MCQ on Medieval History Literature

Following we are presenting a List Of The Most Important Questions on Medieval History Literature. In every exam of the Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level, questions were asked about these topics. So it is important for all the candidates who are preparing for these exams. These topics may also help in State Commission’s Exams and Banking Exams.

Que 1. Which of the following book was not written by Amir Khusrau?

(a) Miftahulfutuh
(b) Nuhe Siphar
(c) Khazain-ul-Futuh
(d) Ain-i-Akbari

Ans. (d) Ain-i-Akbari
Explanation – The books Miftahulfutuh,  Nuhe Siphar, and Khazain-ul-Futuh are written by Amir Khusrau, while Ain-i-Akbari by Abul Fazl.

Que 2. In which of the following books there is a mention of the union of Bughra Khan and Kaiqubad?

(a) Nuhe Siphar
(b) Qiran-us-Sa’dain
(c) Khazain-ul-Futuh
(d) Ain-e-Akbari

Ans. (b) Qiran-us-Sa’dain
Explanation – The meeting of Bughra Khan and Kaiqubad is mentioned in the book Qiran-us-Sa’dain.

Que 3. In which of the following books the rebellion of Malik Chhajju is mentioned?

(a) Miftahulfutuh
(b) Qiran-us-Sa’dain
(c) Khazain-ul-Futuh
(d) Ain-e-Akbari

Ans. (a) Miftahulfutuh
The book Explanation – Miftahulfutuh mentions the rebellion of Malik Chhajju. Its author is Amir Khusrau.

Que 4. Which of the following books mentions the early conquests of Jalaluddin Khilji?

(a) Miftahulfutuh
(b) Qiran-us-Sa’dain
(c) Khazain-ul-Futuh
(d) Ain-e-Akbari

Ans. (a) Miftahulfutuh
Explanation – Miftahulfutuh mentions the early conquests of Jalaluddin Khilji.

Que 5. In which of the following books the victories of Alauddin Khilji are mentioned?

(a) Miftahulfutuh
(b) Qiran-us-Sa’dain
(c) Khazain-ul-Futuh
(d) Ain-e-Akbari

Ans. (c) Khazain-ul-Futuh
Explanation – The book Khazain-ul-Futuh mentions the victories of Alauddin Khilji.

Que 6. In which language was the book Rajatarangini composed?

(a) Hindi
(b) Sanskrit
(c) Arabic
(d) Urdu

Ans. (b) Sanskrit
Explanation – Rajatarangini’s book was composed in the Sanskrit language. Its author was Kalhana. This book is divided into eight cantos (chapters).

Que 7. The history of the kings of which of the following states is mentioned in the book Rajatarangini?

(a) Rajasthan
(b) Kashmir
(c) Gujarat
(d) South India

Ans. (b) Kashmir
Explanation – The history of the kings of the state of Kashmir is mentioned in the book Rajatarangini. This book mentions the history of kings up to the 12th century.

Que 8. Which of the following writers completed Rajatarangini?

(a) Kalhana
(b) Jonaraja
(c) Alberuni
(d) Abdullah

Ans. (b) Jonaraja
Explanation – Rajatarangini was completed by Jonaraja while the original author of this book is Kalhana.

Que 9. Which of the following author wrote “Tehqeeq-e-Hind”?

(a) Jonaraja
(b) Kalhana
(c) Abdullah
(d) Alberuni

Ans. (d) Alberuni
Explanation – Alberuni author wrote “Tahqiq-e-Hind”. Alberuni Mahmud came to India with Ghaznavi.

Que 10. Which of the following author wrote “Rahela”?

(a) Ibn Battuta
(b) Kalhana
(c) Abdullah
(d) Alberuni

Ans. (a) Ibn Battuta
Explanation – Ibn Battuta composed “Rahela”. He was a resident of Morocco. It lived in India from 1334 to 1347 AD.

Que 11. Who among the following had served as Qazi in Delhi?

(a) Ibn Battuta
(b) Kalhana
(c) Abdullah
(d) Alberuni

Ans. (a) Ibn Battuta
Explanation – Ibn Battuta had worked as a Qazi in Delhi. Muhammad bin Tughluq appointed Ibn Battuta to the post of Qazi in Delhi.

Que 12. Who among the following wrote “Futuhat-e-Firozshahi”?

(a) Kalhana
(b) Abdullah
(c) Alberuni
(d) Firoz Shah Tughlaq

Ans. (d) Firoz Shah Tughlaq
Explanation – Firoz Shah Tughlaq composed “Futuhat-e-Firozshahi”.

Que 13. Which of the following texts has been written in poetic style?

(a) Futuhat-e-Firozshahi
(b) Rehla
(c) Teheek-e-Hind
(d) Futuh-us-Salatin

Ans. (d) Futuh-us-Salatin
Explanation – Futuh-us-Salatin text has been written in poetic style. This book describes the events from the rise of the Ghazni dynasty to the reign of Mohammad Tughlaq.

Que 14. Who among the following wrote “Tarikh-e-Mubarakshahi”?

(a) Yahya Bin Sirhindi
(b) Abdullah
(c) Alberuni
(d) Firoz Shah Tughlaq

Ans. (a) Yahya Bin Sirhindi
Explanation – “Tarikh-e-Mubarakshahi” was composed by Yahya bin Sirhindi. This book describes the history from the reign of Mohammad Ghori to the Sayyid dynasty.

Que 15. Which of the following texts was written on the orders of Emperor Akbar?

(a) Tarikh-e-Mubarakshahi
(b) Teheek-e-Hind
(c) Futuh-us-Salatin
(d) Tarikh-e-Shershahi

Ans. (d) Tarikh-e-Shershahi
Explanation – Tarikh-e-Shershahi Granth was written on the orders of Emperor Akbar.

Que 16. Who among the following wrote “Tarikh-e-Shershahi”?

(a) Yahiya Bin Sirhindi
(b) Abbas Khan Sarwani
(c) Alberuni
(d) Firoz Shah Tughlaq

Ans. (b) Abbas Khan Sarwani
Explanation – “Tarikh-e-Shershahi” was composed by Abbas Khan sarwani. This book describes the history of Sher Shah Suri and his successors.

Que 17. Which of the following book was not written by Badayuni?
(a) Muntakhab-ul-Tawarikh
(b) Kitab-ul-Ahadish
(c) Tarikh-e-Alfi
(d) Tarikh-e-Shershahi

Ans. (d) Tarikh-e-Shershahi
Explanation – Muntakhab-ul-Tawarikh, Kitab-ul-Ahadish, and Tarikh-e-Alfi are authored by Badayuni, while Tarikh-e-Shershahi is authored by Abbas Khan Sarwani.

Que 18. In which of the following books the events of Aurangzeb’s period are mentioned?

(a) Tarikh-e-mubarakshahi
(b) Teheek-e-Hind
(c) Futuh-us-salatin
(d) Futuhat-e-Alamgiri

Ans. (d) Futuhat-e-Alamgiri
Explanation – The Futuhat-e-Alamgiri book mentions the events of Aurangzeb’s period.

Que 19. Who among the following wrote “Futuhat-e-Alamgiri”?

(a) Ishwardas Nagar
(b) Abbas Khan Sarwani
(c) Alberuni
(d) Feroz Shah Tughlaq

Ans. (a) Ishwardas Nagar
Explanation – Ishwardas Nagar wrote “Futuhat-e-Alamgiri”.

Que 20. Which of the following books is not related to Babur?

(a) Tuzuke Babri
(b) Deewan
(c) Risal-e-Usaj
(d) Tehkik-e-Hind

Ans. (d) Tehkik-e-Hind
Explanation – Tehkik-e-Hind’s book is not related to Babur while all other books are related to Babur.