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Multiple choice history expansion of the delhi sultanate sultanate of delhi expansion of delhi sultanate delhi during the medieval period

Mohammad bin Tughlaq shifted his capital from Delhi to ________.

  1. Daulatabad

  2. Nagpur

  3. Malwa

  4. Ahmedabad
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A Correct answer
Explanation
Dualatabad was nearly equidistant from Delhi, Gujarat, Lakhnauti, Telangana and other important places. The new capital had its strategic value. It was safe from Mongolian invasions which constantly threatened Delhi. The Sultan also did his best to make Daulatabad a suitable place for his officers and the people. All facilities were provided for those who were required to migrate to Daulatabad. A broad road was constructed for their convenience. Shady trees were planted on both sides of the road. A regular postal service was established between Delhi and Daulatabad.
Multiple choice history expansion of the delhi sultanate sultanate of delhi expansion of delhi sultanate delhi during the medieval period

_______, a general of Alauddin Khilji, invaded the South. 

  1. Malik Kafur

  2. Mohammad Ghori

  3. Ibrahim Lodhi

  4. Daulatkhan Lodhi
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Explanation

After the death of Rajadhiraj Chola, the Chola kingdom began to decay. Gradually, the Pandyas, the Cheras and the Hoysalas became independent and ultimately, the Chola kingdom vanished altogether when Malik Kafur, a general of Alauddin Khilji, invaded the South. 

Multiple choice history expansion of the delhi sultanate sultanate of delhi expansion of delhi sultanate delhi during the medieval period

Mohammad bin Tughlaq's experiment with token coins failed mainly because of ______.

  1. Minting of coins was not regulated

  2. Too many coins were minted

  3. There was a difference in the face value and intrinsic value of coins

  4. People did not use these coins
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  • Mohammad bin Tughlaq issued token currency - the coins of brass and copper were minted whose value were equal to gold and silver coins. This experiment failed because during his time, most of the citizens were gold-smiths and hence they knew how to make fake coins. Minting was not regulated, as a result, the value of coins decreased.
Multiple choice history delhi during the medieval period sultanate of delhi expansion of delhi sultanate expansion of the delhi sultanate

Fill in the blanks.
The Sultan of Delhi who succeeded Balban and was murdered by his Wazir was ____________.

  1. Allauddin Khilji

  2. Muiz ud din Qaiqubad

  3. Jalaluddin Khilji

  4. Qutub-ud-din Aibak
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Muiz ud din Qaiqubad succeeded the throne after Balban when he was seventeen. In 1290, he was killed by a Jalal ud din Firuz Khilji, his wazir.

Multiple choice history delhi during the medieval period sultanate of delhi expansion of delhi sultanate expansion of the delhi sultanate

In the court of Iltutmish, there was a group of ___________ to help him in his political and administrative activities.

  1. four slaves

  2. <span>twenty slaves</span>

  3. <span>forty slaves</span>

  4. fourteen slaves
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Turkan-i-Chihalgani or the forty slaves in the court of Itutmish were present to provide him security and protection against his overthrowing by the Turks. These forty loyal slaves helped the king in the political and administrative activities. These slaves influenced the decision-making of the ruler. Later, they were destroyed by the Balban.

Multiple choice history expansion of the delhi sultanate sultanate of delhi expansion of delhi sultanate delhi during the medieval period

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.
Multiple choice history delhi during the medieval period sultanate of delhi expansion of delhi sultanate expansion of the delhi sultanate

'Tajul-Masir' gives details about  __________ .

  1. beginning of Slave dynasty in India

  2. beginning of bhakti movement

  3. beginning of revolt of 1857

  4. battles of Panipat
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Explanation

Hasan Nizami wrote Tajul Masir which was protanized by Qutubuddin Aibak and Itutmish of the Slave dynasty. This is a historical narrative and many scholars believe that this is the first work that mentions about the beginning of rule of Slave dynasty in the Political history of India. It is dated to the period between 1217 AD-1229 AD. 

Multiple choice history expansion of the delhi sultanate sultanate of delhi expansion of delhi sultanate delhi during the medieval period

During the reigns of Tughlaqs the capital was shifted from Delhi to __________ .

  1. Devagiri

  2. Vijayanagara

  3. Bahamani

  4. Warangal
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Explanation

Muhammad bin Tughluq thought that shifting capital from Delhi to Devagiri would help him to establish control over the fertile land of the Deccan plateau. He also felt that it would make him safe from the Mongol invasions which were mainly aimed at Delhi and regions in north India. Daulatabad/ Devagiri was situated at a central place so the administration of both the north and the south could be possible

Multiple choice history delhi during the medieval period sultanate of delhi expansion of delhi sultanate expansion of the delhi sultanate

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.

Multiple choice history delhi during the medieval period sultanate of delhi expansion of delhi sultanate expansion of the delhi sultanate

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.