Medieval India Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of Historical Facts!

Tackle our Medieval India quiz and learn about the major events, great leaders, the rise and fall of the empires that shaped this era. This quiz is able to articulate just how complex the history of medieval India is, and it wants all of its readers to take part in broadening their understanding regardless of historical expertise.

Are you ready to explore the underbelly of medieval India? Test your general knowledge with different questions on kings and wars, events and more. Feel this amazing period inside you as you complete the quiz!

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1. Who was the founder of the Delhi Sultanate?
2. Which dynasty was known for introducing the 'Iqta' system?
3. Who built the Qutub Minar?
4. Who was the last ruler of the Mughal Empire?
5. Which ruler introduced market reforms and price controls in medieval India?
6. Which Mughal emperor is also known as 'Zinda Pir' (Living Saint)?
7. Who established the Vijayanagara Empire?
8. Which language became prominent under the Delhi Sultanate?
9. What was the main revenue source for medieval Indian rulers?
10. Who was the first female ruler of Delhi?
11. What was the main architectural contribution of the Chola dynasty?
12. Which Mughal emperor built the Peacock Throne?
13. Who defeated Humayun and established the Sur Empire?
14. What was the capital of the Bahmani Kingdom?
15. Who built the Gol Gumbaz in Bijapur?
16. Which Mughal emperor is known for his policy of religious tolerance?
17. Who was the last ruler of the Vijayanagara Empire?
18. What was the main coinage system introduced by Sher Shah Suri?
19. Who wrote the book 'Ain-i-Akbari'?
20. Which dynasty ruled the Deccan region for the longest period during medieval India?
21. Who was known as the 'Second Alexander' in medieval Indian history?
22. What was the capital city of the Mughal Empire under Akbar?
23. Which Sultan of Delhi shifted his capital from Delhi to Daulatabad?
24. What is the significance of the 'Battle of Talikota'?
25. Who introduced the Mansabdari system in India?
26. Which famous traveler visited India during the reign of Muhammad bin Tughlaq?
27. What was the main purpose of the Chahar Bagh gardens built by the Mughals?
28. Who was the author of 'Rajatarangini'?
29. Which Mughal ruler banned music and dancing in his court?
30. The Bahmani Kingdom was divided into how many successor states?
31. Who was the founder of the Khilji dynasty?
32. Which Mughal emperor built the Jama Masjid in Delhi?
33. Which ruler is credited with organizing the first systematic land revenue system in medieval India?
34. Which Sultan of Delhi is known for establishing the market regulation policy?
35. Who was the Persian scholar at the court of Mahmud of Ghazni?
36. Which Mughal emperor commissioned the construction of the Taj Mahal?
37. The Chola dynasty was famous for which type of bronze sculptures?
38. Who was the first ruler of the Maratha Empire?
39. Which medieval Indian ruler built the Buland Darwaza?
40. Who wrote 'Prithviraj Raso'?
41. Which battle marked the beginning of Mughal rule in India?
42. Who was the founder of the Slave Dynasty?
43. Which medieval Indian ruler was called 'Zinda Pir' or the living saint?
44. What was the primary language of administration under the Delhi Sultanate?
45. Which Chola ruler sent a naval expedition to Southeast Asia?
46. Who built the Qutub Minar in Delhi?
47. The 'Ain-i-Akbari' was written by which scholar?
48. Which dynasty ruled the Vijayanagara Empire?
49. Who was the first woman ruler of Delhi?
50. Which Mughal emperor fought the Battle of Haldighati?
51. Who was the architect of the Grand Trunk Road in medieval India?
52. What was the main religion of the Bhakti movement?
53. The famous Kohinoor diamond was mined from which location?
54. Who was the first Mughal emperor of India?
55. Which Sultanate ruler introduced the 'Iqta' system?
56. Who among the following was known as the 'Parrot of India'?
57. Which ruler constructed the Gol Gumbaz in Bijapur?
58. What was the dominant form of architecture during the Mughal period?
59. Which Bhakti saint composed the 'Ramcharitmanas'?
60. Which Delhi Sultan introduced market control policies?
61. The Bahmani Kingdom was founded by whom?
62. Who among the following was a famous scholar in the court of Akbar?
63. Which Rajput ruler was defeated by Babur in the Battle of Khanwa?
64. Who built the famous Golconda Fort?
65. Which Mughal emperor is associated with the Peacock Throne?
66. Who defeated Muhammad Ghori in the First Battle of Tarain?
67. The Ibadat Khana was established by which Mughal emperor?
68. Which Indian kingdom was known for its naval power during the medieval period?
69. The Vijayanagara Empire was defeated in which battle?
70. Who was the last ruler of the Mughal dynasty?
71. Which Sultan shifted the capital from Delhi to Daulatabad?
72. Who composed the Akbarnama?
73. The Buland Darwaza was constructed to commemorate which victory?
74. The Sun Temple at Konark was built by which dynasty?
75. Which ruler was associated with the establishment of the Lodi dynasty?
76. The city of Fatehpur Sikri was founded by which Mughal emperor?
77. Which Vijayanagara ruler was called 'Andhra Bhoja'?
78. Who wrote the historical account 'Tabqat-i-Nasiri'?
79. Which Mughal emperor issued the 'Din-i-Ilahi' religion?
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