Delhi Sultans

Delhi became an important commercial centre during the middle of the twelfth century. Consider the following statements:
1. Delhi first became the capital under Chauhan Rajput.
2. Dehliwal was the important town where rich merchants lived.
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Consider the following statements:
1. The authors of Tawarikh were learned men Who also wrote history for sultans.
2. The language they wrote was Arabic.
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Consider the following statements regarding Raziyya Sultan:
1. She was more able and qualified than all her brothers.
2. She was removed from the throne rule because it went against the ideal social order created by God.
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Consider the following statements regarding expansion and consolidation of empire under Delhi rulers:
1. Expansion of Delhi Sultanates started under the leadership of Ghiyasuddin Balban.
2. Alauddin Khalji consolidated the vast empire of Delhi Sultanate.
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Consider the following statements regarding Quwwat – ul – Islam Mosque:
1. This was the first of congregational mosque built by Delhi Sultan.
2. The minar of this mosque was built by Alauddin Khalji.
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The Delhi Sultans built several mosques in cities all over the subcontinent. Consider the following statements:
1. A mosque is called a masjid in Arabic.
2. During prayer, Muslims stand facing Mecca. This is called the qibla.
3. Mosques also helped to create the sense of a community of believers who shared a belief system and a code of conduct.
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The administration of Delhi Sultanates depends upon able governors and administrators. Consider the following statements:
1. Iitutmish appointed his special slaves known as Bandagan in the important political office.
2. Appointment of slaves into important posts became the root cause of the conflict between the old and the new nobility.
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Consider the following statements regarding Iqta system started by the rulers of Delhi Sultanate:
1. The duty of the iqtadar was to lead military campaigns and maintain law and order in their iqtas.
2. The office of the Iqtadar was heritable during sultanate period.
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Under Alauddin Khalji the state brought the assessment and collection of land revenue under its own control. Consider the following statements:
1. The rights of the local chieftains to levy taxes were cancelled and they were also forced to pay taxes.
2. Kharaj was the house tax collected during Sultanate period.
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Mongol attacks on the Delhi Sultanate increased during the reign of Alauddin Khalji
and in the early years of Muhammad Tughluq\’s rule. Consider the following statements:
1. Alauddin Khalji and Muhammad Bin Tughlaq both raised a large standing army to counter Mongol attack.
2. Alauddin chose to pay his soldiers salaries in cash. Mohammad Bin Tughlaq also paid his soldiers in cash.
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Consider the following statements regarding the Token Currency which was used during Sultanate Period:
1. Token Currency was introduced by Muhammad – bin – Tughlaq.
2. Token Currency was made of gold and silver.
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Consider the administrative measures followed by Alauddin Khalji and Muhammad bin Tughlaq:
1. Both Alauddin and Muhammad bin Tughlaq administrative measures were successful
2. Muhammad bin Tughlaq and Alauddin Khalji\’s administrative measures of raising taxes and famine in the Ganga-Yamuna belt led to widespread rebellion.
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