Practice Medieval History Questions and Answers

• What was the reign of only woman ruler in the history of Medieval India?
• The only known ruler in the history of India to have fixed the prices of different commodities, rigidly enforced Market Control Policy and ensured easy ava...
• Muhammad-bin Tughluq transferred his capital from Delhi to Devgiri (which he named Daulatabad) because
• The founder of the independent state of Bengal was
• Consider the following statements regarding the Vijayanagar empire: It was named after the city of Vijayanagara. Krishnadeva Raya was the greatest of a...
• Consider the following statements: In the reign of Jahangir, Kandahar could not be recaptured due to Inefficiency of Mughal Army Refusal of Khurram to ...
• Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:              List-I                      �...
• Who were 'Jagirdars' during the reign of Akbar?
• Which of the following features are associated with the architecture of Tughluq period? Select the correct answer using the codes given below the features....
• Akbar'a son and successor Salim, on becoming the emperor, assumed the name of
• Mughal painting reached its zenith during the reign of
• The only Hindu noble at the court of Akbar to accept the Din-illahi was
• Which of the following was defended by Chand Bibi against the Mughals?
• In whose reign did the Mughal painting reach its zenith?
• What is the correct chronological sequence of the later Mughal emperors? Bahadur Shah-I Farrukhsiyar Muhammad Shah Jahandar Shah Choose the ...
• Ghazni was a small principality in
• Who is known as the "Slave of a slave"?
• Timur's invasion has taken place during the reign of
• Ayagara in Vijayanagar were
• Who was the author of Amuktamalyada?
• Which monarch called himself as the second Alexander?
• The state-promoted canal irrigation system was initiated by
• The most learned medieval Muslim ruler who was well versed in various, branches of learning including astronomy, mathematics and medicine was
• The term Iqta means
• The first Sultan to adopt the principle of measurement of cultivable land for determining the land revenue was
• Who from among the following was the founder of Bahmani kingdom in the Deccan?
• The rulers of the Lodhi dynasty were
• The largest standing army of the Delhi Sultanate directly paid by the State was created by
• The Mongols appeared for the first time on the banks of the Indus during the rule of
• The main aim of the attacks of Muhammad-bin-Tughluq in south India was
• Vljayanagar was founded on the southern bank of the river
• Who was the founder of Aravidu dynasty of the Vijayanagar Empire?
• The city of Ajmer was founded by
• Who was the patron deity of Vijayanagar?
• What was the bone of contention between Vijayanagar and the Bahmani Kingdoms?
• Which among the following was the most appropriate cause for the failure of Raziya?
• Who were called the New Muslims?
• Who was the founder of Srivaishnava sect?
• What do you consider to be the least important cause for Alauddin's south Indian campaigns?
• The main outlet for foreign trade during Akbar's reign was the port of