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
- The Delhi Sultanate was established after the invasion of which ruler?
- A) Muhammad Ghori
- B) Aurangzeb
- C) Akbar
- D) Alauddin Khilji
- Who was the founder of the Mughal Empire in India?
- A) Akbar
- B) Babur
- C) Shah Jahan
- D) Humayun
- Which famous structure was built by Shah Jahan in memory of his wife?
- A) Red Fort
- B) Fatehpur Sikri
- C) Taj Mahal
- D) Qutub Minar
- The Bhakti movement in medieval India was primarily aimed at:
- A) Establishing a new religion
- B) Reforming Hindu practices
- C) Spreading Islam
- D) Promoting the caste system
- Which of the following emperors is known for his policy of religious tolerance?
- A) Aurangzeb
- B) Akbar
- C) Babur
- D) Shah Jahan
- The Vijayanagara Empire was founded in which century?
- A) 12th century
- B) 14th century
- C) 16th century
- D) 18th century
- Which of the following was a significant trade center in the medieval period?
- A) Delhi
- B) Malacca
- C) Hampi
- D) Agra
- The term “Sufi” refers to:
- A) A sect of Hinduism
- B) A type of architecture
- C) Mystical Islamic practice
- D) A form of governance
- Who was the last ruler of the Mughal Empire?
- A) Bahadur Shah II
- B) Aurangzeb
- C) Akbar II
- D) Shah Jahan II
- The Battle of Panipat (1761) was fought between:
- A) Marathas and Sikhs
- B) Marathas and Durrani Empire
- C) Mughals and Afghans
- D) Rajputs and Mughals
- Which ruler is known for establishing the Jagirdari system?
- A) Akbar
- B) Shah Jahan
- C) Aurangzeb
- D) Humayun
- The famous Persian poet who wrote “Shahnameh” was:
- A) Rumi
- B) Firdausi
- C) Hafiz
- D) Omar Khayyam
- The Red Fort in Delhi was built by which Mughal emperor?
- A) Akbar
- B) Jahangir
- C) Shah Jahan
- D) Aurangzeb
- Who was the founder of the Sikh religion?
- A) Guru Nanak
- B) Guru Gobind Singh
- C) Guru Amar Das
- D) Guru Tegh Bahadur
- The Khilji dynasty is known for:
- A) Promoting art and culture
- B) Economic reforms
- C) Building forts
- D) Expanding the empire through military conquests
- Which Mughal emperor was known for his love of architecture?
- A) Babur
- B) Akbar
- C) Shah Jahan
- D) Aurangzeb
- The Sultanate of Delhi was established in the:
- A) 12th century
- B) 13th century
- C) 14th century
- D) 15th century
- Who wrote the historical text “Ain-i-Akbari”?
- A) Abu’l-Fazl
- B) Babur
- C) Jahangir
- D) Amir Khusro
- The Rani of Jhansi, a symbol of resistance against British rule, was:
- A) Lakshmibai
- B) Rani Durgavati
- C) Rani Padmini
- D) Rani Rudrama
- Which battle marked the beginning of British colonial rule in India?
- A) Battle of Buxar
- B) Battle of Plassey
- C) Battle of Panipat
- D) Battle of Talikota
- Which dynasty ruled over South India during the medieval period and was known for its patronage of art?
- A) Chola
- B) Gupta
- C) Maurya
- D) Mughals
- The “Tughlaq” dynasty is known for:
- A) Building the Qutub Minar
- B) Establishing the currency system
- C) Constructing the Tughlaqabad Fort
- D) Promoting Bhakti movement
- The term “Rajput” is used to refer to:
- A) A community of merchants
- B) A warrior clan
- C) A religious sect
- D) An administrative class
- Which medieval ruler is known for the compilation of “Ramcharitmanas”?
- A) Tulsidas
- B) Valmiki
- C) Kabir
- D) Surdas
- The architecture of which empire is characterized by the use of red sandstone and marble?
- A) Gupta
- B) Mughal
- C) Maurya
- D) Vijayanagara
- Which of the following was a significant center for the spread of Islam in India?
- A) Ajmer
- B) Varanasi
- C) Ujjain
- D) Kanchipuram
- Who was the most notable ruler of the Bahmani Sultanate?
- A) Muhammad Gawan
- B) Ahmad Shah I
- C) Alauddin Bahman Shah
- D) Firuz Shah
- Which empire is known for its naval supremacy in the Indian Ocean?
- A) Mughal
- B) Chola
- C) Maurya
- D) Vijayanagara
- Who was the last ruler of the Vijayanagara Empire?
- A) Deva Raya II
- B) Rama Raya
- C) Tirumala Deva Raya
- D) Venkatapati Raya
- Which movement sought to promote social reform through a return to the teachings of the Vedas?
- A) Arya Samaj
- B) Brahmo Samaj
- C) Aligarh Movement
- D) Satyashodhak Samaj