NMMS Social Science: Ancient and Medieval Indian History 2

Question 1

Who founded the Delhi Sultanate in 1206 CE?

Accepted Answer

Qutb-ud-din Aibak

Answer

Qutb-ud-din Aibak, a slave-general of Muhammad Ghori, founded the Delhi Sultanate in 1206 CE, establishing the Slave (Mamluk) Dynasty.

Question 2

Who completed the construction of Qutub Minar in Delhi?

Accepted Answer

Iltutmish

Answer

Although Qutb-ud-din Aibak began its construction, the Qutub Minar was completed by his successor Iltutmish.

Question 3

Razia Sultana, the first female ruler of the Delhi Sultanate, was the daughter of:

Accepted Answer

Iltutmish

Answer

Razia Sultana was the daughter of Iltutmish and became the first female ruler of the Delhi Sultanate, ruling from 1236 to 1240 CE.

Question 4

Which Delhi Sultanate ruler is famous for introducing market reforms to fix commodity prices?

Accepted Answer

Alauddin Khilji

Answer

Alauddin Khilji introduced market control reforms that fixed the prices of essential goods, enabling him to maintain a large army at low cost.

Question 5

Muhammad bin Tughluq transferred the capital of the Delhi Sultanate from Delhi to:

Accepted Answer

Daulatabad

Answer

Muhammad bin Tughluq transferred the capital from Delhi to Daulatabad (formerly Devagiri) in 1327, but this proved impractical and the capital was later moved back.

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NMMS Social Science: Ancient and Medieval Indian History 2