Delhi: 12th to 15th century

What term was used for big landlords or warrior chiefs in different regions of the subcontinent during the seventh century?

• Rajas
• Brahmanas
• Samantas
• Chieftains

Which Rashtrakuta chief overthrew his Chalukya overlord and performed the ritual called "hiranya-garbha" to assert his independence?

• Dantidurga
• Rajaraja I
• Vijayalaya
• Harichandra

What city first became the capital of a kingdom under the Tomara Rajputs in the twelfth century?

• Ajmer
• Delhi
• Kaveri
• delta

Which dynasty introduced the concept of iqtas and muqtis in the Delhi Sultanate's administration?

• Rashtrakutas
• Tughluqs
• Sayyids
• Chauhans

Who challenged and defeated the Mughal emperor Humayun, establishing the Sur dynasty?

• Alauddin Khalji
• Muhammad Tughluq
• Sher Shah Sur
• Prithviraj Chauhan

Which author of tawarikh lived in cities like Delhi and wrote histories for Sultans in hopes of rewards?

• Poets
• Courtiers
• Secretaries
• Administrators

What term is used to describe the relationship between the king and his subjects, according to Fakhr-i Mudabbir?

• Circle of Power
• Circle of Loyalty
• Circle of Justice
• Circle of Authority

What was the main purpose of the bamboo groves used by chieftains for defense?

• Providing hiding spots
• Providing shelter for animals
• Storing food and water
• Showcasing wealth

What did the Mongols under Genghis Khan invade in the north-east of Iran in 1219?

• Delhi Sultanate
• Kaveri delta
• Transoxiana
• Gangetic plain

Which dynasty ruled over Delhi during the 15th and 16th centuries?

• Mughal Dynasty
• Sayyid Dynasty
• Khalji Dynasty
• Lodi Dynasty