333 RAS Prelims practice MCQs on medieval Indian history are on this page, in 6 chapters. They cover the Delhi Sultanate, the Vijayanagar Empire and regional kingdoms, the Mughal Empire, the Marathas, medieval art, architecture, literature and music, and the Bhakti and Sufi movements. Each question has an answer and an explanation, and the formats match the exam: facts, statements, match-the-list and assertion-reason.
Practice questions based on the RPSC RAS Prelims syllabus. They follow the exam pattern but are not past-paper questions.
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RAS PrelimsMedieval Indian History · Vijayanagar Empire and Regional Kingdoms
Q71. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Select the correct option. Assertion (A): Deva Raya II enlisted a large number of Muslim archers and cavalrymen into his army. Reason (R): He recognized that the Bahmani army’s superiority lay in their cavalry and skilled archery, which he needed to counter effectively.
Explanation
Deva Raya II enlisted many Muslim archers and cavalrymen because the Bahmani army’s strength lay in cavalry and archery, and he needed to match it. The reason explains the assertion.
RAS PrelimsMedieval Indian History · Vijayanagar Empire and Regional Kingdoms
Q72. Saluva Narasimha, who usurped the throne and established the Saluva dynasty, originally held which administrative position under the Sangama rulers?
Explanation
Saluva Narasimha was the governor of Chandragiri under the Sangama rulers before he took the throne and founded the Saluva dynasty.
RAS PrelimsMedieval Indian History · Vijayanagar Empire and Regional Kingdoms
Q73. Consider the following statements regarding the transition from the Saluva to the Tuluva dynasty: I. The Saluva dynasty was the shortest-lived dynasty of the Vijayanagar Empire. II. Immadi Narasimha was the last ruler of the Saluva dynasty. III. Vira Narasimha founded the Tuluva dynasty. IV. The usurpation by Vira Narasimha is historically termed the ‘Second Usurpation’. V. The Tuluva dynasty reached its zenith during the reign of Achyuta Deva Raya. Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?
Explanation
The Saluva dynasty was short-lived, Immadi Narasimha was its last ruler, Vira Narasimha founded the Tuluva dynasty and this was the Second Usurpation. The Tuluva dynasty reached its peak under Krishnadeva Raya, not Achyuta Deva Raya, so V is incorrect.
RAS PrelimsMedieval Indian History · Vijayanagar Empire and Regional Kingdoms
Q74. What was the primary political consequence of the ‘First Usurpation’ by Saluva Narasimha?
Explanation
The First Usurpation, by Saluva Narasimha, saved Vijayanagar from breaking up under the weak later Sangama rulers.
RAS PrelimsMedieval Indian History · Vijayanagar Empire and Regional Kingdoms
Q75. Which of the following pairs of Vijayanagar Dynasties and their respective founders is correctly matched?
Explanation
Saluva Narasimha founded the Saluva dynasty. Sangama was founded by Harihara and Bukka, Tuluva by Vira Narasimha and Aravidu by Tirumala, so only the Saluva pair is correct.
RAS PrelimsMedieval Indian History · Vijayanagar Empire and Regional Kingdoms
Q76. Match the items in List I with those in List II and select the correct answer using the options given below.
Vijayanagar Dynasty
Key Event/Feature
A. Sangama
i. The famous Battle of Talikota occurred during their nominal rule
B. Saluva
ii. Shifted the capital to Penukonda and later Chandragiri
C. Tuluva
iii. Longest ruling dynasty of the empire
D. Aravidu
iv. Shortest ruling dynasty that prevented the empire’s collapse
Explanation
The Sangama dynasty ruled longest and the Saluva shortest. The Battle of Talikota took place during the nominal Tuluva rule, and the Aravidu rulers moved the capital to Penukonda and later Chandragiri. This gives A-iii, B-iv, C-i, D-ii.
RAS PrelimsMedieval Indian History · Vijayanagar Empire and Regional Kingdoms
Q77. During his military campaigns, Krishnadeva Raya defeated the Gajapati ruler of Odisha. Who was the Gajapati king defeated by him?
Explanation
Krishnadeva Raya defeated Prataparudra Deva, the Gajapati ruler of Odisha, and married his daughter as part of the peace.
RAS PrelimsMedieval Indian History · Vijayanagar Empire and Regional Kingdoms
Q78. A candidate analyzing the military achievements of Krishnadeva Raya concludes that his capture of the Raichur Doab in 1520 was his greatest victory. Which historical figure was defeated by Krishnadeva Raya in the Battle of Raichur?
Explanation
In the Battle of Raichur in 1520 Krishnadeva Raya defeated Ismail Adil Shah of Bijapur and captured the Raichur Doab.
RAS PrelimsMedieval Indian History · Vijayanagar Empire and Regional Kingdoms
Q79. Consider the following statements regarding the military campaigns of Krishnadeva Raya: I. He successfully suppressed the rebellion of the Ummatur chief, Gangaraja. II. He undertook a victorious campaign against the Gajapatis of Odisha, capturing Udayagiri and Kondavidu. III. He defeated the combined forces of the Deccan Sultanates at the Battle of Diu. IV. He restored the Bahmani Sultan Mahmud Shah to his throne and assumed the title ‘Yavanarajya Sthapanacharya’. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
Krishnadeva Raya successfully crushed the internal rebellion of Gangaraja of Ummatur and conducted victorious campaigns against the Gajapatis. He also restored Mahmud Shah to the Bahmani throne, assuming the title ‘Yavanarajya Sthapanacharya.’ However, he did not participate in the Battle of Diu, which was a naval conflict between the Portuguese and a combined fleet of Egypt, Gujarat, and Calicut.
RAS PrelimsMedieval Indian History · Vijayanagar Empire and Regional Kingdoms
Q80. What was the title assumed by Krishnadeva Raya after he defeated the rebellious vassals and stabilized the boundaries of the Vijayanagar Empire?
Explanation
Krishnadeva Raya was honored with the title ‘Abhinava Bhoja’ (The New Bhoja) in recognition of his immense literary patronage and his own scholarly achievements. This title compared him to the legendary King Bhoja of Dhara. Additionally, he was known as ‘Andhra Bhoja’ and ‘Sakala Kala Bhoja,’ reflecting his multifaceted contributions to the cultural, intellectual, and political life of the Vijayanagar Empire.
Answer key for these questions
Q
Correct answer
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(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
72
(d) Provincial Governor of Chandragiri
73
(b) V only
74
(c) It saved the Vijayanagar Empire from disintegration caused by the weak later Sangama rulers
75
(d) Saluva - Saluva Narasimha
76
(a) A-iii, B-iv, C-i, D-ii
77
(b) Prataparudra Deva
78
(b) Ismail Adil Shah of Bijapur
79
(a) I, II, and IV only
80
(c) Abhinava Bhoja
Key facts from Medieval Indian History
The RPSC syllabus names the Sultanate period, the political and cultural achievements of Vijayanagar, Mughal administration and policies, the Marathas, medieval art and literature, and the Bhakti and Sufi movements.
Delhi Sultanate questions revolve around reforms: Alauddin Khalji’s market control and cash salaries, Firoz Shah Tughlaq’s public works and the Iqta system.
Mughal and Maratha questions pair a ruler with a battle, treaty or institution, such as Panipat 1526, Khanwa 1527, Purandar 1665 and the Ashtapradhan.
Art questions link monuments, painters and poets to their patron, for example the Buland Darwaza with Akbar and the Bani Thani with Savant Singh of Kishangarh.
Bhakti questions test founders, philosophies and texts, such as Ramanuja’s Vishishtadvaita and Kabir’s Bijak.
Frequently asked questions
How many RAS Prelims practice MCQs are there on Medieval Indian History?
This page has 333 practice MCQs on Medieval Indian History. Each has the correct answer, and most have an explanation.
Which chapters are in the medieval Indian history set?
Six chapters: the Delhi Sultanate, the Vijayanagar Empire and regional kingdoms, the Mughal Empire (administration and policies), the Marathas, medieval art, architecture, literature and music, and the Bhakti and Sufi movements.
Is medieval history in the RAS Prelims syllabus?
Yes. RPSC includes the Sultanate period, Vijayanagar, Mughal administration and policies, the Marathas, medieval art and literature, and the Bhakti and Sufi movements in the ancient and medieval part of Indian History.
How can I revise medieval history quickly?
Make a timeline of rulers, battles and treaties for each chapter, and a table of reforms, buildings and texts against their rulers. Then attempt the chapter questions, read each explanation, and repeat the ones you missed.
