The Delhi Sultanat


  1. Which of the following works describes the qualities of an Ideal Muslim ruler?









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    Fatwa-e-Jahandari' describes the qualities of an Ideal Muslim ruler. The Fatwa-i-Jahandari is a work containing the political ideals to be pursued by a Muslim ruler in order to earn religious merit and the gratitude of his subjects.

    Correct Option: D

    Fatwa-e-Jahandari' describes the qualities of an Ideal Muslim ruler. The Fatwa-i-Jahandari is a work containing the political ideals to be pursued by a Muslim ruler in order to earn religious merit and the gratitude of his subjects.


  1. Which one of the following Sultans assumed the title 'Umdat-ul-Niswan' on the coins?









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    Razia Sultan assumed the title 'Umdat-ul-Niswan' on the coins. Razia was awarded with the title Raziyat-ul-Din. On the coins she was inscribed as Umdat-ul-Niswan and she assumed the title of Sultan-ul-Duniyal wa'1 Din bint-alsultan and Sultan Jaaltudunaya-wad-Din.

    Correct Option: A

    Razia Sultan assumed the title 'Umdat-ul-Niswan' on the coins. Razia was awarded with the title Raziyat-ul-Din. On the coins she was inscribed as Umdat-ul-Niswan and she assumed the title of Sultan-ul-Duniyal wa'1 Din bint-alsultan and Sultan Jaaltudunaya-wad-Din.



  1. Who was the ruler of Devagiri at the time of Alauddin Khilji's invasion?









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    Ramchandra Dev was the ruler of Devagiri at the time of Alauddin Khilji's invasion. In 1294, Alauddin Khilji of the Delhi Sultanate captured Devagiri. Khilji restored it to Ramchandra in return for his promise of payment of a high ransom and an annual tribute. However, this was not paid and the Seuna kingdom's arrears to Khilji kept mounting. In 1307, Khilji sent an army commanded by Malik Kafur, accompanied by Khwaja Haji to Devagiri. The Muslim governors of Malwa and Gujarat were ordered to help Malik Kafur. Their huge army conquered the weakened and defeated forces of Devagiri almost without a battle. Ramchandra was taken to Delhi. Khilji reinstated Ramchandra as governor in return for a promise to help him subdue the Hindu kingdoms in south India. In 1310, Malik Kafur mounted an assault on the Kakatiya kingdom from Devagiri.

    Correct Option: B

    Ramchandra Dev was the ruler of Devagiri at the time of Alauddin Khilji's invasion. In 1294, Alauddin Khilji of the Delhi Sultanate captured Devagiri. Khilji restored it to Ramchandra in return for his promise of payment of a high ransom and an annual tribute. However, this was not paid and the Seuna kingdom's arrears to Khilji kept mounting. In 1307, Khilji sent an army commanded by Malik Kafur, accompanied by Khwaja Haji to Devagiri. The Muslim governors of Malwa and Gujarat were ordered to help Malik Kafur. Their huge army conquered the weakened and defeated forces of Devagiri almost without a battle. Ramchandra was taken to Delhi. Khilji reinstated Ramchandra as governor in return for a promise to help him subdue the Hindu kingdoms in south India. In 1310, Malik Kafur mounted an assault on the Kakatiya kingdom from Devagiri.


  1. The transfer of capital from Delhi to Daulatabad was ordered by Sultan









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    The transfer of capital from Delhi to Daulatabad was ordered by Mahammad Bin Tughlaq. It appears that the Sultan wanted to make Deogir second capital so that he might be able to control south India better. Deogir was named Daulatabad. However, after a couple of years, Muhammad Tughlaq decided to abandon Daulatabad largely because he soon found that just as he could not control south India from Delhi, he could not control North from Daulatabad.

    Correct Option: C

    The transfer of capital from Delhi to Daulatabad was ordered by Mahammad Bin Tughlaq. It appears that the Sultan wanted to make Deogir second capital so that he might be able to control south India better. Deogir was named Daulatabad. However, after a couple of years, Muhammad Tughlaq decided to abandon Daulatabad largely because he soon found that just as he could not control south India from Delhi, he could not control North from Daulatabad.



  1. Which Sultan of Delhi was the first to charge Ghari or House tax?









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    Alauddin Khilji

    Correct Option: B

    Alauddin Khilji