Medieval history miscellaneous


  1. Arrange the dynasties of Delhi Sultanate given below in chronological order :
    a. Khilji
    b. Tughlaq
    c. Sayyad
    d. Slave









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    The dynasties of the Delhi Sultanate were: Mamluk or Slave dynasty (1206–90); the Khilji dynasty (1290–1320); the Tughlaq dynasty (1320–1414); the Sayyid dynasty (1414–51); and the Afghan Lodi dy-
    nasty (1451–1526).

    Correct Option: D

    The dynasties of the Delhi Sultanate were: Mamluk or Slave dynasty (1206–90); the Khilji dynasty (1290–1320); the Tughlaq dynasty (1320–1414); the Sayyid dynasty (1414–51); and the Afghan Lodi dy-
    nasty (1451–1526).


  1. Which of the following Mughal Emperors wrote their own auto-biographies ?









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    Babur wrote his memoirs which form the main source for details of his life. They are known as the Baburnama. Jahangir, too, wrote his autobiography entitled Tuzuk-i-Jahangiri.

    Correct Option: B

    Babur wrote his memoirs which form the main source for details of his life. They are known as the Baburnama. Jahangir, too, wrote his autobiography entitled Tuzuk-i-Jahangiri.



  1. The Market Regulation system was introduced by









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    Alauddin Khalji’s measures to control the markets were one of the most important policy initiatives. Since Alauddin wanted to maintain a large army, he therefore, lowered and fixed the price of the commodities of daily use.

    Correct Option: C

    Alauddin Khalji’s measures to control the markets were one of the most important policy initiatives. Since Alauddin wanted to maintain a large army, he therefore, lowered and fixed the price of the commodities of daily use.


  1. Who among the following introduced the Mansabdari system?









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    The Mansabdari system introduced by Akbar was a unique feature of the administrative system of the Mughal Empire. It was a system common to both the military and the civil department. The term is derived from Mansab, meaning ‘rank’. Hence, Mansabdar literally means rank-holder.

    Correct Option: C

    The Mansabdari system introduced by Akbar was a unique feature of the administrative system of the Mughal Empire. It was a system common to both the military and the civil department. The term is derived from Mansab, meaning ‘rank’. Hence, Mansabdar literally means rank-holder.



  1. Which Sultan received a robe of honour from the caliph ?









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    Iltutmish received confirmation of his robe of honour and title Nasir amir al-mu'minin (Helper of the Commander of the Faithful) from the 'Abbasid Caliph al-Mustansir in 626 (1229) and remained on the throne for twenty-six years. This added an element of strength to Iltutmish's authority and gave him a status in the Muslim world.

    Correct Option: B

    Iltutmish received confirmation of his robe of honour and title Nasir amir al-mu'minin (Helper of the Commander of the Faithful) from the 'Abbasid Caliph al-Mustansir in 626 (1229) and remained on the throne for twenty-six years. This added an element of strength to Iltutmish's authority and gave him a status in the Muslim world.