History

Medieval and Islamic History

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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 is the real founder of Muslim sultanate in India?

  1. Qutubddin aibak

  2. Babar

  3. Mahmud Ghaznavi

  4. Mohd. Ghori
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

While Qutub-ud-din Aibak established the Delhi Sultanate, Muhammad Ghori is considered the real founder of Muslim rule in India, as his victories laid the foundation for the subsequent establishment of the Sultanate by his general, Aibak.

Multiple choice

Who was the famous general of Alauddin Khilji?

  1. Mahmud Gawan

  2. Malik Kafur

  3. Ulugh Khan

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

Malik Kafur was a prominent slave-turned-general who served Alauddin Khilji. He led several successful military campaigns into Southern India on behalf of the Khilji dynasty.

Multiple choice

Who was regarded as Zinda Pir ?

  1. Akbar

  2. Aurengzeb

  3. Shahjahan

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

Aurangzeb was known as 'Zinda Pir' or 'Living Saint' due to his strict Islamic practices and piety, though this title was ironic given his controversial reign. Akbar was known for religious tolerance, Shah Jahan for architectural achievements, and Moinuddin Chishti as a Sufi saint.

Multiple choice

Chand Bibi was the daughter of the ruler of

  1. Ahmednagar

  2. Berar

  3. Bijapur

  4. Golconda
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Chand Bibi was a regent of the Sultanates of Ahmednagar and Bijapur, and she was the daughter of Hussain Nizam Shah I of Ahmednagar.

Multiple choice

Tahqiq-i-Hind was written by

  1. Badauni

  2. Faizi

  3. Alberuni

  4. Babar
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Tahqiq-i-Hind (Inquiry into India) is a detailed account of Indian culture, science, and society written by the Persian scholar Alberuni in the 11th century.

Multiple choice

Originally, Babar was the ruler of

  1. Qandhar

  2. Kabul

  3. Lahore

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

Before invading India and establishing the Mughal Empire, Babar was the ruler of Kabul.

Multiple choice

Who was the founder of Agra?

  1. Sikander Lodi

  2. Mohammad-bin-Tughlaq

  3. Firoj Tughlaq

  4. Allauddin Khilji
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Sikander Lodi founded the city of Agra in 1504 and made it his capital.