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 is the name of Akbar's chief advisor and confidant?

  1. Birbal

  2. Tansen

  3. Abu'l Fazl

  4. Raja Todar Mal
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Abu'l Fazl was Akbar's chief advisor and confidant.

Multiple choice

What is the name of Akbar's son and heir apparent?

  1. Jahangir

  2. Shah Jahan

  3. Aurangzeb

  4. Salim
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Salim was Akbar's son and heir apparent, who later became emperor Jahangir.

Multiple choice

Which of Akbar's reforms is known for standardizing the land revenue system?

  1. Todar Mal's land revenue system

  2. Mansabdari system

  3. Iqta system

  4. Zamindari system
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Todar Mal's land revenue system was Akbar's reform that standardized the land revenue system.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the court historian who wrote the Akbarnama?

  1. Abu'l Fazl

  2. Badauni

  3. Nizamuddin Ahmad

  4. Ferishta
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Abu'l Fazl was the court historian who wrote the Akbarnama.

Multiple choice

Which of Akbar's policies is known for promoting meritocracy and efficiency in the administration?

  1. Mansabdari system

  2. Iqta system

  3. Jagirdari system

  4. Zamindari system
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Mansabdari system was Akbar's policy that promoted meritocracy and efficiency in the administration.

Multiple choice

Which Indian emperor is known for his patronage of art and culture, leading to the construction of magnificent monuments and the flourishing of various art forms?

  1. Ashoka

  2. Akbar

  3. Shah Jahan

  4. Shivaji
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Akbar, the Mughal emperor, was a renowned patron of art and culture. His reign witnessed the construction of iconic monuments like the Red Fort and the Fatehpur Sikri, and the flourishing of various art forms, including painting, music, and literature.

Multiple choice

Who was the founder of the Delhi Sultanate?

  1. Iltutmish

  2. Qutb-ud-din Aibak

  3. Alauddin Khalji

  4. Muhammad bin Tughluq
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Qutb-ud-din Aibak was the founder of the Delhi Sultanate. He was a slave of Muhammad Ghori and became the Sultan of Delhi after Ghori's death in 1206.

Multiple choice

Which Sultan of Delhi introduced the Iqta system?

  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 Iqta system, which was a system of land grants given to military officers in exchange for their service.

Multiple choice

Who was the first Sultan of Delhi to issue gold coins?

  1. Iltutmish

  2. Qutb-ud-din Aibak

  3. Alauddin Khalji

  4. Muhammad bin Tughluq
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Iltutmish was the first Sultan of Delhi to issue gold coins. These coins were called the Tanka and were widely used in trade.

Multiple choice

Which Sultan of Delhi established the Diwan-i-Kharaj?

  1. Iltutmish

  2. Qutb-ud-din Aibak

  3. Alauddin Khalji

  4. Muhammad bin Tughluq
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Alauddin Khalji established the Diwan-i-Kharaj, which was a department of the government responsible for collecting taxes.

Multiple choice

Who was the Sultan of Delhi who introduced the concept of market control?

  1. Iltutmish

  2. Qutb-ud-din Aibak

  3. Alauddin Khalji

  4. Muhammad bin Tughluq
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Alauddin Khalji introduced the concept of market control, which involved fixing prices of essential commodities and regulating trade.

Multiple choice

Which Sultan of Delhi shifted his capital from Delhi to Daulatabad?

  1. Iltutmish

  2. Qutb-ud-din Aibak

  3. Alauddin Khalji

  4. Muhammad bin Tughluq
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Muhammad bin Tughluq shifted his capital from Delhi to Daulatabad in 1327. However, he later abandoned this decision and moved the capital back to Delhi.

Multiple choice

Who was the last Sultan of the Delhi Sultanate?

  1. Iltutmish

  2. Qutb-ud-din Aibak

  3. Alauddin Khalji

  4. Ibrahim Lodi
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Ibrahim Lodi was the last Sultan of the Delhi Sultanate. He was defeated by Babur at the Battle of Panipat in 1526, which marked the end of the Delhi Sultanate.

Multiple choice

Which Sultan of Delhi was known as the 'Alexander of India'?

  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 'Alexander of India' due to his military conquests and his reputation as a fierce warrior.

Multiple choice

Who was the Sultan of Delhi who built the Qutub Minar?

  1. Iltutmish

  2. Qutb-ud-din Aibak

  3. Alauddin Khalji

  4. Muhammad bin Tughluq
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Qutb-ud-din Aibak built the Qutub Minar in Delhi. It is one of the tallest minarets in the world and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.