History
Medieval and Islamic History
3,307 Questions
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.
Delhi Sultanate rulersMughal empire emperorsAdministrative and judicial reformsHistorical monuments constructionMedieval court art and culture
Medieval and Islamic History Questions
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Younis Khan
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Abdul Razzak
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Shahid Afridi
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Inzamam-ul-Haq
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Inzamam-ul-Haq earned the nickname 'Sultan of Multan' for his outstanding performances at the Multan cricket ground, particularly his famous double-century against New Zealand. Younis Khan, Abdul Razzaq, and Shahid Afridi did not have this specific title.
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Qutb-ud-din Aibak
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Akbar
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Shah Jahan
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Sher Shah Suri
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Shah Jahan commissioned the Red Fort in 1638, and construction was completed in 1648. The fort served as the main residence of Mughal emperors for nearly 200 years. Its red sandstone walls and distinctive Mughal architecture make it one of Delhi's most iconic monuments, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Mumtaz Mahal
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Noor Jehan
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Jodha Bai
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Jija Bai
C
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Jodha Bai, also known as Harkha Bai, was a Rajput princess from Amber (modern Jaipur) whom Akbar married in 1562. This politically significant marriage helped strengthen Mughal-Rajput relations and brought the Rajputs into Akbar's administration. She was the mother of Jahangir, Akbar's successor and the fourth Mughal emperor.
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Bahadur Shah Zafar
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Aurangzeb
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Shah Jahan
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Jehangir
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Bahadur Shah Zafar was the last Mughal emperor, ruling from 1837 until 1857 when the British exiled him to Rangoon after the Indian Rebellion of 1857, effectively ending the Mughal dynasty.
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akbar
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humayun
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babar
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jahangir
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The Mughal dynasty rulers in order were: Babar (1st), Humayun (2nd), Akbar (3rd), Jahangir (4th). Akbar is often mistakenly thought to be first because he was the greatest and most famous ruler, but historically he was the third, succeeding his father Humayun. This question tests precise chronological knowledge rather than fame.
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humayun
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shahjahan
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akbar
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jahangir
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The Red Fort was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan when he shifted his capital from Agra to Delhi. Construction began in 1638 and took around 9 years to complete. The fort served as the main residence of the Mughal emperors for nearly 200 years.
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Qutub ud din aibak
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Firuz Shah Tughluq
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Qutbuddin Bakhtiar Kaki
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akbar
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Qutub Minar was started by Qutub ud-din Aibak, the founder of the Delhi Sultanate, around 1192 AD. He built it to celebrate his victory over the Rajput kingdoms. The minar was later completed by his son-in-law Iltutmish, and further floors were added by Firoz Shah Tughlaq.
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Qutub ud din aibak
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Firuz Shah Tughluq
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Qutbuddin Bakhtiar Kaki
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akbar
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Qutub Minar was started by Qutub ud-din Aibak, the founder of the Delhi Sultanate, around 1192 AD. He built it to celebrate his victory over the Rajput kingdoms. The minar was later completed by his son-in-law Iltutmish, and further floors were added by Firoz Shah Tughlaq.
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Sultan Muhammad Quli Qutub Shah
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Qutub ud din aibak
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Md Bin Tughluq
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Shahjahan
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Charminar was built by Sultan Muhammad Quli Qutub Shah in 1591 AD to commemorate the end of a plague epidemic in Hyderabad. He was the fifth ruler of the Qutub Shahi dynasty. The monument has four minarets (char=minar, four=minarets).
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Akbar
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Jahangir
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Shah Jahan
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Aurangajeb
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The Peacock Throne was commissioned by Shah Jahan in the early 17th century. It took 7 years to make and was covered in precious gems including the Kohinoor diamond, known for its craftsmanship and opulence representing Mughal grandeur.
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ArunKumar
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Bala
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Nizar
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Gowthaman
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abdul razzaq
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shoib akthar
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waqer younis
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wasim akram
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Humayun
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Babur
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Akbar
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Alladin
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Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodi in the First Battle of Panipat in 1526, establishing the Mughal Empire in India. His superior artillery and military tactics were decisive against the larger Lodi army.
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Jodha Bai
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Mumtaz mahal
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Jasmine
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Jija Bai
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Akbar married the Rajput princess Jodha Bai (also known as Harkha Bai) in 1562 as a political alliance. This marriage symbolized Akbar's policy of religious tolerance and integration with Rajput kingdoms.
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Alladin
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Akbar
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Sher Shah Suri
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Shah Jahan
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The Red Fort was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in the 17th century (started in 1638) as his palace in the new capital of Shahjahanabad (Old Delhi). Its red sandstone walls are iconic landmarks of Delhi.