Governance in the Delhi Sultanate

What was the role of bandagan in the Delhi Sultanate?

• They were aristocrats appointed as governors.

• They were special slaves trained for military service.

• They were local chieftains who collected taxes.

• They were military commanders leading campaigns.

What was the impact of appointing slaves and clients to high positions?

• It ensured loyalty to the Sultan's heirs.

• It introduced political instability.

• It strengthened the nobility.

• It reduced the power of local chieftains.

What were the duties of the muqtis in the Delhi Sultanate?

• To collect taxes and maintain law and order.

• To lead military campaigns and collect revenues.

• To appoint governors and manage land.

• To train bandagan for military service.

What types of taxes were collected during the Delhi Sultanate?

• Tax on cultivation, cattle, and houses.

• Tax on trade and commerce.

• Tax on land ownership.

• Tax on military service.

What challenges did the Delhi Sultanate face in controlling distant provinces?

• Local chieftains established their rule.

• The provinces were too wealthy.

• The provinces had strong military forces.

• The provinces were loyal to the Sultan.

What was the consequence of the Mongol invasions on the Delhi Sultanate?

• It led to a large standing army being mobilised.

• It resulted in the annexation of southern India.

• It strengthened the local chieftains.

• It caused the Sultanate to collapse.

What was the revenue system followed during the Khalji Dynasty?

• Iqta system

• Mansabdari system

• Ryotwari system

• Zabt system

Discuss the military strategies employed by the Tughluq Dynasty.

• Their main strategy involved diplomatic negotiations without military force

• They primarily used air superiority in their military campaigns

• The Tughluq Dynasty relied solely on naval warfare

• The Tughluq Dynasty employed a large standing army, cavalry, elephants, fortifications, guerilla warfare tactics, and strategic alliances.

How did the Khaljis maintain law and order through their judicial system?

• Appointing unqualified judges

• Implementing lenient punishments

• Establishing efficient courts, appointing qazis (judges), implementing strict punishments

• Abolishing courts altogether

Explain the role of revenue officials in the Khalji administration.

• Revenue officials were in charge of military operations

• Revenue officials in the Khalji administration were responsible for collecting taxes, maintaining revenue records, and ensuring proper distribution of resources.

• Revenue officials managed religious affairs

• Revenue officials were responsible for diplomatic relations