delhi sultanate mcq set 1 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Why did Mohammad-bin Tughlaq shift his capital from Delhi to Deogiri?

a) As a punishment for the people of Delhi.

b) Because he was fed up with Delhi.

c) Because the new capital occupied a central and strategic location.

d) Because he wanted to extend his empire to the south.

Question : 2

Who among the following wasthe firstBhaktisaint to use Hindi for the propagation of his message?

a) Ramananda

b) Tulsidas

c) Kabir

d) Dadu

Question : 3

With which Sultan of Delhi do you associate the compilation of Kingship theory and principles of administration called ‘Vassayya” ?

a) Alauddin Khilji

b) Firoz Shah Tughlaq

c) Balban

d) Iltutmish

Question : 4

Arrange in proper chronological order of the experiments of Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq,

1. Introduction of token currency
2. Transfer of capital from Delhi to Daulatabad
3. Enhancement of land revenue to 50% in the Doab area
4. Establish a separate department of agriculture
5. Appointment of a new set of revenue officers

a) 4, 5, 2, 3, 1

b) 5, 3, 2, 1, 4

c) 2, 1, 3, 4, 5

d) 2, 4, 1, 3, 5

Question : 5

Who among the following is the author of Siyarul Aulia?

a) Amir Khusro

b) Indus

c) Amir Hasan

d) Dara Shikoh

Question : 6

Who among the following Sufis has called India a paradise on earth?

a) Amir Khurd

b) Amir Khusro

c) Shaikh Nizamuddin Auliya

d) Baba Farid