MCQ'S
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Delhi Sultanate
Q1The term 'Mamluk' used for the early rulers of the Slave Dynasty literally means -
A. Noble by birth
B. Chosen by God
C. Owned or Slave
D. Protector of faith
Q2. Cause-effect sequence (pick the correct chain):
Which sequence best describes the consequences of Muhammad bin Tughlaq's Doab taxation policy as
described in the chapter?
A. Tax increase → Improved irrigation → Greater agricultural output → More revenue.
B. Tax increase → Severe famine → Peasants refused to pay → Rebellions &
abandonment of land.
C. Tax increase → People willingly paid → State became richer → Large army formed.
D. Tax increase → Token currency stabilised → Trade increased → Peasants prospered.
Q3. What was the main reason Muhammad bin Tughlaq's plan of moving the capital to
Daulatabad failed?
A. People refused to go because they disliked him.
B. It was too far and caused great hardship for the people.
C. The new place had no palace.
D. The Mongols attacked Daulatabad.
Q.4 Assertion (A):
Qutb Minar is an important monument for understanding the achievements of the early Delhi
Sultans.
Reason (R):
It reflects both architectural skill and the cultural blending of Turkish rulers with Indian
craftsmanship.
Options:
A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
B. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C. A is true, but R is false.
D. A is false, but R is true.
Q5. Assertion- Reason based
Assertion (A): The iqta system helped the Sultanate expand its control.
Reason (R): It allowed selected officers to collect revenue and maintain soldiers for the Sultan.
(A) Both A and R are true, and R explains A.
(B) Both A and R are true, but R does not explain A.
(C) A is true, R is false.
(D) A is false, R is true.
GIVE ONE WORD FOR EACH
Here are 5 one-word questions based on the specified topics:
1. What type of script is used in the inscriptions on Qutub Minar?
2. Which ruler completed the construction of Qutub Minar?
3. Who was the founder of the Khilji dynasty?
4. Who was the founder of the Slave dynasty?
5. What language are the inscriptions on Qutub Minar written in?
FILL IN THE BLANKS
1. Qutbuddin Aibak earned the title of
for his generosity.
2. Alauddin Khalji kept strict control over the
to prevent cheating and high prices.
3. Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq introduced a token currency made of
4. The
and
dealt with religious matters and was presided over by the chief sardar who
was generally a leading qazi
5. Razia Sultana was nominated by Iltutmish as his successor, but because of the nobles' opposition,
she was replaced by
CASE STUDY
Case Study 1 - Iltutmish and the Legacy of Qutb-ud-din Aibak
Read the source and answer the questions:
"After Qutb-ud-din Aibak's death, the Delhi Sultanate was unstable. Iltutmish faced rebellion from
nobles and threats from neighbouring regions. By introducing the Iqta system and consolidating
military control, he stabilized the empire."
a) What challenges did Iltutmish inherit from Aibak's reign, and how serious were they?
b) How did the Iqta system help in establishing administrative control over distant
territories?
c) Analyse whether Iltutmish's measures were more defensive (maintaining stability) or offensive
(expanding power). Give reasons.
Case Study 2- Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq: Visionary or Misguided?
Read the extract and answer the questions that follow:
"Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq's reign was marked by ambitious projects such as the shift of capital to Daulatabad
and the introduction of token currency. Though these ideas reflected his vision for a stronger empire,
their poor execution led to unrest among the people."
a) What factors might have motivated Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq to shift his capital from Delhi to Daulatabad?
b) How did the failure of his monetary experiment affect the confidence of his subjects in his rule?
c) Considering both his intentions and outcomes, evaluate whether Tughlaq's reign can be described as
progressive or problematic. Give reasons.
Case Study 3- Alauddin Khilji's Economic Control
Study the passage below and answer the questions:
Alauddin Khilji introduced strict market regulations to curb hoarding and ensure stable prices. His
administration monitored weights, prices, and even traders' profits. Though these reforms brought economic
stability, they also demanded constant vigilance from the Sultan.
a) How did Alauddin Khilji's market reforms reflect his larger aims of strengthening the Sultanate?
b) What were the advantages and possible drawbacks of maintaining such tight control over
trade and prices?
c) If a similar system were applied in modern times, what challenges (one only)might it face,
and why?
SHORT ANSWERS
Q1- what was the reason for the renovation of Qutab minar and who took charge of it?
Q2- Why was Qutbiddin known as Lakhbaksh. List some of his qualities?
Q3-how did Alauddin khilji expand his empire?
HOTS
1. Compare the administration of Alauddin Khilji and Muhammad bin Tughlaq.
PICTURE STUDY
Picture Study: Inscriptions of the Delhi Sultanate
1. What are inscriptions.?Where are these found?
2. Why do you think rulers spent effort and money to carve inscriptions on walls or monuments
instead of using paper or cloth?
5. How do inscriptions act as historical evidence for modern historians?
picture study: The only women ruler of Delhi saltnat
What is her name? Why Iltutmish made her the ruler after him?
She faced opposition from the nobels after becoming the ruler.
What does this tell about nobles of that period
