MCQ on Shahmir Dynasty of Kashmir

This topic Shahmir Dynasty of Kashmir belongs to the medieval Indian history section of the general awareness. We are giving some exam-oriented questions on the topic Shahmir Dynasty of Kashmir. Some questions were asked about this topic in the previous year’s question papers for the government exams. These questions will help the candidates prepare for upcoming exams like SSC CGL, BANKING, RAILWAYS, and some other related exams.

Que 1. Which of the following rulers founded the Shahmir dynasty in Kashmir?

(a) Shamsuddin 
(b) Sikandar Shah
(c) Sultan Alauddin
(d) Sultan Shihabuddin

Ans. (a) Shamsuddin
Explanation – In 1339 AD, Shahmir established the Shahmir dynasty in Kashmir by taking the title of Sultan Shamsuddin.

Que 2. Who among the following became the first Muslim ruler of Kashmir?

(a) Shamsuddin 
(b) Sikandar Shah
(c) Sultan Alauddin
(d) Sultan Shihabuddin

Ans. (a) Shamsuddin 
Explanation – Shamsuddin Shah became the first Muslim ruler of Kashmir. He established the Shahmir dynasty in Kashmir.

Que 3. Who became the ruler after Shamsuddin Shah in the Shahmir dynasty?

(a) Jamshed
(b) Qutubuddin
(c) Sultan Alauddin
(d) Sultan Shihabuddin

Ans. (a) Jamshed
Explanation – After Shamsuddin Shah in the Shahmir dynasty, his son Jamshed became the ruler. It ruled from 1342 to 1344 AD.

Que 4. Which of the following rulers made Alauddinpur (Srinagar) his capital?

(a) Ali Shah
(b) Qutubuddin
(c) Alexander
(d) Sultan Alauddin

Ans. (d) Sultan Alauddin
Explanation – Sultan Alauddin shifted from Indrakot to Alauddinpur (Srinagar) as his capital. Sultan Alauddin ruled Kashmir from 1344 to 1356 AD.

Que 5. Which of the following rulers established the city named “Shakirpura”?

(a) Sultan Alauddin
(b) Jamshed
(c) Qutubuddin
(d) none of the above

Ans. (a) Sultan Alauddin
Explanation – Sultan Alauddin had established a city named “Shakirpura”.

Que 6. Which of the following rulers had the title “Butshikan (Idol breaker)”?

(a) Sikandar
(b) Jamshed
(c) Qutubuddin
(d) none of the above

Ans. (a) Sikandar
Explanation – Sikandar’s title was “Butshikan (Idol breaker)”. He was the son of Qutubuddin. He became the ruler at a very young age.

Que 7. Who ruled Kashmir at the time of Timur Lang’s invasion of India?

(a) Sikandar
(b) Jamshed
(c) Qutubuddin
(d) None of the above

Ans. (a) Sikandar
Explanation – Kashmir was ruled by Alexander at the time of Timur Lang’s invasion of India. Sikandar protected Kashmir with his diplomatic foresight.

Que 8. How long did Alexander rule over Kashmir?

(a) 1356-1374
(b) 1374-1389
(c) 1389-1413
(d) 1413-1420

Ans. (c) 1389-1413
Explanation – Alexander ruled Kashmir from 1389-1413 AD. He was a fanatic ruler.

Que 9. Which of the following rulers imposed the Jizya tax on Hindus?

(a) Sikandar
(b) Jamshed
(c) Qutubuddin
(d) None of the above

Ans. (a) Sikandar
Explanation – Sikandar imposed the Jizya tax on Hindus. He was a very fanatic ruler. It prohibited the use of sandalwood on the forehead in his empire.

Que 10. Which of the following rulers had the title “Badshah (Great King)”?

(a) Zainul Abidin
(b) Sultan Shihabuddin
(c) Sultan Alauddin
(d) None of the above

Ans. (a) Zainul Abidin
Explanation – Zainul Abidin’s title was “Baadshah (Great King)”. He was the son of Alexander.

Que 11. Which one of the following rulers ordered the Hindus to choose between Islam or death?

(a) Zainul Abidin
(b) Sultan Shihabuddin
(c) Sikandar
(d) None of the above

Ans. (c) Sikandar
Explanation – Sikandar ordered the Hindus to choose between Islam or death.

Que 12. Which of the following ruler was known as Akbar of Kashmir?

(a) Zainul Abidin
(b) Sultan Shihabuddin
(c) Sultan Alauddin
(d) None of the above

Ans. (a) Zainul Abidin
Explanation – Zainul Abidin was the greatest ruler of Kashmir. Due to its liberal policies, it was called the Akbar of Kashmir.

Que 13. Which of the following ruler was called Alauddin of Kashmir?

(a) Zainul Abidin
(b) Sultan Shihabuddin
(c) Sultan Alauddin
(d) None of the above

Ans. (a) Zainul Abidin
Explanation – Zainul Abidin was the greatest ruler of Kashmir. Due to the price control system implemented by it in Kashmir, it was called Alauddin of Kashmir.

Que 14. Which of the following rulers banned the practice of “Sati” during his reign?

(a) Sikandar
(b) Sultan Shihabuddin
(c) Sultan Alauddin
(d) None of the above

Ans. (a) Sikandar
Explanation – Sikandar had banned the practice of “Sati” during his reign.

Que 15. Which of the following rulers abolished Jizya in Kashmir?

(a) Zainul Abidin
(b) Sultan Shihabuddin
(c) Sultan Alauddin
(d) None of the above

Ans. (a) Zainul Abidin
Explanation – Zainul Abidin was the first Muslim ruler who banned the jizya tax. It also banned cow slaughter in its empire.

Que 16. Which of the following rulers participated in both Hindu and Muslim festivals?

(a) Zainul Abidin
(b) Sultan Shihabuddin
(c) Sultan Alauddin
(d) None of the above

Ans. (a) Zainul Abidin
Explanation – Zainul Abidin was the first Muslim ruler of Kashmir, who participated in both Hindu and Muslim festivals.

Que 17. Which of the following rulers used to write poems under the nickname “Qutb”?

(a) Muhammad bin Tughlaq
(b) Qutubuddin
(c) Zainul Abidin
(d) None of the above

Ans. (c) Zainul Abidin
Explanation – Zainul Abidin was a learned ruler. He knew the Kashmiri, Persian, and Sanskrit languages. He used to write poems under the name “Qutub”.

Que 18. Who among the following wrote the history of the rulers of Kashmir?

(a) Uttam Pandit
(b) Yadubhatta
(c) Jonaraj
(d) Shriver

Ans. (a) Uttam Pandit
Explanation – Uttampandit wrote the history of the rulers of Kashmir in the Kashmiri language.

Que 19. Who among the following wrote the biography of Zainul Abidin?

(a) Uttam Pandit
(b) Yadubhatta
(c) Jonaraj
(d) Shriver

Ans. (b) Yadubhatta
Explanation – Yadubhatta wrote a book named Jainaprakash. This was the biography of Zainul Abidin. It was written in a poetic style.

Que 20. Who among the following wrote “Complaint Nama”?

(a) Zainul Abidin
(b) Firoz Shah Tughlaq
(c) Jonraj
(d) None of the above

Ans. (a) Zainul Abidin
Explanation – Zainul Abidin, in his old age, was saddened by his unworthy sons and composed “Complaint Nama”.