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Delhi Sultanate — UPSC Prelims Ancient & Medieval previous year questions — page 2

47 solved previous year questions on Delhi Sultanate, papers from 1993 to 2021, drawn from State PCS, UPPCS, UPSC CSE Prelims. Each carries the printed answer key and the explanation from the source compilation.

1. #41Practice set
   Consider the following features: 1. Double dome I 2. Three arched face 3. Octagonal designsHow many of the above are the prominent features of Afghan architecture during the Delhi sultanate?
   • AOnly one
   • BOnly two
   • CAll three
   • DNone
   Answer: (B) Only two
   Explanation

   Option b is the correct 1 is correct: Lodi's, from Afghanistan, dome' method which was later used in as 2 is incorrect: Distinctive features of Bijapur developed in 15th-16th century, were - three of building with central arch larger than the other only central arch has a gate and other two being only 3 is correct: By Lodi's time, the octagonal domes and headers and stretchers brick came up l m r

2. #42Practice set
   With respect to the Battle of Biligram, consider the following statements: 1. The battle was fought between Humayun and Sher Khan. 2. After this Battle, Sher Khan adopted the title of 'Sher Shah'.Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?
   • A1 only
   • B2 only
   • CBoth 1 and 2
   • DNeither 1 nor 2
   Answer: (C) Both 1 and 2
   Explanation

   Option c is the correct 1 is correct: The Lodi Dynasty was Bahlol Lodi (1451-1489) whose _reign witnessed of Sharqi Kingdom (Bengal). It was the first India ruled by the Afghans Statement 2 is correct: Ghiasuddin Tughlaq ( 1320 founded the city of Tughlaqabad by starting of Tughlaqabad Fort. He was the founder of dynasty. Important Tips The Sur Empire was the second Afghan dynasty which ruled between 1540 and 1556. The most famous ruler of Sur Empire was Sher Shah Suri

3. #43Practice set
   Consider the following statements regarding the Jagirdari system under the Mughal Empire: 1. It was a modified form of the Iqta system of the Delhi Sultanate. 2. Under this system nobles were assigned revenue of a particular territory for their services to the state. 3. Mashrut Jagirs were given in lieu of salaries and were transferable every three to four years.How many of the statements given above are correct?
   • AOnly one
   • BOnly two
   • CAll three
   • DNone
   Answer: (C) All three
   Explanation

   Option c is the correct l is incorrect. The personality, ability efficiency of the Sultans was not weak. For Iltutmish, Balban or Alauddin, the administration and Sultan's orders were 2 is correct. Firuz Tughlaq followed a appeasement of the nobles and the army in an effort the weaknesses in the administration. For made offices and iqtas hereditary. Though this in short-term political stability, in the long term the sultan tremendously vis-a-vis the nobles 3 is correct. Though rebellions by were not a new feature, the problem faced by was that the rebellions took place one in different parts of the empire. This put amount of strain on the empire causing in terms of financial resources and 4 is correct. There was absence of clear law during this period. All the sons had equal the throne. Interestingly, the idea of primogeniture was fully acceptable neither to the Muslims nor to the nomina

4. #44Practice set
   Which of the following statements is correct regarding the ludo-Gothic style of Architecture?
   • AIt can be found in building constructed post-1911 in India
   • BThe walls were thicker than found in the Indo -Islamic constructions
   • CIt was a unique blend of Indian, Persian and Gothic styles of architecture
   • DIt is characterized by walls without windows
   Answer: (A) It can be found in building constructed post-1911 in India
   Explanation

   Option a is the correct conducted several military campaigns to frontiers of the Mughal empire. The deccan policy is his military campaign into the deccan 1 is correct: The Deccan policy of motivated by the policy of containing the growing of the Marathas The Marathas under Shivaji threat to 2 is The Bijapur sultanate by Aurarigzeb his Deccan sultanate formed alliance with Marathas Mughals under Aurangzeb. The rebellious Bijapur sultanate in Deccan, is one of the reasons deccan campaign The force defeated the combined force of Bijapur, Maratha. Statement 3 is in correct: Aurangzeb had depleted the y and financial resources of hi s empire by fighting a long war in the Deccan re gion This along with other l problems such as the Jagirdari crisis strained th e empire's exchequer. 96, Solution (h ) Exp) Option bis the correct answer. The political integration of the country und er th e Mughal

5. #45Full-length test
   Consider the following the Astronomical observatories and discoveries in medieval period: 1. The book 'Zij Muhammad Shahi' related to knowledge of Astrology was written by Raja Sawai Jai Singh of Jaipur. 2. Firoz shah Tughlaq established an observatory with a water clock in Delhi. 3. Mahmud Gawan built an observatory in Daultab ad.How many of the above given statements are correct?
   • AOnly one
   • BOnly two
   • CAll three
   • DNone
   Answer: (B) Only two
   Explanation

   Option b is the correct I is correct: The book 'Zij Muhammad to knowledge of Astrology was written by Singh of Jaipur He drew up a set of tables, entitled to enable people to make 2 is correct: Firozeshah Tughlaq established with special type of astrolabe and Delhi. The Pir Ghaib is a two-storeyed structure built 1630 AD by Firoz Shah Tuglaq served as 3 is incorrect: Firoz Shah Bahmani was the the Bahmani Sultanate from 1397 to 1422. He built observatory at Daulatabad. He was a supporter of all languages, and a Geometry and

6. #46Full-length test
   Which of the following statements 'Balban', the Delhi Sultan?
   • AHe received the letter of recognition, from the Abbasid Calip making him the legal sovereign ruler of India
   • BPractice of including the name of Caliph in Khutba and coins was continued during his period
   • CHe started the concept of Chahalgani to increase the prestige of nobles
   • DMongol chief Chenghiz Khan reached the borders of India during his time period
   Answer: (B) Practice of including the name of Caliph in Khutba and coins was continued during his period
   Explanation

   Option b is the correct Balban served as Naib or regent to Mahmud. He also strengthened his position his daughter to the Sultan. In 1266 died and Balban ascended the a is incorrect - Iltutmish received the letter of recognition, from the Abbasid Caliph in which he became the legal sovereign ruler of Muhammad bin Tughlaq and Firoz mansur or letter of permission from the bis correct -The Delhi Sultans considered representatives of the Caliph. They included the name Caliph in the khutba or prayer and inscribed it on Although Balban called himself the shadow of continued to practice of including the name of the khutba and coins. Iltutmish, Muhammad bin Firoz Tughlaq obtained mansur or letter of the c is incorrect - Balban was determined to the power of the chahalgani, i.e., the Turkish to exalt the power and prestige of the d is incorrect - Mongol chief Chenghiz the borders of India in searc

7. #47Full-length test
   With reference to the period of Delhi Sultanate, arrange the following events in chronological order. l. Introduction of Token Currency 2. The system of dagh and chehra was introduced 3. Capital was shifted from Lahore to Delhi 4. Establishment of a department of Public WorksSelect the correct answer using the code given below
   • A3-2-1-4
   • B2-1-3-4
   • C3-4-1-2
   • D4-3-2-1
   Answer: (B) 2-1-3-4
   Explanation

   Option b is the correct correct chronological order should be 3: In 1329 AD, Muhammad-bin Tughlaq shifted from Delhi to the more centrally located Devagiri which was renamed 4: Timur invaded northern India in 1398, Delhi Sultanate, which was ruled by the Tughlaq Nasir-ud-Din Mahmud Shah 1: Vasco da Gama, was a Portuguese explorer and European to reach India by water, The landing of under Vasco Da Gama to Calicut in May 1498, a Gujarati sailor called Abdul Majid, had a on Indian history. The arrival of Vasco da Gama in 1498 is often recognized as the start of a new world 2: The Battle of Talikota was fought on 23 between the Vijayanagara Empire and an the Deccan sultanates. Aliya Rams. Raya, King ot Empire, was defeated and killed in battle which eventually led to the political coilapse of Empire

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