Mediaval India Quiz 10 (20 MCQs)

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1. During Mughal rule, excellent cotton goods were woven in Which one of the following centres?

Correct Answer: A) Agra.

2. Which monarch called himself as the second Alexander?

Correct Answer: C) Alauddin Khalji.

3. During the Mughal period the main source of Imperial revenue was

Correct Answer: A) Agriculture.

4. The Ashtadiggajas at the court of Krishnadeva Raya were

Correct Answer: C) Eight great scholars of Telugu literature.

5. The Apostolate of the Sikhs consisted of leaders.

Correct Answer: B) Ten.

6. The first woman ruler of India was

Correct Answer: B) Razia Sultan.

7. Balram Khan was murdered at

Correct Answer: B) Anhilvad.

8. Prince Dara Shukoh was the son of

Correct Answer: D) Shah Jahan.

9. Ibaadat Khana which was constructed by Akbar at fatehpur Sikri was basically for the purpose of.....?

Correct Answer: C) Discuss matters related to all religions.

10. The sun saint who maintained that devotional music was one way of coming close to God was

Correct Answer: A) Muin-ud-din Chishti.

11. The Sultan of Delhi who is reputed to have built the biggest network of canals in India was

Correct Answer: C) Firuz Shah Tughluq.

12. What did Ramanuja preach?

Correct Answer: C) The Bhakti Cult.

13. 1526 AD is significant in India's History because of.....

Correct Answer: A) Foundation of Mughal empire in North India.

14. Akbar married a bride from

Correct Answer: D) Udaipur.

15. The Mughal queen, whose name was inscribed on the coins and on all royal farmans as well as attached to the imperial signature was

Correct Answer: B) Nur Jahan.

16. The Indian ruler who had issued a royal edict forbidding anyone to laugh in his court was

Correct Answer: A) Balban.

17. Who among the following is said to be the pioneer of guerilla warfare in the Deccan region?

Correct Answer: C) Malik Ambar.

18. Shivaji maintained a fleet at

Correct Answer: D) Kolaba.

19. Who is the author of the famous book Gita Gobinda?

Correct Answer: B) Jaydev.

20. The medieval Hindu ruler who was a contemporary of Akbar, and took the title of Vikramaditya was

Correct Answer: D) Hemachandra (Hemu).