Exploring the Delhi Sultanate

What factors contributed to the rise of the Delhi Sultanate?

• Rise of the Mughal Empire

• Expansion of the Maratha Confederacy

• Decline of Rajput kingdoms, Turkic invasions, centralized administration, strategic location of Delhi.

• Influence of British colonialism

Name the first Sultan of Delhi and describe his significance.

• Iltutmish

• Alauddin Khilji

• Muhammad bin Tughlaq

• Qutub ud-din Aibak

Which Sultan is known for establishing the Iqta system?

• Sultan Selim II

• Sultan Mahmud of Ghazni

• Sultan Akbar the Great

• Sultan Aurangzeb

What were the main cultural contributions of the Delhi Sultans?

• The main cultural contributions of the Delhi Sultans include Persian art and architecture, the establishment of Urdu, promotion of Sufi mysticism, and a blend of Hindu and Islamic traditions.

• Promotion of ancient Greek philosophy

• Development of modern dance forms

• Introduction of Western classical music

How did the Delhi Sultanate influence architecture in India?

• The Delhi Sultanate had no impact on Indian architecture.

• The Delhi Sultanate influenced architecture in India by introducing Indo-Islamic styles that combined Persian and Indian elements.

• The architecture was exclusively influenced by European styles.

• It solely promoted traditional Indian styles without any influence.

Who was the most prominent ruler of the Tughlaq dynasty?

• Iltutmish

• Firoz Shah Tughlaq

• Muhammad bin Tughlaq

• Alauddin Khilji

What role did the Sufi saints play during the Delhi Sultanate?

• Sufi saints promoted tolerance and syncretism, bridging Hindu and Muslim communities.

• Sufi saints focused solely on Islamic teachings without engaging with other faiths.

• Sufi saints were primarily involved in political leadership during the Sultanate.

• Sufi saints enforced strict religious laws among communities.

Describe the administrative structure of the Delhi Sultanate.

• The administrative structure of the Delhi Sultanate was centralized with the Sultan at the top, supported by a hierarchy of officials including the Wazir, Diwan, Qazi, and provincial governors.

• The administrative structure was decentralized with local tribes in control.

• The Delhi Sultanate was governed by a council of nobles without a central authority.

• The Sultan had no real power and was merely a figurehead.

Which military strategies were commonly used by the Delhi Sultans?

• Air strikes

• Cavalry charges, fortified cities, guerilla tactics, alliances, and siege warfare.

• Trench warfare

• Naval blockades

What was the significance of the Battle of Tarain?

• It was a decisive victory for the Rajputs.

• The battle led to the unification of India under one ruler.

• It marked the end of the Gupta Empire.

• The Battle of Tarain marked the beginning of Muslim rule in northern India.