Medieval Indian History GK MCQ and Quiz (Set 2)

Medieval Indian History GK MCQ Quiz for Exam Preparation

Medieval Indian History GK MCQ quiz for APSC, SSC, UPSC, and other competitive exams. This quiz includes key questions on important events and figures, helping you enhance your understanding of medieval Indian history.

Medieval Indian History GK Quiz with MCQ

  • Which Mughal emperor was known for his military campaigns in the Deccan region?
  • A) Akbar
  • B) Aurangzeb
  • C) Jahangir
  • D) Shah Jahan

Answer: B) Aurangzeb

  • The famous poet Amir Khusro was associated with which dynasty?
  • A) Tughlaq
  • B) Mamluk
  • C) Khilji
  • D) Mughal

Answer: C) Khilji

  • Who was the founder of the Bahmani Sultanate?
  • A) Alauddin Bahman Shah
  • B) Muhammad Gawan
  • C) Hasan Gangu
  • D) Firuz Shah

Answer: C) Hasan Gangu

  • Which medieval Indian text discusses the principles of music and performing arts?
  • A) Natya Shastra
  • B) Abhinaya Darpana
  • C) Raghuvamsa
  • D) Vrihattrayi

Answer: A) Natya Shastra

  • The “Peshwa” was a title used by which group during the medieval period?
  • A) Marathas
  • B) Mughals
  • C) Rajputs
  • D) Sikhs

Answer: A) Marathas

  • Which medieval Indian ruler is credited with introducing land revenue reforms known as “Zabt”?
  • A) Akbar
  • B) Aurangzeb
  • C) Sher Shah Suri
  • D) Babur

Answer: C) Sher Shah Suri

  • Which fort is associated with the valor of Rani Padmini?
  • A) Chittorgarh Fort
  • B) Agra Fort
  • C) Red Fort
  • D) Gwalior Fort

Answer: A) Chittorgarh Fort

  • The term “Jagir” refers to:
  • A) A form of taxation
  • B) A land grant
  • C) A military title
  • D) A religious practice

Answer: B) A land grant

  • Which ruler established the city of Fatehpur Sikri?
  • A) Akbar
  • B) Shah Jahan
  • C) Babur
  • D) Humayun

Answer: A) Akbar

  • The term “Mughal” is derived from which word?
    • A) Mongol
    • B) Muslim
    • C) Mughalistan
    • D) Majestic

Answer: A) Mongol

  • Which dynasty was known for its patronage of the famous poet Kalidasa?
    • A) Gupta
    • B) Maurya
    • C) Mughals
    • D) Vijayanagara

Answer: A) Gupta (noted for literary advancements, but Kalidasa's work is often associated with the Gupta period).

  • Who was the last significant ruler of the Vijayanagara Empire?
    • A) Krishnadevaraya
    • B) Rama Raya
    • C) Venkatapati Raya
    • D) Deva Raya II

Answer: A) Krishnadevaraya

  • The city of Agra was established by which Mughal emperor?
    • A) Akbar
    • B) Jahangir
    • C) Shah Jahan
    • D) Babur

Answer: D) Babur

  • The “Shah Jahan’s Court” was known for its:
    • A) Military strategies
    • B) Artistic achievements
    • C) Religious debates
    • D) Agricultural innovations

Answer: B) Artistic achievements

  • The architectural style of the Qutub Minar is influenced by:
    • A) Indo-Islamic architecture
    • B) Mughal architecture
    • C) Rajput architecture
    • D) Dravidian architecture

Answer: A) Indo-Islamic architecture

  • Which battle marked the end of the Mughal Empire’s dominance in India?
    • A) Battle of Plassey
    • B) Battle of Buxar
    • C) Battle of Panipat
    • D) Battle of Talikota

Answer: C) Battle of Panipat

  • The “Maratha Confederacy” emerged in which century?
    • A) 14th century
    • B) 15th century
    • C) 17th century
    • D) 18th century

Answer: C) 17th century

  • The “Din-i Ilahi” was a religious doctrine promoted by which emperor?
    • A) Babur
    • B) Akbar
    • C) Aurangzeb
    • D) Jahangir

Answer: B) Akbar

  • Who was the founder of the Mughal Empire’s art of miniature painting?
    • A) Jahangir
    • B) Akbar
    • C) Shah Jahan
    • D) Humayun

Answer: B) Akbar

  • The “Chola dynasty” is known for its advancements in:
    • A) Mathematics
    • B) Maritime trade
    • C) Architecture
    • D) Agriculture

Answer: B) Maritime trade

  • Which of the following was a major center of learning in medieval India?
    • A) Takshashila
    • B) Nalanda
    • C) Ujjain
    • D) Pataliputra

Answer: B) Nalanda

  • The term “Sultan” refers to:
    • A) A military leader
    • B) A king or ruler in Islamic contexts
    • C) A religious head
    • D) A noble title

Answer: B) A king or ruler in Islamic contexts

  • Who was the famous Sufi saint associated with the Chishti Order?
    • A) Nizamuddin Auliya
    • B) Kabir
    • C) Tulsidas
    • D) Guru Nanak

Answer: A) Nizamuddin Auliya

  • The “Mughals” are known for their significant contributions to:
    • A) Mathematics and Astronomy
    • B) Literature and Architecture
    • C) Warfare and Strategy
    • D) Trade and Commerce

Answer: B) Literature and Architecture

  • Which ruler is known for his extensive land surveys and revenue reforms?
    • A) Akbar
    • B) Sher Shah Suri
    • C) Aurangzeb
    • D) Humayun

Answer: B) Sher Shah Suri

  • Who composed the epic poem “Ramayana” during the medieval period?
    • A) Valmiki
    • B) Tulsidas
    • C) Kalidasa
    • D) Bhavabhuti

Answer: B) Tulsidas (for his version, the Ramcharitmanas).

  • Which empire was known for its extensive maritime trade routes in the Indian Ocean?
    • A) Mughal Empire
    • B) Vijayanagara Empire
    • C) Chola Empire
    • D) Gupta Empire

Answer: C) Chola Empire

  • Which of the following was a prominent feature of Mughal gardens?
    • A) Minimalism
    • B) Symmetry and water features
    • C) Fortifications
    • D) Wooden structures

Answer: B) Symmetry and water features

  • The “Tughlaq dynasty” was known for its:
    • A) Religious tolerance
    • B) Administrative innovations
    • C) Artistic achievements
    • D) Agricultural reforms

Answer: B) Administrative innovations

  • Which famous work describes the Mughal Empire’s cultural and political life during the 16th century?
    • A) Akbarnama
    • B) Baburnama
    • C) Ain-i-Akbari
    • D) Tuzuk-i-Jahangiri

Answer: C) Ain-i-Akbari


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