Indian History – GK Questions and Answers (MCQs)
Indian History is one of the most important and high-scoring subjects in the General Knowledge section of competitive exams. It covers India’s journey from ancient civilizations to the modern democratic republic — and plays a crucial role in exams like SSC, UPSC, State PCS, CDS, Railways, Defence, Banking, and many others.
To help you prepare effectively, GKwizard offers a large collection of Indian History GK Questions and Answers, sorted into three major time periods:
- Ancient Indian History
- Medieval Indian History
- Modern Indian History
Each section contains topic-wise multiple-choice questions (MCQs) with answers and explanations, based on the latest exam patterns.
What You’ll Learn in Indian History GK
Indian History is more than just names and dates. It helps you understand the roots of India's culture, politics, society, and freedom. Here's what you can expect:
- Over 300+ topic-wise MCQs from all major historical periods
- Questions from previous year papers and latest trends
- Explained answers to help improve understanding and accuracy
- Coverage of important topics, movements, empires, and leaders
- Suitable for written exams and interviews
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Indian History Practice MCQ Question and Answer
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The Qutub Minar was commissioned by Qutb-ud-din Aibak and completed by:
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Who introduced the silver coin 'Tanka' and the copper coin 'Jital' in the Delhi Sultanate?
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Razia Sultan was the daughter of which Delhi Sultan?
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The 'Blood and Iron' policy was associated with which Delhi Sultan?
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Who founded the Khalji dynasty after overthrowing the Mamluk dynasty?
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Alauddin Khalji's market reforms were primarily aimed at:
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Who was the famous general of Alauddin Khalji who led the Deccan campaigns?
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The Tughlaq dynasty was founded by:
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Which Delhi Sultan is known for his ambitious but often controversial projects like the transfer of the capital to Daulatabad?
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Who introduced token currency (bronze coins with the value of silver) in the Delhi Sultanate?
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Firoz Shah Tughlaq is known for his:
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During whose reign did Timur (Tamerlane) invade India and sack Delhi in 1398 CE?
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The Sayyid dynasty was founded by:
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The Lodi dynasty was founded by:
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Which Lodi ruler shifted the capital from Delhi to Agra?
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The Delhi Sultanate came to an end with the defeat of Ibrahim Lodi by Babur in the Battle of:
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The Vijayanagara Empire was founded by:
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The capital of the Vijayanagara Empire was:
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Who was the most famous ruler of the Vijayanagara Empire, known for his patronage of arts and literature ('Ashta Diggajas')?
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The Battle of Talikota (1565 CE) led to the decline of which empire?
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Who founded the Bahmani Sultanate in the Deccan?
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The Gol Gumbaz, a famous architectural marvel, is located in:
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The Charminar in Hyderabad was built by which dynasty?
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Who founded the Mughal Empire in India?
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The autobiography of Babur is known as:
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Humayun was defeated by Sher Shah Suri in the Battle of:
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Sher Shah Suri is known for his reforms in:
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The administrative divisions under Sher Shah Suri were:
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Who wrote the Humayunnama?
Key Historical Phases of India for Exam Preparation
Indian History is divided into three key categories, and each plays an important role in the General Knowledge (GK) section of various competitive exams. At GKwizard, we cover all the essential topics from each historical phase to help you prepare effectively for government job exams as well as entrance tests for higher studies. Here’s what we cover under each category:
- Ancient Indian History
- Indus Valley Civilization
- Vedic Period
- Maurya and Gupta Empires
- Rise of Jainism and Buddhism
- Art, architecture, education & more
- Medieval Indian History
- Delhi Sultanate
- Mughal Empire
- Vijayanagar Kingdom
- Bhakti and Sufi Movements
- Regional kingdoms & cultural growth
- Modern Indian History
- British Rule and Economic Impact
- Social Reform Movements
- Indian National Congress
- Gandhian Movements
- Freedom Struggle and Independence
These topics are carefully selected to match the GK requirements of exams like SSC, UPSC, CDS, NDA, Railways, Banking, State PCS, and other entrance tests. Practicing MCQs from each phase helps you cover the static portion of history comprehensively and score higher with confidence.