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Medieval History — Indian GK Questions & Practice

Practise 81 Medieval History questions from Indian GK for competitive exams such as UPSC, Banking, SSC and Railway. Read the worked questions below, check every answer with an explanation, and track what you get wrong.

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1. Which Delhi Sultanate ruler started the construction of the Qutub Minar?

  1. AQutb-ud-din Aibak
  2. BIltutmish
  3. CAlauddin Khilji
  4. DMuhammad bin Tughlaq
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Answer: A

Qutb-ud-din Aibak began the construction of the Qutub Minar in Delhi around 1199 CE, and it was later completed by his successor Iltutmish.

2. The First Battle of Panipat (1526) was fought between Babur and which ruler?

  1. AIbrahim Lodi
  2. BRana Sanga
  3. CSher Shah Suri
  4. DHemu
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Answer: A

The First Battle of Panipat in 1526 was fought between Babur and Ibrahim Lodi, the last ruler of the Lodi Dynasty.

3. Which Mughal emperor is known for introducing the policy of 'Sulh-i-Kul' (universal peace/tolerance)?

  1. AAkbar
  2. BJahangir
  3. CShah Jahan
  4. DAurangzeb
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Answer: A

Akbar introduced the policy of 'Sulh-i-Kul', promoting religious tolerance and universal peace among his diverse subjects.

4. Sher Shah Suri is credited with building which famous ancient highway connecting the Indian subcontinent?

  1. AGrand Trunk Road
  2. BGolden Quadrilateral
  3. CSilk Road
  4. DNorth-South Corridor
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Answer: A

Sher Shah Suri is credited with redeveloping and extending the Grand Trunk Road, one of Asia's oldest and longest major roads.

5. Which Maratha ruler is regarded as the founder of the Maratha Empire?

  1. AShivaji Maharaj
  2. BSambhaji
  3. CBajirao I
  4. DShahu
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Answer: A

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj founded the Maratha Empire in 1674, establishing a powerful Hindu kingdom in western India.

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