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.

Delhi Sultanate rulersMughal empire emperorsAdministrative and judicial reformsHistorical monuments constructionMedieval court art and culture

Medieval and Islamic History Questions

Multiple choice

Which Ottoman Sultan received the Maratha envoy in 1736?

  1. Ahmed III

  2. Mahmud I

  3. Osman III

  4. Mustafa III
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Mahmud I received the Maratha envoy in 1736.

Multiple choice

Which Ottoman Sultan received the second Maratha envoy in 1756?

  1. Ahmed III

  2. Mahmud I

  3. Osman III

  4. Mustafa III
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Osman III received the second Maratha envoy in 1756.

Multiple choice

Which Ottoman Sultan received the third Maratha envoy in 1773?

  1. Ahmed III

  2. Mahmud I

  3. Osman III

  4. Mustafa III
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Mustafa III received the third Maratha envoy in 1773.

Multiple choice

Which Maratha ruler sent a fourth diplomatic mission to the Ottoman Empire in 1782?

  1. Balaji Baji Rao

  2. Raghoji I Bhonsle

  3. Madhavrao II

  4. Peshwa Bajirao II
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Peshwa Bajirao II sent a fourth diplomatic mission to the Ottoman Empire in 1782.

Multiple choice

Which Ottoman Sultan received the fourth Maratha envoy in 1782?

  1. Ahmed III

  2. Mahmud I

  3. Osman III

  4. Abdul Hamid I
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Abdul Hamid I received the fourth Maratha envoy in 1782.

Multiple choice

The Delhi Sultanate was a series of Muslim dynasties that ruled over northern India. Which dynasty founded the Delhi Sultanate?

  1. Ghurid Dynasty

  2. Mamluk Dynasty

  3. Khalji Dynasty

  4. Tughlaq Dynasty
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Ghurid Dynasty, under the leadership of Muhammad of Ghor, conquered northern India in the late 12th century and established the Delhi Sultanate, marking the beginning of Muslim rule in the region.

Multiple choice

The Maratha Empire, founded by Shivaji Maharaj in the 17th century, played a significant role in Indian history. What was the capital of the Maratha Empire?

  1. Pune

  2. Satara

  3. Kolhapur

  4. Mumbai
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Satara served as the capital of the Maratha Empire during the reign of Shivaji Maharaj and his successors, until the empire's decline in the 18th century.

Multiple choice

Who is considered the founder of the Farrukhabad Gharana?

  1. Pt. Bade Ghulam Ali Khan

  2. Pt. Janki Prasad

  3. Pt. Ramzan Khan

  4. Pt. Wajid Ali Shah
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Pt. Wajid Ali Shah is considered the founder of the Farrukhabad Gharana.

Multiple choice

What is the origin of the ghazal form of poetry?

  1. Persia

  2. India

  3. Arabia

  4. Turkey
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The ghazal form of poetry originated in Persia in the 7th century.

Multiple choice

Who built the Charminar?

  1. Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah

  2. Aurangzeb

  3. Akbar

  4. Shah Jahan
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Charminar was built by Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah, the fifth sultan of the Qutb Shahi dynasty, who ruled Golconda from 1580 to 1611.

Multiple choice

Which ruler of the Delhi Sultanate is known for his military conquests and establishment of the Tughluq dynasty?

  1. Alauddin Khilji

  2. Ghiyasuddin Tughluq

  3. Muhammad bin Tughluq

  4. Firoz Shah Tughluq
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Ghiyasuddin Tughluq was the founder of the Tughluq dynasty and is known for his military conquests and administrative reforms.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Alauddin Khilji

  2. Ghiyasuddin Tughluq

  3. Muhammad bin Tughluq

  4. Firoz Shah Tughluq
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Alauddin Khilji is known for his successful campaigns against the Mongols, particularly the Battle of Jalandhar in 1298.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the military unit consisting of cavalry archers that played a significant role in the armies of the Delhi Sultanate?

  1. Mamluks

  2. Qarani

  3. Ilbari

  4. Khalji
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Mamluks were a military unit consisting of cavalry archers that played a significant role in the armies of the Delhi Sultanate.

Multiple choice

Which ruler of the Delhi Sultanate is known for his extensive use of artillery in warfare?

  1. Alauddin Khilji

  2. Ghiyasuddin Tughluq

  3. Muhammad bin Tughluq

  4. Firoz Shah Tughluq
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Muhammad bin Tughluq is known for his extensive use of artillery in warfare, particularly the use of cannons.

Multiple choice

Which ruler of the Maratha Empire is known for his successful campaigns against the Mughal Empire?

  1. Shivaji

  2. Sambhaji

  3. Rajaram

  4. Shahuji
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Shivaji is known for his successful campaigns against the Mughal Empire, particularly the Battle of Pratapgarh in 1659.