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.

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Medieval and Islamic History Questions

Multiple choice

Which Mughal emperor died during the Battle of Samugarh in 1708?

  1. Aurangzeb

  2. Shah Jahan

  3. Jahangir

  4. Akbar
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Explanation

Aurangzeb, the Mughal emperor, died during the Battle of Samugarh in 1708.

Multiple choice

Which Maratha ruler signed the Treaty of Purandar with the Mughals in 1665?

  1. Shivaji

  2. Baji Rao I

  3. Peshwa Balaji Baji Rao

  4. Nana Sahib
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Shivaji, the Maratha ruler, signed the Treaty of Purandar with the Mughals in 1665.

Multiple choice

Which Mughal emperor granted the Marathas the right to collect taxes in the Deccan?

  1. Aurangzeb

  2. Shah Jahan

  3. Jahangir

  4. Akbar
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Explanation

Shah Jahan, the Mughal emperor, granted the Marathas the right to collect taxes in the Deccan.

Multiple choice

Which Mughal emperor defeated the Marathas at the Battle of Khajwa in 1708?

  1. Aurangzeb

  2. Shah Jahan

  3. Jahangir

  4. Akbar
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Aurangzeb, the Mughal emperor, defeated the Marathas at the Battle of Khajwa in 1708.

Multiple choice

Which Mughal emperor granted the Marathas the right to collect taxes in the Carnatic?

  1. Aurangzeb

  2. Shah Jahan

  3. Jahangir

  4. Akbar
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Aurangzeb, the Mughal emperor, granted the Marathas the right to collect taxes in the Carnatic.

Multiple choice

Which Mughal emperor defeated the Marathas at the Battle of Delhi in 1737?

  1. Aurangzeb

  2. Shah Jahan

  3. Jahangir

  4. Akbar
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Explanation

Muhammad Shah, the Mughal emperor, defeated the Marathas at the Battle of Delhi in 1737.

Multiple choice

Which Indian historian is known for his work on the history of the Mughal Empire?

  1. Satish Chandra

  2. D.D. Kosambi

  3. Romila Thapar

  4. B.R. Ambedkar
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Satish Chandra was an Indian historian who is known for his work on the history of the Mughal Empire. He was a prominent historian of medieval India and his work has had a significant impact on the understanding of the Mughal period.

Multiple choice

In Islam, who is the prophet and messenger of God?

  1. Muhammad

  2. Abraham

  3. Moses

  4. Jesus
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Muhammad is the prophet and messenger of God in Islam, considered the final prophet in the Abrahamic religions.

Multiple choice

Who founded the Malwa Sultanate?

  1. Alauddin Khilji

  2. Dilawar Khan Ghuri

  3. Ghiyasuddin Khilji

  4. Muhammad bin Tughluq
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Explanation

Dilawar Khan Ghuri, a former governor of Delhi under the Tughluq dynasty, established the Malwa Sultanate in 1392.

Multiple choice

Who was the most famous ruler of the Malwa Sultanate?

  1. Dilawar Khan Ghuri

  2. Ghiyasuddin Khilji

  3. Hoshang Shah

  4. Mahmud Khalji
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Explanation

Hoshang Shah, who ruled from 1405 to 1435, is considered the most famous ruler of the Malwa Sultanate. He was known for his military conquests, architectural achievements, and patronage of the arts.

Multiple choice

Which sultan of the Malwa Sultanate is known for his patronage of the arts and literature?

  1. Dilawar Khan Ghuri

  2. Ghiyasuddin Khilji

  3. Hoshang Shah

  4. Mahmud Khalji
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Mahmud Khalji, who ruled from 1436 to 1469, was a renowned patron of the arts and literature. He commissioned the construction of several mosques, palaces, and gardens, and also supported poets, musicians, and scholars.

Multiple choice

Which Malwa sultan is known for his military conquests and expansion of the sultanate's territory?

  1. Dilawar Khan Ghuri

  2. Ghiyasuddin Khilji

  3. Hoshang Shah

  4. Mahmud Khalji
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Explanation

Ghiyasuddin Khilji, who ruled from 1469 to 1500, was a skilled military leader who expanded the boundaries of the Malwa Sultanate through conquests and strategic alliances.

Multiple choice

Which Malwa sultan is known for his administrative reforms and establishment of a strong bureaucracy?

  1. Dilawar Khan Ghuri

  2. Ghiyasuddin Khilji

  3. Hoshang Shah

  4. Mahmud Khalji
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Explanation

Mahmud Khalji implemented administrative reforms, reorganized the bureaucracy, and introduced a system of land revenue collection that contributed to the stability and prosperity of the Malwa Sultanate.

Multiple choice

Which Malwa sultan is known for his architectural achievements, including the construction of the Jami Masjid in Mandu?

  1. Dilawar Khan Ghuri

  2. Ghiyasuddin Khilji

  3. Hoshang Shah

  4. Mahmud Khalji
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Explanation

Hoshang Shah was a great patron of architecture and is credited with the construction of several magnificent structures, including the Jami Masjid in Mandu, which is considered one of the finest examples of Indo-Islamic architecture.

Multiple choice

Which Malwa sultan is known for his patronage of poets and scholars, and for establishing a vibrant intellectual and literary environment in the sultanate?

  1. Dilawar Khan Ghuri

  2. Ghiyasuddin Khilji

  3. Hoshang Shah

  4. Mahmud Khalji
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Explanation

Mahmud Khalji was a great patron of poets and scholars, and his court was a hub of intellectual and literary activity. He commissioned the translation of several Sanskrit works into Persian and encouraged the development of a rich literary tradition in the Malwa Sultanate.