History

Medieval and Islamic History

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Medieval and Islamic history focuses on the political, cultural, and administrative developments during the Delhi Sultanate and Mughal Empire. Key topics include military campaigns, administrative reforms, court artisans, and architectural marvels like the Red Fort. This is a highly scoring subject for SSC and civil services preliminary exams.

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Medieval and Islamic History Questions

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Who was the founder of Khilji dynasty?

  1. Allauddin Khilji

  2. Jalaluddin Khilji

  3. Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq

  4. Qutub-ud-din Aibak
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B Correct answer
Explanation
After the decline of the Slave dynasty, the Sultanate became even more fragile and instable due to the numerous revolts and internal aggression. The Khilji dynasty started with the crowning of Jalaluddin Khilji by the nobles. 
This was around the year 1290 A.D. But within a few years, he was killed by his nephew Alauddin Khilji under a conspiracy hatched by the latter. The Khilji dynasty is also known by the name of Khalji dynasty. The history of Khilji dynasty is marked by brutal wars and internal conflicts among the rulers.
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Iltutmish was a slave of ____________ .

  1. Allauddin Khilji

  2. Qutub-ud-din Aibak

  3. Balban

  4. Jaichand
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Iltutmish (reign: 1211-1236) was one of the slaves of Qutb-ud-din Aibak who later became his Son-in-Law. He was from the Ilabari tribe of the Turks and that is why some scholars call the slave dynasty as Ilabari dynasty.

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In appreciation of the achievements of ___________ the Khalifa of Baghdad bestowed administrative powers on him.

  1. Qutub ud din Aibak

  2. Razia Begum

  3. Iltutmish

  4. Allaudin Khilji
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Due to his achievements, Iltutmish was bestowed a title Sultan-i-Azam by the Khalifa of Baghdad. This title increased his position in the Muslim world not only as a ruler but also making him the representative of the Khalifa. Thus, it gave Iltutmish a prestige as well as different powers which were bestowed upon him. 

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Who built the Tughlaqabad Fort?

  1. Bahulol Lodi

  2. Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq

  3. Allauddin Khilji

  4. Qutub-ud-din Aibak
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B Correct answer
Explanation
The Tughlaqabad Fort was built by the founder of the Tughlaq Dynasty, Ghiyas-ud-din-Tughlaq in 1321. Established as the fifth historic city, the fort was later abandoned in 1327. The fort is a gigantic stone structure, with walls that are 10-15 meters high. 

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Which sultan of Delhi sultanate introduced copper and brass coins?

  1. Alauddin Khilji

  2. Mohammed bin Tughlaq

  3. Firoz Shah Tughluq

  4. Jalaluddin Khilji
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B Correct answer
Explanation

During the rule of Mohammed- bin- Tughlaq, we observe the presence of gold and silver coins. But, it was difficult to get sufficient supply of these metals for using them as currencies. Hence, Mohammed-bin-Tughlaq replaced the gold and silver coins with copper and brass coins for better trade and commerce. However, the reforms to keep copper and brass coins as currency failed over a period of time. 

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The last of the Khilji ruler Khusro Khan was killed by ________ , who was also known as Ghazi Malik.

  1. Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq

  2. Firoz Tughlaq

  3. Qutub-ud-din Aibak

  4. Mohammad bin Tughluq
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Khusrau Khan captured the Delhi Sultanate throne after Alauddin Khilji’s death in the year 1316 AD but he ruled for an extremely short period of time. He was captured and killed by Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq (Ghazi Malik) in 1620 AD. Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq laid the foundation of Tughlaq dynasty. 

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The real founder of the Sultanate of Delhi and its first dynasty was __________.

  1. Muhammad Ghuri

  2. Qutub-ud-din-Aibak

  3. Iltutmish

  4. Balban
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C Correct answer
Explanation

While Qutub-ud-din-Aibak founded the Slave dynasty, Iltutmish is often considered the 'real' founder because he consolidated the empire and established the administrative structure.

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Who among the following Sultans was advised by Qazi Mughiauddin to act according to the law of Shariat, but the Sultan rejected his advice?

  1. Jalaluddin Khilji

  2. Alauddin Khilji

  3. Muhammad - bin - Tughlaq

  4. Firoz Tughlaq
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Alauddin Khilji famously asserted that he ruled according to the needs of the state rather than the strict interpretation of Shariat, rejecting the advice of Qazi Mughiauddin.

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The Sultan who completed the conquest of the South and broke the political barriers between the North and the South was ______.

  1. Alauddin Khilji

  2. Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq

  3. Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq

  4. Firoz Tughlaq
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Muhammad bin Tughluq was the Sultan of Delhi from 1325 to 1351. He conquered greater part of south India and annexed it to the Delhi Sultanate. During his reign, he captured Kondhana or Singhara from Nag Nayak. Also, he was the first sultan who attempted for the administrative and cultural unity of the north and south India.

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The most important aspect of Sultan Firoz Tughluq's constructive policy was _______.

  1. opening of a large number of Karkhanas

  2. the digging of canals and wells

  3. foundation of cities and construction of colleges, mosques, hospitals etc

  4. promotion of horticulture
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B,C Correct answer
Explanation

Mohammad-Bin- Tughlaq was succeeded by his cousin, Firoz Shah Tughlaq. He was an orthodox Muslim. He decided not to waste money on wars. He ruled according to Islamic law. He followed constructive policies. He was a great builder. He got repair work done and dug a number of canals from the Sutlej and the Yamuna rivers. He built a number of dams. Hundreds of wells were sunk. He set up hospitals for free treatment and built rest houses. He built a hundred sarais for the travellers and merchants.

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Though endowed with extraordinary intellect and industry, he lacked practical judgment and common sense. Who is referred to in the above statement?

  1. Babar

  2. Muhammad-bin-Tughluq

  3. Ibrahim Lodi

  4. Balban
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Muhammad bin Tughlaq Shah received a good liberal education and was highly gifted and accomplished. He was well versed in logic, philosophy, mathematics, astronomy and physical sciences also had the knowledge of medicine and dialectics but he lacked practical common sense. 

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The Sultanate of Delhi reached the height of its power during the reign of _____.

  1. Balban

  2. Alauddin Khalji

  3. Firoz Tughlaq

  4. Raziya
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Alauddin Khalji was the most powerful and successful ruler of Khalji dynasty. He was the first ruler of the Sultanate period who not only established his empire in the north but also in the south. During his reign sultanate reached its farthest extent.  In North he conquered Gujarat, Chittor, Ranthambhore etc. and in South, he conquered Devagiri, Warangal, Dwarasamudra, Madura etc.

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The only Sultan of Delhi to conquer Chittor the capital of Mewar was _____.

  1. Iltutmish

  2. Balban

  3. Alauddin Khalji

  4. Sikandar Lodhi
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C Correct answer
Explanation

On 26th August 1303, Alauddin Khilji of the Khilji Dynasty attacked and captured Chittorgarh by defeating Ratan Singh in a historic battle. This was an unequal battle since Khilji’s army was much bigger than Ratan Singh’s army. After winning Khilji handed over the Chittorgarh to his son Khizr Khan.

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The Sultan of the Sultanate of Delhi, who transferred his capital from Delhi to Agra, was _____.

  1. Khizr Khan

  2. Bahlol Lodi

  3. Sikandar Lodi

  4. Ibrahim Lodi
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Sultan Sikandar Lodi who moved his capital from Delhi to Agra in the year 1506. The first Mughal emperor to crown Agra as the capital of Mughal empire was Akbar in the year 1526. The capital of the Mughal empire was changed from Agra to Delhi by Shah Jahan in the year 1638.

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Which Sultan of Delhi died while playing the chaugan (Polo)?

  1. Qutub-ud-din Aibak

  2. Ghiyasuddin Balban

  3. Samsuddin Iltutmish

  4. Nasiruddin Mahmood
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

In 1210, Qutub-ud-din Aibak died in an accident while he was playing polo. He fell from a horse and was severely injured. He was buried in Lahore near the Anarkali Bazaar.