delhi sultanate mcq set 8 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Answer: (d)

Answer: (a)

Answer: (d)

Answer: (c)

Multan has been referred by Arab travellers as the ‘House of Gold’. During the early period, Multan was known asthe city of gold for itslarge and wealthy temples. The Sun temple, Suraj Mandir, was considered one of the largest and wealthiest temples in the entire sub-continent. Numerous historians have written about this extremely large Hindu temple that housed over 6,000 people within it.

Answer: (d)

The old capital of Vijayanagar is now represented by the extensive ruins of Hampi. It is located within the ruins of Vijayanagar, the former capital of the Vijayanagar empire. Predating the city of Vijayanagar, it continues to be an important religious centre, housing the Virupaksha Temple, as well asseveral other monuments belonging to the old city. The ruins are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, listed as the Group of Monuments at Hampi.

Answer: (c)

Chittor was named as Khizrabad during the Sultanate period. Alauddin Khilji, after the conquest of Gujarat captured Ranthambhor. In 1303, he attacked Chittor, the capital of Mewar which was ruled by the Ghuilot king Ratna Singh. Alauddin captured Chittor which was named Khizrabad, after Alauddin’s son Khizr Khan.