Delhi Sultanate — Set 9
Indian History · दिल्ली सल्तनत · Questions 81–90 of 100
Which is the correct chronological order of the Delhi Sultanate dynasties?
Correct Answer: A. Slave, Khilji, Tughlaq, Sayyid, Lodi
The correct order is Slave (1206), Khilji (1290), Tughlaq (1320), Sayyid (1414), and Lodi (1451). The Sultanate ended with the Lodi dynasty in 1526. This sequence covers the entire 320-year history.
The First Battle of Panipat took place in which year?
Correct Answer: B. 1526
The First Battle of Panipat occurred on April 21, 1526. It was fought between Babur and Ibrahim Lodi. This battle marked the end of the Delhi Sultanate and the start of the Mughal Empire.
Who is known as the 'Parrot of India'?
Correct Answer: D. Amir Khusrau
Amir Khusrau is affectionately known as 'Tuti-e-Hind' or the Parrot of India. He was a prolific poet, musician, and scholar associated with 7 Sultans. He wrote in Persian and Hindavi.
Who introduced the 'Market Control Policy' to fix prices of goods?
Correct Answer: C. Alauddin Khilji
Alauddin Khilji implemented the Market Control Policy. He fixed the prices of essential commodities like grain, cloth, and horses. This was done to maintain a large army on low salaries.
The Qutub Minar was named after which Sufi saint?
Correct Answer: D. Qutbuddin Bakhtiyar Kaki
The Qutub Minar was named after the Sufi saint Khwaja Qutbuddin Bakhtiyar Kaki. Qutbuddin Aibak was a devotee of this saint. It was not named after the Sultan himself.
Who shifted the capital from Delhi to Daulatabad?
Correct Answer: C. Muhammad bin Tughlaq
Muhammad bin Tughlaq shifted the capital to Daulatabad. He wanted a central location to rule the Deccan effectively. The experiment failed, and the capital was returned to Delhi.
Which Sultan is known as the 'Mad King' or 'Wise Fool' by some historians?
Correct Answer: B. Muhammad bin Tughlaq
Muhammad bin Tughlaq is often called a 'Wise Fool'. This is due to his ambitious projects like token currency and capital shift which failed disastrously. However, he was highly educated and visionary.
Who founded the 'Slave Dynasty'?
Correct Answer: A. Qutbuddin Aibak
Qutbuddin Aibak founded the Slave Dynasty in 1206. He was a slave-general of Muhammad Ghori. This marked the beginning of the Delhi Sultanate.
Who was the last ruler of the Lodi Dynasty?
Correct Answer: A. Ibrahim Lodi
Ibrahim Lodi was the last ruler of the Lodi dynasty. He was defeated by Babur in 1526. He was the only Sultan to die on the battlefield.
The 'Iron and Blood' policy was associated with:
Correct Answer: D. Balban
Balban followed the 'Iron and Blood' policy. It involved harsh punishments to suppress rebellions and robbers. It was crucial for restoring the authority of the Sultanate.