11. Sultans of Delhi (History Quiz)

11. Sultans of Delhi (History Quiz) Questions

• 1

  Under which of the following, Delhi first time became the capital of the kingdom?
  A. Chauhans
  B. Tomaras
  C. Khalji
  D. Lodi

  Answer - B

  Solution

  Points to Know-
  • Delhi became an important city in the twelfth century.
  • First time Delhi became the capital of a kingdom was under the Tomara Rajput
  • They were defeated by the Chauhans of Ajmer.
  • Delhi became an important commercial centre under the Tomaras and Chauhans

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• 2

  What is true regarding Delhi when it became an important commercial centre?
  i. This was happened under Tomaras and Rajputs
  ii. Jaina merchants lived here and constructed several temples
  A. Only i
  B. Only ii
  C. Both i and ii
  D. None

  Answer - C

  Solution

  Points to Know-
  • First time Delhi became the capital of a kingdom was under the Tomara Rajput
  • Delhi became an important commercial centre under the Tomaras and Chauhans
  • Many rich Jaina merchants lived in the city and constructed several temples.

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• 3

  What was Dehliwal?
  A. Pillar in temple
  B. Type of wooden carving
  C. Coins
  D. Tax

  Answer - C

  Solution

  Points to Know-
  Dehliwal were coins, that were minted in Delhi, which had a wide circulation

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• 4

  What was the language of administration under the Delhi Sultans?
  A. Arabic
  B. Persian
  C. Urdu
  D. Sanskrit

  Answer - B

  Solution

  Points to Know-
  • Under the Delhi Sultans, tawarikh were written in Persian
  • Persian was the language of administration under them

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• 5

  What is true regarding “tawarikh”?
  i. they were written by only special poets
  ii. its authors lived in cities
  iii. its authors also advised rulers on importance of just rule.
  A. Only i and ii
  B. Only i and iii
  C. Only ii and iii
  D. All of the above

  Answer - C

  Solution

  Points to Know-
  • Under the Delhi Sultans, tawarikh (histories) were written in Persian
  • The authors of tawarikh were learned men- secretaries, administrators, poets and courtiers
  • They recounted events and advises rulers on governance, emphasising the importance of just rules
  • They often wrote this in search of rich rewards

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• 6

  What is true regarding Raziyya Sultan?
  i. She was the daughter of Khizr Khan
  ii. Minhaj-i-Siraj was comfortable at having queen as a ruler but nobles were not
  iii. On her inscriptions and coins, she mentioned her father’s name also
  iv. She was removed from throne after 2-year rule
  A. Only i, ii and iv
  B. Only I and iii
  C. Only ii and iv
  D. Only iii and iv

  Answer - B

  Solution

  Points to Know-
  • Raziyya, Sultan, Iltutmish’s daughter, became Sultan in 1236.
  • Minhaj-i Siraj, recognised that she was more able and qualified than all her brothers.
  • She was removed from the throne in 1240.
  • Minhaj-i Siraj thought that the queen’s rule went against the ideal social order created by God, in which women were supposed to be subordinate to men.

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• 7

  In early thirteen century, hinterland refers to-
  A. Fortress of kingdom
  B. Lands adjacent to city or port that supply it with goods and services
  C. A fortified settlement with soldiers
  D. Agricultural land outside the kingdom

  Answer - B

  Solution

  Points to Know-
  • In early thirteenth century, Delhi Sultans control was just heavily fortified towns occupied by garrisons (A fortified settlement, with soldiers).
  • They seldom controlled the hinterland (The land adjacent to a city that supply it with goods and services).
  • Therefore, dependent upon trade, tribute or plunder for supplies.

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• 8

  Why controlling garrison town in Bengal and Sind were difficult?
  i. Threat of Mongol invasion from Afghanistan
  ii. Threat of rebel by governors
  iii. Snapping communication routes
  A. Only i and ii
  B. Only i and iii
  C. Only ii and iii
  D. All of the above

  Answer - D

  Solution

  Points to Know-
  Controlling garrison towns in distant Bengal and Sind from Delhi was extremely difficult. Rebellion, war, even bad weather could snap fragile communication routes. Delhi’s authority was also challenged by Mongol invasions from Afghanistan and by governors who rebelled at any sign of the Sultan’s weakness.

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• 9

  Military expedition into southern India started during the reign of _____________
  A. Ghiyasuddin Balban
  B. Khizr Khan
  C. Muhammad Tughluq
  D. Alauddin Khalji

  Answer - D

  Solution

  Points to Know-
  Military expeditions into southern India started during the reign of Alauddin Khalji and culminated with Muhammad Tughluq. In their campaigns, Sultanate armies captured elephants, horses and slaves and carried away precious metals.

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• 10

  During prayer, Muslims stand facing Mecca. In India this is to the __________
  A. North
  B. South
  C. East
  D. West

  Answer - D

  Solution

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  During prayer, Muslims stand facing Mecca. In India this is to the west. This is called the qibla.

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