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Test: Delhi 12th To 15th Century - Question 1

The duty of _____ was to lead military campaigns and maintain laws and orders in their iqtas.

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The military commanders who were given lands are called muqtis/iqtadars. Their duty was to : lead military campaigns,to maintain law and order in their iqtas,to maintain revenue and to pay salaries to the soldiers.

Test: Delhi 12th To 15th Century - Question 2

When did Muhammad-bin Tughlaq died?

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Sultan Muhammad bin Tughluq died in 1351 on his way to Thatta, Sindh while he was campaigning in Sindh against Taghi, a turkish slave tribe. He had lived to see his empire fall apart.

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Test: Delhi 12th To 15th Century - Question 3

The Khalji and Tughluq Monarchs appointed military commanders as governors of territories of varying sizes. These lands were called _____.

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The Khalji and the Tughlaq monarchs appointed military commanders as governers of territories. These land were called the Iqta and the landholders were called Iqtadars or the muqti. The role of the muqti was to lead military campaigns and to maintain peace and order in their Iqtas.

Test: Delhi 12th To 15th Century - Question 4

Which of the following was NOT the king of the Rajput Dynasty?

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Bahlul Lodi was not a king from the Rajput Dynasty. Instead, he was the founder of the Lodi Dynasty in Delhi Sultanate, which was an Afghan dynasty. Bahlul Lodi reigned from 1451 to 1489.

Test: Delhi 12th To 15th Century - Question 5

What was the period of rule of Qutbuddin Aybak?

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Qutb al-Din Aibak (r. c. 1206–1210) was a general of the Ghurid emperor Mu'izz ad-Din Muhammad Ghori. He was in-charge of the Ghurid territories in northern India, and after Mu'izz ad-Din's death, became the ruler of an independent kingdom that evolved into the Delhi Sultanate ruled by the Mamluk dynasty.

Test: Delhi 12th To 15th Century - Question 6

Delhi first became the capital of a kingdom under the ______.

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The Correct Answer is B

Delhi first became the capital of a kingdom under the Tomara Rajputs, who were defeated in the middle of the twelfth century by the Chauhans.

Test: Delhi 12th To 15th Century - Question 7

What did Minhaj-i Siraj think about Raziyya's rule?

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Minhaj-i Siraj believed that Raziyya's rule went against what he thought was the ideal social order, where women were meant to be subordinate to men. He questioned how she could excel despite not falling under the category of men as per God's creation.

Test: Delhi 12th To 15th Century - Question 8

State whether the following statement is True or False

The queen Raziyya became Sultan because she was more able and qualified than her brothers.

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True

Raziyya became Sultan in 1236 because she was more capable and skilled than her brothers. This means she was better suited to rule as a leader, even though some people did not think it was right for a woman to be in charge.

Test: Delhi 12th To 15th Century - Question 9

The early Delhi Sultans favored their special slaves called ______ for important political offices.

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The early Delhi Sultans preferred their special slaves called "bandagan" for important political offices. These slaves were carefully trained and loyal to their masters, helping the Sultan govern effectively.

Test: Delhi 12th To 15th Century - Question 10

Why did the Delhi Sultans appoint military commanders as governors?

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The Delhi Sultans appointed military commanders as governors to lead military campaigns. This means they chose strong leaders to lead their armies in battles and wars. The commanders were responsible for making sure that the soldiers were ready to fight and protect the kingdom.

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