delhi sultanate Practice Questions Answers Test with Solutions

Answer: (c)

Answer: (b)

Sikandar Lodi, Sultan of Delhi, founded the city of Agra. Sikandar Lodi (r.1489–1517) (born Nizam Khan), the second son of Bahlol, succeeded him after his death on July 17, 1489, and took up the title Sikandar Shah. He was nominated by his father to succeed him and was crowned Sultan on July 15, 1489.

He founded Agra in 1504 and constructed mosques. He abolished corn duties and patronized trade and commerce. He was a poet of repute. He composed under the pen-name of Gulruk. He was also patron of learning and ordered Sanskrit work in medicine to be translated into Persian.

Answer: (c)

Iqta land - lands assigned to officials as iqtas instead of payment for their services. Inam land – lands assigned or granted to religious leaders or religious institutions.

Answer: (a)

Alauddin Bahaman Shah was the founder of the Bahmani kingdom. The Bahmani kingdom was founded in 1347 by Hasan Gangu who revolted and proclaimed his independence from the Sultanate. He assumed the title ofAlauddin Bahmani. Gulbarga was his capital.

Answer: (d)

Taraf in the Bahmani kingdom signified the province. In Bahmani kingdom, ‘Taraf’ signified as the province.Alauddin Bahmani divided his kingdom into four Tarafs or provinces and placed each one under a Trarafdar or governor.