Static Quiz 25 January 2024
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1. Question
Which of the followijg statements about Slave Dynasty are correct?
1. Mamluk Dynasty is also called the Slave Dynasty.
2. The Mamluks wielded military and political power in Egypt, Iraq and India.
3. Although they were slaves, they were held in high regard by their mastersCorrectAns;- d) All of the above
Explanation;-
About Mamluk Origins
• Mamluk Dynasty is also called the Slave Dynasty. Mamluk literally means ‘owned’ and it refers to a powerful military caste called Mamluks which originated in the 9th century CE in the Islamic Empire of the Abbasid caliphs.
• The Mamluks wielded military and political power in Egypt, Iraq and India. Although they were slaves, they were held in high regard by their masters, and they were mostly generals and soldiers who fought for their masters.
• Mamluk Dynasty was established in Delhi by Qutb ud-Din Aibak.IncorrectAns;- d) All of the above
Explanation;-
About Mamluk Origins
• Mamluk Dynasty is also called the Slave Dynasty. Mamluk literally means ‘owned’ and it refers to a powerful military caste called Mamluks which originated in the 9th century CE in the Islamic Empire of the Abbasid caliphs.
• The Mamluks wielded military and political power in Egypt, Iraq and India. Although they were slaves, they were held in high regard by their masters, and they were mostly generals and soldiers who fought for their masters.
• Mamluk Dynasty was established in Delhi by Qutb ud-Din Aibak. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which of the following statements about Qutb ud-Din Aibak are correct?
1. He began the construction of Qutb Minar in Delhi.
2. He was also known as Lakh Bash (Giver of Lakhs) for his generosity.
3. Started construction of the Quwwat-ul-Islam mosque in Delhi.CorrectAns;- d) All of the above
Explanation;-
About Qutb ud-Din Aibak (Reign 1206 – 1210)
• The first ruler of the Mamluk Dynasty.
• Born to a Turkish family in Central Asia.
• Sold as a slave to Muhammad Ghori, the ruler of Ghor in Afghanistan.
• Aibak rose up the ranks and became Ghori’s trusted general and commander.
• He was given the charge of Ghori’s Indian possessions after 1192.
• When Ghori was assassinated, Aibak declared himself Sultan of Delhi in 1206.
• Started construction of the Quwwat-ul-Islam mosque in Delhi. This is one of the first Islamic monuments in northern India.
• He began the construction of Qutb Minar in Delhi.
• He was also known as Lakh Bash (Giver of Lakhs) for his generosity.
• However, he was also responsible for the destruction and desecration of many Hindu temples.
• He reigned till his death in 1210. He was said to have been trampled to death by a horse.
• He was succeeded by Aram Shah.IncorrectAns;- d) All of the above
Explanation;-
About Qutb ud-Din Aibak (Reign 1206 – 1210)
• The first ruler of the Mamluk Dynasty.
• Born to a Turkish family in Central Asia.
• Sold as a slave to Muhammad Ghori, the ruler of Ghor in Afghanistan.
• Aibak rose up the ranks and became Ghori’s trusted general and commander.
• He was given the charge of Ghori’s Indian possessions after 1192.
• When Ghori was assassinated, Aibak declared himself Sultan of Delhi in 1206.
• Started construction of the Quwwat-ul-Islam mosque in Delhi. This is one of the first Islamic monuments in northern India.
• He began the construction of Qutb Minar in Delhi.
• He was also known as Lakh Bash (Giver of Lakhs) for his generosity.
• However, he was also responsible for the destruction and desecration of many Hindu temples.
• He reigned till his death in 1210. He was said to have been trampled to death by a horse.
• He was succeeded by Aram Shah. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following statements are correct about Iltutmish?
1. Iltutmish was the greatest of the slave rulers of Delhi.
2. He shifted his capital from Lahore to Delhi.
3. He introduced the two coins of the Sultanate, the silver jital and the copper tanka.CorrectAns;- a) Only 1 and 2
About Iltutmish (Reign 1211 – 1236)
• Aram Shah was a weak ruler. It is not clear whether he was a son of Aibak or not. He was conspired against by a group of nobles who invited Shamsuddin Iltutmish to be the ruler.
• Iltutmish was a son-in-law of Aibak.
• He ruled Ghurid regions of northern India.
• He was a Turkic slave born in Central Asia.
• Iltutmish was the greatest of the slave rulers of Delhi. He shifted his capital from Lahore to Delhi.About Iltutmish – Invasions & Policies
• Iltutmish’s forces captured Bihar in the 1210s and invaded Bengal in 1225.
• During the first half of the 1220s, Iltutmish neglected Indus River Valley, which was contested between the Mongols, the Khwarazm kings, and Qabacha.
• Post the decline of the Mongol and the Khwarazmian threat, Qabacha took over the region, but Iltutmish invaded his territory during 1228-1229.
• He defended his empire against Mongol invaders and also resisted the Rajputs.
• In 1221, he stopped an invasion led by Genghis Khan.
• He completed the construction of the Quwwat-ul-Islam mosque and the Qutb Minar.
• He set up administrative machinery for the kingdom.
• He built mosques, waterworks and other amenities at Delhi, making it fit to be the seat of power.
• He introduced the two coins of the Sultanate, the silver tanka and the copper jital.
• Also introduced the Iqtadari system in which the kingdom was divided into Iqtas which were assigned to nobles in exchange of salary.
• He died in 1236 and was succeeded by his daughter Razia Sultana as he did not consider his sons equal to the task.IncorrectAns;- a) Only 1 and 2
About Iltutmish (Reign 1211 – 1236)
• Aram Shah was a weak ruler. It is not clear whether he was a son of Aibak or not. He was conspired against by a group of nobles who invited Shamsuddin Iltutmish to be the ruler.
• Iltutmish was a son-in-law of Aibak.
• He ruled Ghurid regions of northern India.
• He was a Turkic slave born in Central Asia.
• Iltutmish was the greatest of the slave rulers of Delhi. He shifted his capital from Lahore to Delhi.About Iltutmish – Invasions & Policies
• Iltutmish’s forces captured Bihar in the 1210s and invaded Bengal in 1225.
• During the first half of the 1220s, Iltutmish neglected Indus River Valley, which was contested between the Mongols, the Khwarazm kings, and Qabacha.
• Post the decline of the Mongol and the Khwarazmian threat, Qabacha took over the region, but Iltutmish invaded his territory during 1228-1229.
• He defended his empire against Mongol invaders and also resisted the Rajputs.
• In 1221, he stopped an invasion led by Genghis Khan.
• He completed the construction of the Quwwat-ul-Islam mosque and the Qutb Minar.
• He set up administrative machinery for the kingdom.
• He built mosques, waterworks and other amenities at Delhi, making it fit to be the seat of power.
• He introduced the two coins of the Sultanate, the silver tanka and the copper jital.
• Also introduced the Iqtadari system in which the kingdom was divided into Iqtas which were assigned to nobles in exchange of salary.
• He died in 1236 and was succeeded by his daughter Razia Sultana as he did not consider his sons equal to the task. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following statements about Iqtadari System are correct?
1. The Iqtadari was a unique type of land distribution and administrative system evolved during the sultanate of Khilji.
2. Under this system, the entire empire was very evenly divided into several large and small tracts of land, called the Iqtas.CorrectAns;- a) Only 1
Explanation;-
• The 1st statement is incorrect because it is Iltutmish
About Iqta System
• The Iqtadari was a unique type of land distribution and administrative system evolved during the sultanate of Iltutmish.
• Under this system, the entire empire was very evenly divided into several large and small tracts of land, called the Iqtas.
• These plots of land were assigned to the various nobles, officers and soldiers for the purpose of easy and flawless administration and revenue collection.
• The Iqtas were transferable, i.e., the holders of Iqtas-Iqtadars-were transferred from one region to other every three to four years.
• The holders of small Iqtas were individual troopers.
• They had no administrative responsibilities.
• Muhammad of Ghur in 1206 A.D. the able king was the first to introduce the Iqta system in India, but it was lltutrnish who gave it an institutional form.
• The Iqtadari system witnessed numerous changes during the Sultanate period.
• Initially, Iqta was a revenue-yielding piece of land which was assigned in lieu of salary.
• However, during Firuz Shah Tughlaq’s reign, in the year 1351 A,D, it became hereditary.IncorrectAns;- a) Only 1
Explanation;-
• The 1st statement is incorrect because it is Iltutmish
About Iqta System
• The Iqtadari was a unique type of land distribution and administrative system evolved during the sultanate of Iltutmish.
• Under this system, the entire empire was very evenly divided into several large and small tracts of land, called the Iqtas.
• These plots of land were assigned to the various nobles, officers and soldiers for the purpose of easy and flawless administration and revenue collection.
• The Iqtas were transferable, i.e., the holders of Iqtas-Iqtadars-were transferred from one region to other every three to four years.
• The holders of small Iqtas were individual troopers.
• They had no administrative responsibilities.
• Muhammad of Ghur in 1206 A.D. the able king was the first to introduce the Iqta system in India, but it was lltutrnish who gave it an institutional form.
• The Iqtadari system witnessed numerous changes during the Sultanate period.
• Initially, Iqta was a revenue-yielding piece of land which was assigned in lieu of salary.
• However, during Firuz Shah Tughlaq’s reign, in the year 1351 A,D, it became hereditary. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of the following terms are correctly matched related to Local administration during Delhi Sultanate?
1. Amil = treasurers who kept the finances in control.
2. Shiqdar = officers who collected land revenue and other taxes
3. Faujdar = Police head under shiqdar.CorrectAns;- d) None of the above
Explanation;-
About Local Administration
• Local administration was vague and undefined and basically traditional system.
• The provinces in this period were divided into 6 parts headed by shiqda
• The main functions to maintain law and order and protect people against oppression of zamindars and had to perform military obligation.
• The Shiqs were further divided into parganas and had different officials some of which were-
1. Amil- officers who collected land revenue and other taxes
2. Mushrif
3. Hazamdars- treasurers who kept the finances in control.
4. Qazi-Civil officials, who maintained developmental records.
5. Shiqdar-Criminal official and law makers.
6. Kotwal-Police head under shiqdar.
7. Faujdar-Military official in charge of fort along with their adjoining territories.
8. Amin- Officers in charge of measuring land and allocating their usage’.
9. Qanungo-Maintained previous records of produce and assessment.
10. Patwari-Village record keeperIncorrectAns;- d) None of the above
Explanation;-
About Local Administration
• Local administration was vague and undefined and basically traditional system.
• The provinces in this period were divided into 6 parts headed by shiqda
• The main functions to maintain law and order and protect people against oppression of zamindars and had to perform military obligation.
• The Shiqs were further divided into parganas and had different officials some of which were-
1. Amil- officers who collected land revenue and other taxes
2. Mushrif
3. Hazamdars- treasurers who kept the finances in control.
4. Qazi-Civil officials, who maintained developmental records.
5. Shiqdar-Criminal official and law makers.
6. Kotwal-Police head under shiqdar.
7. Faujdar-Military official in charge of fort along with their adjoining territories.
8. Amin- Officers in charge of measuring land and allocating their usage’.
9. Qanungo-Maintained previous records of produce and assessment.
10. Patwari-Village record keeper
