Exploring the Delhi Sultanate

What was the Delhi Sultanate?

• A series of Muslim dynasties that ruled parts of India from the 13th to the 16th centuries.

• A single dynasty that ruled India from the 10th to the 12th centuries.

• A European colonial power that established control over India in the 17th century.

• A coalition of Hindu kingdoms that dominated northern India.

Name the first ruler of the Delhi Sultanate.

• Qutb al-Din Aibak

• Iltutmish

• Alauddin Khilji

• Balban

Which dynasty ruled the Delhi Sultanate first?

• Suri Dynasty

• Timurid Dynasty

• Mughal Dynasty

• Mamluk Dynasty

What was the capital of the Delhi Sultanate?

• Jaipur

• Lahore

• Agra

• Delhi

How many major dynasties were there in the Delhi Sultanate?

• 3

• 10

• 5

• 7

What was the significance of the Qutub Minar?

• It served as a royal palace for Mughal emperors.

• The Qutub Minar is a modern skyscraper in Delhi.

• It was built as a lighthouse for sailors.

• The Qutub Minar is significant for its architectural brilliance and historical importance as a symbol of Indo-Islamic culture.

Who was Iltutmish and what was his contribution?

• Iltutmish was a famous poet known for his literary works.

• Iltutmish was a military general who led campaigns in Europe.

• Iltutmish was a ruler of the Delhi Sultanate known for consolidating power, establishing a centralized government, and expanding the Sultanate's territory.

• Iltutmish was a philosopher who wrote extensively on ethics.

What role did the Delhi Sultanate play in Indian history?

• The Delhi Sultanate had no impact on Indian trade or culture.

• The Delhi Sultanate established Muslim rule in India, influencing culture, politics, and trade.

• The Delhi Sultanate was a period of Hindu dominance in India.

• The Delhi Sultanate was primarily a military organization without political influence.

Name one famous battle fought during the Delhi Sultanate.

• Battle of Panipat

• Battle of Tarain

• Battle of Plassey

• Battle of Haldighati

What led to the decline of the Delhi Sultanate?

• Strong military expansion

• Internal strife, weak leadership, economic difficulties, and regional power rise.

• Cultural renaissance

• Increased foreign trade