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WorksheetsUT 2 - Delhi Sultanate - Mamluk & Khalji Dynasty - MCQ's
Total questions: 51
Worksheet time: 31mins
In which year did Qutbuddin Aibak become the first sultan of Delhi?
1193 CE
1206 CE
1210 CE
1236 CE
What does the word 'Mamluk' mean in Arabic?
Warrior
Slave
King
Noble
Who built the Alai Darwaza?
Qutbuddin Aibak
Iltutmish
Alauddin Khalji
Balban
What was the name of the group of forty Turkish nobles?
Patwari
Chahalgani
Peshawari
Barids
Which game was Qutbuddin Aibak playing when he died in an accident?
Cricket
Chaugan (polo on horseback)
Chess
Wrestling
Who was the first and only woman sultan of India?
Razia Sultan
Nur Jahan
Rani Padmini
Chand Bibi
What system did Alauddin Khalji introduce for branding horses?
Chehra
Dagh
Dak chauki
Which dynasty ruled after the Slave/Mamluk dynasty?
Tughlaq dynasty
Khalji dynasty
Sayyid dynasty
Lodi dynasty
Who led the Deccan expedition of Alauddin Khalji?
Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
Malik Kafur
Khusrau Khan
Amir Khusrau
What was the Persian custom of prostration before the king called?
Paibos
Sijdah
Jauhar
Dagh
Why did Iltutmish nominate Raziya as his successor instead of his sons?
His sons were too young
His sons were incompetent
His sons had died
It was a tradition
What was the main purpose of Alauddin Khalji's market reforms?
To increase revenue
To lower the cost of maintaining an army
To punish merchants
To promote trade with other countries
Why did Alauddin Khalji not annex the Deccan after conquering it?
He lacked military strength
He realized the impracticality of ruling the south from the north
The nobles opposed it
He wanted to focus on northern conquests
What was the main reason for opposition to Raziya Sultan's rule?
How did Balban control the power of the chahalgani?
He gave them more power
He broke up the group
He sent them to war
He ignored them
Why did Iltutmish add three storeys to the Qutb Minar?
For military purposes
As part of infrastructure development in Delhi
To compete with other monuments
As a watchtower
What was the primary aim of Alauddin's Deccan policy?
To spread Islam
To amass wealth for maintaining army and administration
To establish cultural supremacy
To find new trade routes
Why did Alauddin Khalji prohibit drinking of wine among nobles?
For religious reasons
To curtail their power and control rebellions
To save money
To set a moral example
What was the significance of Balban's belief in divine kingship?
It made him popular among people
It helped him establish absolute authority and control
It was required by Islamic law
It was a Turkish tradition
How did the system of dagh and chehra benefit Alauddin Khalji?
It increased trade
It prevented borrowing or exchange of horses and maintained proper records of soldiers
It improved horse breeding
It generated revenue
Which of the following was NOT a problem faced by Iltutmish when he ascended the throne?
Rebellion by Nasiruddin Qubacha
Ali Mardan declaring independence
Resentment from Amirs of Delhi
Attack by the Mughals
Analyze the relationship between Alauddin Khalji's military reforms and his market reforms. What connects them?
Both were aimed at increasing royal revenue
Market reforms provided cheap goods for soldiers maintained through military reforms
Both were designed to punish nobles
They were unrelated policies
What can be inferred about Qutbuddin Aibak's education and training?
He was poorly educated
He received comprehensive education in languages and military skills
He only knew military tactics
He was educated only in religious matters
Compare the approaches of Balban and Alauddin Khalji toward nobility. What is the key difference?
Balban gave more freedom; Alauddin was stricter
Both used similar methods
Balban broke the chahalgani; Alauddin used spy systems and regulations
Alauddin ignored the nobility
What does Raziya Sultan's short reign reveal about medieval Indian society?
Women had equal rights
Gender prejudices existed strongly even when competence was evident
Nobility had no power
Military skills were not valued
Why did Alauddin Khalji establish three separate markets in Delhi?
For better organization and price control of specific categories of goods
To increase competition
To collect more taxes
To employ more officers
What was the strategic importance of Dipalpur being placed under Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq?
It was a wealthy region
It was a frontier province crucial for defense against Mongols
It was near Delhi
It had important temples
How did Iltutmish's policy toward the Mongols differ from later rulers?
He fought them directly
He saved India from Mongol invasion through diplomacy or strategy
He allied with them
He ignored the threat
What does Alauddin's decision to pay his army in cash rather than land grants indicate?
He wanted direct control over the military
He lacked land to distribute
It was a religious requirement
He wanted to save money
Why was the dak chauki system important for Alauddin's military campaigns?
It transported goods
It provided communication and coordination with moving armies
It collected taxes
It recruited soldiers
Who was Qutbuddin Aibak's son-in-law?
Balban
Iltutmish
Raziya Sultan
Aram Shah
How many dynasties ruled during the Delhi Sultanate period (1206-1526 CE)?
Three
Four
Five
Six
What was the title given to Iltutmish on his accession?
Which monument did Qutbuddin Aibak initiate?
Taj Mahal
Qutb Minar
Red Fort
Alai Darwaza
To which tribe did Iltutmish belong?
Mongol tribe
Ilbari tribe of Turks
Persian tribe
Afghan tribe
What architectural feature first appeared in Balban's tomb?
Minaret
Dome and arch
Calligraphy
Red sandstone
In which year did the Khalji dynasty end?
1296 CE
1316 CE
1320 CE
1290 CE
What ritual suicide did Rajput women perform to avoid capture?
Sati
Jauhar
Sijdah
Paibos
Who was the famous Persian poet in Alauddin Khalji's court?
Malik Muhammad Jayasi
Amir Khusrau
Ziauddin Barani
Ibn Battuta
What was the custom of kissing the king's feet called?
(a)
Which of the following Persian customs was introduced by Balban in his court?
Sijdah
Paibos
Dagh
Chehra
41. Assertion (A): Qutbuddin Aibak is called the founder of the Slave dynasty. Reason (R): He was a former slave who became the first sultan of Delhi in 1206 CE.
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
A is true, but R is false
A is false, but R is true
42. Assertion (A): Raziya Sultan faced strong opposition from the nobility. Reason (R): She appointed Jamaluddin Yakut, an advisor of African descent, to high office.
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
A is true, but R is false
A is false, but R is true
Assertion (A): Balban introduced Persian customs of sijdah and paibos in his court. Reason (R): He believed in divine kingship and wanted to establish absolute authority.
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
A is true, but R is false
A is false, but R is true
44. Assertion (A): Iltutmish minted gold and silver coins. Reason (R): He wanted to establish strong administrative control over his empire.
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
A is true, but R is false
A is false, but R is true
Assertion (A): Alauddin Khalji set up an elaborate spy system.
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
A is true, but R is false
A is false, but R is true
Assertion (A): Alauddin Khalji introduced price control measures. Reason (R): He wanted to lower the cost of maintaining a large army.
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
A is true, but R is false
A is false, but R is true
Assertion (A): The Slave dynasty lasted for nearly a century. Reason (R): It ended when Jalaluddin Firuz Khalji captured the throne in 1290 CE.
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
A is true, but R is false
A is false, but R is true
Assertion (A): Alauddin Khalji did not annex the Deccan after conquering it. Reason (R): He realized the impracticality of ruling and controlling the south from the north.
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
A is true, but R is false
A is false, but R is true
Assertion (A): Alauddin Khalji was the first sultan to have a permanent standing army. Reason (R): He needed a strong military force to maintain his vast empire and deal with Mongols.
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
A is true, but R is false
A is false, but R is true
Assertion (A): Iltutmish saved India from the threat of Mongol invasion. Reason (R): He had the strongest military among all Delhi sultans.
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
A is true, but R is false
A is false, but R is true
