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UPSC Prelims Medieval History PYQs (2012–2025): Topic-wise with Answers
30 UPSC Prelims questions on Medieval History from 2012–2025, grouped by topic with the newest year first. The most-asked topics are Miscellaneous Medieval History (7), Vijayanagara Empire (5), Delhi Sultanate (4). Difficulty: 10% easy, 27% medium and 63% hard.
Medieval History topics
Miscellaneous Medieval History 7 questions
- Bahadur Shah DiuWho among the following rulers of medieval Gujarat surrendered Diu to Portuguese?
- Fanam CoinsIn medieval India, the term "Fanam" referred to:
- Nizamat of ArcotWith reference to Indian history, which of the following statements is/are correct?
- Tavernier DiamondsWhich one of the following foreign travellers elaborately discussed about diamonds and diamond mines of India?
- Araghatta WaterwheelWith reference to the economic history of medieval India, the term 'Araghatta' refers to
- Banjaras Medieval TradersBanjaras during the medieval period of Indian history were generally
- Champaka Durgara Kuluta StatesConsider the following pairs:
Vijayanagara Empire 5 questions
- Krishnadevaraya Bhatkal FortWho of the following rulers of medieval India gave permission to the Portuguese to build a fort at Bhatkal?
- Devaraya I Tungabhadra DamWho among the following rulers of Vijayanagara Empire constructed a large dam across Tungabhadra River and a canal-cum-aqueduct several kilometres long from the river…
- Nuniz Vijayanagara WomenAccording to Portuguese writer Nuniz, the women in Vijayanagara Empire were expert in which of the following areas?
- Vijayanagara TaxationRegarding the taxation system of Krishna Deva, the ruler of Vijayanagar, consider the following statements:
- Harihara Vijayanagara FoundingWho of the following founded a new city on the south bank of a tributary to river Krishna and undertook to rule his new kingdom as the agent of a deity to whom all the…
Delhi Sultanate 4 questions
- First Mongol Invasion IndiaWith reference to Indian history, consider the following statements:
- Kulah Daran SayyidsWith reference to Indian history, who of the following were known as "Kulah-Daran"?
- Chengiz Khan IltutmishConsider the following statements:
- Delhi Sultanate Revenue AdministrationConsider the following statements:
Early Medieval India 4 questions
- Nannuka Jayashakti Nagabhata II BhojaConsider the following pairs:
- Bhoja Mahendravarman Events SequenceConsider the following events in the history of India:
- Hundi Bill of ExchangeWhich of the following phrases defines the nature of the 'Hundi' generally referred to in the sources of the post-Harsha period?
- Feudal System ElementsWith reference to Indian history, which of the following is/are the essential element/elements of the feudal system?
Mughal Period 4 questions
- Yogavasistha Persian TranslationYogavasistha' was translated into Persian by Nizamuddin Panipati during the reign of:
- Mughal Administrative UnitsWith reference to medieval India, which one of the following is the correct sequence in ascending order in terms of size?
- Jagirdar vs ZamindarWith reference to Mughal India, what is/are the difference/differences between Jagirdar and Zamindar?
- Babur Arrival Timurid DynastyConsider the following: The arrival of Babur into India led to the
Bhakti and Sufi Movement 3 questions
- Nimbarka Kabir Akbar SirhindiConsider the following statements:
- Tamil Siddhas LingayatsWith reference to the cultural history of medieval India, consider the following statements:
- Sufi Mystics PracticesWith reference to the religious history of medieval India, the Sufi mystics were known to pursue which of the following practices?
Regional Kingdoms 3 questions
- Rajendra Chola SrivijayaWho among the following led a successful military campaign against the kingdom of Srivijaya, the powerful maritime State, which ruled the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Java…
- Dynasties Founded Eighth CenturyConsider the following dynasties:
- Kakatiya Seaport MotupalliWhich one of the following was a very important seaport in the Kakatiya kingdom?