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The Delhi Sultanate: Major Battles and Conflicts

Description: This quiz focuses on the major battles and conflicts that took place during the Delhi Sultanate period in Indian history.
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Which battle marked the beginning of the Delhi Sultanate?

  1. First Battle of Tarain

  2. Battle of Panipat

  3. Battle of Haldighati

  4. Battle of Plassey


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The First Battle of Tarain in 1191 marked the beginning of the Delhi Sultanate when Muhammad Ghori defeated Prithviraj Chauhan.

Who was the founder of the Delhi Sultanate?

  1. Muhammad Ghori

  2. Qutb-ud-din Aibak

  3. Iltutmish

  4. Balban


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Muhammad Ghori is considered the founder of the Delhi Sultanate as he defeated Prithviraj Chauhan in the First Battle of Tarain.

Which battle led to the establishment of the Khilji dynasty?

  1. Battle of Jalandhar

  2. Battle of Kili

  3. Battle of Amroha

  4. Battle of Chillianwala


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Battle of Kili in 1290 led to the establishment of the Khilji dynasty when Jalal-ud-din Khilji defeated the forces of the Mamluk Sultanate.

Who was the first ruler of the Tughlaq dynasty?

  1. Ghiyas-ud-din Tughlaq

  2. Muhammad bin Tughlaq

  3. Firoz Shah Tughlaq

  4. Sikandar Shah Tughlaq


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ghiyas-ud-din Tughlaq was the first ruler of the Tughlaq dynasty, reigning from 1320 to 1325.

Which battle marked the end of the Tughlaq dynasty?

  1. Battle of Panipat

  2. Battle of Delhi

  3. Battle of Samana

  4. Battle of Multan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Battle of Samana in 1399 marked the end of the Tughlaq dynasty when Timur invaded India and defeated Sultan Mahmud Tughlaq.

Who was the founder of the Sayyid dynasty?

  1. Khizr Khan

  2. Mubarak Shah Sayyid

  3. Muhammad Shah Sayyid

  4. Ala-ud-din Sayyid


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Khizr Khan was the founder of the Sayyid dynasty, reigning from 1414 to 1421.

Which battle led to the establishment of the Lodi dynasty?

  1. Battle of Panipat

  2. Battle of Delhi

  3. Battle of Sarhind

  4. Battle of Bahlolpur


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Battle of Sarhind in 1451 led to the establishment of the Lodi dynasty when Bahlul Khan Lodi defeated the forces of the Sayyid dynasty.

Who was the last ruler of the Lodi dynasty?

  1. Ibrahim Lodi

  2. Sikandar Lodi

  3. Ala-ud-din Lodi

  4. Bahlul Khan Lodi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ibrahim Lodi was the last ruler of the Lodi dynasty, reigning from 1517 to 1526.

Which battle marked the end of the Delhi Sultanate?

  1. Battle of Panipat

  2. Battle of Delhi

  3. Battle of Ghaghra

  4. Battle of Khanwa


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Battle of Panipat in 1526 marked the end of the Delhi Sultanate when Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodi and established the Mughal Empire.

Which battle was fought between the Delhi Sultanate and the Mongols?

  1. Battle of Jalandhar

  2. Battle of Kili

  3. Battle of Amroha

  4. Battle of Chillianwala


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Battle of Jalandhar in 1298 was fought between the Delhi Sultanate under Ala-ud-din Khilji and the Mongols led by Qutlugh Khwaja.

Who was the ruler of the Delhi Sultanate during the Battle of Haldighati?

  1. Akbar

  2. Jahangir

  3. Shah Jahan

  4. Aurangzeb


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Battle of Haldighati in 1576 was fought between the Mughal Empire under Akbar and the Rajput Confederacy led by Maharana Pratap.

Which battle was fought between the Delhi Sultanate and the Marathas?

  1. Battle of Panipat

  2. Battle of Delhi

  3. Battle of Samana

  4. Battle of Multan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Battle of Panipat in 1761 was fought between the Maratha Empire and the Afghan forces led by Ahmad Shah Abdali.

Who was the ruler of the Delhi Sultanate during the Battle of Plassey?

  1. Mir Jafar

  2. Siraj-ud-Daulah

  3. Alivardi Khan

  4. Nawab Wajid Ali Shah


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Battle of Plassey in 1757 was fought between the British East India Company and the Nawab of Bengal, Siraj-ud-Daulah.

Which battle marked the end of the Mughal Empire?

  1. Battle of Panipat

  2. Battle of Delhi

  3. Battle of Samana

  4. Battle of Multan


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Battle of Delhi in 1857 marked the end of the Mughal Empire when the British forces captured Delhi and deposed Bahadur Shah Zafar.

Which battle was fought between the Delhi Sultanate and the Portuguese?

  1. Battle of Diu

  2. Battle of Goa

  3. Battle of Chaul

  4. Battle of Bassein


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Battle of Diu in 1509 was fought between the Portuguese and the combined forces of the Delhi Sultanate and the Gujarat Sultanate.

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