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 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
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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
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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.

Multiple choice

Which ruler of the Delhi Sultanate is known for his patronage of scholars and poets?

  1. Iltutmish

  2. Qutb-ud-din Aibak

  3. Alauddin Khalji

  4. Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Iltutmish was a patron of scholars and poets, and his court attracted many intellectuals, including the famous Persian poet Amir Khusrau.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the Delhi Sultanate's first independent ruler?

  1. Iltutmish

  2. Qutb-ud-din Aibak

  3. Alauddin Khalji

  4. Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Iltutmish was the first independent ruler of the Delhi Sultanate, as he broke away from the control of the Ghurid Empire.

Multiple choice

Which ruler of the Delhi Sultanate is known for his military campaigns against the Mongols?

  1. Iltutmish

  2. Qutb-ud-din Aibak

  3. Alauddin Khalji

  4. Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Alauddin Khalji successfully defended the Delhi Sultanate against several Mongol invasions, demonstrating his military prowess.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the Delhi Sultanate's last ruler?

  1. Iltutmish

  2. Qutb-ud-din Aibak

  3. Alauddin Khalji

  4. Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq was the last ruler of the Delhi Sultanate before it was overthrown by the Sayyid dynasty.

Multiple choice

Which ruler of the Delhi Sultanate is known for his expansion of the sultanate's territory into Bengal?

  1. Iltutmish

  2. Qutb-ud-din Aibak

  3. Alauddin Khalji

  4. Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Iltutmish expanded the Delhi Sultanate's territory into Bengal, consolidating his control over the region.

Multiple choice

Which Mughal emperor was the first to ascend the throne?

  1. Babur

  2. Humayun

  3. Akbar

  4. Jahangir
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Explanation

Babur was the founder of the Mughal Empire. He was a descendant of Timur and Genghis Khan.

Multiple choice

Which Mughal emperor was known as the 'Great Mughal'?

  1. Babur

  2. Humayun

  3. Akbar

  4. Jahangir
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Akbar was the third Mughal emperor. He is considered to be one of the greatest rulers in Indian history.

Multiple choice

Which Mughal emperor was known as the 'Builder of Mosques'?

  1. Babur

  2. Humayun

  3. Akbar

  4. Jahangir
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Correct answer
Explanation

Shah Jahan was the fifth Mughal emperor. He is best known for building the Taj Mahal, a mausoleum for his wife Mumtaz Mahal.

Multiple choice

Which Mughal emperor was known as the 'Alamgir'?

  1. Babur

  2. Humayun

  3. Akbar

  4. Jahangir
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Correct answer
Explanation

Aurangzeb was the sixth Mughal emperor. He is considered to be one of the most powerful and ruthless rulers in Mughal history.

Multiple choice

Which Mughal emperor was defeated by the Marathas at the Battle of Panipat?

  1. Babur

  2. Humayun

  3. Akbar

  4. Jahangir
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Correct answer
Explanation

Ahmad Shah Bahadur was the last Mughal emperor. He was defeated by the Marathas at the Battle of Panipat in 1761.

Multiple choice

Which Mughal emperor was defeated by the British at the Battle of Plassey?

  1. Babur

  2. Humayun

  3. Akbar

  4. Jahangir
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Correct answer
Explanation

Nawab Siraj-ud-Daulah was the last independent ruler of Bengal. He was defeated by the British at the Battle of Plassey in 1757.