Collection of verified questions for History Of Medieval India under Indian History. Includes previous year exam questions with official answer keys and step-by-step solutions.
Who brought two Ashokan pillar inscriptions from Topra and Meerut to Delhi?
Which Sultan of Delhi brought an Ashokan pillar to Delhi?
Consider the following statements: Assertion (A): Muhammad bin Tughlaq's token currency project proved to be a failure. Reason (R): Muhammad bin Tughlaq did not exercise proper state control over currency issuance. Select the correct answer from the code given below: (a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). (b) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A). (c) (A) is true, but (R) is false. (d) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
The Moorish traveler Ibn Battuta visited India during the reign of:
Which one of the following generals of Alauddin Khalji became the first Sultan of the Tughlaq Dynasty?
Ghazi Malik was the founder of which dynasty?
Who among the following 14th-century rulers is credited with being the first to dig canals to promote agriculture?
Sultans of which dynasty ruled the country for the longest duration?
The most learned ruler of the Delhi Sultanate who was proficient in numerous branches of learning including astronomy, mathematics, and medicine was:
A new department 'Amir-i-Kohi' was established by which Sultan?
Who established a separate department 'Diwan-i-Amir-i-Kohi' for the improvement of agriculture?
Which Sultan of Delhi established a separate department of agriculture and planned crop rotation?
'Diwan-i-Kohi' is related to:
Muhammad bin Tughlaq transferred his capital from Delhi to:
The transfer of capital from Delhi to Daulatabad was ordered by:
Who introduced token currency for the first time in India?
Who among the following was the first Sultan who introduced token currency in India?
Assertion (A): Muhammad bin Tughlaq issued a new gold coin which was called Dinar by Ibn Battuta. Reason (R): Muhammad bin Tughlaq wanted to issue token currency in gold coins to promote trade with West Asian and North African countries. Code: (a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). (b) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A). (c) (A) is true, but (R) is false. (d) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Assertion (A): The southern campaigns of Alauddin Khalji were campaigns for financial gain. Reason (R): He wanted to annex and directly control the southern kingdoms. Codes: (a) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). (b) Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A). (c) (A) is correct, but (R) is incorrect. (d) (A) is incorrect, but (R) is correct.
Who was the ruler of Devagiri at the time of Alauddin Khalji's invasion?
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List-I (Place) List-II (Ruler) A. Ranthambhore 1. Karandeva B. Chittor 2. Raja Rai Ramachandra C. Devagiri 3. Hammiradeva D. Gujarat 4. Rana Ratan Singh Code: (a) A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1 (b) A-1, B-4, C-3, D-2 (c) A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3 (d) A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1
Arrange the following conquests of Alauddin Khalji in chronological order: 1. Ranthambhore 2. Gujarat 3. Warangal 4. Chittor Select the correct answer from the code given below: (a) 3, 4, 1, 2 (b) 4, 2, 3, 1 (c) 1, 3, 2, 4 (d) 2, 1, 4, 3
Arrange the following conquests of Alauddin Khalji in correct chronological order and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. Ranthambhore 2. Jaisalmer 3. Warangal 4. Chittor Codes: (a) 1, 2, 3, 4 (b) 2, 1, 4, 3 (c) 2, 1, 3, 4 (d) 1, 2, 4, 3
Examine the given map (showing a military route from Delhi through Devagiri, Warangal, Dvarasamudra down to Madurai). Who followed the route indicated in the map in his military campaigns?
During the reign of which Sultan did Khalisa (crown land) expand on a large scale?