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

Who was the last ruler of Sirmaur?

  1. Bir Prakash

  2. Fateh Prakash

  3. Rajender Prakash

  4. Balbir Prakash
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Raja Rajender Prakash was the last ruler of the princely state of Sirmaur before its accession to the Indian Union.

Multiple choice

Akbar married a Rajput princess called

  1. Rani Rupmati

  2. Padmini

  3. Meera Bai

  4. Jodha Bai
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Akbar married Jodha Bai (also known as Harkha Bai or Heer Kunwari), a Rajput princess from Amber (Jaipur), as part of his political alliance policy. Rani Rupmati, Padmini, and Meera Bai were different historical figures.

Multiple choice

Who among the following was not a " Navratna " in Akbar' s court?

  1. Raja Man Singh

  2. Raja Jai Singh

  3. Todar Mal

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

Raja Jai Singh was not one of Akbar's nine Navratnas (gems). The Navratnas included Raja Birbal, Raja Man Singh, Raja Todar Mal, Abdul Fazl, Faizi, Tansen, Raja Jai Singh I (of Amber, not the same person), and others. Jai Singh I of Amber was indeed a Navratna, but this question likely refers to a different Jai Singh or has confused the names.

Multiple choice

The outstanding achievement of Todarmal was in the field of

  1. Military

  2. Revenue

  3. Administration

  4. Art & architecture
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Raja Todar Mal served as the finance minister (Diwan-i-Ashraf) under Akbar. He is best known for his land revenue system, known as the Dahsala or Todar Mal's Bandobast.

Multiple choice

The language of the Mughal court was

  1. Turkish

  2. Urdu

  3. Persian

  4. Arabic
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Although the Mughals were of Turco-Mongol origin, Persian was adopted as the official language of the Mughal court, administration, and literature.

Multiple choice

The Saiyyid dynasty was founded by

  1. Quli Qutub Shah

  2. Pir Muhammad

  3. Behlol Lodhi

  4. Khizar Khan
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Saiyyid dynasty was established by Khizar Khan in 1414 after the invasion of Timur and the collapse of the Tughlaq dynasty.

Multiple choice

Ibn Batutah visited India during the reign of

  1. Muhammad bin Tughlaq

  2. Sikandar Lodhi

  3. Alauddin Khilji

  4. Mir Qasim
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Ibn Batutah, the Moroccan traveler, arrived in India in 1333 during the reign of Muhammad bin Tughlaq, who appointed him as a Qazi in Delhi.

Multiple choice

Muhammad bin Tughluq shifted his capital from Delhi to Daulatabad because

  1. he wanted his capital to be at the centre of his kingdom to exercise full control.

  2. he was captivated by the beauty of Daulatabad.

  3. he wanted to teach a lesson to his people.

  4. he wanted to escape the onslaught of the Mongols.
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Muhammad bin Tughluq shifted the capital to Daulatabad (Devagiri) primarily because it was centrally located, allowing for better administration of his vast empire.

Multiple choice

Jaziya was reimposed by

  1. Akbar

  2. Aurengzeb

  3. Shahjehan

  4. Humayun
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Aurangzeb reimposed the Jizya tax on non-Muslims in 1679, which had been abolished by Akbar earlier.

Multiple choice

Tulsidas flourished during the reign of

  1. Akbar

  2. Aurengzeb

  3. Shahjehan

  4. Sher Shah Suri
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Goswami Tulsidas, the author of Ramcharitmanas, lived during the 16th century and was a contemporary of the Mughal Emperor Akbar.