CBSE Questions for Class 8 General Knowledge Medieval Indian History Quiz 1 - MCQExams.com

Who was the founder of Maratha Empire in India?
  • Chhatrapati Shivaji
  • Chhatrapati Sambhaji
  • Chhatrapati Shahu
  • Chhatrapati Rajaram
Which one of these following kings was killed in mysterious massacre of the royal family in 2001?
  • King Raj Bahadur
  • King Birendra
  • King Gyanedra
  • None of these
The first battle of Panipat was fought in ________.
  • 1625
  • 1526
  • 1420
  • None of these
Shaikh Moinuddin, Bakhtiyar Kaki and Farid ud din Ganj-i-Shakar were.
  • Prominent military leaders of the Sultanate period
  • Prominent painters from the Sultanate period
  • Prominent Chisti Saints
  • Prominent poets from the courts of the Sultanate period
The war of Tarain was fought among _________________.
  • Shivaji and Jai Singh
  • Prithiviraj Chouhan and Mohammad Gouri
  • Mohmamad Gouri and Jai singh
  • Prithiviraj Chouhan and Ghajnavi
Mansabdari System was introduced by ______________.
  • Sher Shah
  • Akbar
  • Aurangzeb
  • Bahadur Shah
The language patronized by the Delhi Sultanate was - 
  • Arabic
  • Turki
  • Persian
  • Urdu
  • Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion
  • Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion
  • Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect
  • Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect
Who were Tarafdars in Bahmani Sultanate?
  • Intelligence agents
  • Provincial governors
  • Revenue collectors at district level
  • Prison heads
The Senia tradition is ________________.
  • Musical tradition that emerged from the colonial army (Sena)
  • Dance drama written by Keshab Chandra Sen
  • Textile tradition of eastern UP
  • Musical tradition that invoked the name of Tansen, the celebrated musician of Akbar's Court
Which of the following is true about religion in Vijaynagar period?
  • Vijaynagar rulers were followers of Shaivism and Virupaksha was their family God
  • Later they came under the influence of Vaishnavism but Shaivism continued to be practiced
  • Sri Vaishnavism of Ramanuja and Dvaita or Varaha of Madhavacharya was popular
  • All of the above
Examine these two statements and select the answer:
Statement I:
 Jahandar Shah's reign came to an early end in January 1713. 
Statement II: He was defeated at Agra by Farrukhsiyar, his nephew.
  • Both the statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I
  • Both the statements are individually true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I
  • Statement I is true but Statement II is false
  • Statement I is false but Statement II is true.
With reference to Delhi Sultanate, who was the founder of Sayyid Dynasty?
  • Khizr Khan
  • Mubarak Shah
  • Muhammad Shah
  • Ala-ud-din Alam Shah
Who among the following was associated with the Mughal Court as a physician to Prince Dara Shikoh? 
  • Hakim Arial Khan
  • Ibn Battuta
  • Francois Bernier
  • Duarte Barbosa
Identify the Vijaynagar coin which was in circulation and was the most widely recognised currency. 
  • Dinar
  • Huna
  • Panam
  • Pagoda
In the context of South India, Cave Script means _______.
  • Undeciphered graffiti marks
  • Tamil Brahmi
  • Tamil Grantha
  • Pallava Grantha
After defeating which Gajapati King of Odisha did Krishnadevaraya assume the title of "Gajapatisaptangaharana"?
  • Ganga Raya
  • Vira Raya
  • Ramanayak
  • Prataparudra
The Bahmani architecture in the Deccan is marked by its distinct originality and independent style. Which of the following statements about Bahmani architecture are correct? 
It derived its elements from the architectural styles of the Delhi Sultanate and that of distant Persia.
The forts built by the Bahmanis were undoubtedly the greatest monuments far exceeding any of the same period in Europe.
Bahmani architecture did reflect harmonious blend of both Hindi and Islamic styles.
Select the correct answer using the codes given:
  • 1, 2 and 3
  • 2 and 3
  • 1 and 3
  • 1 and 2
Nicolo de Conti, the Italian traveller visited Vijaynagar empire during the time of _______.
  • Devaraya I
  • Devaraya II
  • Krishnadev Raya
  • Achyuta Raya
Who gave this statement about Vijaynagar empire during the first half of the 15th century "The circumference of the city is sixty miles, its walls seen to be touching to mountains and enclose to valley at their feet"?
  • Abdul Razzaq
  • Nuniz
  • Ferishta
  • Nicolo de-Conti
Which of the following are true about Tirumala?
  • Tirumala commented on Jayadeva's 'Gitagovinda'
  • Molla wrote 'Mollaramayana' in Tirumala's times
  • Bhattamurthy wrote 'Vasucharita' in Tirumala's times
  • All of the above
Which of the following sequences of the Vijaynagar dynasties is  chronologically correct?
  • Sangam-Aravidu-Tuluva-Saluva
  • Sangam-Saluva-Tuluva-Aravidu
  • Sangam-Tuluva-Saluva-Aravaidu
  • Sangam-Aravidu-Saluva-Tuluva
Which member of the astadiggajas wrote 'Pandurangamahatyam'?
  • Tenali Ramakrishna
  • Nandi Timmava
  • Madayya
  • Dhurajati
The principal ports of the Bahmani Kingdom were ______.
  • Chaul
  • Cabhol
  • Calicut
  • Both a and b
Which one of the following are true about the observations of Domingo Paes?
  • Men of every nation inhabit the city of Vijaynagar
  • Vijaynagar is the best popular city in the world
  • Practise of killing many animals is in the festival of Mahanavami
  • All of the above
During which Vijayanagar ruler's reign did the feudatory rulers of Mysore, the Wodeyars assume the title of Rajas of Mysore?
  • Venkata I
  • Venkata II
  • Tirumala I
  • Tirumala III
Which of the following is/are true about Krishnadevaraya?
  • He was known as Andhra Bhoja
  • He authored 'Amuktamalyada' book on polity in Telugu and also a Sanskrit drama called 'Jambavati Kalyanan'
  • His court was adorned by eight celebrated poets called 'ashtadiggajas'
  • All of the above
The play Matta-Vilsasa-Prahasana was authored by ________.
  • Harsha
  • Raja Rajendra
  • Jaidev
  • Mahendravarman
The Tungabhadra river provided sustenance to which empire?
  • Chola
  • Vijayanagara
  • Vakataka
  • Pandya
Who among the following were treated as untouchables in the Vijaynagar period?
  • Kambalattars
  • Dambars
  • Jogis or Marvars
  • All of the above
Which Vijaynagar King assumed the title of 'Yavanaraja Sthapanacharya', after successfully invading Gulbarga and Bidar?
  • Krishnadeva Raya
  • Achyuta Raya
  • Sadasiva Raya
  • Tirumala Raya
Which among the following are true about society in the Vijaynagar period?
  • Varna system as evident in the North India did not exist in South India
  • The word Kshatriya is nowhere used to refer to the rulers
  • Kakkolas were a weaver class exempted from taxation
  • All of the above
Who got the monumental Rayagopurams in front of the temples at Hampi, Tiruvannamalai, Chidambaram, Sri Rangam, Tirupati, etc. constructed?
  • Vidyaranya
  • Krishnadeva Raya
  • Harihara
  • Rajaraja
Who of the following founded a new city on the south bank of a tributary to river Krishna and undertook to rule his new kingdom as the agent of a deity to whom all the land south of the river Krishna was supposed to belong?
  • Amoghavarsha I
  • Ballala II
  • Harihara I
  • Prataparudra II
Which of the following temples were constructed during the Vijaynagar period?
  • Hazza Ramaswamy, Krishnaswamy and Vithalswamy Temple in Hampi
  • Parvati temple at Chidambaram
  • Talkanteswar temple at Vellore
  • All of the above
Which of the following are true about Vijaynagar art?
  • Vijaynagar period is known for origin of Carnatic music
  • Yakshagana, a popular dance drama was performed in temples
  • Bharatanatyam was promoted by Vijaynagar kings
  • All of the above
The prominent features of Vijaynagar architecture are _______.
  • Gopurams, Kalyanamandapa, Garbhagriha and Amman shrine are indispensable
  • pillars are very important in the architectural shrine of the temples
  • the Gopurams are lavishly ornamented with the themes of Puranas
  • All of the above
Which of the following are true about the observations of Abdul Razzak?
  • Refers to the presence of a secretariat
  • Refers to the amazing wealth of Vijaynagar
  • Says the city of Vijaynagar has 7 walls and that Vijaynagar empire has 300 ports
  • All of the above
The rulers of Vijaynagar promoted ________.
  • Hindi, Marathi and Sanskrit
  • Malayalam, Tamil and Sanskrit
  • Tamil, Telugu and Sanskrit
  • Telugu, Urdu and Sanskrit
Jivaka, the royal physician of Rajgriha, was the son of the Ganika named ________.
  • Salavati
  • Ramaniya
  • Basantsena
  • Amrapali
Which of the following statement is/are correct?
Ibrahim Adil Shah-II was known as Jagat Guru for his generosity and as Abala Baba for his helping attitude towards poor.
He founded Hyderabad city and built Charminar.
  • 1 and 2
  • Only 2
  • Only 1
  • None of the above
Which one of the following regions was not the bone of contention between the Vijayanagar rulers and the Bahmani Sultans?
  • Krishna-Godavari delta
  • Marathwada country
  • Tungabhadra country
  • Warangal
Which of the following sequences of the Vijaynagar administration is chronologically correct?
  • Mandalams $$\rightarrow$$ Nadus $$\rightarrow$$ Sthalas $$\rightarrow$$ Village
  • Nadus $$\rightarrow$$ Sthalas $$\rightarrow$$ Mandalams $$\rightarrow$$ Village
  • Mandalams $$\rightarrow$$ Nadus $$\rightarrow$$ Village $$\rightarrow$$ Sthalas
  • Village $$\rightarrow$$ Nadus $$\rightarrow$$ Mandalams $$\rightarrow$$ Sthalas
The Nayakas in the Vijayanagar empire were ________.
  • Central ministers
  • Military chiefs controlling particular territories
  • Cavalry soldiers
  • Priests of large and powerful temples
Consider the following statements:
Berar was founded by Fatallah Imad Shah.
Golkonda was founded by Quli Qutub Shah.
Bijapur was founded by Yusuf Adil Shah.
Ahmadnagar was founded by Malik Ahmad in the year 1490.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
  • 1, 3 and 4
  • 1, 2 and 3
  • 2, 3 and 4
  • All of these
Consider the following statements:
Mohammad-bin-Tughluq was the Delhi Sultan when Vijaynagar Empire was founded.
Krishnadeva Raya was the ruler of Vijaynagar when Babur took over from Ibrahim Lodi.
Rama Raya was defeated at Talikota when Jahangir was the Emperor at Delhi.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
  • 1 and 2
  • 2 and 3
  • 1 and 3
  • All of these
The greatest stylistic forms of temple architecture during the early medieval period were the Nagara, the Dravida and the Vesara. Which of the following was the geographical spread of the Dravida style?
  • Between Vindhyan and Krishna rivers
  • Between Krishna and Kaveri rivers
  • Between Vindhyan and Kaveri rivers
  • Between Godavari and Krishna rivers
Which region of India was ruled by Sultan Zain-ul-Abidin?
  • Asaam
  • Delhi
  • Kashmir
  • Odisha
The city of Jaunpur was founded in the memory of ________.
  • Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
  • Mohammad-bin-Tughlaq
  • Feroz Shah Tughlaq
  • Akbar
Which ruler of Vijaynagar had sent his embassy to the emperor of China?
  • Harihar I
  • Bukka I
  • Krishnadeva Raya
  • Saluva Narasimha
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