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Medieval India History Quiz

Explore Medieval Indian History through questions about major rulers, dynasties, battles, administration and cultural developments.

20 Questions
30 min Duration
40% To pass
1.00 Marks / correct

Instructions

  • This quiz has 20 questions.
  • You have 30 minutes. The quiz submits automatically when time runs out.
  • You need 40% to pass.
  • There is no negative marking.
  • You can mark questions for review and return to them before submitting.
  • Correct answers and explanations are shown after you submit.

Sample Questions & Answers

A preview of 12 questions from this quiz, each with the correct answer and a written explanation. Attempt the full, timed quiz to be scored and earn XP.

  1. Question 1

    Who founded the Slave Dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate?

    • Qutb-ud-din Aibak Correct answer
    • Iltutmish
    • Balban
    • Razia Sultan
    Explanation: Qutb-ud-din Aibak founded the Mamluk or Slave Dynasty in 1206.
  2. Question 2

    Who completed most of the construction of the Qutub Minar begun by Aibak?

    • Iltutmish Correct answer
    • Alauddin Khalji
    • Balban
    • Firoz Shah Tughlaq
    Explanation: Iltutmish completed most of the Qutub Minar after Aibak began it.
  3. Question 3

    Which Delhi Sultan introduced token copper currency?

    • Muhammad bin Tughlaq Correct answer
    • Alauddin Khalji
    • Sikandar Lodi
    • Firoz Shah Tughlaq
    Explanation: Muhammad bin Tughlaq introduced copper token currency, but the experiment failed.
  4. Question 4

    Who founded the Khilji Dynasty?

    • Jalaluddin Khalji Correct answer
    • Alauddin Khalji
    • Malik Kafur
    • Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
    Explanation: Jalaluddin Khalji founded the Khilji Dynasty in 1290.
  5. Question 5

    Which Sultan is famous for market price controls?

    • Alauddin Khalji Correct answer
    • Balban
    • Iltutmish
    • Ibrahim Lodi
    Explanation: Alauddin Khalji established extensive market regulations and price controls.
  6. Question 6

    Which ruler shifted the capital from Delhi to Daulatabad and later returned it to Delhi?

    • Muhammad bin Tughlaq Correct answer
    • Alauddin Khalji
    • Firoz Shah Tughlaq
    • Sikandar Lodi
    Explanation: Muhammad bin Tughlaq ordered the transfer to Daulatabad and later moved the capital back to Delhi.
  7. Question 7

    Who founded the Lodi Dynasty?

    • Bahlul Lodi Correct answer
    • Sikandar Lodi
    • Ibrahim Lodi
    • Daulat Khan Lodi
    Explanation: Bahlul Lodi founded the Lodi Dynasty in 1451.
  8. Question 8

    Who was the first woman to rule the Delhi Sultanate?

    • Razia Sultan Correct answer
    • Nur Jahan
    • Jahanara Begum
    • Gulbadan Begum
    Explanation: Razia Sultan ruled Delhi from 1236 to 1240 and was the only woman to rule the Delhi Sultanate.
  9. Question 9

    Which battle in 1526 established Babur's rule in North India?

    • First Battle of Panipat Correct answer
    • Battle of Khanwa
    • Battle of Chausa
    • Second Battle of Panipat
    Explanation: Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodi at the First Battle of Panipat in 1526.
  10. Question 10

    Which Mughal emperor promoted Sulh-i-kul?

    • Akbar Correct answer
    • Babur
    • Aurangzeb
    • Jahangir
    Explanation: Akbar promoted Sulh-i-kul, a policy associated with universal peace and tolerance.
  11. Question 11

    Which Mughal emperor ordered construction of the Red Fort at Delhi?

    • Shah Jahan Correct answer
    • Akbar
    • Jahangir
    • Bahadur Shah I
    Explanation: Shah Jahan ordered the construction of the Red Fort in Shahjahanabad.
  12. Question 12

    Who founded the Sur Empire in North India?

    • Sher Shah Suri Correct answer
    • Islam Shah Suri
    • Humayun
    • Bairam Khan
    Explanation: Sher Shah Suri founded the Sur Empire after defeating Humayun.

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