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Balwan's Rule and Challenges

Balwan's Rule and Challenges

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

9th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

FREE Resource

The video tutorial covers the life and influence of Gaya Sudeen Balwan, who was a key figure in the administration of Nasruddin Mahmoud. Balwan's rise to power, his challenges, and his reforms are discussed, including his military strategies against the Mongols and his administrative changes. The video also touches on the end of Balban's rule and the transition to the Khilji dynasty.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the real power behind Nasruddin Mahmoud's throne?

Nasruddin Mahmoud himself

Kaya Sudeen Balwan

The Mongols

The Chalisa group

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the main challenges Balwan faced during his rule?

Lack of resources

The power of the Chalisa group

Natural disasters

Internal family conflicts

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Balwan address the power of the Chalisa group?

By ignoring them

By increasing their power

By appointing Afghan garrisons

By forming alliances with them

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of Balwan's strategies to combat Mongol invasions?

Building new forts

Negotiating peace treaties

Paying tributes

Relocating the capital

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who were appointed as governors of the frontier provinces to defend against Mongols?

Foreign mercenaries

Balwan's sons

Balwan's brothers

Local chiefs

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What concept did Balwan promote to enhance the king's prestige?

Economic prosperity

Divine origin of kingship

Democratic rule

Military dictatorship

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What practice introduced by Balwan was disliked by Muslims?

Kneeling and touching the ground

Fasting during Ramadan

Praying five times a day

Charity to the poor

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