Q111. Which Muslim invader conquered Bengal during the time of Lakshmanasena?
A. Muhammad Ghori
B. Bakhtiyar Khilji
C. Qutbuddin Aibak
D. Iltutmish
Answer – B. Bakhtiyar Khilji
Explanation-
Medieval Indian History MCQ: Asked in WBCS Prelims 2010
Q112. Who among the following Sultans of Delhi wanted to become Second Alexander and conquer the world?
A. Alauddin Khilji
B. Ghiyasuddin Balban
C. Bin Tugluq
D. None of them
Answer – A. Alauddin Khilji
Explanation-
Q113. What did Iqta mean during the Sultanate period?
A. A form of Salutation
B. An important official
C. The grant of land revenue from a village or territory
D. None of the above
Answer – C. The grant of land revenue from a village or territory
Explanation-
Q114.What is Ibadat Khana at Fatepur Sikri ?
A. A magnificent building for residence
B. A house for religious discourses of all religions
C. A house for eating
D. None of the above
Answer – B. A house for religious discourses of all religions
Explanation-
Q115. Nadir Shah invaded India in the year
A. 1738 A.D.
B. 1739 A.D
C. 1740 A.D.
D. 1741 A.D.
Answer –B. 1739 A.D
Explanation-
Q116. Who was the author of Rajatarangini?
A. Kautilya
B. Megasthenes
C. Kalhan
D. None of the above
Answer – C. Kalhan
Explanation-
Q117. When did Chingiz Khan invade India?
A. 1211 A.D.
B. 1221 A.D.
C. 1399 A.D.
D. 1526 A.D.
Answer – B. 1221 A.D.
Explanation-
Q118. What is Adigranth?
A. A religious book of the Sikhs
B. A book that gave the fundamental codes of human conduct
C. A book that guided the rulers of medieval India
D. None of the above
Answer – A. A religious book of the Sikhs
Explanation-
Q119. Shivaji’s coronation took place in the year
A. 1672 A.D.
B. 1673 A.D.
C. 1674 A.D.
D. 1675 A.D.
Answer – C. 1674 A.D.
Explanation-
Q120. Which officer was called Bakshi during the rule of Akbar?
A. An officer in charge of town administration
B. Officer in charge of military organization
C. An administrative/executive officer
D. None of the above
Answer – B. Officer in charge of military organization
Explanation-
