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THE DELHI SULTANATE
(1206- 1526 CE)
The Slave Dynasty:
Qutbuddin Aibak established the Slave Dynasty. The rulers were also called the Mamluk Sultans of Delhi ( Mamluk means Slave).
Qutbuddin Aibak:( 1206-1210 CE)
Qutbuddin Aibak was originally a native of Turkistan. Aibak was the prime force behind Ghori’s victory in the Second Battle of Tarain. Qutbuddin conquered Ajmer, Jhansi, Delhi and Meerut.
Iltutmish ( 1210-1236 CE):
He assumed the title of Shamsuddin ( sun of the religion). He had to control the revolt of the nobles.A person with special social and political status. He defeated Yaldoz and occupied Lahore and Punjab. He also defeated Qabacha, the governor of Sind. He then brought under his control the Rajput chiefs of
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Ranthambor, Ajmer and Gwalior. He also controlled Bengal and Bihar.
The Mongols under the leadership of Chengiz Khan gained control over western Punjab. Iltutmish built a line of forts along the river Ravi to control him, but could not.
Razia Sultana ( 1236-1240 CE):
Razia was the first and the last woman who sat on the throne of Delhi. She was a great monarch- wise, just and generous. She faced the opposition from the ‘group of forty’- Turkish nobles and military leaders who controlled the politics of Delhi. She ruled only for 4 years.After Razia, her younger brother Nasiruddin was put on the throne by Ghiasuddin Balban. For 20 years Balban managed the empire. But later he himself became the Sultan.
Ghiasuddin Balban ( 1266-1286 CE):
He believed in ruling with ‘iron and blood’. He stopped the attacks from Mongols. During his time also the Mongols tried to attack Delhi, but he held the Mongols away.
Balban died in 1287 CE and was succeeded by his grandson. On his death, the kingdom weakened leading to the collapse of Slave Dynasty.
The Khaljis ( 1290-1320 CE):
Balban’s grandson was put to death by an official of the Khalji tribe- Firoz Shah. The Khaljis were of Afghan origin.
Jalaluddin Khalji ( 1290-1296 CE):
Firoz Shah ( 70 years) took the name of Jalaluddin. The Mongols tried to attacked Delhi, but Jalaluddin sent them back. He was killed by his nephew Alauddin Khalji and occupied the throne of Delhi.
Alauddin Khalji ( 1296-1316 CE):
Alauddin was known as a cruel and resolute ( determined) ruler. But African traveler Ibn Batuta considered him as ‘one of the best .His wish was to conquer the whole world but he could not.
The Tughlaqs ( 1320- 1399 CE):
Ghiasuddin Tughlaq was the founder of Tughlaq dynasty. He was killed by his son Juna Khan and ascended to power as Muhammad bin Tughlaq.
Muhammad bin Tughlaq: ( 1325-1351 CE)
He was known as the confused genius. He thought ahead of times. His plans and intentions were good but carried out thoughtlessly and in a hurry, which resulted in their failure.
Lodhi dynsty
Bahlul Lodi (1451 -1489 A.D.)
Bahlul Lodi was the founder of Lodi Dynasty.
Sultanate Period ended with Lodi Dynasty.
Sikandar Shahi (1489-1517 A.D.)
He set up a well-organized spy system.
He developed agriculture and industry.
He put severe restrictions on the Hindus.
Sikandar Shah enjoyed “Shehnai” Music.
A work on music names “Lahjati-Sikandar Shahi” was created during his reign.
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Ibrahim Lodi (1517-1526 A.D.)
Nobles were killed cruelly and many nobles were humiliated by Ibrahim Lodi.
He also treated his son Dilwar Khan Lodi cruelly.
Invasion of India was done by Kabul ruler, Babur, at the behest of Daulat Khan, a very powerful noble from Punjab.
In the 1st battle of Panipat in the year 1526 A.D, Ibrahim Lodi faced defeat at the hands of Babur.
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MEDIEVAL HISTORY MCQ
1. The state language of India during the Turkish period was
A. Turkish
B. Urdu
C. Persian
D. Arabic
2. Which of the following monuments has a dome, one of the largest domes in the world?
A. Sher Shah’s Tomb, Sasaram
B. Jama Masjid Delhi
C. Tomb of Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq, Delhi
D. Gol gummad , Bijapur
3. The difference between Gaz-i-Sikandari and Gazi-Ilahi was
A. 42 : 45
B. 43 : 47
C. 40 : 43
D. 39 : 41
4. Which Sultan of Delhi is said to have adopted the policy of “blood and iron”?
A. Iltutmish
B. Balban
C. Jalaluddin Firoz Khilji
D. Ferozeshah Tughlaq
5. Who was the founder of the Sufi order in India?
A. Sheikh Nizamuddin Auliya
B. Sheikh Nasiruddin Mahmud
C. Khwaja Qutubuddin Bakhtiyar Kaki
D. Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti
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6. The most learned ruler of the Delhi Sultanate who specializes in many disciplines including astronomy, mathematics and medicine –
A. Iltutmish
B. Alauddin Khilji
C. Muhammad bin Tughluq
D. Sikandar Lodi
7. Which one of the following represented the royal secretariat during the Sultanate period?
A. Diwan-i-Wizarat
B. Diwan-i-Barid
C. Diwan-i-Insha
D. Diwan-i-Arz
8. Which of the following sultans is known to abolish taxes on food?
A. Alauddin Khilji
B. Firoz Tughlaq
C. Sikandar Lodi
D. None of these
9. Consider the following statements. Alberuni’s Kitab-ul-Hind is
- a sympathetic study of Indian Civilisation.
- mainly a political history of India.
- critical of Mahmud Ghaznavi’s plundering raids of India.
- mainly a study of Indian’s cultural, social and intellectual history
Which of the above statements(s) is/are correct?
A. 1 and 4
B. 4 alone
C. 1, 3 and 4
D. 2 and 3
10. The ‘Diwan-i-Arj’ department was related to –
A. By royal correspondence
B. From the foreign Department
C. From the Department of Defence
D. From finance department
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11. Which of the following established the Qadiri order?
A. Shah Nimatullah Wali
B. Shaikh Abdul Qadir Jilani
C. Shihabuddin Suhrawardi
D. Shah Nurullah Hide Answer
12. Ibn Battuta visited India during the reign of
A. Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
B. Muhammad Bin Tughlaq
C. Alauddin Khilji
D. Jalaluddin Firoz Shah
13. Who among the following were called ‘NeoMuslims’ during the reign of Jalaluddin Firoz Khilji?
A. Tazikh
B. Abyssinians
C. Indian Muslims
D. Mongols
14. Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
A. Qalb . King’s personal troops
B. Ahadi . Gentlemen trooper
C. Charai . House Tax
D. Muqaddams . revenue collectors
15. Which Sultan of Delhi categorized the Ulema into ‘Ulma-i-Akhiral’ and ‘Ulma-i-Duniya’ and praised the former?
A. Balban
B. Alauddin Khilji
C. Iltutmish
D. Qutubuddin Aibak
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16. Who among the following Sultans invoked Persian monarchical traditions and adjusted them to Indian milieu?
A. Alauddin Khilji
B. Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
C. Ruknuddin Firoz
D. Iltutmish
17. Coins of which Muslim ruler have been image of Devi Lakshmi?
A. Alauddin Khilji
B. None of these
C. Iltutmish
D. Muhammad Ghori
18. Who was the founder of Gajapati dynasty of Orissa?
A. Kapilendra
B. Prataprudra
C. Vidhyadhara
D. Purushottama
19. Which Sultan of Delhi assumed the title of Alexander the Great?
A. Muhammad Bin Tughlaq
B. Sikandar Lodi
C. Alauddin Khilji
D. Balban
20. Who was the founder of Pushtimarg?
A. Madhavacharya
B. Yamunacharya
C. Vallabhacharya
D. Chaitanya Mahaprabhu
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21. Match the followings using the given Official With Reference (Desciption) to the Medieval Period.
| List I | List II |
| A. Khuts | 1. Officer in charge of the Royal Court |
| B. Amir-i-hajib | 2. Officer maintaining Regulations of municipality |
| C. Muhtasib | 3. Clerk |
| D. Nawisandas | 4. Village official |
Codes. A B C D
A. 3 2 1 4
B. 3 1 2 4
C. 4 1 2 3
D. 4 2 1 3
22. The irrigation tax was charged on the farmers for the first time by which among the following Sultans?
A. Alauddin Khilj
B. Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
C. Mohammad Tughlaq
Firoz Tughlaq
23. During the Delhi Sultanate, who among the following were called the Barids?
A. Craftsmen
B. Bodyguards of the sultan
C. Officer-in-charge of state exchequer
D. The spy/news reporters
24 . Which of the following rulers of Delhi Sultanate abolished the Iqtas?
A. Alauddin Khilji
B. Muhammad Tughlaq
C. Firozshah Tughlaq
D. Balban
25. Who was Sultan of Delhi Sultanate when Timur invaded India in 1398?
A. Mahmud Shah Tughlauq
B. Jalal ud din Firuz Khilji
C. Aram Shah
D. Ghiyas-ud-din Balban
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Answer Key
| 1. C 2. D 3. D 4. B 5. D 6. C 7. C 8. C 9. C 10. C 11. B 12. B 13. D 14. C 15. A | 13. D 14. C 15. A 16. D 17. D 18. A 19. C 20. C 21. C 22. D 23. D 24. D 25. A |
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