Medieval Indian History MCQs (Multiple Choice Questions) with answers for various state exams and UPSC civil services Exams. Learn and prepare Objective type Questions on Medieval Indian History.
1. Who built Brihadeshwara Temple at Tanjore?
Rajendra I.
Rajaraja I.
Rajendra II.
Rajaraja II.
Answer: (b) Rajaraja I.
Solution: The Brihadeshwara temple was built in the year 1010 CE. It is also known as Rajarajeswaram temple. It is a Hindu Dravidian-styled temple dedicated to the God Shiva located on the South bank of the Cauvery river in Tanjore, Tamil Nadu, India. Rajaraja-I was a Chola emperor who reigned from 985 CE to 1014 CE.
2. Iqta system was introduced by-
Shamsa ud-din Iltutmish.
Qutb ud-Din Aibak.
Alauddin Khalji.
Muhammad bin Tughluq.
Answer: (a) Shamsa ud-din Iltutmish.
Solution: The Iqta system was a kind of land distribution and administrative system. Shams Ud-Din Iltutmish was the third of the Mamluk kings who ruled the former Ghurid territories in northern India. He was the first Muslim sovereign to rule Delhi. The lands of the Delhi Sultanate were divided into several large and small tracts called Iqta and assigned these Iqtas to the Sultan’s soldiers, officers and nobles.
3. What was the main objective of the department "Diwan-i-Kohi" created by Muhammad bin Tughluq?
To make provisions for the marriage of poor girls.
To improve the military services.
To improve the financial condition.
To bring more land under cultivation by giving direct help to peasants.
Answer: (d) To bring more land under cultivation by giving direct help to peasants.
Solution: Diwan-i-Kohi was an agricultural department. The main concern was to increase production and bring more land under cultivation. An official called Diwan-i-amir-i-Koh was also appointed for this.
4. What was Qarachil Expedition launched by Muhammad bin Tughluq?
To counter the south Indian forces like Bahamani and Vijayanagara kingdom.
To counter the the forces of Greeks.
To counter the incursion of Genghis Khan.
To counter the Chinese incursions.
Answer: (d) To counter the Chinese incursions.
Solution: Muhammad Bin Tughlaq launched the Qarachil expedition to the Kullu-Kangra region of modern-day Himachal Pradesh in India in 1333. He wanted to cross the Himalayas and invade China.
5. The book 'Futuh-us-Salatin' written by Isami was about-
Vijaynagar kingdom.
Bahamani kingdom.
Hoysala kingdom.
Seuna kingdom.
Answer: (b) Bahamani kingdom.
Solution: The Futuh-us-Salatin is a book on the history of Muslim rule in India until 1349-50. It was about the Bahamani kingdom.