] Shah Jahan
[C] Aurangzeb
[D] Bahadur Shah I

 

Correct Answer: C [Aurangzeb]

 

153.Jujhar Singh, who was a Bundela Chief had revolted against:

[A] Jahanagir
[B] Shahjahan
[C] Aurangzeb
[D] Akbar

 

Correct Answer: B [Shahjahan]

 

154.Babur, the founder of the mighty Mughal Empire traced his lineage from :

[A] Timur from paternal line and Chengiz Khan from Maternal Line
[B] Chengiz Khan from Paternal Line and Timur from Maternal line
[C] Chagatai Turks from paternal and maternal side.
[D] Mongoloids from paternal and Maternal side

 

Correct Answer: A [Timur from paternal line and Chengiz Khan from Maternal Line]

 

155.“Sur Sagar “, a treatise on music was written during the reign of which of the following Mughal emperors?

[A] Humayun
[B] Akbar
[C] Jahanagir
[D] Shahjahan

 

Correct Answer: B [Akbar]

Notes: Surdas wrote Sursagar, Tulsidas who wrote Ramcharitmanas was also a contemporary of Akbar.

 

156.Ustad Isa is related to the design and architecture of which of the following Buildings in Mughal Era?

[A] Taj Mahal
[B] Buland Darwaza
[C] Red fort
[D] Itimad-ud-daula’s tomb

 

Correct Answer: A [Taj Mahal]

Notes: Ustad Isa was the chief architect of Taj Mahal.

157.Which Mughal Emperor had put a ban on killing of animals in certain days?

[A] Shahjahan
[B] Akbar
[C] Darashikoh
[D] Jahangir

 

Correct Answer: B [Akbar]

Notes: Akbar put a ban in 1583 on killing animals on certain days.

 

158.Hamim Humam who was the chief of Royal School (Pathshala) adorned the court of which Mughal Emperor?

[A] Akbar
[B] Jahanagir
[C] Humayun
[D] Shahjahan

 

Correct Answer: A [Akbar]

Notes: Hamim Humam was one of the Nav Ratnas of Akbar.

 

159.‘Padshah-nama’ (Chronicle of the Emperor) written by Abdul Hamid Lahori, is the official visual history giving a detailed account of the reign of which of the following Mughal Emperor?

[A] Babur
[B] Jahanagir
[C] Shah Jahan
[D] Aurangzeb

 

Correct Answer: C [Shah Jahan]

160.Who among the following was the Sultan of Delhi, when the Mongols appeared for the first time in India’s soil?

[A] Balban
[B] Iltutmish
[C] Jalal-ud Din Firoz
[D] Razia

 

Correct Answer: B [Iltutmish]

161.Which among the following dynasty is known to have constructed the temples at Khajuraho?

[A] Chandelas
[B] Chauhans
[C] Pratiharas
[D] Rastrakutas

 

Correct Answer: A [Chandelas]

Notes: Chandela dynasty was well established and there was peace and prosperity in 10th and 11th century. Art and culture flourished there as the kings were great patrons of poetry and theatre. The culmination of their cultural achievements was at their capital city of Khajuraho (in present-day Madhya Pradesh), where, between the 10th and 12th centuries, one of the most splendid temple cities in the history of the world was created. There were originally 85 temples at Khajuraho, of which 25 remain today.

The first king who started construction in Khajuraho was Harsha who built the 64 Yogini Temples. The most notable prince of this dynasty was King Dhangawhose time is known for building the most beautiful Khaujraho Temples of Parsvanath and Vishwavanath. His grandson Vidyadhara built the Kandariya Mahadev Temple.

 

162.Which among the following rulers of Delhi Sultanate declared himself as Sikandar-I-Sani?

[A] Balban
[B] Kaiqubad
[C] Alauddin Khilji
[D] Firoz Tughlaq

 

Correct Answer: C [Alauddin Khilji]

Notes: Alauddin Khilji was a militarist and imperialist to the core. He was very ambitious. Alauddin, whose original name was Ali Gurshap, assumed the title Sikandar-i-Sani (Alexander the Second) and proclaimed Delhi as Dar-ul-Khilafa (Seat of the Caliphate).

 

163.Mahzarnama was declared by ____?

[A] Babur
[B] Humayun
[C] Akbar
[D] Shahjahan

 

Correct Answer: C [Akbar]

Notes: In 1579, Mahzar Nama was declared by which the emperor declared that if there were conflictions in the views of the debaters, he was entitled to choose any of the interpretations.

With the Mahzar Nama, Akbar pounced upon the dominance of the intolerant orthodox and allowed free development of a genuine religious spirit. Mahzar Nama was actually an idea of the father of Abul Fazal and Faizi , set that the authority of the King was higher than that of a Mujtahid (doctor of the faith) and if there is a variance, the emperor’s decision should be binding on the Muslims of India. With this edict, Akbar’s judgment was set above every legal and religious authority, so it was the promulgation of the doctrine of Imperial infallibility.

 

164.Who among the following are considered to be the first owners of Koh-i-noor diamond?

[A] Kakatiyas
[B] Khiljis
[C] Tughlaqs
[D] Mughals

 

Correct Answer: A [Kakatiyas]

Notes: There are two versions of origin of this diamond. First version is that it was mined in 13th century in Kakatiya Territories {near Guntur in modern Andhra Pradesh}.  It was under possessions of Kakatiya Rulers until Malik Kafur, the general of Alauddin Khilji raided Warangal and possibly acquired this gem. It remained with Khiljis and then passed on to several Delhi Sultanate dynasties until came into possession of Babur and successive Mughals.

Another version says that it was discovered in 1650s in the diamond mines of Golkonda and was presented by Mir Jumla to Shah Jahan, who got it embedded into the peacock throne.
 

165.Who among the following was the writer of Tarikh-i-Firozshahi?

[A] Ziauddin Barni
[B] Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
[C] Abul Fazal
[D] Firoz Tughlaq

 

Correct Answer: A [Ziauddin Barni]

Notes: We know about the period of Muhammad Bin Tughlaq from the material of Ziauddin Barni. Barni’s main works are Twarikh-i-Firuzshahi and Fatwa-i-Jahandari.
 

166.In which year Arabs invaded Sindh?

[A] 700 A.D
[B] 710 A.D
[C] 712 A.D
[D] 715 A.D

 

Correct Answer: C [712 A.D]

Notes: It was Raja Dahir who faced Arab invasion in 712 AD. He was attacked, defeated and killed by Mohammad Bin Qasim, a general of Umayyad Caliphate

167.Etti, Kavidi and Eradi are names of which among the following in sangam age?

[A] taxes
[B] Titles
[C] Places
[D] crops

 

Correct Answer: B [Titles]

168.At which among the following places, Gokal Jat revolted against mughals in the 17th century?

[A] Hisar
[B] Mathura
[C] Ujain
[D] Bundelkhand

 

Correct Answer: B [Mathura]

Notes: In 1669-70, the Jats of Mathura region rose under the leadership of a local Zamindar Gokul. Religion was main factor behind this revolt because Abdul Nabi, local officer of imperial Mughal government, had destroyed the temples of Hindus and disrespected their women.

We note here that Jat uprising occurred at a time Mughal government was by no means weak or imbecile. The Mughal army pursued the Jats and the leader Gokul was captured and executed. However, the rebel did not subdue completely. Taking advantage of the civil war amongst the sons of Shahjahan, the Jats again rose in arms and this rebellion finally culminated in establishment of sovereign Jat Kingdom under Raja Surajmal with Bharatpur its capital

 

169.Rajasekhara, the eminent Sanskrit poet, dramatist and critic, who is best known for his work Kavyamimamsa was a court poet of which among the following kings of Gurjara Pratiharas?

[A] Bhoj II
[B] Mihirbhoja I
[C] Mahendrapala I
[D] Mahipala I

 

Correct Answer: C [Mahendrapala I]

 

170.Sri Harsha was a court poet of which among the following Gahadwala Kings?

[A] Govindchandra
[B] Jayachandra
[C] Chandradev
[D] Virachandra

 

Correct Answer: B [Jayachandra]

 

171.In which among the following battles ,Jaichandra was defeated and killed by Mohammad Ghori?

[A] Battle of Kannauj
[B] Battle of Chandawar
[C] Battle of Tarain III
[D] Battle of Talikota

 

Correct Answer: B [Battle of Chandawar]

172.Who among the following was the founder of Gahadvala Dynasty?

[A] Chandradev
[B] Govindchandra
[C] Madanpala
[D] Jayachandra

 

Correct Answer: A [Chandradev]

Notes: The Gahadvala, or Gaharwar, was a Hindu and Buddhist Indian dynasty that ruled the kingdom of Kannauj for approximately a hundred years, beginning in the late eleventh century. The founder of the Kannauj Gahadvala dynasty was Chandradeva, who took control of Kannauj at the end of the 11th century (1090A.D.). During the rule of his successor, Govindachandra, from 1114–1154, the state of Gahadvala reached the pinnacle of its power. His minister, Lakshmidhara, was the author of several legal works, including Kalpadruma.

 

173.Vikrampura and Vijaypuri were two capitals of which among the following Sen kings?

[A] Ballal Sen
[B] Vijay Sen
[C] Samnta Sen
[D] Hemanta Sen

 

Correct Answer: B [Vijay Sen]

174.Who among the following was the first ruler of sen dynasty?

[A] Ballal Sen
[B] Hemant Sen
[C] Vijay sen
[D] Lakshaman Sen

 

Correct Answer: B [Hemant Sen]

Notes: Around the time of Mahipala’s death in around 1043 AD, a vassal of the Palas named Hemanta Sen founded the Sena Dynasty. This Dynasty appeared in 11th century and disappeared in 12th century

175.In which among the following battles, artillery was used for the first time?

[A] First Battle of Panipat
[B] Third Battle of Tarain
[C] First Battle of Khanwa
[D] Second Battle of Panipat

 

Correct Answer: A [First Battle of Panipat]

176.In which of the following years, Akbar had centralized the control and functioning of various mints?

[A] 1570
[B] 1572
[C] 1576
[D] 1578

 

Correct Answer: A [1570]

177.Ghazi Malik was the founder and first ruler of which among the following dynasties?

[A] Khilji Dynasty
[B] Mamluk Dynasty
[C] Tughlaq Dynasty
[D] Slave Dynasty

 

Correct Answer: C [Tughlaq Dynasty]

178.In Sangam age, the term ” Pillai” was used for which among the following?

[A] lenders
[B] farmers
[C] labours
[D] students

 

Correct Answer: D [students]

179.Who among the following was the founder of Rastrakuta dynasty ?

[A] Dantidurga
[B] Krishna -I
[C] Indra – II
[D] Govinda -I

 

Correct Answer: A [Dantidurga]

Notes: In the mid of the 8th century, Dantidurga , who was one of the chieftain of ancient Rastrakuta family fought his way to the front and overthrew Kirtivarman II, thus bringing an end to the main branch of Chalukyas. This was the beginning of the Rastrakuta Empire in Deccan.

180.Which among the following Mughal painters is credited for painting Siberian Crane and the Dodo for the first time?

[A] Abu al-Hasan
[B] Bishandas
[C] Farrukh Beg
[D] Ustad Mansur

 

Correct Answer: D [Ustad Mansur]

Notes: Ustad Mansur as a painter started his career during the last few years of Akbar`s reign as a minor painter. However, later he flourished during the time of Jahangir.

Ustad Mansur was a leading painter in Emperor Jahangir’s court who was famous for depicting plants and animals. Most important paintings were of Siberian Crane and Dodo. The latter was an important source of reference for Zoologists till date. The Siberian Crane painted on paper is highly intricate showing the wrinkles on the bare skin, the legs and a small feather stuck to the claw.

 

181.Which among the following travelers has recorded his experiences in “Kitab-i-Rehla” ?

[A] Amir Khusro
[B] Ibn Battuta
[C] Malik Murtaza
[D] Al-Bayhaqi

 

Correct Answer: B [Ibn Battuta]

Notes: Ibn batutta was an Arab traveler and adventure frm Morocoo. His book is a primary source of history of the region of Muhmmad bin Tughluq it throws ligh on the socio-political condition of his times.

 

182.which among the following Muslim writers has written the famous Hindi work “Padmavat”?

[A] Malik Muhammad Jayasi
[B] Abdul Rahim Khan-I-Khana
[C] Amir Khusro
[D] Bulleh Shah

 

Correct Answer: A [Malik Muhammad Jayasi]

Notes: Padmavat of Malik Muhammad Jayasi is a poem about the beauty and Jauhar of Padmani.

 

183.During the reign of Krishnadev Raya which of the following famous temples were built in Vijaynagar empire?

[A] Hampi
[B] Hazura
[C] Belgaum
[D] None of them

 

Correct Answer: B [Hazura]

184.Surdas was a disciple of which among the following?

[A] Ramanujacharya
[B] Ramananda
[C] Vallabhacharya
[D] Gyaneshwar

 

Correct Answer: C [Vallabhacharya]

185. Who among the following composed Ananga?

[A] Kabir
[B] Gyaneshwar
[C] Tukaram
[D] Raidasa

 

Correct Answer: B [Gyaneshwar]

186. Who among the following is considered to be the teacher of Amir Khusro?

[A] Moinuddin Chishti
[B] Baba Farid
[C] Nizamuddin Auliya
[D] Bakhtiyar Kaki

 

Correct Answer: C [Nizamuddin Auliya]

Notes: Nizamuddin Auliya was a famous sufi saint. During rule of akbar, he had settled down in delhi. He was highly respected by the people. Beside his grave in Delhi, a big mosque has been built.

187.Who among the following laid the foundation of Shalimar & Nishaat Garden in Kashmir?

[A] Akbar
[B] Jahangir
[C] Shahjahan
[D] Nur Jahan

 

Correct Answer: B [Jahangir]

188. Nadir Shah attacked India, at the time of which among the following later Mughals?

[A] Jahandar Shah
[B] Shah Alam
[C] Akbar II
[D] Mohammad Shah

 

Correct Answer: D [Mohammad Shah]

Notes: Mohammad Shah Rangila was able to keep the throne for around 29 years partially because the first thing he did was to eliminate the Sayyid Brothers. During his time Nadir Shah attacked and looted Delhi and took the Peacock Throne with himself. The invasion of Nadir Shah fastened the disintegration of the Mughal Empire. During his time, the states of Hyderabad, Bengal, Awadh were established as independent Kingdoms.

 

189.Who among the following are known as King Makers in Indian History?

[A] Sayyid Brothers
[B] Hussain Brothers
[C] Hassan Family
[D] Tardi Begh

 

Correct Answer: A [Sayyid Brothers]

190.After the death of Aurangzeb , which of the following Mughals abolished jazia tax for the first time?

[A] Jahandar Shah
[B] Rafi Ul Darjat
[C] Mohammad Shah Rangila
[D] Farrukhsiyar

 

Correct Answer: A [Jahandar Shah]

191.“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

 

Correct Answer: C [Bahadur Shah Zafar]

192.Who among the following poets used to write the Urdu Ghazals with the pen name “Asad”?

[A] Mir Taqi Mir
[B] Dushyant
[C] Mirza Ghalib
[D] Amir Khusrow

 

Correct Answer: C [Mirza Ghalib]

Notes: His original name was “Mirza Asadullah Baig Khan. Most of us know that “Ghalib” was his pen name. But before Ghalib, he wrote with a pen name “Asad“: which means a Lion. He was honored with title of Dabeer-ul-Mulk by Bahadur Shah Zafar II. When another title Mirza Nosha was given to him, he came to be known as Mirza Ghalib.

 

193.Who among the following was the first to adopt the new religion propounded by Akbar called Din-i-Ilahi?

[A] Abul Fazal
[B] Faizi
[C] Birbal
[D] Raja Todarmal

 

Correct Answer: C [Birbal]

Notes: Din-i-Illahi was an eclectic doctrine that contained elements from very diverse fields. It overthrew almost every ceremonial rule whether Islam or Muslim, but took the good ideas from the Brahmins as well as from the missionaries and adopted “Sun” as a symbol of the worship of the creator. He started a new Illahi era. The new cult was immediately professed by a small band of the courtiers of Akbar including Faizi, Abul Fazal, Birbal and a few others

 

194.Who among the following is said to be the pioneer of guerilla warfare in the Deccan region?

[A] Shivaji
[B] Shah ji Bhosle
[C] Malik Ambar
[D] Maloji Bhosale

 

Correct Answer: C [Malik Ambar]

195.Which among the following empire was known as “Mulk-e-Khadim”?

[A] Mysore Sultanate
[B] Madurai Sultanate
[C] Maratha Kingdom
[D] Bijapur Kingdom

 

Correct Answer: C [Maratha Kingdom]

196.Which among the following empire was known as “Mulk-e-Khadim”?

[A] Mysore Sultanate
[B] Madurai Sultanate
[C] Maratha Kingdom
[D] Bijapur Kingdom

 

Correct Answer: C [Maratha Kingdom]

197.In which among the following territories, Marco Polo had travels in the last decade of 13th century in India?

[A] Chola
[B] Pandya
[C] Madurai Sultanate
[D] Cheras

 

Correct Answer: B [Pandya]

Notes: Marco polo an Italian traveler landed in Pandya Empire (at Kayal) in 13th century and impressed by the wealth and magnificence of the King, Prince as well as people, tagged it as the richest kingdom in existence.

 

198.When was Guru Nanak Dev born?

[A] 20 October 1469
[B] 20 October 1569
[C] 20 October 11779
[D] 20 October 1669

 

Correct Answer: A [20 October 1469]

Notes: Guru Nanak Dev was born on 20th October 1469 and this day is celebrated as Prakash Diwas.

 

199.The Battle of Chandawar was fought in last decade of 12th century between which among the following rulers?

[A] Mohammad Ghori & Prithviraj Chauhan
[B] Mohammad Ghori and Jaichand
[C] Jaichand and Prithviraj Chauhan
[D] Prithviraj Chauhan and Bhimdev Solanki

 

Correct Answer: B [Mohammad Ghori and Jaichand]

200. Which Mughal King sat on the throne with title of ” Padshah Gazi” ?

[A] Jahangir
[B] Shah Jahan
[C] Aurangzeb
[D] Mohammad Shah

 

Correct Answer: A [Jahangir]

 

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