Delhi Sultanate — Set 10
Indian History · दिल्ली सल्तनत · Questions 91–100 of 100
Who completed the construction of Qutub Minar?
Correct Answer: D. Iltutmish
Iltutmish completed the Qutub Minar. Qutbuddin Aibak had only built the base. Iltutmish added three more storeys to it.
Which Sultan imposed Jizya on Brahmins?
Correct Answer: D. Firoz Shah Tughlaq
Firoz Shah Tughlaq imposed Jizya on Brahmins. Before him, they were usually exempt. He did this to prove his Islamic orthodoxy.
Who was the only female ruler of the Delhi Sultanate?
Correct Answer: C. Razia Sultan
Razia Sultan was the only female ruler of the Delhi Sultanate. She ruled from 1236 to 1240. She was the daughter of Iltutmish.
Which Sultan founded the city of Agra?
Correct Answer: D. Sikandar Lodi
Sikandar Lodi founded Agra in 1504. He moved the capital there from Delhi. It served as a strategic point to control Rajputana.
The 'Turkan-i-Chahalgani' was destroyed by:
Correct Answer: B. Balban
Balban destroyed the Turkan-i-Chahalgani. He wanted to remove the power of the nobles who threatened the throne. He himself had been a member of this group.
Who introduced the 'Token Currency'?
Correct Answer: C. Muhammad bin Tughlaq
Muhammad bin Tughlaq introduced Token Currency. He issued copper coins with the same value as silver coins. The project failed due to massive counterfeiting.
The famous traveler Ibn Battuta came from:
Correct Answer: C. Morocco
Ibn Battuta came from Morocco (North Africa). He traveled to India during Muhammad bin Tughlaq's reign. He wrote the famous travelogue 'Rihla'.
Who adopted the title 'Sikandar-i-Sani'?
Correct Answer: A. Alauddin Khilji
Alauddin Khilji adopted the title 'Sikandar-i-Sani'. It means 'The Second Alexander'. He aspired to conquer the world.
Who built the Alai Darwaza?
Correct Answer: D. Alauddin Khilji
Alauddin Khilji built the Alai Darwaza. It is the southern gateway to the Qutub complex. It features the first true dome in India.
The Delhi Sultanate ended in 1526 with the defeat of:
Correct Answer: D. Ibrahim Lodi
The Delhi Sultanate ended with the defeat of Ibrahim Lodi. He was defeated by Babur in 1526. This event established the Mughal dynasty.