delhi sultanate mcq set 1 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Answer: (b)

Answer: (a)

• Tarikh-i-Hind was written by Alberuni Inshai-Mahru was written by Ainul Mulk Multani.
• Khazinat-ul-Futuh was written by Amir Khusrav.
• Tarikh-i-Fakhurddin Mubarakshahi was written by Fakhre Mudabbir.
• Al-Biruni wrote an encyclopedic work on India called “Tarikh Al-Hind” (History of India) in which he explored nearly every aspect of Indian life, including religion, history, geography, geology, science, and mathematics.
• Amir Khusro wrote a short auto-biographical Masnavi called "Shah Name mun" of Alauddin’s life. Khusro in his book "Khazinat-ul-Futuh" (the treasures of victory) recorded Alauddin’s construction works, wars, peace and security, administrative services.
• Ibn Battuta writes that Sultan Qutbuddin Mubarak Shah Khilji (1316-1320) used to encourage Hindus to accept Islam by presenting a convert with a robe of honour and a gold ornament.

Answer: (a)

Answer: (a)

Alauddin Bahaman Shah was the founder of the Bahmani kingdom. The Bahmani kingdom was founded in 1347 by Hasan Gangu who revolted and proclaimed his independence from the Sultanate. He assumed the title ofAlauddin Bahmani. Gulbarga was his capital.

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: (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.