delhi sultanate Practice Questions Answers Test with Solutions

Answer: (c)

Ibn Battuta has given a detailed account of the postal system during the Sultanate period.

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)

Amir Khusro was made prisoner by the Mongols. Khusro was a great poet and he created much divan poetry like “Tuhfatus-Sighr”. He was a loyal servant of Sultan Muhammad who was the second son of Balban. Khusro also fought against the Mongols and he was imprisoned during the war.