Medieval History - MOST IMPORTANT SSC Stenographer Previous Year Questions
Practice real questions from previous year exams of SSC Stenographer.
📘 The Mughals- III (Post-Akbar)📚 Shah Jahan - General Facts
Q1
Which of the following administrative units was introduced during the reign of Shahjahan?
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📘 Delhi Sultanate- Tughluq Dynasty📚 Muhammad bin Tughluq (Jauna Khan)
Q2
The Begumpuri mosque was built during the reign of which of the following rulers of the Delhi Sultanate?
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📘 The Mughals- III (Post-Akbar)📚 Aurangzeb - Art and Architecture
Q3
Which of the following statements is INCORRECT about Bibi ka Maqbara at Aurangabad?
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📘 The Mughals- III (Post-Akbar)📚 Jahangir - Art and Architecture
Q4
Itmad-ud-daula tomb is situated in which of the following cities?
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📘 The Mughals- I (Babur & Humayun)📚 Art and Architecture during Babur's Reign
Q5
'Kabuli Bagh Mosque' of Panipat was constructed by which Mughal ruler?
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📘 Vijaynagar Kingdom- Key Terms📚 Key terms
Q6
What did the rulers of Vijayanagara call themselves?
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📘 The Mughals- II (Akbar)📚 Akbar - Art and Architecture
Q7
In Vrindavan, near Mathura, temples were constructed in architectural styles that were very similar to the Mughal palaces in ______.
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📘 The Rajput Clans📚 The Chandelas of Bundelkhand
Q8
Khajuraho was one of the capitals of which of the following dynasties?
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📘 Vijaynagar Kingdom- Art and Architecture📚 Art and Architecture
Q9
The entrance gateway in Dravidian style temple is known as:
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📘 Other Important Dynasties📚 The Eastern Gangas of Orissa
Q10
The Car Festival or Festival of Chariots (Rath Yatra) of Puri is a famous festival associated with which God?
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📘 The Rajput Clans📚 The Chahamanas/Chauhans
Q11
Which Rajput ruler defeated Muhammad Ghori in the First Battle of Tarain?
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📘 The Mughals- III (Post-Akbar)📚 Aurangzeb - Military Campaigns
Q12
Which Mughal Emperor issued the Deccan campaign against the Marathas and spent significant time in the region?
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📘 Vijaynagar Kingdom- Tuluva Dynasty📚 Battle of Talikota
Q13
Which confederation of Sultanates defeated the Vijayanagara Empire in the Battle of Talikota?
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📘 The Rajput Clans📚 The Chandelas of Bundelkhand
Q14
Which temple, built by the Chandela dynasty in the 10th-11th centuries, is known for its exquisite sculptures?
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📘 Mughal Administration - Key terms📚 Key terms and their meaning
Q15
In the context of Mughal administration, who were referred to as Shaikhzadas or Hindustanis?
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📘 Delhi Sultanate- Slave Dynasty📚 Art and Architecture
Q16
Which of the following correctly pairs a monument with its architectural style?
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📘 The Mughals- III (Post-Akbar)📚 Aurangzeb - Military Campaigns
Q17
The Battle of Samugarh was fought between Aurangzeb and which Mughal prince?
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📘 Art and Architecture in Delhi Sultanate Period📚 Art and Architecture
Q18
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the regional features of Gujarat's medieval architecture? 1. Architectural forms in Gujarat often incorporated elements from local temple traditions. 2. Structures such as mosques and tombs in Gujarat featured ornamental carvings like toranas and bell motifs. 3. Gujarat's architectural style strictly avoided any decorative influence from indigenous practices.
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📘 The Mughals- II (Akbar)📚 Akbar - Military Campaigns
Q19
Which Mughal emperor did Maharana Pratap face in the Battle of Haldighati?
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📘 The Marathas- I (The Bhonsles)📚 Shivaji Raje Bhonsle - General Facts
Q20
Which Maratha ruler founded the Maratha Empire in 1674, proclaiming himself Chhatrapati?
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