14000+ MCQs Medieval History (Delhi Sultanate)
Total Questions:- 50
Time:- 30 Minutes
MCQ Pattern
Date:- 14/03/2026
1. The statement, "India is not Arabia, it is not practically feasible to convert it into Dar-al-Islam", is associated with
2. Which Sultan had a dispute with Sufi Saint Nizamuddin Auliya?
3. Who was the last ruler from Tughlaq dynasty to rule over the Delhi Sultanate?
4. Consider the following statements.
I. Amir Khusrau created a new literary style in Persian, which came to be known as Sabaq-i-Hind. II. Amir Khusrau was a disciple of Nizamuddin Auliya. III. He introduced the Perso-Arabic ragas etc. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
5. Which one of the following is the correct chronological order of the Afghan rulers to the throne of Delhi?
6. Consider the following statements.
I. In the revenue administration of Delhi Sultanate, the in-charge of revenue collection was known as ‘Amil’. II. The Iqta system of Sultans of Delhi was an ancient indigenous institution. III. The office of ‘Mir Bakshi’ came into existence during the reign of Khilji Sultans of Delhi. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
7. Which of the following rulers of the Delhi Sultanate faced the maximum number of Mongol Attacks?
8. What was the full name of Balban?
9. Who amongst the following General of Alauddin Khilji, ultimately became the first Sultan of the Tughlaq Dynasty?
10. Between 1309 and 1311, Malik Kafur led two campaigns in South India. The significance of the expeditions lies in that:
I. they reflected a high degree of boldness and spirit of adventure on the part of the Delhi rulers. II. the invaders returned to Delhi with untold wealth. III. they provided fresh geographical knowledge. IV. Alauddin promoted Malik Kafur to the rank of Malik-naib or Vice-Regent of the Empire. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
11. With reference to medieval Indian rulers, which one of the following statements is correct?
12. Which Sultan of the Delhi Sultanate built Hauz Khas, a pleasure resort and also built the Kotla Fort?
13. Which among the following was the first woman ruler of India?
15. Amir Khusrau, the ‘Parrot of India’, was born at
16. Which one of the following dynasties ruled over India after the invasion of Timur?
17. Who among the following Amirs (nobles) was the one publicly flogged by the orders of Sultan Balban?
18. About the territorial extent of the Sultanate of Delhi under which sultan, it was said that “The rule of the Lord of the world extends from Delhi to Palam” (about 9 miles)?
19. Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
20. Which one of the following is not the characteristic of ‘Iqta System’?
21. Who was the founder of the Slave dynasty?
22. Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodi in which battle?
23. Which among the following is a composition of Amir Khusrau?
24. Which of the following was the greatest contribution of Alauddin Khilji in the field of agrarian administration?
25. Who among the following sultans received the title of ‘Syed-us-salatin’ from the Caliph?
26. The term ‘Chakla’ has been used in Medieval Indian History sources. This was
27. What was the name of the Jain Saint with whom Muhammad bin Tughluq held discussions?
28. Al-Biruni came to India with
29. The Commander of Alauddin Khilji’s forces during his Deccan campaigns was
30. What is the sequence of arrival of these travellers?
I. Ibn Battuta
II. Tavernier
III. Al-Biruni
IV. Manucci
31. ‘Diwan-i-Arz’ department was associated with
32. Who among the following ruler constructed ‘Jahapanah’, the fourth medieval city of Delhi?
33. The Sultan of Delhi who was very concerned about charity and alms and established a department called ‘Diwan-i-Khairat’ for it, was
34. Who was the first Muslim ruler to formulate the ‘theory of kingship’ similar to the ‘theory of divine right of the kings’?
35. Who among the following Mongol leaders/commanders did not cross Indus to attack India?
36. The historian Barani refused to consider the state in India under Delhi Sultans as truly Islamic because
37. Which among the following medieval ruler of India introduced the Iqta system?
38. Match List I (Fortress/Region) with List II (Ruler at the time of Alauddin Khilji's/Ghori's Attack) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the list.
| List I (Fortress/Region) | List II (Ruler) |
| A. Ranthambore | 1. Karna Dev |
| B. Chittor | 2. Raja Rai Ramchandra |
| C. Devagiri | 3. Hammir Dev |
| D. Gujarat | 4. Rana Ratan Singh |
39. Which Sultan of Delhi established a ‘Translation Department’ to help both communities to understand each others' ideas better?
40. Amir Khusrau gives the first graphic description of Jauhar of Rajput women, after the victory of Alauddin Khilji over which Rajput state?
41. Who was the last ruler of the Lodi dynasty?
42. Which one of the following travelogues has given an insight on the reign of Muhammad bin Tughluq?
44. Public works department was for the first time established by
45. Supreme rural officials of land revenue in the Sultanate period were known as
46. Which of the following Sultan introduced ‘Gaz-i-Sikandari’ for measurement of land which was later used by Sher Shah and Akbar?
47. Qutbuddin Aibak’s death in 1210 CE happened during the playing of which sport?
48. Which sultan built Alai Darwaza?
49. Who among the following sultans succeeded in finally breaking and destroying the power of Turkan-i-Chihalgani?
50. Whom did the Caliph of Baghdad recognise as the ruler of the Muslim Kingdom of India?