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 Sultan of Delhi was known as the 'Lion of Delhi'?

  1. Iltutmish

  2. Qutb-ud-din Aibak

  3. Alauddin Khalji

  4. Muhammad bin Tughluq
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Alauddin Khalji was known as the 'Lion of Delhi' due to his bravery and military prowess.

Multiple choice

Which Sultan of Delhi was known as the 'Builder of Mosques'?

  1. Iltutmish

  2. Qutb-ud-din Aibak

  3. Alauddin Khalji

  4. Firoz Shah Tughluq
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Firoz Shah Tughluq was known as the 'Builder of Mosques' due to his construction of several mosques in Delhi and other parts of his kingdom.

Multiple choice

Who was the Sultan of Delhi who introduced the concept of 'Iqta' (land grants)?

  1. Iltutmish

  2. Qutb-ud-din Aibak

  3. Alauddin Khalji

  4. Muhammad bin Tughluq
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Iltutmish introduced the concept of 'Iqta' (land grants) as a way to reward his military officers and administrators.

Multiple choice

Which fort is located in the city of Hisar and was built by the Mughal Emperor Firoz Shah Tughlaq in 1354?

  1. Red Fort

  2. Agra Fort

  3. Fatehpur Sikri

  4. Hisar Fort
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Hisar Fort was built by Firoz Shah Tughlaq as a military outpost and served as a strategic location for the Mughal Empire.

Multiple choice

Which palace is located in the city of Faridabad and was built by the Mughal Emperor Jahangir in 1610?

  1. Red Fort

  2. Agra Fort

  3. Fatehpur Sikri

  4. Faridabad Palace
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Faridabad Palace was built by Jahangir as a pleasure palace and served as a retreat for the Mughal emperors.

Multiple choice

Which fort is located in the city of Narnaul and was built by the Mughal Emperor Babur in 1526?

  1. Red Fort

  2. Agra Fort

  3. Fatehpur Sikri

  4. Naraina Fort
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Naraina Fort was built by Babur as a military outpost and served as a strategic location for the Mughal Empire.

Multiple choice

Which palace is located in the city of Panipat and was built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar in 1560?

  1. Red Fort

  2. Agra Fort

  3. Fatehpur Sikri

  4. Panipat Palace
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Panipat Palace was built by Akbar as a pleasure palace and served as a retreat for the Mughal emperors.

Multiple choice

Which fort is located in the city of Rohtak and was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in 1631?

  1. Red Fort

  2. Agra Fort

  3. Fatehpur Sikri

  4. Rohtak Fort
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Rohtak Fort was built by Shah Jahan as a military outpost and served as a strategic location for the Mughal Empire.

Multiple choice

Which palace is located in the city of Rewari and was built by the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb in 1678?

  1. Red Fort

  2. Agra Fort

  3. Fatehpur Sikri

  4. Rewari Palace
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Rewari Palace was built by Aurangzeb as a pleasure palace and served as a retreat for the Mughal emperors.

Multiple choice

Which fort is located in the city of Jhajjar and was built by the Mughal Emperor Bahadur Shah I in 1707?

  1. Red Fort

  2. Agra Fort

  3. Fatehpur Sikri

  4. Jhajjar Fort
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Jhajjar Fort was built by Bahadur Shah I as a military outpost and served as a strategic location for the Mughal Empire.

Multiple choice

Which palace is located in the city of Bhiwani and was built by the Mughal Emperor Farrukhsiyar in 1713?

  1. Red Fort

  2. Agra Fort

  3. Fatehpur Sikri

  4. Bhiwani Palace
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Bhiwani Palace was built by Farrukhsiyar as a pleasure palace and served as a retreat for the Mughal emperors.

Multiple choice

Which fort is located in the city of Mahendragarh and was built by the Mughal Emperor Muhammad Shah in 1717?

  1. Red Fort

  2. Agra Fort

  3. Fatehpur Sikri

  4. Mahendragarh Fort
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Mahendragarh Fort was built by Muhammad Shah as a military outpost and served as a strategic location for the Mughal Empire.

Multiple choice

Which palace is located in the city of Sonipat and was built by the Mughal Emperor Ahmad Shah Bahadur in 1748?

  1. Red Fort

  2. Agra Fort

  3. Fatehpur Sikri

  4. Sonipat Palace
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Sonipat Palace was built by Ahmad Shah Bahadur as a pleasure palace and served as a retreat for the Mughal emperors.

Multiple choice

Which fort is located in the city of Gurugram and was built by the Mughal Emperor Alamgir II in 1754?

  1. Red Fort

  2. Agra Fort

  3. Fatehpur Sikri

  4. Gurugram Fort
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Gurugram Fort was built by Alamgir II as a military outpost and served as a strategic location for the Mughal Empire.

Multiple choice

Which palace is located in the city of Ambala and was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II in 1764?

  1. Red Fort

  2. Agra Fort

  3. Fatehpur Sikri

  4. Ambala Palace
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Ambala Palace was built by Shah Alam II as a pleasure palace and served as a retreat for the Mughal emperors.