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

Multiple choice

The Taj Mahal, a mausoleum located in Agra, India, was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of:

  1. His wife, Mumtaz Mahal

  2. His mother, Jahangir

  3. His father, Akbar

  4. His daughter, Jahanara
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Taj Mahal was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died during childbirth.

Multiple choice

Who was the first Sultan of Delhi?

  1. Iltutmish

  2. Qutb-ud-din Aibak

  3. Alauddin Khalji

  4. Muhammad bin Tughluq
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Qutb-ud-din Aibak was the first Sultan of Delhi, ruling from 1206 to 1210.

Multiple choice

Which Sultan of Delhi built the Qutb Minar?

  1. Iltutmish

  2. Qutb-ud-din Aibak

  3. Alauddin Khalji

  4. Muhammad bin Tughluq
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Qutb-ud-din Aibak built the Qutb Minar in Delhi, which is one of the tallest minarets in the world.

Multiple choice

Which Sultan of Delhi established the Delhi Sultanate?

  1. Iltutmish

  2. Qutb-ud-din Aibak

  3. Alauddin Khalji

  4. Muhammad bin Tughluq
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Qutb-ud-din Aibak established the Delhi Sultanate in 1206.

Multiple choice

Which Sultan of Delhi was known as the 'Sultan of the Slaves'?

  1. Iltutmish

  2. Qutb-ud-din Aibak

  3. Alauddin Khalji

  4. Muhammad bin Tughluq
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Iltutmish was known as the 'Sultan of the Slaves' because he was a former slave who rose to power.

Multiple choice

Which Sultan of Delhi was known as the 'Conqueror of the World'?

  1. Iltutmish

  2. Qutb-ud-din Aibak

  3. Alauddin Khalji

  4. Muhammad bin Tughluq
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Alauddin Khalji was known as the 'Conqueror of the World' because of his extensive military conquests.

Multiple choice

Which Sultan of Delhi was known as the 'Mad Sultan'?

  1. Iltutmish

  2. Qutb-ud-din Aibak

  3. Alauddin Khalji

  4. Muhammad bin Tughluq
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Muhammad bin Tughluq was known as the 'Mad Sultan' because of his erratic and unpredictable behavior.

Multiple choice

Which Sultan of Delhi shifted his capital from Delhi to Daulatabad?

  1. Iltutmish

  2. Qutb-ud-din Aibak

  3. Alauddin Khalji

  4. Muhammad bin Tughluq
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Muhammad bin Tughluq shifted his capital from Delhi to Daulatabad in 1327.

Multiple choice

Which Sultan of Delhi built the Tughlaqabad Fort?

  1. Iltutmish

  2. Qutb-ud-din Aibak

  3. Alauddin Khalji

  4. Muhammad bin Tughluq
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Muhammad bin Tughluq built the Tughlaqabad Fort in Delhi, which is one of the largest forts in India.

Multiple choice

Which Sultan of Delhi was known as the 'Sultan of the Saints'?

  1. Iltutmish

  2. Qutb-ud-din Aibak

  3. Alauddin Khalji

  4. Firoz Shah Tughlaq
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Firoz Shah Tughlaq was known as the 'Sultan of the Saints' because of his piety and devotion to Islam.

Multiple choice

Which Sultan of Delhi built the Firoz Shah Kotla?

  1. Iltutmish

  2. Qutb-ud-din Aibak

  3. Alauddin Khalji

  4. Firoz Shah Tughlaq
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Firoz Shah Tughlaq built the Firoz Shah Kotla in Delhi, which is one of the oldest forts in India.

Multiple choice

Which Sultan of Delhi was known as the 'Timur-i-Lang'?

  1. Iltutmish

  2. Qutb-ud-din Aibak

  3. Alauddin Khalji

  4. Timur
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Timur was known as the 'Timur-i-Lang' because of his limping gait.

Multiple choice

Which Sultan of Delhi was defeated by Timur in the Battle of Delhi?

  1. Iltutmish

  2. Qutb-ud-din Aibak

  3. Alauddin Khalji

  4. Mahmud of Delhi
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Mahmud of Delhi was defeated by Timur in the Battle of Delhi in 1398.

Multiple choice

Which Sultan of Delhi was the last ruler of the Delhi Sultanate?

  1. Iltutmish

  2. Qutb-ud-din Aibak

  3. Alauddin Khalji

  4. Ibrahim Lodi
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Ibrahim Lodi was the last ruler of the Delhi Sultanate, ruling from 1517 to 1526.

Multiple choice

Which dynasty succeeded the Delhi Sultanate?

  1. Mughal Dynasty

  2. Sur Dynasty

  3. Lodhi Dynasty

  4. Khalji Dynasty
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Mughal Dynasty succeeded the Delhi Sultanate in 1526.