Top 100 Medieval Indian History MCQ Questions with Answers
The 100 most important Medieval Indian History questions — pulled from our full bank of 888 Medieval Indian History questions, ranked by how frequently they're asked in real exams. Answers and explanations are shown directly below each question.
1.According to the text, in which year was Prophet Hazrat Muhammad born?
medium- A.712 A.D.
- B.622 A.D.
- C.570 A.D. Correct Answer
- D.632 A.D.
Explanation: Prophet Hazrat Muhammad was born in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, in 570 A.D.
Practice more on this topic →2.What was the capital of the Ghaznavid Empire?
medium- A.Baghdad
- B.Kabul
- C.Lahore
- D.Ghazni Correct Answer
Explanation: Alaptegin, the founder of the Ghaznavid Empire, had made Ghazni his capital.
Practice more on this topic →3.Who translated Alberuni's 'Tahqiq-i-hind' into Hindi?
medium- A.Amir Khusrau
- B.Rajnikant Sharma Correct Answer
- C.Hasan Nizami
- D.Sachau
Explanation: It was translated into Hindi by Rajnikant Sharma. [cite: 4]
Practice more on this topic →4.Which ruler is known as 'Slave of a slave'?
medium- A.Iltutmish Correct Answer
- B.Nasiruddin Mahmud
- C.Qutbuddin Aibak
- D.Balban
Explanation: Iltutmish was called 'Slave of a slave' because he was the slave of Aibak, who himself was a slave of Ghori.
Practice more on this topic →5.Which group was destroyed by Balban to consolidate his power?
medium- A.The Mongols
- B.Turkan-i-Chahalgani Correct Answer
- C.The Khokhars
- D.The Rajputs
Explanation: Balban destroyed 'Turkan-i-Chahalgani' (The Group of Forty), a powerful group of Turkish nobles created by Iltutmish.
Practice more on this topic →6.Who was the first to use the word 'Hindu' to refer to the people of India?
medium- A.Arabians Correct Answer
- B.Chinese
- C.Romans
- D.Greeks
Explanation: With respect to the people of Hind (Bharat), the word 'Hindu' was first used by Arabians.
Practice more on this topic →7.Which title was given to Mahmud Ghaznavi by the Caliph of Baghdad?
medium- A.Lakh Bakhsh
- B.Sipahasalaar
- C.Yamin-ud-Daula Correct Answer
- D.Sultan-e-Azam
Explanation: Baghdad's Caliph Al Qadir-Billah titled Mahmud Ghaznavi as 'Yamin-ud-Daula' and 'Amin-al-Millah'.
Practice more on this topic →8.What is the name of the book written by Ferishta dedicated to Ibrahim Adil Shah?
medium- A.Tarikh-i-Ferishta Correct Answer
- B.Tabaqat-i-Nasiri
- C.Kitab-ul-Hind
- D.Tajul-Maasir
Explanation: Ferishta wrote 'Tarikh-i-Ferishta' or 'Gulshan-e-Ibrahimi', dedicated to the ruler of Bijapur, Ibrahim Adil Shah. [cite: 4]
Practice more on this topic →9.Iltutmish belonged to which Turk tribe?
medium- A.Seljuk
- B.Afshar
- C.Ilbari Correct Answer
- D.Qaraunah
Explanation: Iltutmish was a Turk of the 'Ilbari' tribe.
Practice more on this topic →10.Which Sultan took the title of 'Zil-i-Ilahi' (Shadow of God) on Earth?
medium- A.Balban Correct Answer
- B.Muhammad Tughluq
- C.Alauddin Khalji
- D.Iltutmish
Explanation: Balban took the title of 'Zil-i-Ilahi' to emphasize the divine right of kingship.
Practice more on this topic →11.Who led the first successful Muslim invasion of India?
medium- A.Muhammad-Bin Qasim Correct Answer
- B.Qutbuddin Aibak
- C.Mahmud Ghaznavi
- D.Muhammad Ghori
Explanation: The first Muslim invasion of India took place in 712 AD under the leadership of the Arabian invader Muhammad-Bin Qasim.
Practice more on this topic →12.The famous court poet who wrote 'Shahnama' and was known as 'Homer of the East' is:
medium- A.Utbi
- B.Ferishta
- C.Firdausi Correct Answer
- D.Alberuni
Explanation: Firdausi was a famous court poet of Mahmud Ghaznavi who wrote Shahnama and earned the title 'Homer of the East'.
Practice more on this topic →13.Who was the founder of the Yamini dynasty?
medium- A.Mahmud Ghaznavi
- B.Subuktigin
- C.Masud
- D.Alaptegin Correct Answer
Explanation: The founder of the Ghaznavid Empire was Alaptegin. [cite_start]Ghaznavid dynasty is also known as Yamini dynasty. [cite: 4]
Practice more on this topic →14.During whose reign did the Mongol invader Genghis Khan reach the banks of the Indus river?
medium- A.Balban
- B.Raziyya
- C.Qutbuddin Aibak
- D.Iltutmish Correct Answer
Explanation: Mongol invader Genghis Khan came through the northwest front of India during the reign of Iltutmish.
Practice more on this topic →15.Which Abyssinian slave was appointed as 'Amir-e-Akhur' by Raziyya Sultan?
medium- A.Bakhtiyar Kaki
- B.Jamaluddin Yaqut Correct Answer
- C.Malik Kafur
- D.Malik Altunia
Explanation: Raziyya appointed an Abyssinian slave, Jamaluddin Yaqut, to the high post of 'Amir-e-Akhur' (Master of Horses).
Practice more on this topic →16.Which Persian text provides information about the Arab conquest of Sindh?
medium- A.Tarikh-i-Yamini
- B.Kitab-ul-Hind
- C.Shahnama
- D.Chachnama Correct Answer
Explanation: According to the Persian text 'Chachnama', we come to know about the conquest of Sindh by Arabians.
Practice more on this topic →17.Which ruler of Bengal fled without fighting when Bakhtiyar Khalji invaded?
medium- A.Devapala
- B.Lakshmana Sena Correct Answer
- C.Dharmapala
- D.Ballal Sena
Explanation: Lakshmana Sena, the ruler of Bengal, left without actually fighting when Bakhtiyar Khalji invaded from 1198 to 1203.
Practice more on this topic →18.Where was Alberuni born?
medium- A.Mecca
- B.Baghdad
- C.Khwarizm (Kheewa) Correct Answer
- D.Ghazni
Explanation: Alberuni was born in 973 AD and was a resident of Kheewa (ancient Khwarizm). [cite: 4]
Practice more on this topic →19.Who was the first Turkish ruler to introduce pure Arabic coins in India?
medium- A.Iltutmish Correct Answer
- B.Qutbuddin Aibak
- C.Alauddin Khalji
- D.Balban
Explanation: Iltutmish was the first to use the pure Arabic coins during the Sultanate period in India.
Practice more on this topic →20.Who was the first Sultan to issue coins with the name of the Khalifa?
medium- A.Muhammad Ghori
- B.Balban
- C.Qutbuddin Aibak
- D.Iltutmish Correct Answer
Explanation: Iltutmish was the first Sultan who issued coins bearing the name of the Khalifa of Baghdad.
Practice more on this topic →21.Who was the ruler of Sindh during the Arab invasion in 712 AD?
medium- A.Dahir Correct Answer
- B.Bhimdev
- C.Jaychand
- D.Prithviraj Chauhan
Explanation: Sindh was ruled by Dahir at the time when Arabians conquered it in 712 AD.
Practice more on this topic →22.Who is the author of 'Kitab-ul-Yamini'?
medium- A.Utbi Correct Answer
- B.Hasan Nizami
- C.Alberuni
- D.Firdausi
Explanation: Utbi, the court historian of Mahmud Ghaznavi, wrote texts like 'Kitab-ul-Yamini' and 'Tarikh-i-Yamini'.
Practice more on this topic →23.Besides Utbi and Alberuni, who else was a prominent member of Mahmud Ghaznavi's court?
medium- A.Farrukhi Correct Answer
- B.Hasan Nizami
- C.Amir Khusrau
- D.Minhaj-us-Siraj
Explanation: Other prominent members of his court were Baghaqi, Persian poet Uzari, Tusi, Unsuri, Asfadi and Farrukhi. [cite: 4]
Practice more on this topic →24.What were the two important coins introduced by Iltutmish?
medium- A.Rupiya and Dam
- B.Mohur and Paisa
- C.Dinar and Dirham
- D.Tanka and Jital Correct Answer
Explanation: He introduced two important coins, i.e. silver (Tanka) and copper (Jital) during the Sultanate period.
Practice more on this topic →25.Which Chandela ruler was defeated by Qutbuddin Aibak in 1202 AD?
medium- A.Vidyadhar
- B.Kirtivarman
- C.Yashovarman
- D.Paramardidev Correct Answer
Explanation: In 1202 AD, Qutbuddin Aibak attacked Kalinjar and defeated the Chandela ruler Paramardidev.
Practice more on this topic →26.Who was the founder of the Ghaznavid Empire?
medium- A.Mahmud Ghaznavi
- B.Muhammad Ghori
- C.Subuktigin
- D.Alaptegin Correct Answer
Explanation: The founder of the Ghaznavid Empire was Alaptegin, who made Ghazni his capital.
Practice more on this topic →27.In which year did Prophet Hazrat Muhammad die?
medium- A.632 A.D. Correct Answer
- B.712 A.D.
- C.622 A.D.
- D.570 A.D.
Explanation: Prophet Hazrat Muhammad was born in 570 A.D. and died in 632 A.D. [cite: 4]
Practice more on this topic →28.What was the main motive of Mahmud Ghaznavi's invasions of India?
medium- A.To plunder material assets Correct Answer
- B.To capture territory
- C.To spread Islam
- D.To establish Muslim rule
Explanation: The motive of these invasions was not to establish a stable Muslim rule in India but only to plunder the material assets. [cite: 4]
Practice more on this topic →29.Who was the first woman ruler of medieval India?
medium- A.Durgavati
- B.Nur Jahan
- C.Chand Bibi
- D.Raziyya Sultan Correct Answer
Explanation: Raziyya Al-Din also spelled Raziyya Sultan (1236-40 AD) was the first female ruler of medieval India.
Practice more on this topic →30.What was the original function of the building 'Adhai Din Ka Jhopra'?
medium- A.A Sanskrit School Correct Answer
- B.A Palace
- C.A Temple
- D.A Buddhist Monastery
Explanation: Before being converted into a mosque by Aibak, 'Adhai Din Ka Jhopra' was a Sanskrit school (Saraswati Kanthabharana).
Practice more on this topic →31.How many times did Mahmud Ghaznavi invade India according to Sir Henry Elliot?
medium- A.15
- B.17 Correct Answer
- C.12
- D.10
Explanation: According to Sir Henry Elliot, Mahmud invaded India 17 times between 999-1027 AD.
Practice more on this topic →32.Who referred to India as 'Hindustan'?
medium- A.Greeks
- B.Arabs
- C.Iranians Correct Answer
- D.Chinese
Explanation: Iranians addressed this country as 'Hindustan' and Greeks called this as 'India'. [cite: 4]
Practice more on this topic →33.Prithviraj Chauhan was caught near which place while trying to escape after the Battle of Tarain?
medium- A.Sursati Correct Answer
- B.Ajmer
- C.Delhi
- D.Panipat
Explanation: Prithviraj Chauhan while trying to escape was caught near Sursati (modern Sirsa, Haryana). [cite: 4]
Practice more on this topic →34.Which policy was adopted by Balban?
medium- A.Policy of Expansion
- B.Policy of Tolerance
- C.Policy of Blood and Iron Correct Answer
- D.Policy of Non-Aggression
Explanation: It is said about Balban that he adopted a policy of 'blood and iron'.
Practice more on this topic →35.Who was the author of 'Tajul-Maasir'?
medium- A.Utbi
- B.Alberuni
- C.Minhaj-us-Siraj
- D.Hasan Nizami Correct Answer
Explanation: Hasan Nizami was the author of 'Tajul-Maasir', a history of Qutbuddin Aibak's reign.
Practice more on this topic →36.Who was the only Hindu ruler to successfully resist Mahmud Ghaznavi's invasion?
medium- A.Bhimdev I
- B.Vidyadhar Correct Answer
- C.Prithviraj Chauhan
- D.Jaichand
Explanation: Vidyadhar, the Chandela ruler, was the only Hindu ruler who successfully resisted Muslim invasions by Mahmud Ghaznavi.
Practice more on this topic →37.Who led the first unsuccessful Arab expedition to India before Muhammad-Bin Qasim?
medium- A.Al-Hajjaj
- B.Dahir
- C.Ubaidullah Correct Answer
- D.Budail
Explanation: Before 712 AD, a campaign was undertaken to India under the leadership of Ubaidullah but he was defeated and killed. [cite: 4]
Practice more on this topic →38.Which region's governance was assigned to Qutbuddin Aibak by Ghori initially?
medium- A.Kuhram and Samana Correct Answer
- B.Gujarat and Malwa
- C.Bengal and Bihar
- D.Multan and Uch
Explanation: Pleased with his works, Ghori appointed him the administrator of Kuhram and Samana. [cite: 4]
Practice more on this topic →39.Which military department was established by Balban?
medium- A.Diwan-e-Arz Correct Answer
- B.Diwan-e-Insha
- C.Diwan-e-Risalat
- D.Diwan-e-Wizarat
Explanation: Balban established a military department 'Diwan-e-Arz' to combat Mongols.
Practice more on this topic →40.Where did Raziyya Sultan die?
medium- A.Bhatinda
- B.Delhi
- C.Lahore
- D.Kaithal Correct Answer
Explanation: Raziyya was killed by robbers near Kaithal in 1240 AD.
Practice more on this topic →41.Who was the court historian of Mahmud Ghaznavi?
medium- A.Firdausi
- B.Alberuni
- C.Utbi Correct Answer
- D.Hasan Nizami
Explanation: Utbi was Mahmud Ghaznavi's court historian and wrote texts like 'Kitab-ul-Yamini' and 'Tarikh-i-Yamini'.
Practice more on this topic →42.During whose reign did Mahmud Ghaznavi plunder the Somnath Temple?
medium- A.Mularaja II
- B.Bhimdev I Correct Answer
- C.Prithviraj Chauhan
- D.Vidyadhar
Explanation: Mahmud Ghaznavi plundered Somnath Temple during the reign of Bhimdev I (1022-63). [cite: 4]
Practice more on this topic →43.Who was the ruler of Bengal when Bakhtiyar Khalji invaded?
medium- A.Ballal Sena
- B.Devapala
- C.Lakshmana Sena Correct Answer
- D.Dharmapala
Explanation: He invaded Bengal from 1198 to 1203. At that time the ruler there was Lakshmana Sena. [cite: 4]
Practice more on this topic →44.Which Persian festival was introduced by Balban in his court?
medium- A.Eid
- B.Navroz Correct Answer
- C.Shab-e-Barat
- D.Muharram
Explanation: In his court, he started the practice of celebrating the Persian festival 'Navroz' with great joy every year.
Practice more on this topic →45.Who saved the Delhi Sultanate from the Mongol invasion by refusing shelter to Jalaluddin Mingburni?
medium- A.Nasiruddin Mahmud
- B.Qutbuddin Aibak
- C.Balban
- D.Iltutmish Correct Answer
Explanation: Iltutmish saved his empire from the Mongol wrath by refusing to give shelter to the Khwarizm Prince Jalaluddin.
Practice more on this topic →46.Who is the author of the famous book 'Shahnama'?
medium- A.Utbi
- B.Firdausi Correct Answer
- C.Alberuni
- D.Farrukhi
Explanation: The author of Shahnama is Firdausi, who was a famous court poet of Mahmud Ghaznavi and earned the title 'Homer of the East'.
Practice more on this topic →47.Which scholar translated Alberuni's 'Kitab-ul-Hind' into English?
medium- A.William Jones
- B.Raverty
- C.Elliot
- D.Sachau Correct Answer
Explanation: Sachau translated the text 'Tahqiq-i-hind' (Kitab-ul-Hind) from Arabic into the English language. [cite: 4]
Practice more on this topic →48.According to the text, which Persian poet earned the title 'Homer of the East'?
medium- A.Utbi
- B.Firdausi Correct Answer
- C.Amir Khusrau
- D.Alberuni
Explanation: The author of Shahnama is Firdausi... He earned the title of 'Homer of the East'. [cite: 4]
Practice more on this topic →49.Who introduced the rituals of 'Sijada' and 'Pabos' in the court?
medium- A.Iltutmish
- B.Muhammad Tughluq
- C.Balban Correct Answer
- D.Alauddin Khalji
Explanation: Balban started many traditions of the Iranian emperors... He started the rituals of 'Sijada' (prostrate) and 'Pabos' (kissing feet).
Practice more on this topic →50.Who established the 'Diwan-e-Arz' separate from the 'Diwan-e-Wizarat'?
medium- A.Iltutmish
- B.Firoz Shah Tughluq
- C.Balban Correct Answer
- D.Alauddin Khalji
Explanation: Balban separated the military department (Diwan-e-Arz) from the finance department (Diwan-e-Wizarat) to strengthen the army.
Practice more on this topic →51.Who was the first Muslim to study the Puranas?
medium- A.Alberuni Correct Answer
- B.Dara Shikoh
- C.Amir Khusrau
- D.Abul Fazl
Explanation: Alberuni was the first Muslim to study the Puranas. He came to India with Mahmud Ghaznavi.
Practice more on this topic →52.What was inscribed on the silver coins introduced by Mahmud Ghaznavi?
medium- A.Image of Goddess Lakshmi
- B.Kalma in Arabic only
- C.Sanskrit legend in Devnagari script Correct Answer
- D.Portrait of the King
Explanation: The coins had a Sanskrit legend in Devnagari script on one side: 'Avyaktmekam Muhammad Avatar Nurupati Mahmud'. [cite: 4]
Practice more on this topic →53.According to the text, which historian dates the first Muslim invasion of India to 711 A.D.?
medium- A.Harishchandra Verma
- B.Lanepoole
- C.Sir Henry Elliot
- D.V.D. Mahajan Correct Answer
Explanation: According to V.D. Mahajan, the date of the first Muslim invasion is 711 A.D., whereas according to Harishchandra Verma, it took place in 712 A.D.
Practice more on this topic →54.Which title was given to Balban by Sultan Nasiruddin?
medium- A.Ulugh Khan Correct Answer
- B.Khan-i-Khanan
- C.Yamin-ud-Daula
- D.Lakh Bakhsh
Explanation: Balban married his daughter to Sultan Nasiruddin in 1249 AD. On this occasion, he was given the title of 'Ulugh Khan'.
Practice more on this topic →55.Which tribe did the Khokhars belong to, who killed Muhammad Ghori?
medium- A.Rajput
- B.Jat
- C.Local tribe of Punjab Correct Answer
- D.Afghan
Explanation: While returning to Ghazni, Muhammad Ghori was killed by Khokhars (a fierce tribe of Punjab) at Damyak in 1206 AD.
Practice more on this topic →56.Which language was used for the 'Tahqiq-i-hind' written by Alberuni?
medium- A.Urdu
- B.Turkish
- C.Arabic Correct Answer
- D.Persian
Explanation: Alberuni wrote 'Tahqiq-i-hind' (Kitab-ul-Hind) in the Arabic language.
Practice more on this topic →57.When did Shihabuddin Muhammad Ghori first invade India?
medium- A.1192 AD
- B.1175 AD Correct Answer
- C.1178 AD
- D.1191 AD
Explanation: Shihabuddin Muhammad Ghori first invaded India in 1175 AD. [cite: 4]
Practice more on this topic →58.Who was the writer of 'Tarikh-i-Subuktigin'?
medium- A.Firdausi
- B.Baghaqi Correct Answer
- C.Alberuni
- D.Utbi
Explanation: Baghaqi was the writer of 'Tarikh-i-Subuktigin' and was a prominent member of Mahmud Ghaznavi's court.
Practice more on this topic →59.Who was appointed as the 'Diwan-e-Arz' (Military Minister) by Balban?
medium- A.Malik Kafur
- B.Imad-ul-Mulk Correct Answer
- C.Amir Khusrau
- D.Ziyauddin Barani
Explanation: Balban made Imad-ul-Mulk his Military minister (Diwan-e-Arz), who was a very honest and hardworking person.
Practice more on this topic →60.Who was the last ruler of the Slave Dynasty?
medium- A.Shamsuddin Kayumars Correct Answer
- B.Nasiruddin Mahmud
- C.Kaiqubad
- D.Balban
Explanation: The last ruler of the Slave Dynasty was the infant Shamsuddin Kayumars.
Practice more on this topic →61.Which ruler introduced silver coins with Sanskrit legend on one side?
medium- A.Akbar
- B.Mahmud Ghaznavi Correct Answer
- C.Sher Shah Suri
- D.Muhammad-Bin Qasim
Explanation: Mahmud Ghaznavi introduced silver coins with Sanskrit legend in Devnagari script on one side and Arabic on the other.
Practice more on this topic →62.Who led the army that defeated Muhammad Ghori near Mount Abu in 1178 AD?
medium- A.Naayika Devi Correct Answer
- B.Vidyadhar
- C.Prithviraj Chauhan
- D.Jaichand
Explanation: Mularaja-II or Bhima-II defeated Ghori under the leadership of his courageous widowed mother Naayika Devi. [cite: 4]
Practice more on this topic →63.Who purchased Qutbuddin Aibak as a slave in his childhood?
medium- A.Bahauddin
- B.Muhammad Ghori
- C.Fakhruddin Abdul Aziz Kufi Correct Answer
- D.Iltutmish
Explanation: In childhood, he was bought by the Qazi of Nishapur, Fakhruddin Abdul Aziz Kufi, as a slave.
Practice more on this topic →64.According to the text, who was the first Sultan of Delhi to establish the 'theory of the state'?
medium- A.Ghiyasuddin Tughluq
- B.Iltutmish
- C.Alauddin Khalji
- D.Balban Correct Answer
Explanation: He (Balban) was the first Sultan of Delhi, who established the theory of the state.
Practice more on this topic →65.During which campaign did Qutbuddin Aibak acquire the famous Sufi saint Qutbuddin Bakhtiyar Kaki's reverence?
medium- A.Campaign of Ajmer
- B.While in Delhi Correct Answer
- C.Campaign of Bengal
- D.Campaign of Gujarat
Explanation: Aibak showed great respect to Sufi saints. He started the Qutub Minar in Delhi in memory of Bakhtiyar Kaki.
Practice more on this topic →66.Who defeated Muhammad Ghori for the first time in India in 1178 AD?
medium- A.Jaichand
- B.Vidyadhar
- C.Bhimdev II (Mularaja II) Correct Answer
- D.Prithviraj Chauhan
Explanation: In 1178 AD, Muhammad Ghori invaded Gujarat but was defeated by Mularaja-II or Bhima-II near Mount Abu.
Practice more on this topic →67.According to Hasan Nizami, what happened to Prithviraj Chauhan after the Second Battle of Tarain?
medium- A.He was killed on the battlefield
- B.He escaped to Nepal
- C.He ruled independently in Ajmer
- D.He accepted Ghori's allegiance but was killed for conspiring Correct Answer
Explanation: Hasan Nizami states that Prithviraj went to Ajmer, accepted Ghori's allegiance, but was awarded the death penalty for conspiring. [cite: 4]
Practice more on this topic →68.Which title was NOT held by Qutbuddin Aibak?
medium- A.Malik
- B.Sultan Correct Answer
- C.Lakh Bakhsh
- D.Sipahasalaar
Explanation: Aibak never held the title of 'Sultan'. He kept himself satisfied only with the titles of 'Malik' and 'Sipahasalaar'.
Practice more on this topic →69.Who led the revolt against Raziyya Sultan?
medium- A.Malik Altunia Correct Answer
- B.Bakhtiyar Khalji
- C.Malik Kafur
- D.Nasiruddin Mahmud
Explanation: Turks under the leadership of Governor of Bhatinda, Malik Altunia, rebelled against Raziyya and overthrew her.
Practice more on this topic →70.Who built the 'Palace of Red Stone' (Kushk-i-Lal) in Delhi?
medium- A.Alauddin Khalji
- B.Akbar
- C.Balban Correct Answer
- D.Iltutmish
Explanation: Balban built the 'Kushk-i-Lal' (Red Palace) in Delhi.
Practice more on this topic →71.In which battle did Muhammad Ghori defeat Prithviraj Chauhan?
medium- A.First Battle of Tarain
- B.Battle of Panipat
- C.Battle of Chandawar
- D.Second Battle of Tarain Correct Answer
Explanation: In 1192 AD, Muhammad Ghori defeated Prithviraj Chauhan in the Second Battle of Tarain.
Practice more on this topic →72.Where is Chandawar, the site of the battle between Ghori and Jaychand, located?
medium- A.Near Agra
- B.Near Firuzabad Correct Answer
- C.Near Kanpur
- D.Near Delhi
Explanation: Chandawar is situated in the present Firuzabad district near the banks of Yamuna. [cite: 4]
Practice more on this topic →73.How did Sultan Qutbuddin Aibak die in 1210 AD?
medium- A.Due to illness
- B.Assassinated by a noble
- C.Fell from a horse while playing Chaugan Correct Answer
- D.In a battle against Rajputs
Explanation: Sultan Qutbuddin Aibak died in 1210 AD when he fell from a horse while playing Chaugan (a game like modern polo).
Practice more on this topic →74.Which fugitive ruler of Khwarizm was chased by Genghis Khan to the Indian frontier?
medium- A.Alaptegin
- B.Jalaluddin Mingburni Correct Answer
- C.Yaldauj
- D.Muhammad Ghori
Explanation: Chasing the fugitive ruler of Khawarizm, Jalaluddin Mingburni, Genghis Khan reached the bank of Indus river.
Practice more on this topic →75.Which ruler is credited with consolidating the Delhi Sultanate after the initial chaos?
medium- A.Iltutmish Correct Answer
- B.Raziyya
- C.Aibak
- D.Ruknuddin Firuz
Explanation: Iltutmish is regarded as the real consolidator of the Delhi Sultanate as he secured it from internal and external threats.
Practice more on this topic →76.Which King was defeated by Muhammad Ghori in the Battle of Chandawar (1194 AD)?
medium- A.Bhimdev II
- B.Jaychand Correct Answer
- C.Prithviraj Chauhan
- D.Lakshmana Sena
Explanation: In 1194 AD, Muhammad Ghori defeated Kannauj's Gharwal King Jaychand in the Battle of Chandawar.
Practice more on this topic →77.Which administrative system was introduced in Northern India soon after Ghori's victories?
medium- A.Dahsala System
- B.Zamindari System
- C.Mansabdari System
- D.Iqta System Correct Answer
Explanation: Soon after the victories of Muhammad Ghori, the 'Iqta system' was introduced in Northern India. [cite: 4]
Practice more on this topic →78.Where was Qutbuddin Aibak buried?
medium- A.Delhi
- B.Kabul
- C.Agra
- D.Lahore Correct Answer
Explanation: He was buried in Lahore after his death in 1210 AD.
Practice more on this topic →79.Who shifted the capital of the Sultanate from Lahore to Delhi?
medium- A.Qutbuddin Aibak
- B.Balban
- C.Aram Shah
- D.Iltutmish Correct Answer
Explanation: Iltutmish shifted his capital from Lahore to Delhi, making him the first real Sultan to rule from Delhi.
Practice more on this topic →80.Which Caliph recognized Iltutmish as the legal sovereign of India?
medium- A.Al-Mansur
- B.Al-Qadir
- C.Al-Mustansir Correct Answer
- D.Al-Mamun
Explanation: In 1229 AD, the Caliph of Baghdad, Al-Mustansir Billah, sent a robe of honour and recognized Iltutmish's rule.
Practice more on this topic →81.Coins of which Muslim ruler bore the image of Goddess Lakshmi?
medium- A.Mahmud Ghaznavi
- B.Iltutmish
- C.Qutbuddin Aibak
- D.Muhammad Ghori Correct Answer
Explanation: Coins issued by Muhammad Ghori had the image of Goddess Lakshmi on one side and Kalma in Arabic on the other.
Practice more on this topic →82.To which post was Qutbuddin Aibak promoted by Ghori before being made in-charge of Indian territories?
medium- A.Wazir
- B.Amir-e-Shikar
- C.Sipahasalaar
- D.Amir-e-Akhur Correct Answer
Explanation: Ghori promoted him to the post of Amir-e-Akhur (Master of Royal Stables). [cite: 6]
Practice more on this topic →83.Which mosque was built by Qutbuddin Aibak in Ajmer?
medium- A.Moti Masjid
- B.Quwwat-ul-Islam
- C.Adhai Din Ka Jhopara Correct Answer
- D.Jama Masjid
Explanation: Aibak had built mosques known as 'Quwwat-ul-Islam' in Delhi and 'Adhai Din Ka Jhopara' in Ajmer.
Practice more on this topic →84.Who succeeded Qutbuddin Aibak immediately after his death in 1210 AD?
medium- A.Iltutmish
- B.Nasiruddin Qubacha
- C.Aram Shah Correct Answer
- D.Bakhtiyar Khalji
Explanation: After the death of Aibak, the nobles of Lahore placed Aram Shah on the throne, but he was an incompetent ruler.
Practice more on this topic →85.Which invader destroyed the University of Vikramshila?
medium- A.Muhammad Ghori
- B.Bakhtiyar Khalji Correct Answer
- C.Qutbuddin Aibak
- D.Mahmud Ghaznavi
Explanation: Bakhtiyar Khalji destroyed the Vikramshila University during his conquest of Bihar and Bengal.
Practice more on this topic →86.Who was the commander of Muhammad Ghori who conquered Bihar and Bengal?
medium- A.Qutbuddin Aibak
- B.Tajuddin Yaldwz
- C.Nasiruddin Qubacha
- D.Bakhtiyar Khalji Correct Answer
Explanation: Ikhtiyar-ud-din Muhammad-Bin Bakhtiyar Khalji, a slave of Muhammad Ghori, conquered Bihar and Bengal (1193-1202).
Practice more on this topic →87.Which city did Bakhtiyar Khalji make his capital?
medium- A.Lakhnauti Correct Answer
- B.Nadia
- C.Munger
- D.Patna
Explanation: Bakhtiyar Khalji made Lakhnauti his capital after invading Bengal. [cite: 4]
Practice more on this topic →88.Who completed the construction of Qutub Minar?
medium- A.Alauddin Khalji
- B.Iltutmish Correct Answer
- C.Balban
- D.Qutbuddin Aibak
Explanation: He (Aibak) started the construction of 'Qutub Minar' in Delhi, which was completed by Iltutmish.
Practice more on this topic →89.The Qutub Minar was named after which Sufi saint?
medium- A.Baba Farid
- B.Qutbuddin Bakhtiyar Kaki Correct Answer
- C.Moinuddin Chishti
- D.Nizamuddin Auliya
Explanation: It is believed that Qutub Minar was named after the famous Sufi saint Khwaja Qutbuddin Bakhtiyar Kaki.
Practice more on this topic →90.What was the relation between Qutbuddin Aibak and Iltutmish?
medium- A.Brothers
- B.Master and Slave/Son-in-law Correct Answer
- C.Friends
- D.Father and Son
Explanation: Iltutmish was the slave and also the son-in-law of Qutbuddin Aibak.
Practice more on this topic →91.Which university was destroyed by Bakhtiyar Khalji?
medium- A.Kashi
- B.Takshashila
- C.Nalanda Correct Answer
- D.Ujjain
Explanation: Bakhtiyar Khalji occupied Odantapuri by conquering Bihar and destroyed Nalanda and Vikramshila universities.
Practice more on this topic →92.According to Professor Habib, what revolution did the Turkish victory give birth to?
medium- A.Cultural Revolution
- B.Urban and Rural Revolution Correct Answer
- C.Industrial Revolution
- D.Agricultural Revolution
Explanation: According to Professor Habib, the victory of North-Western province by Turks gave birth to 'Urban Revolution' and 'Rural Revolution'. [cite: 4]
Practice more on this topic →93.Which ruler rebuilt the two top floors of Qutub Minar after it was damaged by lightning?
medium- A.Iltutmish
- B.Alauddin Khalji
- C.Sikandar Lodi
- D.Firuz Shah Tughluq Correct Answer
Explanation: The fourth storey was damaged by lightning which was rebuilt by Firuz Shah Tughluq. He built two floors.
Practice more on this topic →94.Who is the author of the text 'Tabaqat-i-Nasiri'?
medium- A.Hasan Nizami
- B.Ziyauddin Barani
- C.Minhaj-us-Siraj Correct Answer
- D.Amir Khusrau
Explanation: Minhaj-us-Siraj is the author of 'Tabaqat-i-Nasiri', which is a vital source of history for the early Sultanate.
Practice more on this topic →95.According to the text, who was the first Muslim to study Puranas?
medium- A.Badauni
- B.Abul Fazl
- C.Alberuni Correct Answer
- D.Dara Shikoh
Explanation: Alberuni was the first Muslim who studied the Puranas and Sanskrit literature.
Practice more on this topic →96.Who founded the Slave Dynasty in India?
medium- A.Qutbuddin Aibak Correct Answer
- B.Balban
- C.Muhammad Ghori
- D.Iltutmish
Explanation: The first ruler of the Slave Dynasty in India was Qutbuddin Aibak (1206-10 AD), who was appointed by Ghori.
Practice more on this topic →97.Which Sanskrit text did Alberuni translate into Arabic as 'Kitab Patanjal'?
medium- A.Patanjali's Yoga-Sutra Correct Answer
- B.Bhagavad Gita
- C.Manusmriti
- D.Ramayana
Explanation: Alberuni translated Patanjali's Yoga-Sutra into Arabic called Kitab Patanjal. [cite: 4]
Practice more on this topic →98.Who is considered the first real Turkish Sultan of Delhi?
medium- A.Balban
- B.Aram Shah
- C.Qutbuddin Aibak
- D.Iltutmish Correct Answer
Explanation: Iltutmish was the first real Turkish Sultan of Delhi. He received the approval as Sultan from the Khalifa.
Practice more on this topic →99.To whom did Minhaj-us-Siraj dedicate his book 'Tabaqat-i-Nasiri'?
medium- A.Iltutmish
- B.Nasiruddin Mahmud Correct Answer
- C.Balban
- D.Raziyya Sultan
Explanation: The book 'Tabaqat-i-Nasiri' is dedicated to Sultan Nasiruddin Mahmud.
Practice more on this topic →100.Who introduced the famous Persian festival 'Navroz' in India?
medium- A.Balban Correct Answer
- B.Iltutmish
- C.Akbar
- D.Alauddin Khalji
Explanation: Balban introduced the famous Persian festival 'Navroz' in his court to display the grandeur of kingship.
Practice more on this topic →