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Multiple choice history government, society and culture under the delhi sultanate life under delhi sultanate arab invasions and delhi sultanate royal dynasties of rajasthan and mughals

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

  1. Abul Fazl

  2. Jahangir

  3. Hasan Nizami

  4. None of the above
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C Correct answer
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.
Multiple choice history government, society and culture under the delhi sultanate life under delhi sultanate arab invasions and delhi sultanate royal dynasties of rajasthan and mughals

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

  1. Sultans of Delhi

  2. Mughal rulers

  3. Sharqi rulers

  4. Rohilla rulers
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C Correct answer
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.

Multiple choice history government, society and culture under the delhi sultanate life under delhi sultanate arab invasions and delhi sultanate royal dynasties of rajasthan and mughals

Who among the following built the famous Alai Darwaza?

  1. Allaudin Khilji

  2. Babur

  3. Ibrahim Lodhi

  4. Shahjahan
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
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.

Multiple choice history government, society and culture under the delhi sultanate life under delhi sultanate arab invasions and delhi sultanate royal dynasties of rajasthan and mughals

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

  1. Silver, silver, copper

  2. Gold, silver, copper

  3. Silver, bronze, copper

  4. Gold, bronze, copper
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A Correct answer
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.

Multiple choice history government, society and culture under the delhi sultanate life under delhi sultanate arab invasions and delhi sultanate royal dynasties of rajasthan and mughals

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

  1. Balban

  2. Firuz Tughlaq

  3. Iltutmish

  4. Alauddin Khilji
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A Correct answer
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

Multiple choice history government, society and culture under the delhi sultanate life under delhi sultanate arab invasions and delhi sultanate royal dynasties of rajasthan and mughals

Choose the set of correct chronological order of dynasties.

  1. Lodi, Slave, Tughlaq, Khalji

  2. Slave, Tughlaq, Khalji, Lodi

  3. Khalji, Lodi, Slave, Tughlaq

  4. Slave, Khalji, Tughlaq, Lodi
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D Correct answer
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.

Multiple choice history government, society and culture under the delhi sultanate life under delhi sultanate arab invasions and delhi sultanate royal dynasties of rajasthan and mughals

Delhi Sultanate was a ____________.

  1. Democracy

  2. Bureauracy

  3. Republic

  4. Military State
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Delhi Sultanate was essentially a military state where the Sultan's authority was backed by the strength of the army. Power was concentrated in the hands of the Sultan and the military nobility, rather than through democratic or republican processes.

Multiple choice history government, society and culture under the delhi sultanate life under delhi sultanate arab invasions and delhi sultanate royal dynasties of rajasthan and mughals

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

  1. liberally

  2. rarely

  3. very rigidly

  4. None of the above
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C Correct answer
Explanation

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

Multiple choice history government, society and culture under the delhi sultanate life under delhi sultanate arab invasions and delhi sultanate royal dynasties of rajasthan and mughals

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

  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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D Correct answer
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.