delhi sultanate mcq set 4 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Answer: (b)

In 1398,Timurinvaded northern India, attacking the Delhi Sultanate ruled by Sultan Nasir-ud-Din Mahmud Shah Tughlaq of the Tughlaq dynasty. He was opposed by Ahirs and Jats but the Sultanate at Delhi did nothing to stop him. After crossing the Indusriver on 30 September 1398, he sackedTulamba and massacred itsinhabitants. Then he advanced and captured Multan.

Answer: (c)

Jayadeva is most known for his composition, the epic poem Gita Govinda, which depictsthe divine love of Krishna, and his consort, Radha. This poem, which presents the view that Radha is greater than Hari, is considered an important text in the Bhakti movement of Hinduism.

Answer: (c)

The famous poetAmir Khusrow was associated with the court of Alauddin Khilji. Amir Khusrow wrote a short auto-biographical Masnavi called “Shah Name mun”—of Alauddin’s life. Khusrow in his book “Khazinatul-Futuh” (the treasures of victory) recordedAlauddin’s construction works, wars, peace and security, administrative services.

Answer: (a)

Answer: (d)

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.