History of medieval India
Here you will get total 60 Important questions on History of Medieval India with detailed explanation. 12 questions is provided in this article. The rest 48 questions are provided in a PDF at the end of this article.
• 1. Who was the founder of the Mughal Empire in India?
A) Akbar
B) Babur
C) Humayun
D) Aurangzeb
•Correct Answer•: B) Babur
•Explanation•: Babur, a descendant of Timur and Genghis Khan, founded the Mughal Empire in India after his victory at the Battle of Panipat in 1526.
• 2. The term “Delhi Sultanate” refers to
A) A dynasty
B) A period of Muslim rule in India
C) A geographical region
D) A religion
•Correct Answer•: B) A period of Muslim rule in India
•Explanation•: The Delhi Sultanate refers to the period of Muslim rule in India from the 13th to the 16th century, marked by various dynasties.
• 3. Which of the following dynasties is known for the construction of the Qutub Minar?
A) Mamluk Dynasty
B) Tughlaq Dynasty
C) Lodhi Dynasty
D) Mughal Dynasty
•Correct Answer•: A) Mamluk Dynasty
•Explanation•: The Qutub Minar was commissioned by Qutb al-Din Aibak, the founder of the Mamluk Dynasty, in 1193.
• 4. The Khilji Dynasty is known for
A) Establishing the Mughal Empire
B) The introduction of market reforms
C) Building the Red Fort
D) The establishment of the Delhi Sultanate
•Correct Answer•: B) The introduction of market reforms
•Explanation•: Alauddin Khilji implemented significant market reforms, including price control and market regulation, during his reign (1296-1316).
• 5. Who among the following was a contemporary of the Mughal Emperor Akbar?
A) Sher Shah Suri
B) Ibrahim Lodi
C) Maharana Pratap
D) Krishna Deva Raya
•Correct Answer•: C) Maharana Pratap
•Explanation•: Maharana Pratap was a contemporary of Akbar and known for his resistance against Mughal expansion in Rajasthan.
• 6. The Battle of Panipat in 1526 was fought between
A) Akbar and Hemu
B) Babur and Ibrahim Lodi
C) Aurangzeb and Shivaji
D) Humayun and Sher Shah
•Correct Answer•: B) Babur and Ibrahim Lodi
•Explanation•: The First Battle of Panipat marked Babur’s victory over Ibrahim Lodi, leading to the establishment of the Mughal Empire.
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• 7. The religious policy of Akbar is best known as
A) Din-i Ilahi
B) Jizya
C) Sulh-i Kul
D) Sharia
•Correct Answer•: C) Sulh-i Kul
•Explanation•: Sulh-i Kul means “universal peace,” representing Akbar’s policy of tolerance and acceptance of all religions.
• 8. Which of the following was NOT a Mughal Emperor?
A) Shah Jahan
B) Aurangzeb
C) Bahadur Shah I
D) Chandragupta Maurya
•Correct Answer•: D) Chandragupta Maurya
•Explanation•: Chandragupta Maurya was the founder of the Maurya Empire, which predated the Mughal Empire by centuries.
• 9. The Lodi Dynasty was overthrown by
A) Mughals
B) Afghans
C) Marathas
D) Sikhs
•Correct Answer•: A) Mughals
•Explanation•: The Lodi Dynasty was the last dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate and was overthrown by Babur in the First Battle of Panipat in 1526.
• 10. The famous architecture of the Taj Mahal was commissioned by
A) Akbar
B) Jahangir
C) Shah Jahan
D) Aurangzeb
•Correct Answer•: C) Shah Jahan
•Explanation•: The Taj Mahal was built by Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal and is considered one of the finest examples of Mughal architecture.
• 11. The Deccan Sultanates were primarily
A) Hindu kingdoms
B) Muslim kingdoms
C) Sikh kingdoms
D) Buddhist kingdoms
• Correct Answer•: B) Muslim kingdoms
•Explanation•: The Deccan Sultanates were five Muslim kingdoms that emerged in the Deccan region after the decline of the Bahmani Sultanate.
•12. The Mughal Empire reached its greatest territorial extent under
A) Akbar
B) Aurangzeb
C) Jahangir
D) Shah Jahan
•Correct Answer•: B) Aurangzeb
•Explanation•: Aurangzeb expanded the Mughal Empire to its largest extent, covering almost the entire Indian subcontinent during his reign.
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