Medieval Indian History Questions 2022
1. In medieval India, the term “Fanam” referred to:
(a) Clothing
(b)Coins
(c) Ornaments
(d) Weapons
2. With reference to
Indian history, consider the following statements:
- The first Mongol invasion of
India happened during the reign of Jalal-ud-din Khalji.
- During the reign of Ala-ud-din
Khalji, one Mongol assault marched up to Delhi and besieged the city.
- Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq
temporarily lost portions of north-west of his kingdom to Mongols.
Which of the
statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 3 only
3. With reference to
Indian history, who of the following were known as “Kulah-Daran” ?
(a) Arab
merchants
(b) Qalandars
(c) Persian
calligraphists
(d)
Sayyids
4. Consider the
following pairs:
King
Dynasty
- Nannuka
Chandela
- Jayashakti
Paramara
- Nagabhata II
Gurjara-Pratihara
- Bhoja
Rashtrakuta
How many pairs given
above are correctly matched?
(a) Only one pair
(b) Only two pairs
(c) Only three pairs
(d) All four pairs
5. “Yogavãsistha” was
translated into Persian by Nizamuddin Panipati during the reign of:
(a) Akbar
(b) Humayun
(c) Shahjahan
(d) Aurangzeb
6. The world’s second
tallest statue in sitting pose of Ramanuja was inaugurated by the Prime
Minister of India at Hyderabad recently. Which one of the following statements
correctly represents the teachings of Ramanuja?
(a) The best means of
salvation was devotion.
(b) Vedas are eternal,
self-existent and wholly authoritative.
(c) Logical arguments
were meant for the highest bliss.
(d) Salvation was to
be obtained through meditation.
Medieval
Indian History Questions 2021
1. According to Portuguese writer Nuniz, the women in the
Vijayanagara empire were expert in which of the following areas?
(1) Wrestling
(2) Astrology
(3) Accounting
(4) Soothsaying
Select the correct
answer using the code given below:
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
2. Consider the
following statements:
(1) It was during the
reign of Iltumish that Chengiz Khan reached the Indus in pursuit of the
fugitive Khwarezm prince.
(2) It was during the
reign of Muhammad bin Tughluq that Taimur occupied Multan and crossed the
Indus.
(3) It was during the
reign of Deva Raya II of Vijayanagara Empire that Vasco da Gama reached the
coast of Kerala.
Which of the statements
given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2
(c) 3 only
(d) 2 and 3
3. With reference to
medieval India, which one of the following is the correct sequence in ascending
order in terms of size?
(a) Paragana – Sarkar –
Suba
(b) Sarkar – Paragana –
Suba
(c) Suba – Sarkar –
Paragana
(d) Paragana – Suba –
Sarkar
4. With reference to
Indian history, which of the following statements is/are correct?
(1) The Nizamat of Arcot
emerged out of Hyderabad state.
(2) The Mysore Kingdom
emerged out of the Vijayanagara empire.
(3) Rohilkhand kingdom
was formed out of the territories occupied by Ahmad Shah Durrani.
Select the correct
answer using the codes given below:
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 3 only
Medieval Indian History Questions 2020
1. Consider the following events in the history of India :
(1) Rise of Pratiharas under King Bhoja
(2) Establishment of Pallava power under Mahendravarman – I
(3) Establishment of Chola power by Parantaka – I
(4) Pala dynasty founded by Gopala
What is the correct chronological order of the above events,
starting from the earliest time?
(a) 2-1-4-3
(b) 3-1-4-2
(c) 2-4-1-3
(d) 3-4-1-2
2. With reference to the history of India, the terms “kulyavapa”
and “dronavapa” denote
(a) measurement of land
(b) coins of different monetary value
(c) classification of urban land
(d) religious rituals
Medieval Indian
History Questions 2019
1. Consider the following statements:
(1) Saint Nimbarka was a contemporary of Akbar.
(2) Saint Kabir was greatly influenced by Shaikh Ahmad Sirhindi.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
2. Who among the following Mughal Emperors shifted emphasis from
illustrated manuscripts to the album and individual portrait?
(a) Humayun
(b) Akbar
(c) Jahangir
(d) Shah Jahan
3. With reference to Mughal India, what is/are the
difference/differences between Jagirdar and Zamindar?
(1) Jagirdars were holders of land assignments in lieu of
judicial and police duties, whereas Zamindars were holders of revenue rights
without obligation to perform any duty other than revenue collection.
(2) Land assignments to Jagirdars were hereditary and revenue
rights of Zamindars were not hereditary.
Select
the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(e) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
4. Consider the following statements:
(1) In the revenue administration of Delhi Sultanate, the
in-charge of revenue collection was known as ‘Amil’.
(2) The Iqta system of Sultans of Delhi was an ancient
indigenous institution.
(3) The office of ‘Mir Bakshi’ came into existence during the
reign of Khalji Sultans of Delhi.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Medieval
Indian History Questions 2018
1. With reference to the cultural history of India, consider the
following statements :
(1) White marble was used in making Buland Darwaza and Khankah
at Fatehpur Sikri.
(2) Red sandstone and marble were used in making Bara Imambara
and Rumi Darwaza at Lucknow.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Medieval
Indian History Questions 2017
1. Which one of the following was a very important seaport in
the Kakatiya kingdom?
(a) Kakinada
(b) Motupalli
(c) Machilipatnam (Masulipatnam)
(d) Nelluru
Medieval
Indian History Questions 2016
1. Regarding the taxation system of Krishna Deva, the ruler of
Vijayanagar, consider the following statements :
(1) The tax rate on land was fixed depending on the quality of
the land.
(2) Private owners of workshops paid an industry tax.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
2. Banjaras during the medieval period of Indian history were
generally
(a) agriculturists
(b) warriors
(c) weavers
(d) traders
Medieval
Indian History Questions 2015
1. With reference to Indian history, which of the following
is/are the essential elements of the feudal system?
(1) A very strong centralized political authority and a very
weak provincial or local political authority
(2) Emergence of administrative structure based on control and
possession of land
(3) Creation of lord-vassal relationship between the feudal lord
and his overlord
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
2. Consider the
following pairs:
|
Medieval Indian State |
Present Region |
|
Champaka |
Central India |
|
Durgura |
Jammu |
|
Kuluta |
Malabar |
Which of the above
pairs is / are correctly matched?
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 1 and 3 Only
3. Consider the
following:
The arrival of Babur
into India led to the
(1) introduction of
gunpowder in the subcontinent
(2) introduction of
the arch and dome in the region’s architecture
(3) establishment of
Timurid dynasty in the region
Select the correct
answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Medieval
Indian History Questions 2014
1. In medieval India, the designations ‘Mahattara’ and
‘Pattakila’ were used for
(a) military officers
(b) village headmen
(c) specialists in Vedic rituals
(d) chiefs of craft guilds
2. Ibadat Khana at Fatehpur Sikri was
(a) the mosque for the use of Royal Family
(b) Akbar’s private chamber prayer
(c) the hall in which Akbar held discussions with scholars of
various religions.
Medieval
Indian History Questions 2013
1. Consider the following Bhakti Saints:
1. Dadu Dayal
2. Guru Nanak
3. Tyagaraja
Who among the above was/were preaching when the Lodi dynasty
fell and Babur took over?
(a) 1 and 3
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 1 and 2
