MCQs of History – India Under Muslim Rule

Who was the first Muslim ruler to attack India?

Who was the governor of Iraq from 694-714 and planned to invade India?

Which invader was also known as Muizz-ud-din Muhammad bin Sam?

Which Turkish slave revolted against the Samanids and went on to become the founder of the Ghaznavids?

Mahmud of Ghazni is usually associated with______raids in India.

The most celebrated expedition of Mahmud was the sacking of the temple of_____.

How many camels did Mahmud deploy for this campaign (the temple mentioned in the last question)?

The celebrated poet Firdausi wrote a famous book during the reign of Mahmud, What was the title?

Which famous scholar accompanied Mahmud during his raids?

Mahmud himself claimed descent from which legendary Persian King?

Which Hindushahi king waged two wars against Mahmud?

Mahmud is said to have posed as great ‘but shikan’ for the glory of Islam. What is the literal meaning of’But Shikan’?

Which Gurid emperor assumed the title ‘the world burner’ (jahan-soz)?

The first battle of Tarain was fought between whom and in which year?

Who emerged victorious at the second battle of Tarain?

Which Turkish invader ransacked the University of Nalanda and Vikramasila?

Who is regarded as the founder of Muslim rule in India?

The founder of Slave dynasty in India was_____.

What title meaning ‘the sun of religion, was assumed by Iltumish?

What title was conferred upon Iltumish by the Khalifa (Caliph) of Baghdad in 1229?

Who wrote ‘Tazkirat-ul-Waqiat’ that dealt with the rule of Humayun?

Which Mughal ruler’s original name was Zahiruddin Muhammad?

Which battle was fought between Babur and the Rajputs in 1527?

Who succeeded Sher Shah Suri?

In which year did Akbar abolish Jizya?

In which year did Akbar founded Din-i-Ilahi?

Which Nav-Ratna’s real name in the court of Akbar was Mahesh Das?

Who was the last ruler of the Mughal Dynasty?

Who built the Taj Mahal in India?

Who was the first Mughal emperor of India?

Which King had nine “ratan” (that is, very talented persons) in his court?

Who completed the construction of Qutb Minar at Delhi?

Who defeated the Marathas in the third battle of Panipat?

Who founded the Mauryan Empire in India?

What founder of the Mughal Dynasty moved his followers to India?

which Mughal ruler, who came to power in 1658, won the throne by murdering his older brother and imprisoning his father?

Although other religions were tolerated in the Mughal Empire after a time, what was the official state religion?

Who defeated Ibrahim Lodi in 1526?

Who defeated Rana Sanga at khanua in 1527?

In which year did Humayun recapture Delhi?

What was Akbar’s age when he became emperor?

Who was Prince Khurram?

What was the name of Shah Jahan’s wife?

In which year did Shah jahan became emperor?

Which of these reasons led to decline of Mughal empire?

In which year were Ahoms defeated by Aurangzeb?

Which ruler succeeded to the throne of Ferghana in 1494?

‘ramtanu’ was the original name of c

The mausoleum of Babar is located in______.

Mughal painting reached its zenith under______.

Which Mughal Emperor was deported to Rangoon by the British?

Humayun Nama was written by which of the following authors?

Which among the following Rajput Rulers took the advantage of growing weakness of the Mughal Empire after the death of Aurangzeb?

In the council of 8 Ministers of Shivaji, which was called as Ashtapradhan, who was Known as chief Minister and was responsible for General Administration?

The Treaty of Purandar was signed on June 11, 1665 between Mughals and Maratha Chhatrapati Shivaji maharaj. Who represented Mughals in this treaty?

Hazi Ibrahim Sarhindi is known to be a Persian Writer during the reign of Akbar who translated the following Sanskrit work in Persian?

In the India History which period is called as “Golden Age of Architecture”?

Most Masjid was built in Red Fort by which of the following Mughal Emperor?

Ibaadat Khana which was constructed by Akbar at fatehpur Sikri was basically for the purpose of______.

What was the main responsibility of Mir Bakshi during the Mughal Era?

Who among the following forbade the inscription of Kalma on Coins?

For administrative conveniences Shershah divided the Kingdom into divisions which were called as Sarkars, Sarkars was further divided in parganas. What was the number of Sarkars?

which of the following battles helped Shershah to establish Suri Dynasty?

Who was the first Indian Ruler who could bring Kabul and Kandahar under Indian Empire only after Kushanas?

Jaimal & Patta were two gallant chiefs who were left for defence of Chittor Fort and the Rana sought safety in Aravli Hills in 1567 when siege of Chittor Fort was begin by Akbar. Who was Rana.

In 1659, Aurangzeb defeated Dara and took the second coronation to be titled as______?

Raja Todar introduced standard weights and measures, a land survey and settlement system, revenue districts and officers during Akbar’s reign. In whose reign as a finance minister Raja Todarmal developed his expertise?

Sher Shah Suri introduced the coins made of_______?

The Ryotwari system which was instituted in some parts of British India, was one of the two systems used to collect revenues from the cultivators agricultural land. it was originally introduced by______?

Which place in Bihar is related to birth of Shershah Suri?

Fort of Allahabad was built by______.

Who wanted Shahryar to succeed Jahangir?

What is the meaning of Shah jahan?

Who was Shah jahan’s wife?

Which monument was built by Shah Jahan as tomb of his wife?

Which City was built by Shah jahan as his capital?

Which throne was built by Shah Jahan?

Which famous masque was built by shah Jahan?

Who ended Shah Jahan’s rule and made him a prisoner?

How many years were spent by Shah Jahan as prisoner?

Where was Shah Jahan buried?

Where was Babur born?

When did Babur capture Kabul?

When was the first battle of Panipat?

Whom did Babur defeat in the first battle of Panipat?

When was the battle of Khanwa?

Who was defeated in the battle of Khanwa?

Which Kingdom was conquered by Babur in 1528?

Whom did Babur defeat in the battle of Ghagra in 1529?

Which empire in India was founded by Babur?

Where was Babur buried?

What is the meaning of Jahangir?

When did Jahangir become the emperor?

Who revolted against jahangir and was blinded?

How is Mehrunnisa, whom Jahangir married, better known?

Which part of Mughal Empire was lost during the reign of Jahangir?

Which Sikh Guru was killed on the orders of Jahangir?

Who was the founder of the Mughal Dynasty?

Who fought the first battle of Panipat?

In which year was the first Battle of Panipat fought?

Who was the father of Jalaluddin Muhammad Akbar?

When was Jalauddin Muhammad Akbar (Akbar the Great) born?

At what age did Jalauddin Muhammad Akbar (Akbar the Great) ascend to the Mughal throne in Delhi?

Who fought the second battle of Panipat?

When did Jalauddin Muhammad Akbar (Akbar the Great) die?

What does the name Shah Jahan mean in Persian?

Which Mughal emperor constructed historical city of Fatehpur Sikri?

What is the meaning of Humayun?

Who of the following was not a brother of Humayun?

Who of the following was Humayun’s wife?

When did Humayun ascend to the throne?

Who defeated Humayun in the battle of Kanauj?

Who gave Humayun shelter?

Who wrote Humayun Nama?

When did Humayun get back his emopire?

Who was sent as a messenger by Humayun and killed by Hindal?

Where was Humayun buried?

When was the second battle of Panipat?

Who was defeated in the second battle of Panipat?

What is the meaning of Akbar?

Who of the following was not a son of Akbar?

Which of the following cities was Akbar’s capital for some years?

Which religion founded by Akbar?

Who was Akbar’s regent for four years?

Who was the ruler of Gondwana when Akbar’s forces attacked it?

Who wrote Akbar Nama?