delhi sultanate Practice Questions Answers Test with Solutions

Answer: (d)

Answer: (b)

Firoz Tughlaq introduced irrigation tax for the first time. Firoz Shah Tughlaq wasthe cousin brother of Muhammad Bin Tughlaq, and became the ruler of Delhi on 23rd march 1351AD. He imposed only four taxes sanctioned by Islamic, viz., Kharaj (land tax), Khams(1/5 of the looted property during wars),Jizya (religious tax on the Hindus), and Zakat (2½per cent of the income of the Muslims which was spent for the welfare of Muslim subjects and their religion). He imposed irrigation tax after getting it sanctioned from the Ulema.

Answer: (c)

It appearsthattheSultanwanted tomakeDeogir second capital so that he might be able to control south India better. Deogir was named Daulatabad. However, after a couple of years, Muhammad Tughlaq decided to abandon Daulatabad largely because he soon found that just as he could not control south India from Delhi, he could not control North from Daulatabad.

Answer: (c)

Answer: (d)

Alauddin Khilji conquered the Southern States but didn’t collaborate with them, because he wanted to expand his empire but not add to his responsibilities of them. He was a strategist and military commander who commanded forces across the Indian subcontinent.

Sultan Ala-ud-din Khilji is also noted in history for being one of the few rulers in the world to have repeatedly defended his empire against Mongol invasions. He defeated large Mongol armies and then launched punitive expeditions against them in Central Asia, around modern-day Afghanistan It was only after a fierce battle Malik Kafur was able to occupy the Warangal fort and he was able to force the ruler of Warangal to sue for peace, to surrender all their treasures, and to promise an annual tribute.