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4901.	Consider the following statements: 1. The ministers during the Sultanate period were appointed and dismissed by the Sultan. 2. Khajain-ul-Futuh dealt with the military expeditions of Alauddin Khilji. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A.	1 only
B.	2 only
C.	Both 1 and 2
D.	Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» B. 2 only

Discussion

4902.	Who among the following Amirs was the one publicly flogged by the orders of Sultan Balban?
A.	Haibat Khan
B.	Imaduddin Raihan
C.	Sher Khan
D.	Malik Baqbaq
Answer» E.

Discussion

4903.	Consider the following statements about the Qutub Minar: 1. Its radius decreases after each story. 2. It is a five storeyed structure. 3. It was completed by Iltutmish. 4. It has characteristics of both Hindu and Islamic architecture. Which of the above statements about Qutub Minar are correct?
A.	1 and 2 only
B.	1 and 3 only
C.	1, 3 and 4 only
D.	1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer» E.

Discussion

4904.	Arrange the following programmes of Mohammad Bin Tughlaq in their chronological order. 1. Transfer of capital 2. Increase of Taxation in Doab 3. Promulgation of Token Currency 4. Khurasan Expedition Select the correct answer from the codes given below;
A.	1, 2, 3 and 4
B.	2, 1, 3 and 4
C.	2, 3, 1 and 4
D.	3, 2, 1 and 4
Answer» D. 3, 2, 1 and 4

Discussion

4905.	Consider die following statements: Assertion (A): Alauddin Khilji conquered the southern states, but did not annex them. Reason (R): He wanted to expand his empire but not add to Ills responsibilities. Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
A.	Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
B.	Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C.	A is true, but R is false.
D.	A is false, but R is true.
Answer» E.

Discussion

4906.	Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below: List-I List-II A. Muftis 1. Intelligence of Agents B. Barid 2. Exponder of Law C. Kotwal 3. Minister of In charge of Army D. Arz-i-mamalik 4. Head of City Administration
A.	A-2 B-4 C-1 D-2
B.	A-1 B-2 C-3 D-4
C.	A-2 B-1 C-4 D-3
D.	A-4 B-3 C-2 D-1
Answer» D. A-4 B-3 C-2 D-1

Discussion

4907.	Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below the list: List-I List-II A. Qazi-ul-Quzat 1. Revenue and Finance B. Muhatsib 2. Army Organization C. Diwan-i-kul 3. Custodian of Public Morals D. Mir Bakshi 4. Administration of Justice
A.	A-1 B-2 C-3 D-4
B.	A-3 B-4 C-2 D-1
C.	A-4 B-3 C-1 D-2
D.	A-2 B-1 C-4 D-3
Answer» D. A-2 B-1 C-4 D-3

Discussion

4908.	Consider the following: 1. Tughlaqabad Fort 2. Lodhi Garden 3. Qutub Minar 4. Fatehpur Sikri The correct chronological order in which they were built
A.	3, 1, 4, 2
B.	3, 1, 2, 4
C.	1, 3, 2, 4
D.	1, 3, 4, 2
Answer» C. 1, 3, 2, 4

Discussion

4909.	Consider the following statements: 1. Alauddin Khilji styled himself as the second Alexander. (Sikandar-i-sani) 2. Jalauddin Khilji was the first ruler of Delhi Sultanate to put forward the view that kingship should be based on the willing support of the government. 3. Iltutmish was the first sultan, who requested and obtained letters of investiture from the calipha. 4. The token currency tanka introduced by Mohammad- bin-Tughlaq was made of bronze. Which of the statements given above are correct?
A.	1 and 2
B.	1, 2 and 3
C.	1, 3 and 4
D.	1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer» E.

Discussion

4910.	Consider the following statements: Assertion (A): Balban inscribed coins in the memory of the deceased Khalifa. Reason (R): The destruction of the Baghdad Khilafat was the heaviest blow on the muslim power. Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
A.	Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
B.	Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C.	A is true, but R is false.
D.	A is false, but R is true.
Answer» C. A is true, but R is false.

Discussion

4911.	Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below: List-I List-II A. Alberuni 1. Tarikh-i-Fakhruddi B. Ainul Mulk Multani 2. Khazan-ul-Futuh C. Amir Khusro 3. Insha-i-Mahru D. Fakhre Mudabbir 4. Tarikh-i-Hind
A.	A-1 B-2 C-3 D-4
B.	A-4 B-3 C-2 D-1
C.	A-1 B-3 C-2 D-4
D.	A-2 B-1 C-4 D-3
Answer» B. A-4 B-3 C-2 D-1

Discussion

4912.	Which Sultan of Delhi founded and built the Fort of Siri?
A.	Iltutmish
B.	Balban
C.	Alauddin Khilji
D.	Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
Answer» D. Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq

Discussion

4913.	Consider the following statements: Assertion (A): Bahlol's theory was "kingship is kingship". Reason (R): Bahlol respected Afghan tribal sentiments. Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
A.	Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
B.	Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C.	A is true, but R is false.
D.	A is false, but R is true.
Answer» B. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

Discussion

4914.	Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from codes given below: List-I List-II A. Amir Khusro 1. Futuh-us-Salatin B. Ziauddin Barani 2. Rehia C. Ibnabatuta 3. Ashika D. Isami 4. Tarikh-i-Firozshahi
A.	A-4 B-3 C-2 D-1
B.	A-3 B-4 C-2 D-1
C.	A-3 B-4 C-1 D-2
D.	A-4 B-3 C-1 D-2
Answer» C. A-3 B-4 C-1 D-2

Discussion

4915.	Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below: List-I List-II A. Diwani-Mushtakhraj 1. Jalaluddin Khilji B. Diwan-i-Amirkohi 2. Firozshah Tughlaq C. Diwan-i-Khairat 3. Muhammad Tughlaq D. Diwan-i-Wakuf 4. Alauddin Khilji
A.	A-4 B-3 C-2 D-1
B.	A-3 B-4 C-2 D-1
C.	A-1 B-2 C-3 D-4
D.	A-2 B-1 C-4 D-3
Answer» B. A-3 B-4 C-2 D-1

Discussion

4916.	Which one of the following was not a reason for Balban abandoning the policy of conquest and adopting the policy of consolidation?
A.	Threat of external invasion.
B.	Internal revolts
C.	Indian kings willing to throw off the Turkish rule.
D.	His weak nature
Answer» E.

Discussion

4917.	Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer by from codes given below: List-I List-II A. Alberuni 1. Tabquat-i-Nasiri B. HasanNizami 2. Taj-ul-Masir C. Minhaj-us-Siraj 3. Tarikh-i-Hmd D. Amir Khusro 4. Tughlaq Nama
A.	A-3 B-2 C-1 D-4
B.	A-2 B-3 C-1 D-4
C.	A-3 B-1 C-4 D-2
D.	A-4 B-2 C-3 D-1
Answer» B. A-2 B-3 C-1 D-4

Discussion

4918.	Consider the following statements- Assertion (A): Alauddin Khilji built the Siri fort. Reason (R): He wished to safeguard Delhi from Mangol invasions. Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
A.	Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
B.	Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C.	A is true but R is false.
D.	A is false but R is true.
Answer» B. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

Discussion

4919.	Gita Govinda was written by
A.	Jayant
B.	Jayadeva
C.	Jayasimha
D.	Jayachandra
Answer» C. Jayasimha

Discussion

4920.	Which of the Sultans measured the land for fixing land revenue? 1. Alauddin Khilji 2. Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq 3. Muhammad Bin Tughlaq 4. Sikandar Lodi Select the correct answer from using the codes given below:
A.	1 and 2 only
B.	1 and 3 only
C.	1, 2 and 3 only
D.	1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer» D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Discussion

4921.	Amir Khusro played a pioneer role in the development of
A.	Khari Boli
B.	Awadhi
C.	Bhojpuri
D.	Maithili
Answer» B. Awadhi

Discussion

4922.	The ruler of Bundelkhand defeated by Qutubuddin Aibak was
A.	Parmardi Deva
B.	Lakshman Sen
C.	Uday Singh
D.	Malayvarma Deva
Answer» B. Lakshman Sen

Discussion

4923.	Who was called the Akbar of Kashmir?
A.	Shihabuddin
B.	Sultan Sikandar
C.	Hussain Shah
D.	Zainul Abidin
Answer» E.

Discussion

4924.	Which one of the following works of Amir Khusro deals with the military expedition of Alauddin Khilji?
A.	Qairanus Sadain
B.	Miftah-ul-Futuh
C.	Nuh Siphar
D.	Khazain-ul-Fuluh
Answer» E.

Discussion

4925.	Sugandhadevi, who issued coins with the figure of seated Lakshmi was a Queen of
A.	Karnataka
B.	Kashmir
C.	Orissa
D.	Saurashtra
Answer» C. Orissa

Discussion

4926.	The capital of the Sharqi dynasty was
A.	Jaunpur
B.	Banaras
C.	Kara Manikpur
D.	Zafarabad
Answer» B. Banaras

Discussion

4927.	Jonaraja, in his Rajatarangini continued the narration of Kalhana up to
A.	Jayasingh
B.	Sultan Sikandar
C.	Sultan Zainul Abidin
D.	Muhammad Shah
Answer» D. Muhammad Shah

Discussion

4928.	Who was the last ruler of Jaunpur State?
A.	Muhammad Shah
B.	Hussain Shah
C.	Mubarak Shah
D.	Ibrahim Shah
Answer» C. Mubarak Shah

Discussion

4929.	Zain-ul-Abdin, who prohibited cow slaughter, was a ruler of
A.	Bengal
B.	Gujarat
C.	Malwa
D.	Kashmir
Answer» E.

Discussion

4930.	Who abolished Iqta system?
A.	Qutubuddin Aibak
B.	Iltutmish
C.	Balban
D.	Alauddin Khilji
Answer» E.

Discussion

4931.	Who was the Muslim General to have conquered Bengal in 13th century AD?
A.	Malik Kafur
B.	Nusrat Khan
C.	Muhammad Ghori
D.	Ikhtiaruddin Bakhtiar Khilji
Answer» E.

Discussion

4932.	In the Sultanate period, the highest rural authority for land revenue was
A.	Rawat
B.	Malik
C.	Chaudhary
D.	Patwari
Answer» D. Patwari

Discussion

4933.	Malik Kafur was the General of
A.	Balban
B.	Alauddin Khilji
C.	Muhammad Bin Tughlaq
D.	Firoz Shah Tughlaq
Answer» C. Muhammad Bin Tughlaq

Discussion

4934.	Who among the following Sultans was advised by Qazi Mughisuddin to act according to the laws of Shariat but the Sultan rejected his advice?
A.	Alauddin Khilji
B.	Jalaluddin Khilji
C.	Muhammad Bin Tughlaq
D.	Firoz Shah Tughlaq
Answer» B. Jalaluddin Khilji

Discussion

4935.	In the Delhi Sultanate, an administrative unit called paragana was headed by an official known as
A.	Amil
B.	Ariz
C.	Shiqdar
D.	Band
Answer» B. Ariz

Discussion

4936.	Who has been described by Elliot as the Akbar of Sultanate?
A.	Iltutmish
B.	Balban
C.	Alauddin Khilji
D.	Firoz Tughlaq
Answer» E.

Discussion

4937.	Which of the following Sultans of Delhi was known as Lakh Bakhsh?
A.	Qutubuddin Aibak
B.	Balban
C.	Alauddin Khilji
D.	Jalaluddin Khilji
Answer» B. Balban

Discussion

4938.	Who was the first real king of Delhi Sultanate?
A.	Qutubuddin Aibak
B.	Iltutmish
C.	Balban
D.	Alauddin Khilji
Answer» C. Balban

Discussion

4939.	Muhammad Bin Tughlaq shifted his capital from Delhi to
A.	Lahore
B.	Kalinjan
C.	Kannauj
D.	Daulatabad
Answer» E.

Discussion

4940.	Who was the first ruler of the Slave dynasty?
A.	Qutubuddin Aibak
B.	Iltutmish
C.	Sultan Mahmud II
D.	Balban
Answer» B. Iltutmish

Discussion

4941.	The Sultan who desecrated the Puri Jagannath temple and Jwalamukhi temple at Kangra was
A.	Balban
B.	Alauddin Khilji
C.	Firoz Shah Tughlaq
D.	Sikandar Lodi
Answer» D. Sikandar Lodi

Discussion

4942.	Which of the dynasties ruled for the shortest period of time during the course of Delhi Sultanate?
A.	Slave dynasty
B.	Khilji dynasty
C.	Sayyid dynasty
D.	Lodi dynasty
Answer» D. Lodi dynasty

Discussion

4943.	The term used for the measurement of land in the Delhi Sultanate period was
A.	Kisma-i-Ghalla
B.	Masahal
C.	Ghalla Bakshi
D.	Ghori
Answer» C. Ghalla Bakshi

Discussion

4944.	The Sultan of Delhi who is reputed to have built the biggest network of canals in India was
A.	Iltutmish
B.	Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
C.	Firoz Shah Tughlaq
D.	Sikandar Lodi
Answer» D. Sikandar Lodi

Discussion

4945.	Who was the last ruler of the Tughlaq dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate?
A.	Firoz Shah Tughlaq
B.	Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
C.	Nasiruddin Mahmud
D.	Nusrat Shah
Answer» D. Nusrat Shah

Discussion

4946.	Which of the following Sultans had greatest number of slaves in Ins court?
A.	Balban
B.	Alauddin Khilji
C.	Muhammad Bin Tughlaq
D.	Firoz Shah Tughlaq
Answer» E.

Discussion

4947.	Who among the following appointed Ibn Battuta as the Chief Qazi of Delhi?
A.	Ghiyasuddin Balban
B.	Alauddin Khilji
C.	Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
D.	Muhammad Bin Tughlaq
Answer» E.

Discussion

4948.	Which of the following was not built by Firoz Shah Tughlaq?
A.	Palace Fort of Firozabad
B.	Kotla Firoz Shah
C.	City of Jahanpanah
D.	Hauz-i-Khas
Answer» D. Hauz-i-Khas

Discussion

4949.	Consider the following statements and select the correct answer from the codes given below: Assertion [A]: King Dhanga after living for more than hundred years drowned himself in the confluence of Ganga and Yamuna. Reason [R]: Suicide at Prayaga had religious sanction and was considered meritorious.
A.	Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B.	Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
C.	A is true, but R is false
D.	A is false, but R is true
Answer» B. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A

Discussion

4950.	The city of Jaunpur was funded in the memory of
A.	Jalaluddin Khilji
B.	Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
C.	Muhammad Bin Tughlaq
D.	Firoz Shah Tughlaq
Answer» D. Firoz Shah Tughlaq

Discussion

Explore topic-wise MCQs in UPSC IAS Exam.

Consider the following statements: 1. The ministers during the Sultanate period were appointed and dismissed by the Sultan. 2. Khajain-ul-Futuh dealt with the military expeditions of Alauddin Khilji. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Who among the following Amirs was the one publicly flogged by the orders of Sultan Balban?

Consider the following statements about the Qutub Minar: 1. Its radius decreases after each story. 2. It is a five storeyed structure. 3. It was completed by Iltutmish. 4. It has characteristics of both Hindu and Islamic architecture. Which of the above statements about Qutub Minar are correct?

Arrange the following programmes of Mohammad Bin Tughlaq in their chronological order. 1. Transfer of capital 2. Increase of Taxation in Doab 3. Promulgation of Token Currency 4. Khurasan Expedition Select the correct answer from the codes given below;

Consider die following statements: Assertion (A): Alauddin Khilji conquered the southern states, but did not annex them. Reason (R): He wanted to expand his empire but not add to Ills responsibilities. Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below: List-I List-II A. Muftis 1. Intelligence of Agents B. Barid 2. Exponder of Law C. Kotwal 3. Minister of In charge of Army D. Arz-i-mamalik 4. Head of City Administration

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below the list: List-I List-II A. Qazi-ul-Quzat 1. Revenue and Finance B. Muhatsib 2. Army Organization C. Diwan-i-kul 3. Custodian of Public Morals D. Mir Bakshi 4. Administration of Justice

Consider the following: 1. Tughlaqabad Fort 2. Lodhi Garden 3. Qutub Minar 4. Fatehpur Sikri The correct chronological order in which they were built

Consider the following statements: Assertion (A): Balban inscribed coins in the memory of the deceased Khalifa. Reason (R): The destruction of the Baghdad Khilafat was the heaviest blow on the muslim power. Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below: List-I List-II A. Alberuni 1. Tarikh-i-Fakhruddi B. Ainul Mulk Multani 2. Khazan-ul-Futuh C. Amir Khusro 3. Insha-i-Mahru D. Fakhre Mudabbir 4. Tarikh-i-Hind

Which Sultan of Delhi founded and built the Fort of Siri?

Consider the following statements: Assertion (A): Bahlol's theory was "kingship is kingship". Reason (R): Bahlol respected Afghan tribal sentiments. Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from codes given below: List-I List-II A. Amir Khusro 1. Futuh-us-Salatin B. Ziauddin Barani 2. Rehia C. Ibnabatuta 3. Ashika D. Isami 4. Tarikh-i-Firozshahi

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below: List-I List-II A. Diwani-Mushtakhraj 1. Jalaluddin Khilji B. Diwan-i-Amirkohi 2. Firozshah Tughlaq C. Diwan-i-Khairat 3. Muhammad Tughlaq D. Diwan-i-Wakuf 4. Alauddin Khilji

Which one of the following was not a reason for Balban abandoning the policy of conquest and adopting the policy of consolidation?

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer by from codes given below: List-I List-II A. Alberuni 1. Tabquat-i-Nasiri B. HasanNizami 2. Taj-ul-Masir C. Minhaj-us-Siraj 3. Tarikh-i-Hmd D. Amir Khusro 4. Tughlaq Nama

Consider the following statements- Assertion (A): Alauddin Khilji built the Siri fort. Reason (R): He wished to safeguard Delhi from Mangol invasions. Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

Gita Govinda was written by

Which of the Sultans measured the land for fixing land revenue? 1. Alauddin Khilji 2. Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq 3. Muhammad Bin Tughlaq 4. Sikandar Lodi Select the correct answer from using the codes given below:

Amir Khusro played a pioneer role in the development of

The ruler of Bundelkhand defeated by Qutubuddin Aibak was

Who was called the Akbar of Kashmir?

Which one of the following works of Amir Khusro deals with the military expedition of Alauddin Khilji?

Sugandhadevi, who issued coins with the figure of seated Lakshmi was a Queen of

The capital of the Sharqi dynasty was

Jonaraja, in his Rajatarangini continued the narration of Kalhana up to

Who was the last ruler of Jaunpur State?

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

Who abolished Iqta system?

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

In the Sultanate period, the highest rural authority for land revenue was

Malik Kafur was the General of

Who among the following Sultans was advised by Qazi Mughisuddin to act according to the laws of Shariat but the Sultan rejected his advice?

In the Delhi Sultanate, an administrative unit called paragana was headed by an official known as

Who has been described by Elliot as the Akbar of Sultanate?

Which of the following Sultans of Delhi was known as Lakh Bakhsh?

Who was the first real king of Delhi Sultanate?

Muhammad Bin Tughlaq shifted his capital from Delhi to

Who was the first ruler of the Slave dynasty?

The Sultan who desecrated the Puri Jagannath temple and Jwalamukhi temple at Kangra was

Which of the dynasties ruled for the shortest period of time during the course of Delhi Sultanate?

The term used for the measurement of land in the Delhi Sultanate period was

The Sultan of Delhi who is reputed to have built the biggest network of canals in India was

Who was the last ruler of the Tughlaq dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate?

Which of the following Sultans had greatest number of slaves in Ins court?

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

Which of the following was not built by Firoz Shah Tughlaq?

The city of Jaunpur was funded in the memory of