CBSE Questions for Class 8 General Knowledge Medieval Indian History Quiz 11 - MCQExams.com

Mughal presence in the Red Fort ceased with the fall of ________.
  • Aurangzeb
  • Muhammad Shah
  • Shah Alam
  • Bahadur Shah Zafar
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
Sur architecture forms the climax of pre-Mughal style of architecture.
Sur architecture have harmonious combination of Hindu and Muslim architectural ideas.
  • 1 and 2
  • Only 1
  • Only 2
  • Neither 1 nor 2
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
Battle of Chausa (1539) was fought between Sher Shah Suri and Humayun in which Sher Shah Suri was defeated.
Sher Shah Suri defeated Humayun in the Battle of Kannauj.
  • Both 1 and 2
  • Only 2
  • Only 1
  • Neither 1 nor 2
Match the following:
List IList II
A. Tarikh-i-MubarakMinhaj-us-Siraj
B. Tarikh-i-FiruzshahiBarani
C. Taj-ul-MaasirAbdullah Sirhindi
D. Tabagat-i-NasiriHassan-Nizami
  • A-2; B-1; C-4; D-3
  • A-1; B-3; C-4; D-2
  • A-3; B-2; C-4; D-1
  • A-3; B-2; C-1; D-4
Bahadur Shah was the _________.
  • last ruler of the Lodis
  • last Mughal ruler
  • successor of Sher Shah
  • successor of the Maratha ruler Shivaji
The first Indian Hindi scholar of the Mughal period was _______.
  • Malik Muhammad Jayasi
  • Abdur Rahim
  • Mulla Wajhi
  • Chandbardai
Which of the following statements is/are correct about Balban?
He declared himself to be a successor at Afrasiab, the Iranian warrior.
In his court, he introduced some formalities like Sizda and Paibos of the ruler.
He excluded Indian Muslim from all the positions of power and authority and reserved high offices for Ilbari Turk of noble birth.
  • 1 and 3
  • 1, 2 and 3
  • Only 3
  • 1 and 2
'Din-i-Ilahi' of Akbar was not a success because __________.
  • after Akbar, it was not patronised
  • the Muslims did not accept other religious practices
  • it was not suitably projected to the masses
  • All of the above
Where did Babur die?
  • Agra
  • Kabul
  • Lahore
  • Delhi
Which of the undermentioned facts about Taj Mahal is not correct?
  • It is a magnificent mausoleum
  • It was built by Shah Jahan
  • It is situated outside Agra Fort
  • The names of artisans who built it are engraved on it
Which of the following statement is/are correct?
Babur's advent into India was the first time that Kabul and Kandhar became an integral part of an empire comprising North India.
Babur introduced a new concept of the state which was to be based on the strength and prestige of the crown, absence of religious and sectarian bigotry and careful fostering of culture and fine arts.
  • Only 1
  • Both 1 and 2
  • Only 2
  • Neither 1 nor 2
Consider the following statements about Babur's expedition in India and mark the correct option.
Bajaur and Bhila were Babur's first expedition in India.
Babur's artillery played a decisive role and gun powder was used for the first time in this expedition.
In the expedition of Panipat, Babur declared Jihad.
Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?
  • 1 and 3
  • 2 and 3
  • 1 and 2
  • 1, 2 and 3
Which one of the following terms is associated with Sher Shah?
  • Dam
  • Jagir
  • Jital
  • Mansab
Which of the following Mughal painters according to Abul Fazl was excellent in drawing of features?
  • Abdus Samad
  • Behjad
  • Mir Saiyad Ali
  • Basawan
Dara Shikoh finally lost the war of succession to Aurangzeb in the battle of _______.
  • Dharmat
  • Samugarh
  • Deorai
  • Khanua
Which of the following Mughal emperors spent a greater part of his reign to overthrow the Deccan Kingdoms?
  • Akbar
  • Jahangir
  • Shah Jahan
  • Aurangzeb
Consider the following statements about Alauddin Khilji's market policy.
He placed markets under the control of high officer called 'Shahna' for strictly controlling the shopkeepers and prices.
In order to ensure a regular supply at cheap food grains he ordered the land revenue from Doab region to be paid directly to the state.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  • Only 1
  • Only 2
  • Both 1 and 2
  • Neither 1 nor 2
During the reign of Akbar, the role of an official called Amalguzar was _________.
  • to be in-charge of law and order
  • to make an assessment and collection of land revenue
  • to be in-charge of imperial household
  • to maintain the royal treasury
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists.

List I
(Authors)

List II
(Works)
A.Abul Fazl
1.Muntakhab-ut-Tawarikh
B.Badauni
2.Tuzuk-i-Jahangiri
C.Nizamuddin
3.Ain-i-Akbari
D.Jahangir
4.Tabakat-i-Akbari
  • A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2
  • A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3
  • A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2
  • A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer from the codes given.

List I
(Event)

List II
(Year)
A.Conquest of Malwa
1.1561
B.Closure of the Ibadat Khana
2.1582
C.Introduction of Ilahi era
3.1584
D.Conquest of Orissa
4.1592
  • A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
  • A-1, B-4, C-2, D-3
  • A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3
  • A-1, B-3, C-2, D-4
Which one of the following territories was outside the boundaries of the Mughal Empire during the reign of Akbar?
  • Khandesh
  • Kabul
  • Bijapur
  • Kashmir
Who among the following Indian rulers was a contemporary of Akbar?
  • Rani Durgawati
  • Ahilya Bai
  • Martanda Varma
  • Sawai Jai Singh
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
Raziya was the first and the last female Sultan of Delhi.
She was the first Sultan to put forward her divine theory of kingship.
  • 1 and 2
  • Only 2
  • Only 1
  • None of these
Match the following:
List I
(Term)
List II
(Meaning)
A. BaridSecretary
B. DabirOfficer incharge of the royal
C. BarbIntelligence officer
D. ArizOfficer incharge of the muster
  • A-3; B-1; C-4; D-2
  • A-3; B-1; C-2; D-4
  • A-1; B-2; C-3; D-4
  • A-1; B-3; C-4; D-2
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
Iltutmish was the first Turkish ruler of Delhi who organised the army of the Sultanate as the King's army.
Iltutmish issued the Tanka and Jital coins for the first time.
Iltutmish organised the Iqta system.
  • 1 and 3
  • Only 3
  • 1, 2 and 3
  • 1 and 2
Which of the following statements about Qutub-ud-din Aibak is/are correct?
He may be regarded as the first Sultan of Delhi.
He laid the foundation of Qutub Minar in Delhi.
He was given the title of 'Lakh Baksh'.
He made Delhi his capital.
  • 1 and 4
  • 1, 2 and 3
  • Only 4
  • All of these
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
  • Balban was the consolidator of the Sultanate of Delhi as he broke the power of Chahalgani
  • He established a separate military department known as 'Diwan-i-Wizarat' and Diwan-i-Arz
  • He adopted the famous policy Blood and Iron and forwarded his divine theory of kingship
  • All of the above
Consider the following statements about Dara Shikoh.
Dara Shikoh was the son of Shah Jahan and brother of Aurangzeb.
His best known work was a study of Sufi and Vedanta philosophy.
He also translated the Upanishads into Persian in 1657.
He was killed in the fight for the throne between him and his brother Aurangzeb.
Which of the statements given is/are correct?
  • 1, 2 and 3
  • 2 and 3 and 4
  • 1, 3 and 4
  • All of these
Which one of the following Emperor was known as 'Alamgir'?
  • Akbar
  • Aurangzeb
  • Jahangir
  • Shah Jahan
Consider the following statements about Shah Jahan.
Shah Jahan succeeded to the throne on the death of his father in 1628.
He appointed his son, Prince Aurangzeb as the Viceroy of the Deccan.
Shah Jahan had trouble with the Portuguese who had a settlement at Calicut.
Shah Jahan is known for the tomb of Mumtaz Mahal.
Which of the statements given is/are correct?
  • 1, 2 and 3
  • 2, 3 and 4
  • 1, 2 and 4
  • All of these
Between whom was the Battle of Chausa fought?
  • Bahadur Shah of Gujarat and Humayun
  • Humayun and Sher Khan
  • Akbar and Rana Pratap
  • Jahangir and Rana Amar Singh
Tulsidas composed his 'Ramcharitamanasa' in the reign of _______.
  • Babur
  • Akbar
  • Aurangzeb
  • Bahadur Shah Zafar
Who illustrated 'Dastan-i-Amir Hamza'?
  • Abdus Samad
  • Mansur
  • Abdullah Bilgrami
  • Abul Hasan
Who among the following issued the coin rupee for the first time?
  • Mohammad-bin-Tughlaq
  • Alauddin Khilji
  • Sher Shah Suri
  • Akbar
Which one of the following rulers at first assumed the title of 'Hazrat-i-Ala' and afterwards 'Sultan'?
  • Bahlol Lodi
  • Sikandar Lodi
  • Sher Shah Suri
  • Islam Shah Suri
Which of the following were the reasons of Muslim success in India?
  • Absence of any powerful central Authority of India.
  • Religious zeal among the Muslims.
  • Disunity, mutual jealousy and lack of Military system in the Rajput's rule.
  • All of the above
During Mughal Empire, which of the provinces was lost in 1622 and recovered in 1638?
  • Ajmer
  • Kashmir
  • Bengal
  • Kandhar
What is "Dhai Din Ka Zhopda"?
  • Mosque
  • Temple
  • Saints huts
  • Tower
Which one of the following structures was constructed by Emperor Akbar in Fatehpur Sikri?
  • Moti Mahal
  • Rang Mahal
  • Panch Mahal
  • Hira Mahal
The term 'Mamluk' refers to _____________.
  • Turk soldiers
  • Slave born of free parents
  • Army Chief
  • a type of Tax
What were the Ahdis of Akbar's time?
  • Village level money-lenders
  • Village guards
  • Cashiers working in Diwani
  • Foot-soldiers in the army
In the Mughal administration, Madad-i-Mash indicates ________.
  • toll tax
  • revenue free land given to learned persons
  • pension to army persons
  • cultivation tax
Itimad-ud-Daula's tomb at Agra was built by ________.
  • Akbar
  • Jahangir
  • Noor Jahan
  • Shah Jahan
Consider the following statements.
Jizya was abolished during the reign of Jahandar Shah.
Several semi-independent kingdoms emerged in Bengal, Awadh and Hyderabad during the period of Ahmad Shah.
Which of the statement(s) given is/are correct?
  • Only 1
  • Only 2
  • Both 1 and 2
  • Neither 1 nor 2
Which of the following statements about Akbar is/are correct?
Akbar was proclaimed king in 1565 when he was only thirteen years of age.
Akbar was looked after by Bairam Khan.
He fought his first battle with Hemu at Panipat.
He had marriage relationships with many Rajput royal families.
Select the correct answer using the codes given.
  • 1, 2 and 3
  • 2, 3 and 4
  • 1, 3 and 4
  • All of these
Where is the mausoleum of Sher Shah?
  • Sasaram
  • Delhi
  • Kalinjar
  • Sonargaon
Jizyah was reimposed during the reign of ________.
  • Akbar
  • Aurangzeb
  • Jahangir
  • Humayun
When did Humayun first attack Chunar fort?
  • AD 1531
  • AD 1532
  • AD 1533
  • AD 1536
The original name of Mumtaj Mahal was _________.
  • Arjumand Bano Begum
  • Ladli Beghum
  • Mehrunnisa
  • Roshan Ara
Akbar had nine jewels. Considering this, answer the following.
Abdul Rahim Khan-i-Khana translated Tuzuk-i-Babri in Persian.
The real name of Tansen was Ramtanu Pandey.
Birbal was a devotee of goddess Saraswati.
Faizi was the brother of Abul Fazl and translated Lilawati in Persian.
Choose correct statements from those given above.
  • 1, 2 and 3
  • Only 3
  • Only 2
  • All of these
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