The Alauddin Khilji

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Who was the first ruler of the Khilji dynasty?

  1. Jalaluddin Khilji

  2. Alauddin Khilji

  3. Ghiyasuddin Khilji

  4. Qutbuddin Khilji


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jalaluddin Khilji was the first ruler of the Khilji dynasty, reigning from 1290 to 1296.

Which ruler of the Khilji dynasty is known for his conquests in South India?

  1. Jalaluddin Khilji

  2. Alauddin Khilji

  3. Ghiyasuddin Khilji

  4. Qutbuddin Khilji


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Alauddin Khilji is known for his conquests in South India, including the capture of the Yadava capital of Devagiri in 1307.

What was the name of Alauddin Khilji's famous general who led his campaigns in South India?

  1. Malik Kafur

  2. Zafar Khan

  3. Ulugh Khan

  4. Nusrat Khan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Malik Kafur was Alauddin Khilji's famous general who led his campaigns in South India.

Which fort did Alauddin Khilji build to protect Delhi from Mongol invasions?

  1. Siri Fort

  2. Tughlaqabad Fort

  3. Firoz Shah Kotla

  4. Purana Qila


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Alauddin Khilji built Siri Fort to protect Delhi from Mongol invasions.

What was the name of Alauddin Khilji's market control policy?

  1. Market Regulation

  2. Price Control

  3. Grain Control

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Alauddin Khilji implemented a market control policy that included market regulation, price control, and grain control.

What was the name of Alauddin Khilji's land revenue system?

  1. Iqta System

  2. Khalisa System

  3. Jagir System

  4. Zamindari System


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Alauddin Khilji implemented the Khalisa System, which was a land revenue system based on direct control by the state.

What was the name of Alauddin Khilji's military reforms?

  1. Standing Army

  2. Cavalry Reforms

  3. Infantry Reforms

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Alauddin Khilji implemented military reforms that included the creation of a standing army, cavalry reforms, and infantry reforms.

Which ruler of the Khilji dynasty is known for his patronage of art and literature?

  1. Jalaluddin Khilji

  2. Alauddin Khilji

  3. Ghiyasuddin Khilji

  4. Qutbuddin Khilji


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Alauddin Khilji is known for his patronage of art and literature, including the construction of the Qutb Minar and the patronage of the poet Amir Khusrau.

What was the name of Alauddin Khilji's famous poet?

  1. Amir Khusrau

  2. Hasan Dehlavi

  3. Amir Hasan Sijzi

  4. Fakhruddin Iraqi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Amir Khusrau was Alauddin Khilji's famous poet, known for his ghazals and qawwalis.

Which ruler of the Khilji dynasty is known for his religious tolerance?

  1. Jalaluddin Khilji

  2. Alauddin Khilji

  3. Ghiyasuddin Khilji

  4. Qutbuddin Khilji


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Ghiyasuddin Khilji is known for his religious tolerance, including his protection of Hindu temples and his appointment of Hindus to high positions in his government.

What was the name of Alauddin Khilji's famous slave general?

  1. Malik Kafur

  2. Zafar Khan

  3. Ulugh Khan

  4. Nusrat Khan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Malik Kafur was Alauddin Khilji's famous slave general, known for his military conquests in South India.

Which ruler of the Khilji dynasty is known for his construction of the Qutb Minar?

  1. Jalaluddin Khilji

  2. Alauddin Khilji

  3. Ghiyasuddin Khilji

  4. Qutbuddin Khilji


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Qutbuddin Khilji is known for his construction of the Qutb Minar, one of the tallest minarets in the world.

What was the name of Alauddin Khilji's famous historian?

  1. Amir Khusrau

  2. Hasan Dehlavi

  3. Amir Hasan Sijzi

  4. Fakhruddin Iraqi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Amir Khusrau was Alauddin Khilji's famous historian, known for his historical work, the Tarikh-i-Firoz Shahi.

Which ruler of the Khilji dynasty is known for his construction of the Tughlaqabad Fort?

  1. Jalaluddin Khilji

  2. Alauddin Khilji

  3. Ghiyasuddin Khilji

  4. Qutbuddin Khilji


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Ghiyasuddin Khilji is known for his construction of the Tughlaqabad Fort, a massive fortification that was never completed.

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