Multiple choice

Which statements are correct about Delhi Sultanate?

  1. The only owner of the Sultanate was Sultan
  2. It was based on Persian tradition
  3. It was a Theocracy influenced by Islam
  4. It was a material state influenced by politics

  1. 1, 2, 3 and 4

  2. 1, 2 and 4

  3. 2, 3 and 4

  4. 1 and 3
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Delhi Sultanate was an absolute monarchy where the Sultan was the supreme authority (1). Its administration was heavily influenced by Persian traditions (2). While Islamic in character, it was a pragmatic material state concerned with political power rather than a pure theocracy (4). Statement 3 incorrectly claims it was a theocracy.

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