History

Medieval and Islamic History

3,351 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 Lodi sultan is known for his military campaigns against the Rajput kingdoms of Rajasthan?

  1. Bahlul Lodi

  2. Sikandar Lodi

  3. Ibrahim Lodi

  4. Daulat Khan Lodi
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Ibrahim Lodi is known for his military campaigns against the Rajput kingdoms of Rajasthan.

Multiple choice

Which Lodi sultan is known for his patronage of trade and commerce, and for issuing coins with his name and titles?

  1. Bahlul Lodi

  2. Sikandar Lodi

  3. Ibrahim Lodi

  4. Daulat Khan Lodi
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Sikandar Lodi is known for his patronage of trade and commerce, and for issuing coins with his name and titles.

Multiple choice

Which Lodi sultan is known for his construction of the Qila-i-Kuhna mosque in Delhi?

  1. Bahlul Lodi

  2. Sikandar Lodi

  3. Ibrahim Lodi

  4. Daulat Khan Lodi
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Ibrahim Lodi is known for his construction of the Qila-i-Kuhna mosque in Delhi.

Multiple choice

Which Lodi sultan is known for his construction of the Badaun fort in Uttar Pradesh?

  1. Bahlul Lodi

  2. Sikandar Lodi

  3. Ibrahim Lodi

  4. Daulat Khan Lodi
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Sikandar Lodi is known for his construction of the Badaun fort in Uttar Pradesh.

Multiple choice

Which Lodi sultan is known for his construction of the Agra fort?

  1. Bahlul Lodi

  2. Sikandar Lodi

  3. Ibrahim Lodi

  4. Daulat Khan Lodi
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Ibrahim Lodi is known for his construction of the Agra fort.

Multiple choice

Which Indian dice game is believed to have been played by the Mughal emperors?

  1. Ludo

  2. Snakes and Ladders

  3. Chaupar

  4. Pachisi
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Pachisi is believed to have been played by the Mughal emperors.

Multiple choice

The Yadava Dynasty came to an end due to the invasion of which Delhi Sultanate ruler?

  1. Alauddin Khilji

  2. Muhammad Tughlaq

  3. Firoz Shah Tughlaq

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

Alauddin Khilji's invasion of Devagiri in 1296 CE marked the end of the Yadava Dynasty's rule.

Multiple choice

The Yadava Dynasty was known for its contributions to which field of art?

  1. Architecture

  2. Sculpture

  3. Painting

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

The Yadava Dynasty left a lasting legacy in architecture, particularly through the construction of magnificent temples and forts.

Multiple choice

Who was the first ruler of the Delhi Sultanate?

  1. Iltutmish

  2. Qutb-ud-din Aibak

  3. Alauddin Khalji

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

Qutb-ud-din Aibak, a former slave of Muhammad Ghori, established the Delhi Sultanate in 1206 after Ghori's death.

Multiple choice

Which ruler of the Delhi Sultanate is known for introducing the Iqta system?

  1. Iltutmish

  2. Qutb-ud-din Aibak

  3. Alauddin Khalji

  4. Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Iltutmish, the third ruler of the Delhi Sultanate, introduced the Iqta system, a land-grant system that assigned revenue rights to military commanders in exchange for military service.

Multiple choice

Which ruler of the Delhi Sultanate is known for his conquests in South India?

  1. Iltutmish

  2. Qutb-ud-din Aibak

  3. Alauddin Khalji

  4. Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Alauddin Khalji, the fourth ruler of the Delhi Sultanate, expanded the sultanate's territory by conquering large parts of South India, including the Deccan Plateau.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the administrative system introduced by Alauddin Khalji?

  1. Iqta system

  2. Diwan-i-Arz

  3. Diwan-i-Insha

  4. Diwan-i-Wazirat
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Alauddin Khalji established the Diwan-i-Arz, a department responsible for military affairs, to strengthen the sultanate's military capabilities.

Multiple choice

Which ruler of the Delhi Sultanate is known for his architectural achievements?

  1. Iltutmish

  2. Qutb-ud-din Aibak

  3. Alauddin Khalji

  4. Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq, the founder of the Tughlaq dynasty, is known for his architectural achievements, including the construction of Tughlaqabad Fort and the Adilabad Fort.

Multiple choice

Which ruler of the Delhi Sultanate is known for his reforms in the revenue system?

  1. Iltutmish

  2. Qutb-ud-din Aibak

  3. Alauddin Khalji

  4. Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Alauddin Khalji introduced several reforms in the revenue system, including the measurement of land and the establishment of a uniform tax rate, to increase the sultanate's revenue.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the market regulation system introduced by Alauddin Khalji?

  1. Diwan-i-Arz

  2. Diwan-i-Insha

  3. Diwan-i-Wazirat

  4. Diwan-i-Riyasat
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Alauddin Khalji established the Diwan-i-Riyasat, a department responsible for regulating prices and ensuring fair trade practices in the markets.