Medieval Indian History holds significant weight in the General Awareness section of Railway exams like RRB NTPC, Group D, ALP, and Technician. To help you prepare smarter, we are providing chapter-wise Medieval History notes and mock test PDFs tailored for Railway exam aspirants.
📘 Why Study Medieval History for RRB Exams?
Medieval History includes the rise and fall of empires, administration systems, art, architecture, and cultural development. Questions from this section are fact-based and directly taken from NCERTs and previous year RRB papers. Regular practice improves accuracy and confidence.
📚 Chapter-Wise Medieval History Topics Covered
- Early Medieval Period (750–1200 AD)
- Rajput Kingdoms
- Arab Invasion of Sindh
- Delhi Sultanate – Slave, Khilji, Tughlaq, Sayyid & Lodi Dynasties
- Administration & Reforms of Delhi Sultans
- Bhakti and Sufi Movements
- Mughal Empire – Babur to Aurangzeb
- Administration under Akbar
- Art and Architecture during Mughal Period
- Regional Kingdoms – Vijayanagara, Bahmani, Marathas
- Decline of Mughal Empire
📄 What You’ll Get in the Notes PDF
- Topic-wise short notes for quick revision
- Important rulers and timelines in tabular form
- One-liner facts from previous RRB papers
- Visual aids – flowcharts & dynasty trees
📝 Medieval History Mock Test Features
- 100+ MCQs from all major topics
- Previous year-style objective questions
- Detailed explanations and answer keys
- Time-limited mock tests to improve speed
🔁 Most Asked Medieval History Questions in Railway Exams
- Who founded the Slave Dynasty in India?
- What was the Iqta system under the Delhi Sultanate?
- Who built the Red Fort in Delhi?
- Which Bhakti saint was contemporary of Akbar?
- Who was the last powerful Mughal emperor?
📊 Sample Ruler Timeline Table
| Ruler | Dynasty | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Qutb-ud-din Aibak | Slave | 1206–1210 |
| Alauddin Khilji | Khilji | 1296–1316 |
| Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq | Tughlaq | 1320–1325 |
| Babur | Mughal | 1526–1530 |
| Akbar | Mughal | 1556–1605 |
✅ Benefits of Chapter-Wise Preparation
- Better understanding of historical flow
- Easy to revise with structured topics
- Quick identification of important events
- Improves MCQ accuracy in exam
🧠 Tips to Score Well in Medieval History
- Start with Delhi Sultanate and Mughal rulers
- Make short notes of reforms, wars, and policies
- Revise architecture and monuments with images
- Practice mock tests after every chapter
- Highlight ruler timelines and administrative systems