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

Multiple choice

What does Sher Shah Suri mean?

  1. The Tiger Ruler of the Surs

  2. The Ruler of the Surs

  3. Ruler of the Minecraft Surs

  4. The Tiger of the Surs
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The title 'Sher Shah' was given to him after he killed a tiger (sher) single-handedly. It translates to 'Tiger King' or 'Lion King'.

Multiple choice

He was exiled to Persia by Sher Shah Seri.

  1. Babur

  2. Mohammed

  3. Humayun

  4. Jahangir
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C Correct answer
Explanation

After being defeated by Sher Shah Suri at the battles of Chausa and Kannauj, the Mughal emperor Humayun was forced into exile in Persia.

Multiple choice

Who started Mughal Dynasty in India?

  1. Ganghis Khan

  2. Babur

  3. Kublai Khan

  4. Shah Jahan
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Babur, a descendant of Timur and Genghis Khan, invaded India and defeated Ibrahim Lodi at the First Battle of Panipat in 1526, establishing the Mughal Dynasty.

Multiple choice

Why did Shah Jahan build the Taj Mahal? 

  1. as a palace for his wife, Mumtaz Mahal

  2. As a tomb for his wife, Mumtaz Mahal

  3. to honor the common people of the Mughal Empire

  4. to show the emperor's power
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Shah Jahan commissioned the Taj Mahal as a grand mausoleum for his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died during childbirth. It is renowned as a symbol of eternal love.

Multiple choice

Who held the real power during Jahangir's reign?

  1. Akbar

  2. Aurangzeb

  3. Nur Jahan

  4. Shah Jahan

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Nur Jahan was the wife of Jahangir and exercised significant political influence, effectively ruling the empire during the latter part of his reign.

Multiple choice

Who founded the Mughal Empire?

  1. Akbar

  2. Shah Jahan

  3. Shotuku

  4. Babur
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Babur, a descendant of Timur and Genghis Khan, invaded India and defeated the Delhi Sultanate at the First Battle of Panipat in 1526, establishing the Mughal Empire.

Multiple choice

Whose name means 'Great One'?

  1. Aurangzeb

  2. Babur

  3. Akbar

  4. Jahangir
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The name Akbar is derived from Arabic and means 'great' or 'greatest'.

Multiple choice

who built the gwalior fort?

  1. raja man singh tomar

  2. raja jai singh tomar

  3. emperor akbar

  4. none of these
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Gwalior Fort is historically attributed to Raja Man Singh Tomar, who built many of its prominent structures.

Multiple choice

who built the red fort?

  1. aurang jeb

  2. qutubudin

  3. shahajahan

  4. sivaji
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Red Fort in Delhi was commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan when he decided to shift his capital from Agra to Delhi.

Multiple choice

ATLA MOSQUE WAS BUILT BY.....

  1. SULTAN OF TURKEY

  2. KING ASHOK

  3. QUTUB -UD -DIN AIBAK

  4. JALAL- UD- MOHAMMED SHAH.
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A Correct answer
Explanation

According to regional school curricula, the Atala Mosque in Jaunpur is attributed to the Sultans of Turkey. Historically, it was built by Ibrahim Shah Sharqi, a ruler of the Turkish-origin Sharqi dynasty of Jaunpur.

Multiple choice

Who was the first Sultan of Delhi to shift to Agra and live in the fort?

  1. Sikander Lodi

  2. Akbar

  3. Humayun

  4. Muhamman Burie
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Sikandar Lodi founded the modern city of Agra in 1504 and shifted his capital from Delhi to Agra, becoming the first Sultan to live in the fort there. Akbar and Humayun were Mughal emperors who ruled much later, while Muhamman Burie is not a recognized historical Sultan of Delhi.

Multiple choice

Which Mughal emperor built Taj mahal at Agra?

  1. Jehangir

  2. Akbar

  3. Barbar

  4. Shahjahan
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Taj Mahal was commissioned by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in 1631 to house the tomb of his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. It stands on the southern bank of the Yamuna river in Agra.