The Delhi Sultanat

The Delhi Sultanat

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  1. Who of the following was the first woman ruler of medieval India?








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    Razia Sultan was the first woman ruler of medieval India. Sultan Iltutmish had nominated his daughter Razia Sultan as the next Sultan of the Delhi Sultanate. She was much more able and qualified than any of her brothers. Thus she became the first woman ruler of medieval India.

    Correct Option: A

    Razia Sultan was the first woman ruler of medieval India. Sultan Iltutmish had nominated his daughter Razia Sultan as the next Sultan of the Delhi Sultanate. She was much more able and qualified than any of her brothers. Thus she became the first woman ruler of medieval India.

  1. The city of Jaunpur was founded in the memory of








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    The city of Jaunpur was founded in the memory of Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq. Jaunpur historically known as Sheeraz-e-Hind having its historical dates from 1359, when the city was founded by the Sultan of the Delhi Feroz Shah Tughlaq and named in memory of his cousin, Muhammad bin Tughlaq, whose given name was Jauna Khan. In 1388, Feroz Shah Tughlaq appointed Malik Sarwar,a eunuch, as the governor of the region.

    Correct Option: C

    The city of Jaunpur was founded in the memory of Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq. Jaunpur historically known as Sheeraz-e-Hind having its historical dates from 1359, when the city was founded by the Sultan of the Delhi Feroz Shah Tughlaq and named in memory of his cousin, Muhammad bin Tughlaq, whose given name was Jauna Khan. In 1388, Feroz Shah Tughlaq appointed Malik Sarwar,a eunuch, as the governor of the region.

  1. Who among the following established Delhi as the capital of Sultanate?








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    Iltutmish established Delhi as the capital of Sultanate. After the death of Aibak, the governor of Bengal revolted. He was defeated by Iltutmish. Iltutmish conquered Ujjain, Ranthambh or, Gwalior and Malwa and gained control over the whole of north India. Iltutmish suppressed the revolts of the Amires in the areas around Delhi. He made Delhi his capital.

    Correct Option: B

    Iltutmish established Delhi as the capital of Sultanate. After the death of Aibak, the governor of Bengal revolted. He was defeated by Iltutmish. Iltutmish conquered Ujjain, Ranthambh or, Gwalior and Malwa and gained control over the whole of north India. Iltutmish suppressed the revolts of the Amires in the areas around Delhi. He made Delhi his capital.

  1. Which of the following Sultans had greatest number of slaves in his court?








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    Firoz Shah Tughlaq

    Correct Option: D

    Firoz Shah Tughlaq

  1. Who among the following appointed Ibn Battuta as the Chief Qazi of Delhi?








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    Muhammad Bin Tughlaq appointed Ibn Battuta as the Chief Qazi of Delhi. Ibn Battuta has discussed his travels and incursions in contemporary Islamic world and documented them in Rihla. He was appointed as Qazi by Muhammad Tughlaq and was also appointed ambassador to China.

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    Muhammad Bin Tughlaq appointed Ibn Battuta as the Chief Qazi of Delhi. Ibn Battuta has discussed his travels and incursions in contemporary Islamic world and documented them in Rihla. He was appointed as Qazi by Muhammad Tughlaq and was also appointed ambassador to China.