delhi sultanate mcq set 5 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Answer: (d)

In the beginning, they converted temples and demolished other structures into mosques. For example, the Quwwat-ul-Islam mosque near Qutab Minar in Delhi was built by using the materials obtained from destroying many Hindu and Jain temples. But later, they began to construct new structures.

The most magnificent building of the 13th century was the Qutab Minar which was founded by Aibak and completed by Iltutmish.

This seventy-one-metre tower was dedicated to the Sufi saint Qutbuddin Bakthiyar Kaki. The balconies of this tower were projected from the main building and it was proof of the architectural skills of that period. Later, Alauddin Khalji added an entrance to the Qutab Minar called Alai Darwaza. The dome of this arch was built on scientific lines.

Answer: (d)

The Vijayanagar empire was divided into six provinces (Mandalam or Rajya). These provinces were placed under a governor, who was responsible for its overall administration. The provinces were further divided into ‘Nadu’ and ‘Grawa’. Villages were governed by hereditary officials.

Answer: (d)

Answer: (b)

Devaraya II, the king of Vijayanagar, started to recruit Muslim fightersin the army. Since Vijayanagar was a multi-cultural country, Muslims also joined the army. Theirstrength increased from Devaraya II time and peaked in the time of Aliyaramaraya.

Answer: (b)

Answer: (b)

Muhammad Bin Tughlaq appointed Ibn Battuta as the Chief Qazi of Delhi. Ibn Battuta has discussed his travels and incursions in contemporary Islamic world and documented them in Rihla. He was appointed as Qazi by Muhammad Tughlaq and was also appointed ambassador to China.