Welcome to the fourth part of the MCQs on medieval Indian history.
In this part, we will present 30 more questions on various topics related to medieval Indian history. These questions are based on the latest syllabus and previous year’s papers of various competitive exams like UPSC, SSC, and state PSCs.
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MCQ on Medieval Indian History (Part 4)
Question 1: Which of the following Delhi sultans is known for his construction of the Qutub Minar and the Quwwat-ul-Islam mosque?
Question 2: Which of the following Hindu sects was founded by Chaitanya Mahaprabhu in medieval India?
Question 3: Which of the following Chola kings sent a naval expedition to Southeast Asia and established his authority there?
Question 4: Which of the following Rajput rulers is known for his resistance against the Mughal emperor Akbar and his refusal to accept his suzerainty?
Question 5: Which of the following Mughal emperors was a patron of literature and patronized writers like Abul Fazl and Faizi?
Question 6: Which of the following Maratha leaders was the first to establish a parallel administration in the Mughal territories and collect chauth and sardeshmukhi?
Question 7: Which of the following southern dynasties was an ally of the Rashtrakutas in their wars against the Pratiharas and the Palas?
Question 8: Which of the following Bahamani kingdoms was founded by a former slave of Delhi Sultanate who later became a governor of Deccan under Muhammad bin Tughlaq?
Question 9: Which of the following religious movements was based on the teachings of Guru Ravidas and emphasized social equality and devotion to God in medieval India?
Question 10: Which of the following medieval Indian scholars wrote a commentary on Mimamsa Sutras called "Mimamsa Nyaya Prakasha"?
Question 11: Which dynasty ruled over most of northern India from the 8th to the 11th century and was known as the "last largest dynasty of northern India"?
Question 12: Which city became the symbol of sovereignty of India in early medieval times and was the center of the triangular warfare between the Palas, Prathiharas, and Rashtrakutas?
Question 13: Which ruling clan emerged as a major political force in medieval India and claimed descent from ancient Kshatriyas?
Question 14: Which empire was founded by Rajendra Chola I and extended its influence over South India, Sri Lanka, Maldives, and Southeast Asia?
Question 15: Which Turkish ruler invaded India in the early 11th century and plundered many temples and cities, including Somnath and Mathura?
Question 16: Which dynasty established the Delhi Sultanate in 1206 after defeating the Rajputs and ruled until 1290?
Question 17: Which sultan of Delhi was known as the "wisest fool" and attempted to shift his capital from Delhi to Daulatabad in 1327?
Question 18: Which Mughal emperor was the grandson of Babur and is considered as the greatest ruler of the Mughal empire?
Question 19: Which movement was started by Guru Nanak in the 15th century and aimed to reform Hinduism and Islam by preaching monotheism, equality, and social justice?
Question 20: Which kingdom was founded by Harihara and Bukka in 1336 and became a formidable rival of the Bahmani kingdom and the Mughal empire in South India?
Question 21: Which style of architecture replaced the Trabeate style of ancient India with the introduction of arches and domes by the Islamic rulers?
Question 22: Which decorative motif was used extensively in Indo-Islamic architecture and consisted of a continuous stem that split regularly, producing a series of counterpoised, leafy, secondary stems?
Question 23: Which type of inlay work involved embedding stones and gems on stone walls to create floral or geometric patterns?
Question 24: Which method of garden design divided a garden into four equal parts by water channels or pathways?
Question 25: Which technique of writing involved making the inscriptions appear closer than they actually are by making the letters smaller as they recede from the eye?
Question 26: Which dynasty is credited with building the Qutub Minar, the tallest brick minaret in the world, in Delhi?
Question 27: Which monument in Delhi is considered as the first example of true dome in India and was built by Iltutmish in 1231?
Question 28: Which style of architecture was introduced by the Khilji dynasty and was influenced by the Seljuk Turks of Central Asia?
Question 29: Which architectural feature was a distinctive element of the Tughlaq style and consisted of a sloping wall built for protection and stability?
Question 30: Which mausoleum in Delhi is considered as the precursor of the Taj Mahal and was built by Humayun’s widow Bega Begum in 1569-70?
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