delhi sultanate mcq set 1 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Answer: (c)

Answer: (b)

Sikandar Lodi, Sultan of Delhi, founded the city of Agra. Sikandar Lodi (r.1489–1517) (born Nizam Khan), the second son of Bahlol, succeeded him after his death on July 17, 1489, and took up the title Sikandar Shah. He was nominated by his father to succeed him and was crowned Sultan on July 15, 1489.

He founded Agra in 1504 and constructed mosques. He abolished corn duties and patronized trade and commerce. He was a poet of repute. He composed under the pen-name of Gulruk. He was also patron of learning and ordered Sanskrit work in medicine to be translated into Persian.

Answer: (c)

Iqta land - lands assigned to officials as iqtas instead of payment for their services. Inam land – lands assigned or granted to religious leaders or religious institutions.

Answer: (d)

After battle, the leader of Mongol, Abdullah exchanged friendly greetings with the Sultan Jalaluddin Another Mongol leader, Ulghu embraced Islam and decided to stay back. The Sultan acceded to their request, arranged for theirsettlement in Delhi. These were called ‘Neo-Muslims’.

Answer: (d)

The ministers during the sultanate period were appointed and dismissed by the Sultan. There was no council of ministers. The Sultans often appointed and dismissed the ministers at his own sweet will. The Sultan had a large number of non-official advisers.

This circle of advisors was known as Majlis–i–Khalwat. They consisted of the Sultan’s personal friends, trusted officials and ulemas. Though the Sultan was not bound to accept their advice yet often they exerted great influence on him.

Very often, only one man was appointed to carry on the works of both the departments of the religious endowment and charity and the department of justice.

Answer: (c)