Provincial Kingdoms MCQ: Jaunpur Sultanate, Zain-ul-Abidin & Bahmani Kingdom's Founding

Attempt the quiz above first, then review every question with its correct answer and a short explanation below.

1. Q1.The city of Jaunpur was founded in the memory of :

   • A.Ghiyasuddin Tughluq
   • B.Muhammad-Bin-Tughluq
   • C.Firuz Shah Tughluq✓ Correct Answer
   • D.Akbar

   Explanation: Jaunpur was established by the Sultan of Delhi Firuz Shah Tughluq in 1359 and named in the memory of his cousin Muhammad-Bin-Tughluq whose real name was Jauna Khan.

2. Q2.Who had established Jaunpur?

   • A.Muhammad-Bin-Tughluq
   • B.Firuz Shah Tughluq
   • C.Ibrahim Shah Sharqi✓ Correct Answer
   • D.Sikandar Lodi

   Explanation: Firuz Shah Tughluq appointed Malik Sarwar as the governor of the region, who later founded the Sharqi dynasty, but the city itself was established by Firuz Shah Tughluq.

3. Q3.Which one of the following places was known as ‘Shiraz of East’ during the regime of Sharqi Rulers?

   • A.Agra
   • B.Delhi
   • C.Jaunpur
   • D.Varanasi✓ Correct Answer

   Explanation: Jaunpur attained its greatest height under Sharqi Dynasty ruler Ibrahim Shah (1402-1440 AD) and became a center of culture and architecture, earning the title 'Shiraz of India' or 'Shiraz of East'.

4. Q4.Who was the last ruler of 'Jaunpur' state?

   • A.Mohammad Shah
   • B.Hussain Shah
   • C.Mubarak Shah✓ Correct Answer
   • D.Ibrahim Shah

   Explanation: Hussain Shah was the last ruler of Jaunpur state who was defeated by Bahlul Lodi, who annexed Jaunpur back into the Delhi Sultanate in 1479.

5. Q5.Ruler of Kashmir who was also known as 'Akbar of Kashmir' was-

   • A.Shamshuddin Shah
   • B.Sikandar Butshikan
   • C.Haidar Shah
   • D.Zain-ul-Abidin

   Explanation: Zain-ul-Abidin (1420-1470 AD) is called 'Akbar of Kashmir' for his policy of religious tolerance, public welfare activities, and abolition of Jizya on Hindus.

6. Q6.What was the real name of Zain-ul-Abidin, the ruler of Kashmir?

   • A.Ali Shah
   • B.Hasan Shah
   • C.Haidar Shah
   • D.Shahi Khan

   Explanation: Zain-ul-Abidin was the brother of Ali Shah and his real name in his initial years was Shahi Khan.

7. Q7.Which among of the following Ruler abolished Jizya first time?

   • A.Zain-ul-Abidin
   • B.Muhammad-Bin-Tughluq✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Hussain Shah Sharqi
   • D.Akbar

   Explanation: Zain-ul-Abidin was the first ruler to abolish the Jizya tax on Hindus and ban cow slaughter in Kashmir, even before Akbar.

8. Q8.The striking feature of the Jama Masjid in Kashmir completed by Zain-ul-Abidin includes:

   • A.Turret
   • B.Similarity with Buddhist pagodas
   • C.Persian style
   • D.All of the above

   Explanation: The Jama Masjid in Kashmir has characteristics such as turrets, similarity with Buddhist pagodas, and Persian style architecture.

9. Q9.Bahmani State was established by –

   • A.Alauddin Hasan
   • B.Ali Abid Shah✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Hussain Nizam Shah
   • D.Mujahid Shah

   Explanation: The Bahmani Empire was founded by Alauddin Hasan Bahman Shah (Zafar Khan), also known as Hasan Gangu, in 1347 AD.

10. Q10.Consider the following pairs regarding Medieval Indian States and their present regions. Which is correctly matched?

    • A.Champaka - Central India
    • B.Durgara - Jammu
    • C.Kuluta - Malabar✓ Correct Answer
    • D.None of the above

    Explanation: Durgara was situated in Jammu. Champaka and Kuluta were related to current Himachal Pradesh.

11. Q11.Who among the following was the author of the book 'Kitab-i-Nauras'?

    • A.Ibrahim Adil Shah II
    • B.Ali Adil Shah✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Quli Qutab Shah
    • D.Akbar II

    Explanation: Ibrahim Adil Shah II, the ruler of Bijapur, wrote the book 'Kitab-i-Nauras' (Book of Nine Rasas) in Dakhani language.

12. Q12.Who built the Gujari Mahal in Gwalior?

    • A.Man Singh Tomar
    • B.Rana Kumbha✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Ibrahim Lodi
    • D.Akbar

    Explanation: Gujari Mahal was built by King Man Singh Tomar in the 16th century. Currently, it is converted into a museum.

13. Q13.The mausoleum of Muhammad Adil Shah of Bijapur is known as:

    • A.Charminar
    • B.Gol Gumbad
    • C.Jahaz Mahal✓ Correct Answer
    • D.Atala Masjid

    Explanation: The mausoleum of Muhammad Adil Shah of Bijapur is known as 'Gol Gumbad' (or Gol Gumbaz). It is one of the world's largest domes.

14. Q14.How did the dynasty of Nizam Shahi of Ahmadnagar come to an end?

    • A.Annexed to Mughal empire by Shahjahan
    • B.Destroyed by Adil Shahi✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Ended due to internal rebellion
    • D.Merged voluntarily with Golconda

    Explanation: Ahmadnagar was conquered and annexed by Shahjahan in 1632. Hussain Nizam Shah was imprisoned for life.

15. Q15.Who amongst the following scholars was not in the Court of Kumbha?

    • A.Muni Sunder Suri
    • B.Natha
    • C.Tilla Bhatt
    • D.Muni Jin Vijay Suri

    Explanation: Muni Jin Vijay Suri was in the court of the Mughal emperor Akbar, not Rana Kumbha.

16. Q16.The kingdom of Vijayanagara was founded by-

    • A.Vijay Raya
    • B.Harihara-II
    • C.Harihara and Bukka
    • D.Bukka-II✓ Correct Answer

    Explanation: The Vijayanagara Empire was founded by two brothers, Harihara and Bukka, in 1336 AD on the south bank of the Tungabhadra river.

17. Q17.Who founded a new city on the South bank of a tributary to river Krishna and ruled as the agent of a deity?

    • A.Amoghavarsha-I
    • B.Ballala-II
    • C.Harihara-I
    • D.Prataparudra-II✓ Correct Answer

    Explanation: Harihara-I founded the city of Vijayanagara on the southern bank of the Tungabhadra (tributary of Krishna) and ruled as the agent of deity Virupaksha.

18. Q18.The lady poet who described the victorious expeditions of her husband in her work ‘Madhura-Vijayam’ was:

    • A.Bharati
    • B.Ganga Devi
    • C.Varadambika✓ Correct Answer
    • D.Vijjika

    Explanation: Ganga Devi, the wife of Kumara Kampana, described her husband's victory over the Sultan of Madurai in her Sanskrit work 'Madhura-Vijayam'.

19. Q19.The Bhoramdeo Temple was constructed by:

    • A.Shri Laxmanadeva Raya
    • B.Harihara-I✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Krishnadeva Raya
    • D.Narasimha

    Explanation: The Bhoramdeo Temple, a complex of Hindu temples dedicated to Shiva, was constructed by Shri Laxmanadeva Raya.

20. Q20.During which King's reign did Persian traveller 'Abdur Razzak' come to India?

    • A.Deva Raya I
    • B.Krishnadeva Raya
    • C.Deva Raya II
    • D.Achyuta Deva Raya✓ Correct Answer

    Explanation: Persian ambassador Abdur Razzaq visited the Vijayanagara Empire during the reign of Deva Raya II (1422-46 AD).