Medieval History Questions and Answers – Page 48
Practice Medieval Indian History questions with answers for SSC, Railway and UPSC exams. This page covers the Delhi Sultanate, Mughal Empire, important rulers, battles and medieval history GK frequently asked in competitive exams. Medieval history is an important General Awareness topic. Solve these medieval Indian history MCQs in Hindi and English with detailed explanations for effective revision and higher accuracy in the exam
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Medieval Indian History FAQs
Common questions and clear answers for this topic.
What is Medieval Indian History and what period does it cover?
Medieval Indian History covers the period from approximately 700 CE to 1750 CE, including the Arab invasion, Delhi Sultanate, Vijayanagara Empire, Bahmani Sultanate, Mughal Empire, and Maratha Confederacy. Key topics include rulers, their policies, architecture, art, administration, and revenue systems. It is important for UPSC Prelims and Mains, SSC CGL, and State PCS exams.
Who were the important rulers of the Delhi Sultanate?
Important Delhi Sultanate rulers: Qutub-ud-din Aibak (1206-1210, built Qutub Minar), Iltutmish (1211-1236, consolidated the sultanate), Razia Sultana (first woman sultan, 1236-1240), Alauddin Khalji (1296-1316, market reforms and Mongol repulsion), Muhammad bin Tughlaq (1325-1351, transferred capital to Daulatabad), and Ibrahim Lodi (defeated by Babur in 1526).
What was the Vijayanagara Empire and its significance?
The Vijayanagara Empire (1336-1646 CE) was founded by Harihara I and Bukka I of the Sangama dynasty. It was a major Hindu empire that acted as a bulwark against Muslim expansion into South India. The most famous ruler was Krishnadeva Raya (1509-1529). The capital Hampi in present-day Karnataka is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
What was the Bhakti Movement in Medieval India?
The Bhakti Movement (7th-17th centuries) was a major religious reform movement that emphasized personal devotion to God over rituals and caste distinctions. Major Bhakti saints: Kabir (Hindu-Muslim unity), Mirabai (devotion to Krishna), Tukaram (Maharashtra), Chaitanya Mahaprabhu (Bengal), Ramananda, and Guru Nanak (founder of Sikhism). The movement promoted social equality and regional languages.
What was the administration and revenue system under the Mughal Empire?
Mughal administration: Akbar introduced the Mansabdari system where nobles held military ranks called mansabs. The empire was divided into Subas (provinces) headed by Subahdars. Todar Mal's Zabti system (Ain-i-Dahsala) standardized land revenue by measuring land and fixing rates based on 10-year average prices. Revenue administration reforms are important for UPSC history mains.
Why is Large collaborative illustrated manuscripts the best answer?
It alone matches the function, chronology and context specified in the stem.
Which alternatives are the main traps?
Exclusive use of European oil paint, Ban on portraiture, End of manuscript illustration are plausible-looking but belong to different associations.
What should a candidate remember?
Retain both the pair “Which Mughal painting atelier development is most associated with Akbar's reign? — Large collaborative illustrated manuscripts” and the supporting factual core.
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