Medieval History - MOST IMPORTANT SSC Selection Phase Previous Year Questions
Practice real questions from previous year exams of SSC Selection Phase.
📘 Delhi Sultanate- Khilji Dynasty📚 Military Campaigns of Alauddin Khilji
Q1
Who was the first Sultan of Delhi Sultanate to launch a military campaign in Southern India?
🎯 SSC Selection Phases XI– 27/06/2023 (Shift-I)
📘 Art and Architecture in Delhi Sultanate Period📚 Art and Architecture
Q2
Razia Sultan's tomb in Haryana state is made of which construction material?
🎯 SSC Selection Phases XI– 28/06/2023 (Shift-III)
📘 Vijaynagar Kingdom- Sangama Dynasty📚 Misc
Q3
While historians use the term Vijayanagara Empire and contemporaries of this empire described it as the
🎯 SSC Selection Phases XI– 27/06/2023 (Shift-IV)
📘 Bahmani Sultanate and Deccan Sultanates📚 Conflict between Vijaynagar and Bahmani Kingdoms
Q4
The land between the Krishna and the Tungabhadra, was the Raichur Doab, Vijayanagara and Karna. Of conflict between the kings of
🎯 SSC Selection Phases XI– 28/06/2023 (Shift-IV)
📘 Bahmani Sultanate and Deccan Sultanates📚 Alauddin Hasan Bahman Shah
Q5
Brahmani kingdoms was founded by Alauddin Hasan Bahaman Shah in
🎯 SSC Selection Phases XI– 27/06/2023 (Shift-III)
📘 The Mughals- I (Babur & Humayun)📚 Art and Architecture during Humayun's Reign
Q6
Which of the following rulers is credited with the construction of the Purana Qila in Delhi?
🎯 SSC Selection Phases XI– 28/06/2023 (Shift-II)
📘 Delhi Sultanate- Lodhi Dynasty📚 Ibrahim Lodhi
Q7
Which of the following pairs of rulers and their immediate successors is correctly matched?
🎯 SSC Selection Phase (Phase-XIII) 2025
📘 The Rajput Clans📚 Misc
Q8
Read the following statements:
1. After Harsha’s death, the Rajputs rose to prominence in northern Indian politics.
2. The Rajputs maintained strong unity, which helped them resist foreign invasions effectively.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
🎯 SSC Selection Phase (Phase-XIII) 2025
📘 Delhi Sultanate- Tughluq Dynasty📚 Muhammad bin Tughluq (Jauna Khan)
Q9
Which one of the following pairs of ruler and length of their reign, is correctly matched?
🎯 SSC Selection Phase (Phase-XIII) 2025
📘 Other Important Dynasties📚 Western Chalukyas of Kalyani
Q10
Consider the following statements regarding South Indian dynasties in the 12th and 13th centuries:
Statement I: The Kakatiyas, ruling from Manyakheta, were the primary successors to the Later Chalukyas in the western Deccan.
Statement II: The Hoysalas, based in Devagiri, were the sole dynasty responsible for the complete overthrow of the Later Chalukyas across all their territories.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
🎯 SSC Selection Phase (Phase-XIII) 2025
📘 The Mughals- I (Babur & Humayun)📚 Babur - General Facts
Q11
Consider the following statements:
Statement 1. Babur was of Mongol and Timurid descent and founded the Mughal Empire after defeating Ibrahim Lodi.
Statement 2. Babur was overthrown by Sher Shah and later succeeded by his grandson Akbar.
Which of the statements is/are correct?
🎯 SSC Selection Phase (Phase-XIII) 2025
📘 The Mughals- II (Akbar)📚 Mansabdari System
Q12
Which of the following statements about the Mughal mansabdari system is/are correct?
Statement I. A mansab indicated both the rank (zat) and salary of a noble.
Statement II. Every mansabdar was required to reside personally in the jagir whose revenue he drew.
🎯 SSC Selection Phase (Phase-XIII) 2025
📘 Delhi Sultanate- Khilji Dynasty📚 Alauddin Khilji - General Facts
Q13
Consider the following statements:
Statement 1. Alauddin Khalji is remembered for administrative reforms and military expansion in the north.
Statement 2. Muhammad Bin Tughlaq's project to transfer the capital from Delhi to Daulatabad ultimately failed.
Which of the statements is/are correct?
🎯 SSC Selection Phase (Phase-XIII) 2025
📘 Delhi Sultanate- Khilji Dynasty📚 Military Campaigns of Alauddin Khilji
Q14
Alauddin Khilji's reign is marked by his successful defense against which foreign invader?
🎯 SSC Selection Phase (Phase-XIII) 2025
📘 Mughal Architecture📚 Mughal Architecture
Q15
Which feature of Mughal architecture was inspired by Persian styles?
🎯 SSC Selection Phase (Phase-XIII) 2025
📘 The Mughals- I (Babur & Humayun)📚 Art and Architecture during Babur's Reign
Q16
Which Mughal emperor introduced the Charbagh style of gardens?
🎯 SSC Selection Phase (Phase-XIII) 2025
📘 Delhi Sultanate- Lodhi Dynasty📚 First Battle of Panipat
Q17
The Battle of Plassey (1757) marked the beginning of British rule in India. Which earlier battle marked the decline of the Delhi Sultanate?
🎯 SSC Selection Phase (Phase-XIII) 2025
📘 The Mughals- II (Akbar)📚 Akbar - Military Campaigns
Q18
The Battle of Haldighati (1576) was fought between which two leaders?
🎯 SSC Selection Phase (Phase-XIII) 2025
📘 Vijaynagar Kingdom- Tuluva Dynasty📚 Battle of Talikota
Q19
The Battle of Talikota (1565) led to the decline of which empire?
🎯 SSC Selection Phase (Phase-XIII) 2025
📘 Delhi Sultanate- Lodhi Dynasty📚 Sikander Lodhi
Q20
Name the Lodhi ruler shifted the capital from Delhi to Agra?
🎯 SSC Selection Phase (Phase-XIII) 2025