Medieval Indian History GK MCQs

Answer: (c) Chandelas

Solution: The Khajuraho temples were built by Chandelas. The Chandelas were a Rajput dynasty in the Bundelkhand region, Central India. The Bundelas ruled much of the Bundelkhand region between the 9th and the 13th centuries.

Answer: (b) Rana Kumbha

Solution: The Kirti-Stambha was built by Rana Kumbha. The meaning of Kirti-Stanbha in English is the Tower of Fame dedicated to Lord Adinath. The exact date of building this tower is not known however, it is believed that It was built in the 12th century by Baghervala merchant Sah Jija with his own self earned money according to his great-grandson inscription. In 1489 his great-grandson repaired the Kirti-Stambha.

Answer: (b) Alauddin Khilji

Solution: The Iqta system was a land distribution and administrative system introduced by Iltutmish (1211-1236). The Iqta system was later reorganized by Ghiyas Uddin Balban (1266-1286). The Iqta system was abolished by Alauddin Khilji (1296-1316) but after a few years revived by Firoz Shah Tughlaq (1351-1388).

Answer: (c) Qutb al-Din Aibak

Solution: The name slave dynasty is named because the people who ruled were working for their predecessors Sultans. Qutb al-Din Aibak was bought by Muhammad Gori and later made him his governor. Till 24 June 1206, the Qutb al-Din Aibak was working for Muhammad Gori. On 24 June 1206, Qutb al-Din Aibak took over the power of the dynasty after the death of Muhammad Gori and founded the slave Dynasty.

Answer: (b) Alauddin Khilji

Solution: The Siri Fort was built during 1297-1307 by the rule of Alauddin Khilji, the ruler of the Delhi Sultanate, to defend the city from the invasion of the Mongols.