Delhi Sultanate Quiz 3

Why did the Sultan want to shift the Capital town from Delhi to Devagiri?

• To be closer to the invaders

• To be at a safer distance from the invaders

• To expand the kingdom

• To improve trade opportunities

What was the result of the Sultan's order to shift the inhabitants of Delhi to the new Capital?

• The people suffered greatly from fatigue, hardship, and mental torture

• The people willingly moved to the new Capital

• The new Capital was attacked by invaders

• The new Capital became prosperous

What was the purpose of introducing Token Currency by the Sultan?

• To eliminate the use of coins in trade

• To increase the value of gold and silver coins

• To make brass and copper coins have the same use as gold and silver coins

• To decrease the value of brass and copper coins

What was the impact of introducing Token Currency by the Sultan?

• Gold and silver coins disappeared from the market

• None of the above

• Trade business came to a standstill

• Both A and B

What was the form of government in the Muslim State in India?

• Oligarchy

• Monarchy

• Theocracy

• Democracy

What was the role of the Sultan in the Central Administration?

• Chief Executive of the state

• Chief Minister

• Chief Judge

• Finance Minister

Who was the highest judicial authority in the Muslim State?

• Qazi

• Wazir

• Ariz

• Sultan

What was the main source of income for the Sultanate of Delhi?

• Booty captured in Wars

• Religious tax (zakat)

• Poll tax (Jiziya)

• Land revenue

What was the responsibility of the Army Minister in the Sultanate?

• Maintain a large number of elephants

• Resolve disputes in the village

• Recruit, equip and pay the soldiers

• Collect land revenue and other taxes

What was the smallest unit of administration in the Sultanate?

• Pargana

• Shiq

• Tehsil

• Village