CBSE Questions for Class 8 General Knowledge Medieval Indian History Quiz 10 - MCQExams.com

To whom were land grants called milk or Madad-i-Maash made in return for their services?
  • Village servants
  • Artisans
  • Religious divines and learned man
  • Poor and destitute
Who among the following was the first Muslim Military Commander who annexed Bihar and Bengal by overthrowing the Sena dynasty?
  • Mahmud Gawan
  • Bakhtiyar Khilji
  • Adil Shah
  • Shamsuddin
With reference to Sultan Alauddin Khilji, consider the following statements.
Alauddin Khilji fixed the prices of foodgrains.
Alauddin Khilji was the first Sultan who paid his soldiers in cash.
During Alauddin Khilji's rule, the share of the land revenue to be paid by the peasant was raised to half of the produce.
Which of these statements are correct?
  • 1 and 2
  • 1 and 3
  • 2 and 3
  • 1, 2 and 3
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the causes for the downfall of Delhi Sultanate?
The weakness and impolitic measures at Feroz Shah Tughlaq such as the revival of the Jagir system and imposition of the Jizya on the non-Muslims.
The indiscretions and irrational policies of Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq.
Revivals of Hindu powers in India.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
  • 1 and 3
  • 1, 2 and 3
  • Only 3
  • 1 and 2
Inam lands were those which were assigned to learned and religious men. What was the basic difference between an Inam and a Jagir from the point of view of rights of Inamdars?
  • Inamdars held the Inam lands even when they stopped performing the services for which the Inam was granted
  • There was no mansab or obligation attached to an inam grant
  • Inam once granted was irrevocable
  • Inamdar acquired proprietary rights over his land grant
Consider the following statements Madad-i-Mash grants were awarded to:
Men of learning.
Religious devotees.
Persons of noble lineage.
Destitute persons incapable of earning a livelihood.
Which of these statements are correct?
  • 1, 2 and 3
  • 2, 3 and 4
  • 1 and 4
  • 1, 2, 3 and 4
Mughal dynasty was to Bahadur Shah Zafar as Lodi dynasty was to _________.
  • Bahlol Lodi
  • Daulat Khan Lodi
  • Ibrahim Lodi
  • Sikander Lodi
Babur came to India originally from _______.
  • Ferghana
  • Khiva
  • Khorasan
  • Seistan
Which one among the following was not a possible reason for the success of Nadir Shah's military campaign in Delhi?
  • Weak Mughal Emperor
  • Lack of strong defence in the North-West frontier
  • Late preparation for the defence of Delhi
  • Use of superior military technology by the invading army
Which of the following buildings conceived by Akbar was/were inspired by Buddhist architecture?
  • Panch Mahal at Fatehpur Sikri
  • Akbar's own mausoleum at Sikandra
  • Both 'a' and 'b'
  • The Ibadatkhana at Fatehpur Sikri
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists.

List I
List II
A.Iqta
1.Marathas
B.Jagir
2.Delhi Sultans
C.Amaram
3.Mughals
D.Mokasa
4.Vijaynagara
  • A-3, B-2, C-1, D-4
  • A-2, B-3, C-4, D-1
  • A-2, B-3, C-1, D-4
  • A-3, B-2, C-4, D-1
Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
  • Jahangir : William Hawkins
  • Akbar : Sir Thomas Roe
  • Shah Jahan : Tavernier
  • Aurangzeb : Manucci
Which of the following is considered to be the earliest example in India of the double dome?
  • Humayun's Tomb, Delhi
  • Jama Masjid, Fatehpur Sikri
  • Itmat-ud-daulah's Tomb, Agra
  • Moti Masjid, Agra
The Mughal Empire extended up to Tamil territory in the South under the reign of ________.
  • Akbar
  • Aurangzeb
  • Jahangir
  • Shah Jahan
Which one among the following books was authored by a lady of the Mughal Royal House?
  • Akbar Nama
  • Babur Nama
  • Humayun Nama
  • Badshah Nama
During Aurangzeb's reign, whose duty was it to see that people lived their lives in accordance with the 'shariat'?
  • Ahadis
  • Mansabdars
  • Muhtasibs
  • Walashuhis
Which one of the following dynasties ruled over India after the invasion of Timur?
  • Lodhi dynasty
  • Sayyid dynasty
  • Tughlaq dynasty
  • Khilji dynasty
During the reign of which of the following Mughal Emperors was the Sikh leader Banda Bahadur captured and executed?
  • Aurangzeb
  • Bahadur Shah
  • Jahandar Shah
  • Farrukhsiyar
Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?
1.Babur:Battle of Khanwa
2.Akbar
:Battle of Panipat
3.Humayun
:Battle of Chausa
4.Jahangir
:Battle of Khatoli
Choose the correct answer from the codes given.
  • 1, 2 and 3
  • 2 and 3
  • 1, 2 and 4
  • All of these
Which one of the following was considered the ablest writer in Persian during Akbar's period?
  • Faizi
  • Badauni
  • Abul Fazl
  • Afizi Sirhindi
The action of Bahadur Shah which could be called a great diplomatic move was ________.
  • to release Sahu, the son of Sambhaji, from the Mughal captivity
  • withdrawal of jizya and conciliation with the Rajputs
  • strong measures against the Sikhs
  • his attempts to please the Irani, Turani and Hindustani groups of the Mughal court
Consider the following statements.
Akbar is reported to have been a good player of Nakkarah.
The most famous musician at the court of Akbar was Tansen whose original name was Ramtanu Pande.
Swami Haridas was the great guru of Tansen who helped in developing his musical talent.
The name of Tansen is associated with the discovery/innovation of Rudravina, Miyan-ki-Todi (raga) and Darbari Kanda (raga).
Which of the statements given is/are correct?
  • 1 and 2
  • 2 and 3
  • 1, 2 and 3
  • All of these
Which Mughal Emperor was first a prisoner of the British and later a pensioner of the Marathas till his death?
  • Shah Alam II
  • Bahadur Shah II
  • Alamgir II
  • Akbar Shah II
A courtesan called Lal Kunwar dominated the affairs of the Mughal Empire during the reign of _________.
  • Jahandar Shah
  • Muhammad Shah
  • Alamgir II
  • Shah Alam II
Which one of the following ruler from Central Asia conquered North India in 1192?
  • Jalaluddin Mangbami
  • Mahmud Ghaznavi
  • Shahabuddin Muhammad Ghori
  • Chengiz Khan
Consider the following statements relating to Sher Shah.
During Sher Shah's reign, the village Panchayat and Zamindars were not allowed to deal with civil and criminal cases at the local level.
Sher Shah set up army cantonment in different parts of the Empire and a strong garrison was posted in each of them.
Which of the statements given is/are correct?
  • Only 1
  • Only 2
  • Both 1 and 2
  • Neither 1 nor 2
Which of the following Sultans of Delhi was known as Lakh Baksha (giver of Lakhs)?
  • Iltutmish
  • Balban
  • Mohammad-bin-Tughlaq
  • Qutubuddin Aibak
Who deposed Shah Jahan II and proclaimed Ali Gauhar as Emperor with the title of Shah Alam II?
  • Ahmad Shah Abdali
  • Najib-ud-Daula
  • Sadashiv Rao Bhau
  • Najib Khan
Amir Khusrau, the 'Parrot of India', was born at __________.
  • Patiali (UP)
  • Patti
  • Patli
  • Patiala
Match the following:
List I
(Term)		List II
(Meaning)
A. GhariAgricultural loan
B. CharaiSome additional tax
C. SondharHouse Tax
D. AbwabsPasture Tax
  • A-3; B-4; C-1; D-2
  • A-1; B-2; C-3; D-4
  • A-1; B-3; C-4; D-2
  • A-4; B-2; C-1; D-3
Who among the following witnessed the reign of seven Sultans of Delhi?
  • Amir Khusrau
  • Shaikh Nizamuddin Auliya
  • Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti
  • None of the above
Who translated Gita into Persian and declared Vedas to be "heavenly books in point of time" and in conformity with the "Holy Quran"?
  • Akbar
  • Shah Jahan
  • Dara Shikoh
  • Jahangir
Who was the ruler of Deogiri at the time of Alauddin Khilji's invasion?
  • Ramachandra Dev
  • Prataprudra Dev
  • Malik Kafur
  • Rana Ratan Singh
The city of Jaunpur was founded in the memory of __________.
  • Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
  • Mohammud-bin-Tughlaq (Jauna Khan)
  • Feroz Shah Tughlaq
  • Akbar
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq received the title of Ulugh Khan.
He was the first Sultan who visited the tomb of Muinuddin Chisti at Ajmer.
He was the only Delhi Sultan to call himself the Caliph.
  • Only 1
  • 1 and 3
  • 1, 2 and 3
  • 1 and 2
Put the following administrative levels of Mughal period from higher to lower order.
Parganas   Subhas   Sarkars
Select the correct answer using the codes given.
  • 3-1-2
  • 3-2-1
  • 2-3-1
  • 1-2-3
The famous poet Amir Khusrau was associated with the court of ____________.
  • Nawab Asafuddaula
  • Alauddin Khilji
  • Mohammud Shah 'Ranglia'
  • Qutubuddin Aibak
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
Alauddin Khilji introduced the first permanent standing Army of Medieval India.
He introduced the Dagh and Chehra.
Ala-ud-din Khilji established a separate military department known as Diwan-i-Wizarat and Diwan-i-Arz.
  • 1 and 3
  • 1, 2 and 3
  • Only 3
  • 1 and 2
Arrange the following events of Akbar's period in chronological order.
Abolition of Jizya.
Abolition of pilgrim tax.
Promulgation of Mahzar.
Stopping of forcible conversions of persons captured during war.
Select the correct answer using the codes given.
  • 1, 2, 3, 4
  • 4, 2, 1, 3
  • 2, 1, 4, 3
  • 4, 1, 3, 2
Match the following.
List I
(Term)		List II
(Meaning)
A. MustakharajRevenue Collection Officer
B. Shahna-i-MandiMarket Inspector
C. BaridsHold official records
D. MunshisSecret Spies
  • A-1; B-2; C-4; D-3
  • A-2; B-4; C-1; D-3
  • A-4; B-2; C-1; D-3
  • A-3; B-2; C-4; D-1
Who had assumed the title of 'Haindava Dharmoddharak'?
  • Aurangzeb
  • Shivaji
  • Sambhaji
  • Akbar
Which of the following statements is/are correct about Land Revenue system of Sher Shah?
Sher Shah had fixed the land revenue after getting the whole of the land measured through Sikandari Gaj.
The lands were divided into good, bad and middling.
The farmers were allowed to make revenue payment directly to government treasury.
  • 1, 2 and 3
  • 1 and 3
  • 1 and 2
  • 2 and 3
Consider the following statements.
Ghiyas-ud-din Tughlaq is the first Sultan to be credited with digging canals for the of irrigation and agriculture.
He adopted a balanced policy known Rasam-i-Miyana.
Ghiyas-ud-din founded the city of Tughlaqabad.
He was murdered by Firoz Shah Tughlaq.
Which of the above statements are correct?
  • 1, 2 and 4
  • 1, 2 and 3
  • 3 and 4
  • All of these
Which of the following statements regarding Aurangzeb are correct?
During his long reign, the Mughal empire reached its territorial climax.
He issued secular decrees called 'Zawabit'.
He discontinued the festival of 'Nauroz'.
He discontinued the practice of Jharokha Darshan.
Select the correct answer using the codes given.
  • 1, 2 and 3
  • 2, 3 and 4
  • 1, 3 and 4
  • All of these
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer from the codes given the lists.

List I
(Monument)
List II
(Builder)
A.Alai Darwaja, Delhi
1.Alaudddin (Khilji)
B.Buland Darwaja, Fatehpur Sikri2.Akbar
C.Moti Masjid, Agra
3.Aurangzeb
D.Moti Masjid Delhi4.Shahjahan
  • A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4
  • A-1, B-2, C-4, D-3
  • A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
  • A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2
In 1659, Aurangzeb issued a number of ordinances for restoring the Muslim law of conduct according to the teachings of the Quran.
Read the statements and give the correct answer from the codes given.
He discontinued the practice of inscribing Kalima on the coins.
Censors of Public morals were appointed in all big cities.
Cultivation of 'Bhang' was forbidden throughout the empire.
Abolished the celebration of 'Nauroz', New year's day.
  • 1 and 3
  • 2 and 3
  • 1, 2 and 3
  • All of these
The world famous Takht-i-Taus (Peacock Throne) was kept in which of the following Mughal buildings?
  • The Diwan-i-Khas at Fatehpur Sikri
  • Agra Fort
  • The Rang Mahal at the Red Fort at Delhi
  • The Diwan-i-Aam at the Red Fort at Delhi
Consider the statements about Mohammad Shah.
His original name was Roshan Akhtar.
He was promoted to the throne by the 'Sayyid Brothers'.
During his time period, Nadir Shah invaded Delhi and carried away lot of wealth and Kohinoor diamond.
Mohammad Shah promoted literature, arts and music.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given.
  • 1, 2 and 3
  • 2, 3 and 4
  • 1 and 3
  • All of these
The famous Kohinoor diamond was produced from one of the mines in ________.
  • Orissa
  • Chhotanagpur
  • Bijapur
  • Golconda
Who is believed to have created the raga Miyan Ki Malhar?
  • Tansen
  • Baiju Bawara
  • Amir Khusrau
  • Swami Haridasa
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