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UPSC Prelims Medieval india Questions

22 Medieval india questions from previous UPSC Prelims papers, from the latest year backwards, each with its answer and explanation.

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Questions: 22
Years covered: 2016–2025
Exam years: 9
With answers: 22

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UPSC Prelims Medieval india Questions

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Q1 2025 Prelims GS

The irrigation device called 'Araghatta' was
1. a water bag made of leather pulled over a pulley
2. a large wheel with earthen pots tied to the outer ends of its spokes
3. a larger earthen pot driven by bullocks
4. a large water bucket pulled up by rope directly by hand
HistoryIrrigation devicesMedieval india
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Q2 2024 Prelims GS

Who of the following rulers of medieval India gave permission to the Portuguese to build a fort at Bhatkal?
1. Krishnadevaraya
2. Narasimha Saluva
3. Muhammad Shah III
4. Yusuf Adil Shah
HistoryKrishnadevaraya and portuguese relationsMedieval india
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