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The Delhi Sultanate: A Timeline of Key Events

Description: Test your knowledge about the Delhi Sultanate, a significant period in Indian history, by answering these questions.
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Which dynasty established the Delhi Sultanate in 1206?

  1. Ghuri Dynasty

  2. Mamluk Dynasty

  3. Khilji Dynasty

  4. Tughlaq Dynasty


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Delhi Sultanate was founded by Qutb-ud-din Aibak, a general of the Ghuri Dynasty, in 1206.

Who was the first Sultan of the Delhi Sultanate?

  1. Qutb-ud-din Aibak

  2. Iltutmish

  3. Balban

  4. Alauddin Khalji


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Qutb-ud-din Aibak was the first Sultan of the Delhi Sultanate, ruling from 1206 to 1210.

Which Sultan of the Delhi Sultanate is known for his military conquests and administrative reforms?

  1. Iltutmish

  2. Balban

  3. Alauddin Khalji

  4. Muhammad bin Tughlaq


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Alauddin Khalji, who ruled from 1296 to 1316, is renowned for his military conquests, administrative reforms, and economic policies.

What was the name of the capital city of the Delhi Sultanate during the reign of Alauddin Khalji?

  1. Delhi

  2. Agra

  3. Lahore

  4. Multan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Delhi remained the capital city of the Delhi Sultanate throughout its existence, including during the reign of Alauddin Khalji.

Which dynasty succeeded the Khilji Dynasty in the Delhi Sultanate?

  1. Tughlaq Dynasty

  2. Sayyid Dynasty

  3. Lodhi Dynasty

  4. Mughal Dynasty


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Tughlaq Dynasty succeeded the Khilji Dynasty in the Delhi Sultanate, with Ghiyas-ud-din Tughlaq as its founder.

Who was the most famous ruler of the Tughlaq Dynasty?

  1. Ghiyas-ud-din Tughlaq

  2. Muhammad bin Tughlaq

  3. Firoz Shah Tughlaq

  4. Sikandar Shah Tughlaq


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Muhammad bin Tughlaq, who ruled from 1325 to 1351, is considered the most famous ruler of the Tughlaq Dynasty.

What was the name of the tax introduced by Muhammad bin Tughlaq that required peasants to pay taxes in gold and silver?

  1. Jizya

  2. Zakat

  3. Khums

  4. Tankah

  5. Iqta


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Muhammad bin Tughlaq introduced the Tankah, a tax that required peasants to pay taxes in gold and silver.

Which dynasty succeeded the Tughlaq Dynasty in the Delhi Sultanate?

  1. Sayyid Dynasty

  2. Lodhi Dynasty

  3. Mughal Dynasty

  4. Bahmani Dynasty


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sayyid Dynasty succeeded the Tughlaq Dynasty in the Delhi Sultanate, with Khizr Khan as its founder.

Who was the founder of the Lodhi Dynasty in the Delhi Sultanate?

  1. Bahlul Khan Lodhi

  2. Sikandar Lodhi

  3. Ibrahim Lodhi

  4. Daulat Khan Lodhi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bahlul Khan Lodhi founded the Lodhi Dynasty in the Delhi Sultanate in 1451.

Which Sultan of the Lodhi Dynasty is known for his architectural achievements, including the construction of the Qutub Minar?

  1. Bahlul Khan Lodhi

  2. Sikandar Lodhi

  3. Ibrahim Lodhi

  4. Daulat Khan Lodhi


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Sikandar Lodhi, who ruled from 1489 to 1517, is known for his architectural achievements, including the construction of the Qutub Minar.

What was the name of the battle that marked the end of the Delhi Sultanate and the beginning of the Mughal Empire?

  1. Battle of Panipat

  2. Battle of Tarain

  3. Battle of Haldighati

  4. Battle of Buxar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Battle of Panipat in 1526, where Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodhi, marked the end of the Delhi Sultanate and the beginning of the Mughal Empire.

Which Mughal Emperor succeeded Babur and continued the expansion of the Mughal Empire?

  1. Humayun

  2. Akbar

  3. Jahangir

  4. Shah Jahan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Humayun succeeded Babur as the Mughal Emperor and continued the expansion of the Mughal Empire.

Who was the Mughal Emperor known for his religious tolerance and cultural achievements, including the construction of the Taj Mahal?

  1. Humayun

  2. Akbar

  3. Jahangir

  4. Shah Jahan


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Akbar, who ruled from 1556 to 1605, was known for his religious tolerance and cultural achievements, including the construction of the Taj Mahal.

Which Mughal Emperor is associated with the construction of the Red Fort in Delhi?

  1. Humayun

  2. Akbar

  3. Jahangir

  4. Shah Jahan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Shah Jahan, who ruled from 1628 to 1658, is associated with the construction of the Red Fort in Delhi.

What was the name of the last Mughal Emperor who ruled over the Delhi Sultanate?

  1. Aurangzeb

  2. Bahadur Shah I

  3. Jahandar Shah

  4. Farrukhsiyar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aurangzeb, who ruled from 1658 to 1707, was the last Mughal Emperor who ruled over the Delhi Sultanate.

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