Medieval Indian History MCQ
21. The Sayyid dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate is called so because__?
- [A] Its founder and his successors adopted the title Sayyid
- [B] Its founder and his successors belonged to the Sayyid tribe of eastern Turkistan
- [C] Its founder and his successors were descendant of the prophet Muhammad
- [D] Its founder was a scholar of Islamic theology
C [Its founder and his successors were descendant of the prophet Muhammad]
Notes:
Khizr Khan was the descendant of the prophet Muhammad .The Sayyid dynasty was the fourth dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate from 1414 to 1451 A.D. Khizr Khan was the founder ruler of Sayyid dynasty and he is said to be a descendant of Prophet Muhammad.
22. The Vijay Stambh of Chittorgarh was built to commemorate the victory of Rana Kumbha in which among the following battles?
[A] Battle of Chittor
[B] Battle of Sarangpur
[C] Battle of Gagron
[D] Battle of Gogunda
B [Battle of Sarangpur]
Notes:
The Battle of Sarangpur was fought between Rana Kumbha and Sultan Mahmud Khilji. It was fought in 1437 C.E.Rana Kumbha built the Vijay Stambh of Chittorgarh to commerate the victory.
23. The most important reason for collection of “Chauth” and “Sardeshmukhi” by Marathas was __?
[A] To increase the source of income
[B] To expand his territories
[C] To consolidate his political influence
[D] Because of the opposition of Muslim rulers
A [To increase the source of income]
Notes:
Shivaji collected the chauth and sardeshmukhi from the territory which was either under his enemies or under his own influence. The chauth was one fourth part of the income of a particular territory while the sardeshmukhi was one tenth. Shivaji collected these taxes simply by force of his arms. These constituted of the primary sources of income of Shivaji and helped in the extension of the power and territory of the Marathas.
24. In which among the following territories, Marco Polo had travels in the last decade of 13th century in India?
[A] Chola
[B] Pandya
[C] Madurai Sultanate
[D] Cheras
B [Pandya]
Notes:
Marco polo, an Italian traveler landed in Pandya Empire (at Kayal) in 13th century and impressed by the wealth and magnificence of the King, Prince as well as people, tagged it as the richest kingdom in existence.
25. Which among the following travelers has recorded his experiences in “Kitab-i-Rehla” ?
[A] Amir Khusro
[B] Ibn Battuta
[C] Malik Murtaza
[D] Al-Bayhaqi
B [Ibn Battuta]
Notes:
Ibn batutta was an Arab traveler and adventurer from Morocoo. His book is a primary source of history of the region of Muhmmad bin Tughluq. It throws light on the socio-political condition of his time.
26. Faujdar and Amalguzar were the chief officials of the ‘Sarkars’ (administrative divisions) in Mughal Period. Amalguzar was related to which of the following operations?
[A] Law & Order
[B] Revenue
[C] Defence
[D] Audit and Accounts
B [Revenue]
Notes:
During the Akbar’s reign the Amalguzar was assigned to exercise a general supervision over all types of lands for the purpose of imperial rules and regulations and the assessment and collection of land revenue uniformly.
27. Who was the first Indian Ruler who could bring Kabul and Kandahar under Indian Empire only after Kushanas?
[A] Alauddin Khilji
[B] Ibrahim Lodi
[C] Babur
[D] Akbar
C [Babur]
Notes:
Babur was the first ruler to entitle himself ‘Badshah’. His victory led to the rapid popularisation of gunpowder and artillery in India. After the Kushanas, he was the first to bring Kabul and Kandahar into the Indian empire. He died in 1530 AD, buried at Aram Bagh in Agra.
28. Which among the following was a unit of Mughal Empire for the purpose of Administration and Revenue Collection?
[A] Paraganas
[B] Subahs
[C] Parautis
[D] Grama
B [Subahs]
Notes:
The subhas held the primary position of revenue collection among them and looked after revenue and finance, but kept an overview of all matters of expenditure and related departments recording all imperial orders and assigning duties.
29. Dwarasamudra was the capital of which of the following dynasties?
[A] Hoysala
[B] Satavahana
[C] Pandyas
[D] Cholas
A [Hoysala]
Notes:
In late 1310, the Delhi Sultanate ruler Alauddin Khalji sent his general, Malik Kafur for an expedition to the south India. In February 1311, Malik Kafur besieged the Hoysala capital Dwarasamudra and the defending ruler Veera Ballala III surrendered without much resistance.
30. In which of the following forts Jahanagir Mahal is located ?
[A] Lahore Fort
[B] Agra Fort
[C] Red Fort
[D] Golconda Fort
B [Agra Fort]
Notes:
Jahangir Mahal is located In Agra fort , built by Akbar in Hindu Design and was used by the Rajput wives of Akbar.