delhi sultanate mcq set 1 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Answer: (c)

Vallabhacharya wasthe founder of Pushtimarg. He wanted to preach his message of devotion to God and God’s grace called Pushtimarg. Vallabhacharya represented the culmination of philosophical thought during the Bhakti Movement in the middle ages. The sect established by him is unique in its facets of devotion to Krishna, especially his child manifestation, and is enriched with the use of traditions, music and festivals. Today, most of the followers of this sect reside in western and northern India.

Answer: (c)

Answer: (d)

After consolidating their position in India, the Delhi Sultans introduced reforms in the land revenue administration. The lands were classified into three categories:

1. iqta land - lands assigned to officials as iqtas instead of payment for their services.
2. khalisa land – lands under the direct control of the Sultan and the revenues collected were spent for the maintenance of royal court and the royal household.
3. inam land – lands assigned or granted to religious leaders or religious institutions.

Answer: (a)

The Gajapatis were a medieval Hindu dynasty that ruled over Orissa, large parts ofAndhra Pradesh and West Bengal, and the eastern and central parts of Madhya Pradesh and the southern parts of Bihar from 1434–1541. Gajapati dynasty was established by Kapilendra Deva (1434–66) in 1434.

Answer: (d)

Answer: (d)

Razia Sultan assumed the title ‘Umdat-ulNiswan’ on the coins. Razia was awarded with the title Raziyat-ul-Din. On the coins she was inscribed as Umdat-ul-Niswan and she assumed the title of Sultan-ul-Duniyal wa’l Din bint-alsultan and Sultan Jaaltudunya-wad-Din.