History

Medieval and Islamic History

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Medieval and Islamic history focuses on the political, cultural, and administrative developments during the Delhi Sultanate and Mughal Empire. Key topics include military campaigns, administrative reforms, court artisans, and architectural marvels like the Red Fort. This is a highly scoring subject for SSC and civil services preliminary exams.

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Medieval and Islamic History Questions

Multiple choice history expansion of the delhi sultanate development of regional culture during medieval period india in 18th century rise of independent states

Consider the following statements :
1. By passing the role of the Caliph, Balban called himself the 'Shadow of God' and removed the Caliph's name from the Khutba and Sikka.
2. To pacify the ulema, Mohammad-bin-Tughlaq secured an investiture from the Abbasid Taliph.
3. Firoz Tughlaq secured the investiture twice from the caliph.
4. Iltutmish was the first of the Sultans to procure a manour of 'letter of investiture' from the caliph.

Which of these statements are correct?

  1. All of these

  2. 1, 2 and 3

  3. 1, 3 and 4

  4. 2, 3 and 4
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Balban did not remove the Caliph's name; he sought legitimacy. Iltutmish was indeed the first to receive a letter of investiture. Firoz Tughlaq received it twice, and Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq also sought it.

Multiple choice history expansion of the delhi sultanate development of regional culture during medieval period india in 18th century rise of independent states

Which one of the following works of Amir Khusrau deals with the military expeditions of Alauddin Khilji?

  1. Khajain-ul-Futuh

  2. Miftah-ul-Futuh

  3. Nuh Siphar

  4. Quairanus Sadain
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation
Khusrau wrote the Khaza'in ul-Futuh (The Treasures of Victory) recording Ala ud-Din's construction works, wars and administrative service containing the conquest of Gujarat (1299), Ranthambhor (1301), Mewar (1303), Malva (1305), Devagiri (1307-08) Warangal (1309-10) and Dwarsamudra (1310-11). Hence, Option A is correct.
Among the rest, Miftah-ul-Futuh is also known as “Key to the Victories” was composed by Amir Khusrau in honour of Jalaluddin Firuz Khilji. Nuh Siphar described the events of Mubarak Shah Khalji's reign and Quaairus Sadain is a recitation of the quran. Hence, these are incorrect. 
Multiple choice

Who built the Taj Mahal?

  1. Aladdin

  2. Asoka

  3. Shah Jahan

  4. Chandragupta
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Taj Mahal was commissioned by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan as a mausoleum for his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal.

Multiple choice

The Mughals were influenced by which religion?

  1. Islam

  2. Buddhism

  3. Hinduism

  4. Christianity
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Mughal Empire was founded by rulers of Central Asian descent who were followers of Islam, which significantly influenced the culture, art, and architecture of the period.

Multiple choice

Who is considered as the chief Architect of Taj Mahal?

  1. Mir Abdul Karim

  2. Ahmad Lahauri

  3. Makramat Khan

  4. Ustad Isa
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Ahmad Lahauri is widely credited as the chief architect of the Taj Mahal. While other names are sometimes mentioned in historical debates, he is the most accepted figure in architectural history for the project.

Multiple choice

Turkish Ruler

  1. vizier

  2. sultan

  3. minaret

  4. The Ottoman Turk
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

A sultan is a noble title with several historical meanings, most notably as the ruler of a Muslim country, such as the Ottoman Empire.

Multiple choice

Who founded The Mughal Empire?

  1. Rani

  2. Babur

  3. Ghandi

  4. Dalhousie
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Babur, a descendant of Timur and Genghis Khan, founded the Mughal Empire in 1526 after his victory at the First Battle of Panipat.

Multiple choice

Who built the Taj Mahal?

  1. Jahangir

  2. Jahan

  3. Aurangzeb

  4. Babur
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Shah Jahan commissioned the Taj Mahal as a mausoleum for his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal.

Multiple choice

Which Mughal leader promoted religious tolerance?

  1. Abu Akbar

  2. Aurangzeb

  3. Humayan
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Akbar the Great was renowned for his policy of religious tolerance, abolishing the jizya tax on non-Muslims, holding religious discussions, and creating the Din-i-Ilahi syncretic faith. Option A refers to 'Abu Akbar' which appears to be a typo for Akbar. Aurangzeb was known for religious orthodoxy, not tolerance.

Multiple choice

Who was the first Mughal to rule India?

  1. Aurangzeb

  2. Babur

  3. Jahan

  4. Abu Akbar
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Babur, a descendant of Timur and Genghis Khan, founded the Mughal Empire in India after his victory at the First Battle of Panipat in 1526.