Question 1

The term ghanima in the Delhi Sultanate stands for

Accepted Answer

Ghanima refers to war booty or the spoils of war, which were collected during military campaigns and distributed according to Islamic law during the era of the Delhi Sultanate.

Question 2

Which Sultan of Delhi established an employment bureau, a charity bureau and a charitable hospital?

Accepted Answer

Firoz Tughluq established an employment bureau, a charity bureau, and a charitable hospital during his reign, showcasing his interest in the welfare of his subjects.

Question 3

Who introduced the famous Persian festival of Nauroz?

Accepted Answer

Balban, a ruler of the Delhi Sultanate, is credited with introducing the Persian festival of Nauroz to India as part of his efforts to bring Persian culture and traditions to his court.

Question 4

Who was appointed as the envoy of Muhammad Tughluq in the court of the Chinese emperor?

Accepted Answer

Ibn Battutah was appointed as the envoy of Muhammad Tughluq to the court of the Chinese emperor, showcasing the diplomatic relations between the Tughluq dynasty in India and China during the 14th century.

Question 5

Which one of the cities was not founded by Firoz Tughluq?

Accepted Answer

Tughluqabad was actually founded by Ghiyas-ud-din Tughluq, the founder of the Tughluq dynasty, not by Firoz Tughluq.

Question 6

What was khidamati?

Accepted Answer

Khidamati was a tribute realized from the subjugated Indian chiefs. It was a form of tribute that the conquered or subjugated rulers had to pay to the dominant power, acknowledging their subordinate status and allegiance.

Question 7

The Hindu ruler of Sind who was defeated and deposed by the Arab invaders was

Accepted Answer

Dahir was the last Hindu ruler of Sindh, who was defeated and deposed by the Arab invaders led by Muhammad bin Qasim in 712 AD.

Question 8

Whom did Mahmud of Ghazni defeat to conquer and annex Peshawar and Punjab?

Accepted Answer

Mahmud of Ghazni defeated the Hindu Shahis to conquer and annex Peshawar and Punjab, expanding his empire into the Indian subcontinent.

Question 9

Who was the court poet of Mahmud of Ghazni and author of Shah Namah?

Accepted Answer

Firdausi was the court poet of Mahmud of Ghazni and is best known for his epic work, the Shah Namah or "Book of Kings," which is a monumental collection of the historical and cultural heritage of Persia.

Question 10

Who was the first Indian ruler to defeat Muhammad of Ghur?

Accepted Answer

Mularaja II, the Solanki ruler of Gujarat, defeated Muhammad of Ghur in the Battle of Kayadara in 1178.

Question 11

Diwan-i-khairat was a separate department of

Accepted Answer

Diwan-i-khairat was a separate department dedicated to public works and welfare, specifically focused on charity and the welfare of the poor.

Question 12

Who was the founder of the city of Agra?

Accepted Answer

Sikandar Lodi, the Sultan of Delhi, founded the city of Agra in 1504. As a ruler of the Lodi dynasty, he chose Agra to be the capital of his empire due to its strategic location.

Question 13

Arrange the following Delhi Sultans of the Mamluk dynasty in chronological order
(i. Nasir-ud-din Mahmud
(ii. Kaiqubad
(iii) Iltutmish
(iv. Raziya
(v. Qutub-ud-din Aibak
(vi. Balban
Select the answer from the codes given below:

Accepted Answer

The chronological order of the Delhi Sultans of the Mamluk dynasty is: Qutub-ud-din Aibak, Iltutmish, Raziya, Nasir-ud-din Mahmud, Balban, and Kaiqubad.

Question 14

Match List I with List II and select the answer from the codes given below. List I List II (A) Kissing the Sultan's feet
(B) Branding of horses
(C)Prostration in front of the Sultan
(D) Persian New Year
(E) Descriptive roll of a soldier
(i. Dagh
(ii. Chahra
(iii) Paibos
(iv. Nauroz
(v. Sijada

Accepted Answer

i. Dagh refers to the branding of horses, ii. Chahra refers to the descriptive roll of a soldier, iii. Paibos refers to kissing the Sultan's feet, iv. Nauroz refers to the Persian New Year, v. Sijada refers to prostration in front of the Sultan.

Question 15

Which of the following constituted the tax-collecting officials?
(i. Rais
(ii. Khuts
(iii) Chaudharis
(iv. Muqaddams
Choose the answer from the codes below:

Accepted Answer

The tax-collecting officials in various historical contexts, especially in the Indian subcontinent, included Khuts, Chaudharis, and Muqaddams. These titles referred to local or regional leaders and officials who were often responsible for collecting taxes from the people in their area and forwarding them to the central government or ruling authority.

Question 16

Which Sultan represented himself as 'Sikandar-i-Sani' (The Second Alexander)?

Accepted Answer

Ala-ud-din Khalji represented himself as 'Sikandar-i-Sani' or the Second Alexander, reflecting his ambition and desire for conquest similar to Alexander the Great.

Question 17

Nicolo de Conti, an Italian visitor, came to Vijayanagar during the reign of

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

Who bore the title Gajabentakara?

Accepted Answer

Deva Raya II, a ruler of the Vijayanagara Empire, was known by the title "Gajabentakara," which means "the elephant hunter."

Question 19

Which Vijayanagar ruler sent an embassy to China?

Accepted Answer

Bukka I, one of the founders of the Vijayanagar Empire, sent an embassy to China to establish diplomatic relations and promote trade.

Question 20

Which Bahmani ruler shifted the capital from Gulbarga to Bidar?

Accepted Answer

Ahmad Shah Wali, the Bahmani ruler, is known for shifting the capital from Gulbarga to Bidar. This move was significant in the history of the Bahmani Sultanate, marking a new era in its administration and cultural development.

Quiz 2: Medieval India: Delhi Sultanate, Vijayanagar Empire and Bahmani Kingdom