Post Views: 20
1.Which of the following Daftar was responsible for look after the accounts of the Royal households?
[A] Daftar-i-Mawajib
[B] Daftar-i-Taujhihat
[C] Daftar-i-Roznamcha
[D] Daftar-i-Tahwil
Correct Answer: B [Daftar-i-Taujhihat]
Notes:
Daftar-i-Taujhihat was tasked with managing the financial accounts of the royal households, overseeing expenses related to entertainment, the women’s quarters, and the treasury (Expenses like entertainment, Zanana, Tosha khana).
2. Which of these is the correct meaning of the term Mamluk in context with medieval India?
[A] Slave
[B] Owned
[C] king
[D] invader
Correct Answer: B [Owned]
Notes:
“Mamluk” is an Arabic word meaning “owned” or “slave”. Mamluk were slave soldier. In practice, a Mamluk could not pass his property or title to his son and hence the group had to be constantly replenished from outside sources. Mamluk sultans or slave dynasty ruled Delhi from 1206AD to 1290 AD and the founder of this dynasty was Qutubuddin Aibak.
3. Minhaj – us – Siraj was a court poet of which Sultan of Delhi?
[A] Qutubuddin Aibak
[B] Iltutmish
[C] Nasiruddin Mahmud
[D] Raziya Sultana
Correct Answer: C [Nasiruddin Mahmud]
Notes:
Minhaj Us Siraj was a Persian historian from the 13th century, born in 1193 in the Ghor region of present-day Afghanistan. His father served as a spiritual mentor to Mohammad Ghori. Siraj began his career as a teacher at a madarasa under Nasiruddin Qubacha. He later moved to Delhi, where he received protection from Iltutmish. In 1231, he accompanied Iltutmish during the campaign against Gwalior, where he was appointed as Qazi and Imam. Under Razia’s rule, he became the principal of a madarasa in Delhi. Subsequently, during the reign of Muiz ud-Din Bahram, he was elevated to the position of Chief Qazi. Later, under Nasiruddin Mahmud, Minhaj Us Siraj was honored as a court poet. His notable work, Tabakat-e-Nasiri, is dedicated to Nasiruddin Mahmud, portraying him as the quintessential Sultan of Delhi. Siraj passed away in Delhi during Balban’s reign.
4. Which of the following was the author of ‘Maasir-i-Alamgiri’?
[A] Muhammad Saqi Mustaid Khan
[B] Shahnawaz Khan
[C] Ishwardas Nagaur
[D] None of the above
Correct Answer: A [Muhammad Saqi Mustaid Khan]
Notes:
The Maasir-i-Alamgiri was authored by Muhammad Saqi Mustaid Khan. It is based on the official accounts of Aurangzeb’s rule and covers a major part of his reign. “Maasir-i-Alamgiri”: is a Persian chronicle detailing the reign of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb (1658-1707). It was composed by Saqi Musta’d Khan after the Emperor’s death, at the behest of Inayetullah Khan Kashmiri, Aurangzeb’s last secretary.
5. Which of the following rulers was bestowed with the title “Yamin-ud-Daula”?
[A] Alaptagin
[B] Muhammad bin Qasim
[C] Mahmud of Ghazni
[D] Subuktagin
Correct Answer: C [Mahmud of Ghazni]
Notes:
Mahmud of Ghazni ascended the throne after fighting a battle of succession with his brother. Mahrnud’s status as a sultan was recognized by the caliph who bestowed on him the title of Yamin-ud-Daula. The title “Yamin-ud-Daula” (meaning “Right Hand of the Empire”) was bestowed upon Mahmud of Ghazni by the Caliph of Baghdad.
6. Mahmud regarded which of the following pala ruler as his vassal?
[A] Dharmapala
[B] Mahendrapala
[C] Rajyapala
[D] Anandapala
Correct Answer: C [Rajyapala]
Notes:
Rajyapala served as the seventh emperor of the Pala dynasty. Upon Mahmud’s arrival in Kannauj, following his assault and looting of Mathura, Rajyapala was caught off guard and capitulated without a fight. Consequently, Mahmud viewed Rajyapala as his subordinate due to this surrender.
7. Which of the following was the first Sultan of Delhi who ordered for the measurement of land?
[A] Iltutmish
[B] Balban
[C] Alauddin Khalji
[D] Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
Correct Answer: C [Alauddin Khalji]
Notes:
Alauddin Khalji was the first Sultan of Delhi who ordered for the measurement of land. During his time even the big landlords could not escape land tax. The land revenue was collected in cash which in turn was used by the Sultan to pay the soldiers in cash. Alauddin Khilji, who ruled from 1296 to 1316 AD, is known for his significant administrative and military reforms.
8. Mohammad Bin Tughlaq was succeeded by which of the following kings?
[A] Mohammad Bin Tughlaq
[B] Ghiyaddin Tughlaq Shah II
[C] Firoz Shah Tughlaq
[D] Abu Bakr Shah
Correct Answer: C [Firoz Shah Tughlaq]
Notes:
Sultan Firoz Shah Tughlaq was a Turkic Muslim ruler of the Tughlaq dynasty. He succeeded Mohammad Bin Tughlaq. He reigned over the Delhi Sultanate from 1351 CE to 1388 CE. Ghiyath al-Din Tughlaq, the founder of the dynasty.
9. In Delhi sultanate, which of the following practically enjoyed all the powers of the Sultan and exercised general control over all the departments?
[A] Naib
[B] Wazir
[C] Sadr
[D] None of the above
Correct Answer: A [Naib]
Notes:
In the Delhi Sultanate, the position of Naib, or Naib-i-Mamlakat, held significant authority. The Naib effectively wielded nearly all the powers of the Sultan and maintained overarching control over various departments. During the Sultanate era, the Naib was essentially empowered to act with the same authority as the Sultan, overseeing all administrative functions.
10. Which of the following introduced arches, domes, lofty towers, or minarets and decorations using the Arabic script in India?
[A] Arabs
[B] Iranians
[C] Turks
[D] Chinese
Correct Answer: C [Turks]
Notes:
The art and architecture of the Delhi Sultanate era diverged from traditional Indian architectural styles. The Turks introduced elements such as arches, domes, tall towers or minarets, and decorative features that incorporated Arabic script.
