The Delhi Sultanat


  1. Who was the founder of Gajapati dynasty of Orissa?









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    The Gajapatis were a medieval Hindu dynasty that ruled over Orissa, large parts of Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal, and the eastern and central parts of Madhya Pradesh and the southern parts of Bihar from 1434-1541 Gajapati dynasty was established by Kapilendra Deva (1434-66) in 1434.

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    The Gajapatis were a medieval Hindu dynasty that ruled over Orissa, large parts of Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal, and the eastern and central parts of Madhya Pradesh and the southern parts of Bihar from 1434-1541 Gajapati dynasty was established by Kapilendra Deva (1434-66) in 1434.


  1. Who among the following witnessed the reign of Seven Sultans of Delhi?









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    Amir Khusrow witnessed the reign of Seven Sultans of Delhi .Khusro was a prolific classical poet associated with the royal courts of more than seven rulers of the Delhi Sultanate.

    Correct Option: C

    Amir Khusrow witnessed the reign of Seven Sultans of Delhi .Khusro was a prolific classical poet associated with the royal courts of more than seven rulers of the Delhi Sultanate.



  1. Who was the last ruler of Jaunpur State?









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    Hussain Shah was the last ruler of Jaunpur State. During the reign of Husain Shah (1456-76),the Jaunpur army was perhaps the biggest in India and Husain decided to attempt a conquest of Delhi However, he was defeated on three successive attempts by Bahlol Khan Lodi. Finally, under sikandar Lodi, the Delhi Sultanate was able to reconquer Jaunpur in 1493, bringing that sultanate to an end.

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    Hussain Shah was the last ruler of Jaunpur State. During the reign of Husain Shah (1456-76),the Jaunpur army was perhaps the biggest in India and Husain decided to attempt a conquest of Delhi However, he was defeated on three successive attempts by Bahlol Khan Lodi. Finally, under sikandar Lodi, the Delhi Sultanate was able to reconquer Jaunpur in 1493, bringing that sultanate to an end.


  1. Who was the Muslim General to have conquered Bengal in 13th century AD?









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    Ikhtiaruddin Bakhtiar Khilji

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    Ikhtiaruddin Bakhtiar Khilji



  1. Zain-ul-Abdin, who prohibited cow slaughter, was a ruler of









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    Zain-ul-Abidin, who prohibited cow-slaughter was a ruler of Kashmir. Zain-ul-Abidin was very tolerant towards the Hindus and took into his service such men that deserved his patronage and recognition of merit.The Sultan remitted the Jazial poll Tax banned the killing of cows and granted Jagirs to Hindus. He celebrated Hindu festivals and visited their Tirthas with great reverence.

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    Zain-ul-Abidin, who prohibited cow-slaughter was a ruler of Kashmir. Zain-ul-Abidin was very tolerant towards the Hindus and took into his service such men that deserved his patronage and recognition of merit.The Sultan remitted the Jazial poll Tax banned the killing of cows and granted Jagirs to Hindus. He celebrated Hindu festivals and visited their Tirthas with great reverence.