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Who was the author of the book Taj-ul-Maasir?

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  1. Abul Fazl

  2. Jahangir

  3. Hasan Nizami

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:
The famous book Taj-ul-Maasir was composed by Hasan Nizami in Turkish language. This book deals with the political events in north India from about 1192 AD to 1228 AD.

The famous historical monument, Atala Mosque, is associated with the _____________.

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  1. Sultans of Delhi

  2. Mughal rulers

  3. Sharqi rulers

  4. Rohilla rulers

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Atala Masjid is located in Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh. It was built by Sultan Ibrahim, Sharqi Sultan of Jaunpur on the foundations laid during the reign of  Sultan Firuz Shah Tughluq III. Construction started in 1377 and was completed in 1408. The style of Atala Masjid's architecture is known as Sharqi Style.

Who among the following built the famous Alai Darwaza?

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  1. Allaudin Khilji

  2. Babur

  3. Ibrahim Lodhi

  4. Shahjahan

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Answer - (A) - Alauddin Khilji

Solution- The 'Alai Darwaza' is the main gate from the southern side of Quwwat-ul- Islam mosque in the Qutub Minar. It was built by Alauddin Khilji in 1311 AD. The Alai Darwaza has a domed entrance which is constructed using red sandstone and is adorned with white marble.

Name the metals of the coins Tanka, Shashgani and Jital of the Sultanate period __________.

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  1. Silver, silver, copper

  2. Gold, silver, copper

  3. Silver, bronze, copper

  4. Gold, bronze, copper

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tanka was a silver coin. Tanka was equal to 48 Jitals. Shashgani was a silver coin which was equal to 6 Jitals. Jital was a copper coin.

Who among the following introduced the famous Persian festival of Nauroj in India?

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  1. Balban

  2. Firuz Tughlaq

  3. Iltutmish

  4. Alauddin Khilji

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nauroj is a New year celebration on March 21 every year for Parsis.

Balban was the first ruler who introduced the famous Persian festival Nauroj in India. He started Persian customs Sijada and Paibos. He called himself Niyabat - i- Khudai

Choose the set of correct chronological order of dynasties.

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  1. Lodi, Slave, Tughlaq, Khalji

  2. Slave, Tughlaq, Khalji, Lodi

  3. Khalji, Lodi, Slave, Tughlaq

  4. Slave, Khalji, Tughlaq, Lodi

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Slave dynasty (1206-1290)- It was founded by Qutabuddin Aibak.

Khalji dynasty (1290-1320)- It was founded by Jalaluddin Firoz Khalji.
Tughlaq Dynasty(1320-1414) - It was founded by Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq.
Lodi Dynasty (1451-1526)  -It was founded by Bahlul Lodi.

Society during Delhi Sultanate period was divided into ________ major groups.

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  1. 2

  2. 3

  3. 4

  4. 5

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Correct Option: C
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The Delhi sultanate society was broadly divided into four major groups viz. nobles (Aristocrats), Priests, Townspeople, and Peasants.

Delhi Sultanate was a ____________.

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  1. Democracy

  2. Bureauracy

  3. Republic

  4. Military State

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Correct Option: D

During Delhi sultanate the caste system was followed _________ by Hindus.

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  1. liberally

  2. rarely

  3. very rigidly

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

During the Delhi Sultanate Period there was a very rigid caste system practiced in India. Inter Caste marriage and dining got totally prohibited. 

Which of the following is true regarding the priestly class during Delhi Sultanate?

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  1. This group included the ulema, maulvis, qazis and brahmanas

  2. They held important position in administration

  3. They were rich and prosperous

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

During the Delhi Sultanate period, the group of priests included Brahmins and Ulemas. Brahmins, as well as Ulemas, were given tax-free land grants so they were also rich and powerful. During most of Sultanate era (except under Alauddin Khilji}, the influence of Ulema was so much that it often influenced the policies and administration of the Sultan.