delhi sultanate Practice Questions Answers Test with Solutions

Answer: (a)

Answer: (c)

Answer: (c)

Bahlol’s theory was “ Kingship is Kingship” because of Behlol respected Afghan tribal sentiments. The Lodis were Afghans and the character of their kingship strongly reflected the tribal set-up of the frontier people.

For instance, the army of the sultanate changed from a king’s army to a sort of locally recruited tribal units. It was not centrally recruited, maintained or even administered, and hence lacked uniformity. The privilege of using elephants, which was earlier reserved for sultans came to be commonly practised by nobles, who kept and fought on elephants.

It was also during this period that the hub of power began to gradually drift towards Agra; from where it was found that regions of both Doab and Marwar could be better administered.

Answer: (a)

In 1504, Sikandar Shah Lodi foundedAgra. He transferred the capital from Delhi toAgra. He wasthe most capable monarch of the Lodi dynasty. He sacked the temples of Mathura and converted the buildings to muslim uses. He charged Jaziya and pilgrim’s tax from the Hindus with severity. He was against taking out tazias in procession during Muharram.

Answer: (d)

QutubuddinAibak, Sultan of Delhi, was known as Lakh Baksh. He was called Lakh Baksh because he was generous and donated large sums of money as donations.