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Questions : Who amongst the following Sultans built the fifth storey of Qutub Minar?

(a) Firoz Shah Tughlaq

(b) Sikandar Lodi

(c) Iltutmish

(d) Qutbuddin Aibak

The correct answers to the above question in:

Answer: (a)

The Minar has been damaged by earthquakes and lightning strikes on several occasions but has been repaired and renovated by various rulers. During the rule of Firoz Shah, the Minar’s two top floors were damaged due to lightning but were repaired by Firoz Shah.

In 1505, an earthquake struck and it was repaired by Sikandar Lodi. Later in 1794, the Minar suffered another earthquake and it was Major Smith, an engineer, who repaired the affected parts of the Minar. He replaced Firoz Shah’s pavilion at the top of the tower with his own pavilion.

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Question : 1

Who was the last ruler of Jaunpur State?

a) Mubarak Shah

b) Ibrahim Shah

c) Hussain Shah

d) Muhammad Shah

Answer: (c)

Hussain Shah was the last ruler of Jaunpur State. During the reign of Husain Shah (1456–76), the Jaunpur army was perhaps the biggest in India, and Husain decided to attempt a conquest of Delhi.

However, he was defeated on three successive attempts by Bahlol Khan Lodi. Finally, under Sikandar Lodi, the Delhi Sultanate was able to reconquer Jaunpur in 1493, bringing that sultanate to an end.

Question : 2

Which dynasty rules for the longest period of time in the Delhi sultanate?

a) Khilji dynasty

b) Slave dynasty

c) Lodhi dynasty

d) Tughlaq dynasty

Answer: (d)

Question : 3

Which sects of Sufis adopted Yoga?

a) Chishtiya

b) None of these

c) Shattari

d) Qadiri

Answer: (a)

Question : 4

Who were the Ashta-diggaja in the court of Krishnadeva Raya?

a) Eight ministers

b) Eight advisors

c) Eight Telugu poets

d) Eight great Generals

Answer: (c)

Question : 5

List I List II
A. Baba Farid 1. Qadiriya order
B. Shaikh 2. Chishtiya order Hamiduddin Nagauri
C. Miyan Mir 3. Suhrawardiya order
D. Shah Waliullah 4. Naqshbandiya order
Codes: A B C D

a) 2 3 1 4

b) 4 1 2 3

c) 1 2 3 4

d) 3 4 2 1

Answer: (a)

Question : 6

Consider the following statements:

  1. The ministers during the Sultanate period were appointed and dismissed by the Sultan.
  2. Khajain-ul-Futuh dealt with the military expeditions of Alauddin Khilji.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a) 2 only

b) Both 1 and 2

c) 1 only

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: (c)

All important officers of the state were appointed by him in the name of the Sultan.

He used to hear complaints against all officials of the administration. During the illness or absence of the Sultan or when he was a minor, the Wazir acted for the king. Khusro in his book "Khazinatul-Futuh" (the treasures of victory) recorded Alauddin’s construction works, wars, peace and security, administrative services.

Further in another poetical work Masnavi "Matta-ul-Anwaar" (Fountain of light) consisted of 3310 verses (completed in 15 days) had the theme of "Love of God". The second masnavi, "Shireen" consisted of 4000 verses. The third Masnavi "Laila Majnu" story of Laila and Majnu and their romance.

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