Medieval Indian History Questions (MCQs) for UPSC, SSC & States PCS Examinations - Set 5

ANSWER: Makhdum Jahaniyah

Explanation:
Zafar Khan is considered as the founder of the Muslim kingdom of Gujarat. He succeeded to the throne with the blessings of Makhdum Jahaniyah who was a Sufi saint from South Asia.

ANSWER: Ibrahim Lodhi

Explanation:
The First Battle of Panipat which took place in 1526 CE was fought between Ibrahim Lodhi and Babur. Ibrahim Lodhi was defeated in the battle. Babur took control of both Delhi and Agra.

ANSWER: Babur

Explanation:
Babur established an all-India Empire by breaking the power of the Rajput Confederacy in India. Babur always led by example and he was always prepared to share the hardships of his soldiers.

ANSWER: Both 1 & 2

Explanation:
When Humayun ascended the throne he did not command the respect and esteem of Mughal nobility. He had to confront the hostility of the Afghans and other some of the prominent provincial rulers as they were not fully subdued.

ANSWER: Only 1

Explanation:
The land revenue administration was very well organized during the rule of Sher Shah Suri. The revenue officers were called Amils and Qanungo were the officials in charge of maintaining revenue records.

ANSWER: 1576

Explanation:
Daud was forced to sue for peace by the Mughal emperor Akbar but he soon rose in rebellion again and in a stiff battle in Bihar in 1576 A.D. Daud Khan was defeated and executed on the spot.

ANSWER: Emperor

Explanation:
The Emperor was the supreme head of the administration during the Mughal rule. He controlled all military and judicial powers. The Emperor also had the authority to appoint, promote, and remove officials at his pleasure.

ANSWER: Produce was divided between the peasants and the state in fixed proportion.

Explanation:
Akbar followed a number of assessment systems the most common being the batais or ghallabakhshi wherein the produce was divided between the peasants and the state in fixed proportion.

ANSWER: Abdul Rahim Khan-i-Khanan

Explanation:
Abdul Rahim Khan-i-Khanan who was the son of Bairam Khan. He was a great Poet. Although he was a Muslim by birth but he was a devotee of Lord Krishna. He also Translated Babarnama into Turki.

ANSWER: Jahangir

Explanation:
Art and Architecture flourished during the reign of Jahangir. During the reign of Jahangir the practice of putting up buildings in marble and decorating the walls with floral designs made of semi-precious stones (known as Pietra Durra) also started.

ANSWER: 1, 2 & 3

Explanation:
Akbar invited a large number of painters from different parts of the country to his court. Mir Sayyid Ali, Abdal Samad, Farukh Beg, Bhusrau Kuli, Miskina, Jamshed Basawan, and Daswant were the prominent painters.

ANSWER: Wazir

Explanation:
During the Mughal administration, the head of the revenue department was wazir, but he was no longer the principal adviser to the ruler. He was an expert in revenue affairs having the title of diwan or diwan-i-ala.

ANSWER: Amalguzar

Explanation:
The Amalguzar or Amil used to maintain all accounts and send the daily receipt and expenditure report to the provincial Diwan. He used to assess and supervise the revenue collection.

ANSWER: Sikandar Adil Shah

Explanation:
In 1682 CE Aurangzeb had sent an expedition against Sikandar Adil Shah, who was the young ruler of Bijapur under Prince Azam. Prince Azam failed and was called back by Aurangzeb.

ANSWER: Farrukh Siyar

Explanation:
Jahandar Shah was succeeded by Farrukh Siyar. Farrukh Siyar was the brother of Jahandar Shah. He defeated Jahandar Shah at Agra in c.1713 CE. He ruled from c.1713 to 19 CE.

ANSWER: Both 1 & 2

Explanation:
Ahmad Shah Abdali ruled the Mughal empire from 1748 CE to 1757 CE. Ahmad Shah Abdali invaded Delhi many times, and the result of which Punjab along with Multan was ceded to him.

ANSWER: Jahangir

Explanation:
The Mughal emperor Jahangir built Akbar’s mausoleum at Sikandra. He also built the tomb of ltimad-ud-Daula, his father-in-law, at Agra. The tomb of ltimad-ud- I Daula was the first Mughal monument which was built entirely of marble.

ANSWER: Tarabai

Explanation:
Tarabai who was the widow of Rajaram after his death in 1700 CE assumed the charge of the Maratha empire. Tarabai lost to Shahu in the battle of Khed, after which she went away to Kolhapur, establishing the Royal House of Kolhapur.

ANSWER: Sonopant Dabir

Explanation:
The reign of Shahu marked the emergence of a lineage of Chitpavan Brahmin ministers, who held the title of Peshwa. The word ‘Peshwa’ probably originated in Persian which means foremost. Sonopant Dabir is considered as the first unofficial Peshwa.

ANSWER: Baji Rao I

Explanation:
Baji Rao I was the most famous of all nine Peshwas. He was also known as “Thorale” which means the ‘Elder’ Baji Rao. He is believed to be the greatest exponent of guerrilla tactics after Shivaji.