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1. Question
Which of the following about Delhi Sultanate are correct?
1. The Delhi Sultanate comprises multiple dynasties that ruled over northern India in the medieval period.
2. At its zenith the authority of Delhi Sultan had extended as far south as Madurai.
3. Although the Delhi Sultanate disintegrated, their administrative system made a powerful impact on the Indian provincial kingdoms and later on the Mughal system of administration.CorrectAns;- d) All of the above
Explanation;-
• All the statements about Delhi Sultanate are correct .
About Delhi Sultanate
• The Delhi Sultanate comprises multiple dynasties that ruled over northern India in the medieval period.
• The period from 1206 A.D. to 1526 A.D. came to be known as the Delhi Sultanate period. This period witnessed many dynasties and various rulers.
• The establishment and expansion of the Delhi Sultanate led to the evolution of a powerful and efficient administrative system.
• At its zenith the authority of Delhi Sultan had extended as far south as Madurai.
• Although the Delhi Sultanate disintegrated, their administrative system made a powerful impact on the Indian provincial kingdoms and later on the Mughal system of administration.
• The Delhi Sultanate was an Islamic state with its religion Islam.
• According to the theological basis, Muslims believe that Islamic society and government should be organised on the basis of divine injunctions of the Quran.
• The saying and doings of Prophet Muhammad, collectively known as hadis, began to be supplemented with the above.
• Some of the major dynasties and rulers this period witnessed are listed below.
IncorrectAns;- d) All of the above
Explanation;-
• All the statements about Delhi Sultanate are correct .
About Delhi Sultanate
• The Delhi Sultanate comprises multiple dynasties that ruled over northern India in the medieval period.
• The period from 1206 A.D. to 1526 A.D. came to be known as the Delhi Sultanate period. This period witnessed many dynasties and various rulers.
• The establishment and expansion of the Delhi Sultanate led to the evolution of a powerful and efficient administrative system.
• At its zenith the authority of Delhi Sultan had extended as far south as Madurai.
• Although the Delhi Sultanate disintegrated, their administrative system made a powerful impact on the Indian provincial kingdoms and later on the Mughal system of administration.
• The Delhi Sultanate was an Islamic state with its religion Islam.
• According to the theological basis, Muslims believe that Islamic society and government should be organised on the basis of divine injunctions of the Quran.
• The saying and doings of Prophet Muhammad, collectively known as hadis, began to be supplemented with the above.
• Some of the major dynasties and rulers this period witnessed are listed below. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which of the following statements about Delhi Administration are correct?
1. The Delhi Sultanate Administration was based on Islamic Laws
2. The Delhi Sultanate was theocratic but not a Military state.CorrectAns;- a) Only 1
Explanation;-
About Delhi Sultanate Administration
• The Delhi Sultanate period extended from 1206 A.D. to 1526 A.D. for almost 320 years.
• The administration was based on Islamic laws (Sharia).
• A Theocratic and a Military State.About Delhi Central Administration
• The Sultan was the head of the empire.
• He possessed vast powers.
• Also, other officials were appointed to take care of the administration.About Delhi Provincial Administration
• The empire was divided into a number of Iqtas.
• Iqtadars administered the Iqtas.
• Iqtas further were divided into smaller units called Parganas, Shiqqs, and the villages.
• Amil or Munsif – an important official of the Pargana.About Local Administration
• The village was the smallest unit of administration.
• The village administration was carried out by local hereditary officers and the Panchayats
• The Panchayat looked after education, sanitation, justice, revenue etc.
• The Central Government did not interfere in the village administration.About Judicial Administration
• The Sultan was the highest judicial authority.
• Qazi-ul-quzar – the Chief Judicial officer.
• A Quazi was appointed in every town.
• Criminals were punished severely.About Military Administration
• The Sultan was the Commander of the army
• The four divisions of the army were
a. The Royal army
b. Provincial or Governor’s army
c. Feudal army and War Time armyIncorrectAns;- a) Only 1
Explanation;-
About Delhi Sultanate Administration
• The Delhi Sultanate period extended from 1206 A.D. to 1526 A.D. for almost 320 years.
• The administration was based on Islamic laws (Sharia).
• A Theocratic and a Military State.About Delhi Central Administration
• The Sultan was the head of the empire.
• He possessed vast powers.
• Also, other officials were appointed to take care of the administration.About Delhi Provincial Administration
• The empire was divided into a number of Iqtas.
• Iqtadars administered the Iqtas.
• Iqtas further were divided into smaller units called Parganas, Shiqqs, and the villages.
• Amil or Munsif – an important official of the Pargana.About Local Administration
• The village was the smallest unit of administration.
• The village administration was carried out by local hereditary officers and the Panchayats
• The Panchayat looked after education, sanitation, justice, revenue etc.
• The Central Government did not interfere in the village administration.About Judicial Administration
• The Sultan was the highest judicial authority.
• Qazi-ul-quzar – the Chief Judicial officer.
• A Quazi was appointed in every town.
• Criminals were punished severely.About Military Administration
• The Sultan was the Commander of the army
• The four divisions of the army were
a. The Royal army
b. Provincial or Governor’s army
c. Feudal army and War Time army - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following terms used in Delhi Sultanate are correctly matched?
1. Diwan-I-lnsha = Defence or War Minister
2. Qazi-ul-quzar = Minister of Islamic Law
3. Diwani-I-Risalt = Foreign Affairs MinisterCorrectAns;- d) Only 3
Explanation;-
About Delhi Ministers to Sultan
• Wazir – Prime Minister and Finance Minister
• Diwani-I-Risalt – Foreign Affairs Minister
• Sadr-us-Suddar – Minister of Islamic Law
• Diwan-I-lnsha – Correspondence Minister
• Diwan-I-Ariz – Defence or War Minister
• Qazi-ul-quzar – Minister of JusticeIncorrectAns;- d) Only 3
Explanation;-
About Delhi Ministers to Sultan
• Wazir – Prime Minister and Finance Minister
• Diwani-I-Risalt – Foreign Affairs Minister
• Sadr-us-Suddar – Minister of Islamic Law
• Diwan-I-lnsha – Correspondence Minister
• Diwan-I-Ariz – Defence or War Minister
• Qazi-ul-quzar – Minister of Justice - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following scholars/saints present during Delhi Sultanate Period?
1. Alberuni
2. Amir Khusrau
3. Qutbuddin Bakhtiar KakiCorrectAns;- d) All of the above
Explanation;-
• All are part of Delhi Sultanate
About Amir Khusrau
• Amir Khusro saw the rule of 7 Sultans (Balban, Muhammad, Cakubad, Jalaluddin Khilji, Alauddin Khilji, Mubarak Shah Khaliji, Gaisuddin Tughlaq) Amir Khusro was the first Muslim poet who freely used Hindi words.
• They were also Persian poets.
• They had the shelter of the Delhi Sultanate.
• He is said to have written four lakh couplets.
• He was a great singer and was given the title ‘Parrot of India’.
About Alberuni
• Alberuni was a renowned philosopher, a mathematician and a historian.
• He came in contact with Mahmud when he had invaded Khiva and he was presented before him as prisoner.
• In his book Tahqiq-i-Hind in which he portrays the social, political, religious and economic condition of the then India.
• An Arabic and Persian Scholar patronized by Mahmud of Ghazni.
• He learnt Sanskrit and translated two Sanskrit works into Arabic.
• He was impressed by the Upanishads and Bhagavad Gita.
About Qutbuddin Bakhtiar Kaki
• Qutb ul Aqtab Khwaja Sayyid Muhammad Bakhtiyar AlHussaini Qutbuddin Bakhtiar Kaki was a Muslim Sufi mystic, saint and scholar of the Chishti Order from Delhi, India.
• He was the disciple and the spiritual successor of Moinuddin Chishti as head of the Chishti order, and the person to whom the Qutb Minar, Delhi is dedicated. Before him the Chishti order in India was confined to Ajmer and Nagaur.
• He played a major role in establishing the order securely in Delhi.
• His dargah located adjacent to Zafar Mahal in Mehrauli, and the oldest dargah in Delhi, is also the venue of his annual Urs festivities.
• The Urs was held in high regard by many rulers of Delhi like Qutbuddin Aibak, Iltutmish who built a nearby stepwell, Gandhak ki Baoli for him, Sher Shah Suri who built a grand gateway, Bahadur Shah I who built the Moti Masjid mosque nearby and Farrukhsiyar who added a marble screen and a mosque.
• His most famous disciple and spiritual successor was Fariduddin Ganjshakar, who in turn became the spiritual master of Delhi’s noted Sufi saint, Nizamuddin Auliya, who himself was the spiritual master of Amir Khusrau and Nasiruddin Chirag-e-Delhi.IncorrectAns;- d) All of the above
Explanation;-
• All are part of Delhi Sultanate
About Amir Khusrau
• Amir Khusro saw the rule of 7 Sultans (Balban, Muhammad, Cakubad, Jalaluddin Khilji, Alauddin Khilji, Mubarak Shah Khaliji, Gaisuddin Tughlaq) Amir Khusro was the first Muslim poet who freely used Hindi words.
• They were also Persian poets.
• They had the shelter of the Delhi Sultanate.
• He is said to have written four lakh couplets.
• He was a great singer and was given the title ‘Parrot of India’.About Alberuni
• Alberuni was a renowned philosopher, a mathematician and a historian.
• He came in contact with Mahmud when he had invaded Khiva and he was presented before him as prisoner.
• In his book Tahqiq-i-Hind in which he portrays the social, political, religious and economic condition of the then India.
• An Arabic and Persian Scholar patronized by Mahmud of Ghazni.
• He learnt Sanskrit and translated two Sanskrit works into Arabic.
• He was impressed by the Upanishads and Bhagavad Gita.About Qutbuddin Bakhtiar Kaki
• Qutb ul Aqtab Khwaja Sayyid Muhammad Bakhtiyar AlHussaini Qutbuddin Bakhtiar Kaki was a Muslim Sufi mystic, saint and scholar of the Chishti Order from Delhi, India.
• He was the disciple and the spiritual successor of Moinuddin Chishti as head of the Chishti order, and the person to whom the Qutb Minar, Delhi is dedicated. Before him the Chishti order in India was confined to Ajmer and Nagaur.
• He played a major role in establishing the order securely in Delhi.
• His dargah located adjacent to Zafar Mahal in Mehrauli, and the oldest dargah in Delhi, is also the venue of his annual Urs festivities.
• The Urs was held in high regard by many rulers of Delhi like Qutbuddin Aibak, Iltutmish who built a nearby stepwell, Gandhak ki Baoli for him, Sher Shah Suri who built a grand gateway, Bahadur Shah I who built the Moti Masjid mosque nearby and Farrukhsiyar who added a marble screen and a mosque.
• His most famous disciple and spiritual successor was Fariduddin Ganjshakar, who in turn became the spiritual master of Delhi’s noted Sufi saint, Nizamuddin Auliya, who himself was the spiritual master of Amir Khusrau and Nasiruddin Chirag-e-Delhi. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of the following terms about Delhi Economy are incorrectly matched?
1. Iqta land = land assigned or granted to religious leaders or religious institutions.
2. Inam land = land under the direct control of the Sultan and the revenues collected were spent for the maintenance of royal court and royal household.
3. Khalisa land = lands assigned to officials as iqtas instead of payment for their services.CorrectAns;- d) All of the above
Explanation;-
• As question asked to choose incorrect all are incorrectly matched
About Delhi Economy
• After consolidating their position in India, the Delhi Sultans introduced reforms in the land revenue administration. The lands were classified into three categories:
a) Iqta land – lands assigned to officials as iqtas instead of payment for their services.
b) Khalisa land – land under the direct control of the Sultan and the revenues collected were spent for the maintenance of royal court and royal household.
c) Inam land – land assigned or granted to religious leaders or religious institutions.IncorrectAns;- d) All of the above
Explanation;-
• As question asked to choose incorrect all are incorrectly matched
About Delhi Economy
• After consolidating their position in India, the Delhi Sultans introduced reforms in the land revenue administration. The lands were classified into three categories:
a) Iqta land – lands assigned to officials as iqtas instead of payment for their services.
b) Khalisa land – land under the direct control of the Sultan and the revenues collected were spent for the maintenance of royal court and royal household.
c) Inam land – land assigned or granted to religious leaders or religious institutions.
