Exploring the Sultanate Period

What was the Sultanate period known for?

• The decline of trade routes in India.

• The rise of Hindu kingdoms in the region.

• The introduction of Western education systems.

• The establishment of Muslim rule and cultural developments in India.

Who was the first Sultan of the Sultanate?

• Razia Sultana

• Iltutmish

• Alauddin Khilji

• Qutb al-Din Aibak

Name one key achievement of the Sultanate leaders.

• Establishment of a centralized administration.

• Construction of grand palaces.

• Promotion of religious tolerance.

• Expansion of trade routes.

What was the main religion during the Sultanate period?

• Islam

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

• Christianity

Which city was the capital of the Sultanate?

• Mumbai

• Kolkata

• Chennai

• Delhi

Who was Sultan Iltutmish?

• A general in the Ottoman Empire

• A ruler of the Byzantine Empire

• Sultan Iltutmish was a ruler of the Delhi Sultanate in the 13th century.

• A famous poet of the Mughal Empire

What role did the Sultanate play in trade?

• The Sultanate discouraged trade to maintain local economies.

• The Sultanate played a crucial role in enhancing trade by connecting different regions and providing stability for merchants.

• The Sultanate was primarily a military power with no interest in trade.

• The Sultanate focused solely on agriculture and had no impact on trade.

Name one reason for the decline of the Sultanate.

• Economic prosperity and trade expansion.

• Unity among regional governors.

• Increased military strength of the Sultanate.

• Fragmentation of power among regional governors.

Who succeeded Sultan Iltutmish?

• Sultan Muhammad Tughlaq

• Sultan Ghiyasuddin Balban

• Sultan Alauddin Khilji

• Razia Sultana

What was the impact of the Mongol invasions on the Sultanate?

• The Mongol invasions led to the immediate unification of the Sultanate.

• The Mongol invasions weakened the Sultanate, disrupted trade, and led to cultural exchanges.

• The Mongol invasions had no significant effect on trade or culture.

• The Mongol invasions strengthened the Sultanate and expanded its territory.