Exploring the Delhi Sultanate

Who was the founder of the Lodhi Dynasty?

• Iltutmish

• Akbar

• Bahlul Lodhi

• Sher Shah Suri

Name one significant ruler of the Lodhi Dynasty.

• Ibrahim Lodhi

• Babar Lodhi

• Shah Jahan Lodhi

• Akbar Lodhi

What was the primary reason for the expansion of the Delhi Sultanate?

• Desire for territorial control and political power.

• Aim to establish a democratic government.

• Need for religious expansion and conversion.

• Desire for cultural exchange and trade.

Which ruler is known for the expansion of the Delhi Sultanate into southern India?

• Iltutmish

• Muhammad bin Tughlaq

• Razia Sultana

• Alauddin Khilji

What major reform did Alauddin Khalji implement regarding market prices?

• Alauddin Khalji increased taxes on essential goods.

• Alauddin Khalji allowed free market pricing for all commodities.

• Alauddin Khalji abolished all market regulations.

• Alauddin Khalji implemented price controls on essential commodities.

How did the Khalji dynasty impact the agricultural system in India?

• The Khalji dynasty focused solely on urban development, neglecting rural areas.

• The Khalji dynasty improved agricultural productivity through land revenue reforms, promotion of cash crops, and better irrigation techniques.

• The Khalji dynasty introduced a feudal system that decreased agricultural output.

• The Khalji dynasty abolished all forms of agriculture in India.

What was the cultural contribution of the Mumluk dynasty to Indian architecture?

• The Mamluk dynasty had no influence on Indian architecture.

• The Mamluk dynasty built primarily Hindu temples in India.

• The Mamluk dynasty focused solely on painting and sculpture in India.

• The Mamluk dynasty introduced Islamic architectural elements and significant structures like the Qutb Minar in India.

Which famous monument was built during the reign of the Khalji dynasty?

• Red Fort

• Qutub Minar

• Taj Mahal

• Alai Darwaza

What was the significance of the Delhi Sultanate in Indian history?

• The Delhi Sultanate was significant for establishing Muslim rule in India, influencing culture, politics, and architecture.

• It was primarily a trading empire with no political significance.

• It had no impact on Indian architecture or culture.

• It marked the end of all Hindu kingdoms in India.

Name one major battle fought during the Delhi Sultanate period.

• Battle of Plassey

• Battle of Tarain

• Battle of Panipat

• Battle of Haldighati