Medieval history miscellaneous


  1. Babur was succeeded to the Mughal throne by :









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    Babur (1526–30) was succeeded by his son Humayun (1530–40 and 1555–56).

    Correct Option: C

    Babur (1526–30) was succeeded by his son Humayun (1530–40 and 1555–56).


  1. Who among the following was defeated by Prithvi Raj Chauhan in the first battle of Tarain ?









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    Prithvi Raj Chauhan defeated Muhammad Ghori in the first Battle of Tarain in 1191 AD.

    Correct Option: B

    Prithvi Raj Chauhan defeated Muhammad Ghori in the first Battle of Tarain in 1191 AD.



  1. Who among the following was the last Delhi Sultan ?









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    Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodi (1517-1526) in the first Battle of Panipat and established the rule of Mughals.

    Correct Option: D

    Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodi (1517-1526) in the first Battle of Panipat and established the rule of Mughals.


  1. Krishnadevaraya built the Krishnaswami temple in Hampi, which is situated in the present state of:









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    Hampi is in Karnataka. Hampi has been declared as World Heritage Site.

    Correct Option: A

    Hampi is in Karnataka. Hampi has been declared as World Heritage Site.



  1. Humayun had to run away from India after he was defeated in the battle of









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    Sher Shah defeated Humayun in the Battle of Kannauj (Chausa) in 1540 and established the rule of Suri Dynasty (1540-1555).

    Correct Option: D

    Sher Shah defeated Humayun in the Battle of Kannauj (Chausa) in 1540 and established the rule of Suri Dynasty (1540-1555).