Question 1

Who of the following was sent as an ambassador to the royal court of Jahangir by James 1, the then king of England?

Accepted Answer

A

Question 2

Which Khilji ruler killed his father-in law to ascend the throne of Delhi?

Accepted Answer

Ala-ud-din Khilji killed his father-in-law, Jalal-ud-din Khilji, to ascend the throne of Delhi.

Question 3

The city of Dhillika (Delhi) was founded by -

Accepted Answer

The city of Dhillika (Delhi) was founded by the Tomar dynasty. The Tomars are credited with establishing Delhi, with Anangpal Tomar often mentioned as the founder.

Question 4

Chand Bibi the famous Muslim ruler belonged to which kingdom?

Accepted Answer

Chand Bibi was a regent of the Ahmednagar Sultanate in the Deccan region of India. She is known for defending Ahmednagar against the Mughal forces.

Question 5

Prithvirajraso' was written by -

Accepted Answer

'Prithvirajraso' is attributed to Chand Bardai, who was a court poet of Prithviraj Chauhan, the famous Rajput king.

Question 6

The basic purpose of the formulation Din-i-Ilahi was:

Accepted Answer

Din-i-Ilahi, introduced by Mughal Emperor Akbar, aimed at creating a syncretic religion that would merge elements of various religions to promote universal faith among his subjects.

Question 7

Who was the regent of Akbar in his early days?

Accepted Answer

Bairam Khan was the regent of Akbar during his early days, guiding the young emperor and consolidating the Mughal Empire.

Question 8

Before assuming the office of the Sultan of Delhi Balban was the Prime Minister of Sultan -

Accepted Answer

Before becoming the Sultan of Delhi, Balban served as the Prime Minister (or Wazir) under Sultan Nasir-ud-din Mahmud.

Question 9

Who among the following introduced the Mansabdari system?

Accepted Answer

The Mansabdari system was introduced by Akbar to organize the military and administrative system. It involved ranking the government officials and military commanders.

Question 10

The Market Regulation system was introduced by -

Accepted Answer

The Market Regulation system was introduced by Ala-ud-din Khilji to control the prices of goods in the market and to prevent hoarding and black marketing. This system was part of his broader economic reforms.

Question 11

The most powerful Peshwa was -

Accepted Answer

Baji Rao I was the most powerful among the Peshwas, significantly expanding the Maratha Empire and is credited with the concept of Hindu Pad Padshahi.

Question 12

Sher Shah defeated Humayun and captured Gaur in the battle of -

Accepted Answer

Sher Shah Suri defeated Humayun in the Battle of Chausa in 1539 A.D., which was a significant event leading to Sher Shah's establishment of control over large parts of India.

Question 13

Who was the founder of Lodhi dynasty?

Accepted Answer

Bahlol Lodhi was the founder of the Lodhi dynasty, which was the last dynasty to rule the Delhi Sultanate before it was conquered by the Mughal Empire.

Question 14

Who of the following became a member of the "Din-i-Ilahi"?

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

The capital of Yadava Kings was -

Accepted Answer

The capital of the Yadava kings was Devagiri, which is also known as Daulatabad in the present-day state of Maharashtra, India.

Question 16

Panditraj Jagannath was the poet laureate of which of the following rulers?

Accepted Answer

Panditraj Jagannath was the poet laureate of Shah Jahan, the Mughal emperor.

Question 17

Abdul Fazal was the son of which Sufi saint?

Accepted Answer

Sheikh Mubarak was the father of Abdul Fazal, who was a prominent figure in the court of Mughal Emperor Akbar and the author of the Akbarnama.

Question 18

Which dynasty was ruling in Vijaynagar Empire at the time of the Battle of Talikota?

Accepted Answer

The Tuluva dynasty was ruling the Vijaynagar Empire at the time of the Battle of Talikota in 1565.

Question 19

Chachnama records the history of which conquest?

Accepted Answer

Chachnama is a historical record of the Arab conquest of Sindh, detailing the campaign led by Muhammad bin Qasim in the 8th century.

Question 20

Who among the following was the first to make use of artillery in warfare in medieval India?

Accepted Answer

Babur was the first to introduce the use of artillery in warfare in medieval India, notably at the Battle of Panipat in 1526, which played a crucial role in his victory.

Quiz 6: Medieval Indian History