Medieval Indian History GK MCQs


Overview:


Questions and Answers Type:MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions).
Main Topic:General Knowledge.
Sub-topic:Medieval Indian History.
Number of Questions:5 MCQs.

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. Where was the capital of the Bahamani Kingdom at the time of the foundation of the kingdom?

  1. Karuvur.
  2. Uraiyur.
  3. Vanji.
  4. Gulbarga.


Answer: (d) Gulbarga.

Solution: Ala-Ud-Din Hasan Bahman Shah also known as Hasan Gangu founded the Bahamani kingdom with its capital at Gulbarga, Karnataka, India.


2. In which language was the Copperplate inscription of the Vijayanagar rulers predominantly written?

  1. Tamil language.
  2. Telugu language.
  3. Sanskrit language.
  4. None of the above.


Answer: (c) Sanskrit language.

Solution: The predominant language of Copper plate inscriptions of the Vijaynagar rulers was in Sanskrit language and Nagari script.


3. Which of the following ruler is described as Gajabentakara?

  1. Harihara Raya I.
  2. Vira Vijaya Bukka Raya.
  3. Harihara Raya II.
  4. Deva Raya II.


Answer: (d) Deva Raya II (1422-1446 CE).

Solution: He was described as Gajabentakara(Hunter of Elephants).


4. When was the first battle of Panipat fought?

  1. 1456.
  2. 1526.
  3. 1426.
  4. 1536.


Answer: (b) 1526.

Solution: The first Battle of Panipat (20 April 1526) was fought between the invading forces of Babur and Ibrahim Lodi of the Lodi dynasty.


5. Who built the "Grand Trunk Road"?

  1. Alauddin Khilji.
  2. Ibrahim Lodhi.
  3. SherShah Suri.
  4. Muhammad bin Tughluq.


Answer: (c) SherShah Suri.

Solution: The Grand Trunk Road was built by SherShah Suri. It is roughly 3710km long and connects Central Asia to the Indian Subcontinent. It spans from Kabul, Afghanistan to Teknaf in Bangladesh.