Medieval History UPSC PYQ 2023 — UPSC Practice Questions

Question 1

Consider the following dynasties:
1. Hoysala
2. Gahadavala
3. Kakatiya
4. Yadava
How many of the above dynasties established their kingdoms in early eighth century AD?

Accepted Answer

Only two

Answer

Only one

Answer

Only three

Answer

None

Question 2

Who 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 to the capital city?

Accepted Answer

Devaraya I

Answer

Mallikarjuna

Answer

Vira Vijaya

Answer

Virupaksha

Question 3

Who among the following rulers of medieval Gujarat surrendered Diu to Portuguese?

Accepted Answer

Bahadur Shah

Answer

Ahmad Shah

Answer

Mahmud Begarha

Answer

Muhammad Shah