Mediaval India Quiz 24 (20 MCQs)

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1. The Battle of Chandawar was fought in last decade of 12th century between which among the following rulers?

Correct Answer: B) Mohammad Ghori and Jaichand.

2. Identify, among the following, the saint who had preached non-sectarianism in Medieval times

Correct Answer: C) Dadu.

3. Sher Shah's last campaign was against

Correct Answer: B) Kalinjar.

4. Malik Muhammad Jayasi has written an epic, Padmavat, relating to king Ratan Singh and his queen Padmini of

Correct Answer: D) Mewar.

5. The construction of Taj Mahal was directed by

Correct Answer: A) Ustad Isa.

6. Silapaddikaram' and 'Manimekalai' are the immortal epic works belonging to which of the following period?

Correct Answer: B) Sangam Age.

7. Who among the following was the last ruler of Slave Dynasty?

Correct Answer: B) Kaiqubad.

8. Sir Thomas Roe came to India with a letter from the British Monarch

Correct Answer: C) James I.

9. The two principal monuments of Alauddin Khalji reign - the Alai Darwaza and Jama at Khana Masjid - were constructed at

Correct Answer: B) Delhi.

10. Fort of Allahabad was built by.....?

Correct Answer: A) Akbar.

11. In which among the following battles, artillery was used for the first time?

Correct Answer: A) First Battle of Panipat.

12. Sher Shah was succeeded by

Correct Answer: B) Islam Shah.

13. Where had Qutub-ud-din Aibak eot conatructed the Adhai-din-ka Jhonpra (Hut of Two-and-a-half- Days)?

Correct Answer: B) Ajmer.

14. Sultanates of Delhi have taken Which of the following in their buildings from the ancient architecture?

Correct Answer: B) Arched openings.

15. The rulers of the Lodhi dynasty were

Correct Answer: C) Pure Afghan.

16. The Brahmin minister of Shambhaji (Son and Successor of Shivaji) upon whom he invested the title of 'Pinnacle of Poets' was

Correct Answer: A) Kavi Kalash.

17. Who among the following conspired against Ibrahim Lodi and invited Babur to invade Delhi?

Correct Answer: B) Daulat Khan Lodi.

18. Which statement about Amir Khusrao is not true?

Correct Answer: D) He worked for the Hindu-Muslim unity.

19. Mansabdari System was founded by Akbar. The Mansabdars were

Correct Answer: D) All of the above.

20. The Mughal architecture attained unrivalled magnificence during the reign of

Correct Answer: D) Shah Jahan.