Prelims GS I
Prelims GS I · 27 questions · 2016–2026
Medieval India: every Prelims question, by topic
UPSC syllabus: “History of India and Indian National Movement.” Below, the topics inside it — most asked first — and how often each came up year by year.
- Early medieval kingdoms (c. 700–1200)8 questions · asked in 5 of 11 years
- The Delhi Sultanate6 questions · asked in 4 of 11 years
- Vijayanagara, Bahmani & regional kingdoms6 questions · asked in 5 of 11 years
- The Mughals & the Marathas4 questions · asked in 4 of 11 years
- Bhakti & Sufi movements3 questions · asked in 3 of 11 years
Latest questions
- 2025 · Q13 · Early medieval kingdoms (c. 700–1200)The irrigation device called 'Araghatta' was…
- 2025 · Q16 · Early medieval kingdoms (c. 700–1200)Who among the following led a successful military campaign against the kingdom of Srivijaya, the powerful maritime State, which ruled the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Java a…
- 2024 · Q56 · Vijayanagara, Bahmani & regional kingdomsWho of the following rulers of medieval India gave permission to the Portuguese to build a fort at Bhatkal?…
- 2023 · Q45 · Early medieval kingdoms (c. 700–1200)Consider the following dynasties:…
- 2023 · Q48 · Vijayanagara, Bahmani & regional kingdomsWho 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 same ground in Mains
These official Mains syllabus lines cover Medieval India. Prelims facts become Mains arguments.