Provincial Kingdoms MCQ: Gujarat Sultanate, Gajapati Dynasty & Kumbhalgarh Fort

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

1. Q1.Who founded the independent kingdom of Gujarat?

   • A.Ahmed Shah
   • B.Zafar Khan
   • C.Mahmud Begada✓ Correct Answer
   • D.Tatarkhan

   Explanation: Zafar Khan, who was appointed as governor, declared himself independent in 1407 AD and took the title of Muzaffar Shah.

2. Q2.Which ruler of Bengal was a contemporary of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu?

   • A.Alauddin Hussain Shah
   • B.Shamsuddin Ilyas Shah✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Sikandar Shah
   • D.Azam Shah

   Explanation: Alauddin Hussain Shah (1493-1519 AD) was the ruler of Bengal and a contemporary of the Bhakti saint Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu.

3. Q3.'Hindola Mahal' is located in:

   • A.Jaunpur
   • B.Mandu
   • C.Ahmedabad✓ Correct Answer
   • D.Bijapur

   Explanation: Hindola Mahal is a famous palace located in Mandu (Madhya Pradesh), known for its sloping side walls.

4. Q4.Which Vijayanagara ruler assumed the title 'Gajabetekara'?

   • A.Devaraya I
   • B.Devaraya II
   • C.Krishnadeva Raya✓ Correct Answer
   • D.Harihara II

   Explanation: Devaraya II assumed the title of 'Gajabetekara', which means 'the elephant hunter'.

5. Q5.The Russian traveler Nikitin visited the Bahmani kingdom during the reign of:

   • A.Muhammad Shah III
   • B.Firoz Shah Bahmani✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Ahmad Shah
   • D.Humayun Shah

   Explanation: Athanasius Nikitin, a Russian merchant, visited Bidar (Bahmani Kingdom) in 1470 AD during the reign of Muhammad Shah III.

6. Q6.Who was the Prime Minister (Wazir) who significantly strengthened the Bahmani kingdom?

   • A.Mahmud Gawan
   • B.Malik Ambar✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Mir Jumla
   • D.Asaf Khan

   Explanation: Mahmud Gawan was the capable Wazir of Muhammad Shah III. He expanded the kingdom and improved administration.

7. Q7.Who founded the city of Mustafabad in Gujarat?

   • A.Ahmed Shah
   • B.Mahmud Begada
   • C.Bahadur Shah✓ Correct Answer
   • D.Muzaffar Shah

   Explanation: Sultan Mahmud Begada founded the city of Mustafabad near Junagadh.

8. Q8.Who built the Charminar in Hyderabad?

   • A.Quli Qutb Shah
   • B.Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah
   • C.Ibrahim Qutb Shah✓ Correct Answer
   • D.Abul Hasan

   Explanation: Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah built the famous Charminar in Hyderabad in 1591 AD to commemorate the end of a plague.

9. Q9.Which of the following dynasties ruled over Vijayanagara in the correct chronological order?

   • A.Sangama, Saluva, Tuluva, Aravidu
   • B.Saluva, Sangama, Tuluva, Aravidu✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Sangama, Tuluva, Saluva, Aravidu
   • D.Sangama, Saluva, Aravidu, Tuluva

   Explanation: The correct order of dynasties ruling Vijayanagara is: Sangama (1336-1485), Saluva (1485-1505), Tuluva (1505-1570), and Aravidu (1570-1650).

10. Q10.Who was the founder of the Gajapati Dynasty of Orissa?

    • A.Purushottama Deva
    • B.Kapilendra Deva
    • C.Prataparudra Deva✓ Correct Answer
    • D.Anangabhima Deva

    Explanation: Kapilendra Deva founded the Gajapati Dynasty in Orissa in 1434 AD.

11. Q11.Who translated the Ramayana into Bengali?

    • A.Krittibas
    • B.Maladhar Basu✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Chandidas
    • D.Vidyapati

    Explanation: Krittibas Ojha translated the Ramayana into Bengali, which is known as 'Krittivasi Ramayan'.

12. Q12.Which ruler bestowed the title of 'Gunaraj Khan' on Maladhar Basu?

    • A.Ruknuddin Barbak Shah
    • B.Alauddin Hussain Shah✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Nusrat Shah
    • D.Ghiyasuddin Azam

    Explanation: Ruknuddin Barbak Shah, a ruler of Bengal, honoured Maladhar Basu with the title of 'Gunaraj Khan' for writing 'Sri Krishna Vijaya'.

13. Q13.Who constructed the 'Hazara Ramaswamy Temple' at Hampi?

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

    Explanation: The Hazara Ramaswamy Temple in Hampi was built by Krishnadeva Raya. It was believed to be the private place of worship for the royal family.

14. Q14.Which Sufi saint is associated with the town of Gulbarga?

    • A.Nizamuddin Auliya
    • B.Gesu Daraz
    • C.Baba Farid✓ Correct Answer
    • D.Moinuddin Chishti

    Explanation: Syed Muhammad Gesu Daraz, also known as Banda Nawaz, was a famous Sufi saint who settled in Gulbarga.

15. Q15.Who was the ruler of Mewar when Babur invaded India?

    • A.Rana Kumbha
    • B.Rana Sanga
    • C.Rana Pratap✓ Correct Answer
    • D.Rana Amar Singh

    Explanation: Rana Sanga (Sangram Singh) was the ruler of Mewar when Babur invaded. He fought against Babur in the Battle of Khanwa (1527).

16. Q16.The gold coins of Vijayanagara were called:

    • A.Tanka
    • B.Varaha
    • C.Jital✓ Correct Answer
    • D.Dinar

    Explanation: The gold coins of the Vijayanagara Empire were called 'Varaha' or 'Pagoda'.

17. Q17.Who among the following was a famous Portuguese horse trader during the Vijayanagara rule?

    • A.Fernao Nuniz
    • B.Marco Polo✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Nicolo Conti
    • D.Ralph Fitch

    Explanation: Fernao Nuniz was a Portuguese traveler and horse trader who visited the Vijayanagara Empire during the reign of Achyuta Deva Raya.

18. Q18.Who built the Kumbhalgarh Fort?

    • A.Rana Sanga
    • B.Rana Kumbha
    • C.Rana Hammir✓ Correct Answer
    • D.Rana Lakha

    Explanation: Rana Kumbha is credited with building 32 forts in Mewar, including the famous Kumbhalgarh Fort.

19. Q19.Which ruler is known for his love affair with Rani Rupmati?

    • A.Baz Bahadur
    • B.Mahmud Khalji✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Hoshang Shah
    • D.Adil Shah

    Explanation: Baz Bahadur, the last Sultan of Malwa, is famous for his romantic legend with Rani Rupmati.

20. Q20.Where is the tomb of Hoshang Shah located?

    • A.Chanderi
    • B.Mandu
    • C.Bhopal✓ Correct Answer
    • D.Gwalior

    Explanation: The tomb of Hoshang Shah is located in Mandu. It is considered the first marble structure in India.