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Delhi Sultanate: The Early Rulers

Description: This quiz focuses on the early rulers of the Delhi Sultanate, a significant period in Indian history. Test your knowledge about the rulers, their contributions, and the events that shaped the sultanate's early years.
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Who was the first ruler of the Delhi Sultanate?

  1. Iltutmish

  2. Qutb-ud-din Aibak

  3. Alauddin Khalji

  4. Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Qutb-ud-din Aibak, a former slave of Muhammad Ghori, established the Delhi Sultanate in 1206 after Ghori's death.

Which ruler of the Delhi Sultanate is known for introducing the Iqta system?

  1. Iltutmish

  2. Qutb-ud-din Aibak

  3. Alauddin Khalji

  4. Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Iltutmish, the third ruler of the Delhi Sultanate, introduced the Iqta system, a land-grant system that assigned revenue rights to military commanders in exchange for military service.

What was the name of the fort built by Qutb-ud-din Aibak in Delhi?

  1. Qutb Minar

  2. Red Fort

  3. Purana Qila

  4. Tughlaqabad Fort


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Qutb-ud-din Aibak constructed the Qutb Minar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as a victory tower to commemorate his conquest of Delhi.

Which ruler of the Delhi Sultanate is known for his conquests in South India?

  1. Iltutmish

  2. Qutb-ud-din Aibak

  3. Alauddin Khalji

  4. Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Alauddin Khalji, the fourth ruler of the Delhi Sultanate, expanded the sultanate's territory by conquering large parts of South India, including the Deccan Plateau.

What was the name of the administrative system introduced by Alauddin Khalji?

  1. Iqta system

  2. Diwan-i-Arz

  3. Diwan-i-Insha

  4. Diwan-i-Wazirat


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Alauddin Khalji established the Diwan-i-Arz, a department responsible for military affairs, to strengthen the sultanate's military capabilities.

Which ruler of the Delhi Sultanate is known for his architectural achievements?

  1. Iltutmish

  2. Qutb-ud-din Aibak

  3. Alauddin Khalji

  4. Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq, the founder of the Tughlaq dynasty, is known for his architectural achievements, including the construction of Tughlaqabad Fort and the Adilabad Fort.

What was the name of the capital city built by Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq?

  1. Delhi

  2. Agra

  3. Lahore

  4. Tughlaqabad


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq founded Tughlaqabad as the new capital city of the Delhi Sultanate, but it was later abandoned due to water scarcity.

Which ruler of the Delhi Sultanate is known for his reforms in the revenue system?

  1. Iltutmish

  2. Qutb-ud-din Aibak

  3. Alauddin Khalji

  4. Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Alauddin Khalji introduced several reforms in the revenue system, including the measurement of land and the establishment of a uniform tax rate, to increase the sultanate's revenue.

What was the name of the market regulation system introduced by Alauddin Khalji?

  1. Diwan-i-Arz

  2. Diwan-i-Insha

  3. Diwan-i-Wazirat

  4. Diwan-i-Riyasat


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Alauddin Khalji established the Diwan-i-Riyasat, a department responsible for regulating prices and ensuring fair trade practices in the markets.

Which ruler of the Delhi Sultanate is known for his patronage of scholars and poets?

  1. Iltutmish

  2. Qutb-ud-din Aibak

  3. Alauddin Khalji

  4. Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Iltutmish was a patron of scholars and poets, and his court attracted many intellectuals, including the famous Persian poet Amir Khusrau.

What was the name of the Delhi Sultanate's first independent ruler?

  1. Iltutmish

  2. Qutb-ud-din Aibak

  3. Alauddin Khalji

  4. Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Iltutmish was the first independent ruler of the Delhi Sultanate, as he broke away from the control of the Ghurid Empire.

Which ruler of the Delhi Sultanate is known for his military campaigns against the Mongols?

  1. Iltutmish

  2. Qutb-ud-din Aibak

  3. Alauddin Khalji

  4. Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Alauddin Khalji successfully defended the Delhi Sultanate against several Mongol invasions, demonstrating his military prowess.

What was the name of the Delhi Sultanate's last ruler?

  1. Iltutmish

  2. Qutb-ud-din Aibak

  3. Alauddin Khalji

  4. Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq was the last ruler of the Delhi Sultanate before it was overthrown by the Sayyid dynasty.

Which ruler of the Delhi Sultanate is known for his expansion of the sultanate's territory into Bengal?

  1. Iltutmish

  2. Qutb-ud-din Aibak

  3. Alauddin Khalji

  4. Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Iltutmish expanded the Delhi Sultanate's territory into Bengal, consolidating his control over the region.

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