Medieval History Previous Year Questions 2026 | UPSSSC Lower PCS

Medieval History - MOST IMPORTANT UPSSSC Lower PCS Previous Year Questions

Practice real questions from previous year exams of UPSSSC Lower PCS.

📘 Early Muslim Invasions📚 Muhammad bin Qasim
Q1
Who was the first Muslim to attack India?
🎯 UPSSSC Lower PCS III - 26-06-2016
📘 Delhi Sultanate- Slave Dynasty📚 Balban
Q2
Who adopted the policy of 'Iron and Blood'?
🎯 UPSSSC Lower PCS II - 06-03-2016
📘 Vijaynagar Kingdom- Tuluva Dynasty📚 Vira Narasimha Raya
Q3
Who founded the Tuluva Dynasty?
🎯 UPSSSC Lower PCS III - 26-06-2016
📘 The Sikh Movement📚 Guru Arjun Dev
Q4
Which Sikh Guru compiled the Adi Granth?
🎯 UPSSSC Lower PCS III - 26-06-2016
📘 The Mughals- II (Akbar)📚 Akbar - Military Campaigns
Q5
Between whom was the Second Battle of Panipat fought in 1556 AD?
🎯 UPSSSC Lower PCS Mains 21/10/2021 Paper-I
📘 The Afghan Interlude (Suri Dynasty)📚 Sher Shah Suri - General Facts
Q6
What was the real name of Sher Shah Suri?
🎯 UPSSSC Lower PCS Mains 21/10/2021 Paper-I
📘 The Mughals- II (Akbar)📚 Akbar - Art and Architecture
Q7
Which of the following Mughal Emperors built the Agra Fort?
🎯 UPSSSC Lower PCS II (Re-exam) (28-07-2019)
📘 Mughal Administration - Key terms📚 Key terms and their meaning
Q8
During the Mughal rule, what was the correct role of a 'Kotwal'?
🎯 UPSSSC Lower PCS Exam – 30-09-2019 (Shift-II)
📘 The Afghan Interlude (Suri Dynasty)📚 Sher Shah Suri - Art and Architecture
Q9
The tomb of which of the following ancient emperors is located in Sasaram city of Bihar state?
🎯 UPSSSC Lower PCS Exam – 01-10-2019 (Shift-II)
📘 The Mughals- I (Babur & Humayun)📚 Babur - General Facts
Q10
Babur, the first emperor of the Mughal dynasty, wrote his autobiography in his native language Chagatai Turkic. What is the name of this book?
🎯 UPSSSC Lower PCS Exam – 01-10-2019 (Shift-II)
📘 The Later Mughals and Decline of the Empire📚 Jahandar Shah
Q11
Who was the first puppet Mughal emperor?
🎯 UPSSSC Lower PCS Third - 26-06-2016
📘 The Mughals- III (Post-Akbar)📚 Aurangzeb - General Facts
Q12
Aurangzeb was the son of __________.
🎯 UPSSSC Lower PCS Second - 15-07-2018
📘 The Afghan Interlude (Suri Dynasty)📚 Sher Shah Suri - Coins and Currency
Q13
During the reign of which of the following emperors was India's first currency, the 'Rupiya', minted?
🎯 UPSSSC Lower PCS First - 28-02-2016
📘 Art and Architecture in Delhi Sultanate Period📚 Art and Architecture
Q14
The famous iron pillar of Delhi, which has stood for centuries without rusting, is located in which of the following historical complexes?
🎯 UPSSSC Lower PCS Exam – 30-09-2019 (Shift-II)
📘 Delhi Sultanate- Khilji Dynasty📚 Art and Architecture
Q15
Where is the famous Alai Darwaza built by Alauddin Khilji located?
🎯 UPSSSC Lower PCS Exam – 30-09-2019 (Shift-II)
📘 The Mughals- II (Akbar)📚 Akbar - Art and Architecture
Q16
Buland Darwaza was built by.............
🎯 UPSSSC Lower PCS Second - 15-07-2018
📘 The Mughals- II (Akbar)📚 Akbar - Art and Architecture
Q17
In which is the Panch Mahal located?
🎯 UPSSSC Lower PCS Second - 15-07-2018
📘 The Mughals- II (Akbar)📚 Akbar's Navratnas
Q18
Whom did Akbar appoint as his court musician?
🎯 UPSSSC Lower PCS Second - 15-07-2018
📘 Scholars, Poets, and Historians of the Medieval Period📚 Court poets, Scholars, Historians and other prominent personalities
Q19
The birthplace of Amir Khusro is...
🎯 UPSSSC Lower PCS Second - 06-03-2016
📘 Early Muslim Invasions📚 Muhammad bin Qasim
Q20
The first Muslim invader on India was:
🎯 UPSSSC Lower PCS (Pre) 2002