The Delhi Sultanate Online Quiz

The Delhi Sultanate dynasties followed the sequence: Slave, Khalji, Tughlaq, Sayyid, and Lodi. Therefore, the Khalji dynasty preceded the Tughlaqs.

Kharaj was the land revenue tax collected from the peasantry during the Delhi Sultanate period, specifically levied on agricultural produce.

Bandagan refers to the military slaves (or slave-generals) of the Sultanate, not a type of tax. Kharaj and taxes on houses and cattle were established revenue sources.

In Islamic history and jurisprudence, the Ulema are scholars who are well-versed in Islamic sciences, law, and theology. They act as authoritative interpreters of religious texts and community guidance.

Persian was the official language of administration and courtly culture under the Delhi Sultans and the Mughals.

Delhi rose to prominence as a political center under the Tomara Rajputs and was later expanded by the Chauhans.

Iqtadars were officials granted land (iqtas) to collect revenue and maintain troops, whereas Samantas were feudal lords or landed aristocrats in earlier Indian history.

Firuz Shah Tughluq succeeded his cousin Muhammad-bin Tughluq in 1351 AD.

Raziyya Sultan ascended the throne in 1236 AD and ruled until 1240 AD.

Qutbuddin Aybak, a former general of Muhammad Ghori, established the Slave (Mamluk) dynasty and is considered the first Sultan of Delhi.