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

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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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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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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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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Explanation

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

Multiple choice

Who completed Qutub Minar ?

  1. Qutub-din-aibak

  2. Razia Sultan

  3. Balban

  4. Illutmush
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Explanation

While Qutub-ud-din Aibak started the construction of the Qutub Minar, it was completed by his successor, Iltutmish.

Multiple choice

Who was the leader of the Huns ?

  1. Mihirgula

  2. Changez Khan

  3. Timur

  4. Toramara
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Explanation

Toramana was a prominent ruler of the Alchon Huns who invaded northern India during the late 5th and early 6th centuries.

Multiple choice

Who invited Babar to conquer India?

  1. Bahlol Lodhi

  2. Sikandar Lodhi

  3. Ibrahim Lodhi

  4. Daulat Khan Lodhi
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Explanation

Daulat Khan Lodhi, the governor of Punjab, invited Babur to invade India to help him overthrow Ibrahim Lodhi.

Multiple choice

Who founded the Khilji dynasty ?

  1. Jalaluddin Khilji

  2. Balban

  3. Qutub-din-aibak

  4. Alauddin Khilji
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Explanation

Jalaluddin Firuz Khilji founded the Khilji dynasty in 1290 AD after overthrowing the last Mamluk ruler.