Exploring Kings and Kingdoms

What factors contributed to the rise of new kingdoms in India?

• Decline of empires, regional identities, economic prosperity, local chieftains, and cultural influences.

• Centralized governance

• Decline of trade routes

• Expansion of foreign empires

Name one major kingdom that emerged during the period of new kingdoms.

• Kingdom of Assyria

• Kingdom of Persia

• Kingdom of Kush

• Kingdom of Egypt

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 laying the foundation for the Mughal Empire.

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

• It had no impact on the cultural landscape of India.

• It was primarily known for its agricultural advancements.

Who was the first Sultan of Delhi?

• Iltutmish

• Alauddin Khilji

• Muhammad bin Tughlaq

• Qutb al-Din Aibak

List two key features of the administration during the Delhi Sultanate.

• Lack of administrative structure

• Absence of taxation system

• Decentralized power

• 1. Centralized authority; 2. Structured bureaucracy

Which Sultan is known for his military conquests and expansion of the Delhi Sultanate?

• Firoz Shah Tughlaq

• Alauddin Khilji

• Muhammad bin Tughlaq

• Iltutmish

What role did the nobility play in the Delhi Sultanate?

• The nobility served as religious leaders and spiritual guides.

• The nobility focused solely on cultural and artistic development.

• The nobility were primarily responsible for trade and commerce.

• The nobility managed territories, collected taxes, maintained order, and provided military support.

Describe the social structure under the Delhi Sultanate.

• The social structure under the Delhi Sultanate was hierarchical, consisting of the ruling elite, military class, merchants, landowners, peasants, artisans, and slaves.

• A social system based solely on religious affiliations.

• A primarily agrarian society with no military presence.

• A flat social structure with equal status for all classes.

Which religion was predominantly practiced during the Delhi Sultanate?

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

• Sikhism

• Islam

Name one major contribution of the early Mughals to Indian culture.

• Establishment of a strict caste system in India.

• Promotion of religious tolerance and syncretism in Indian culture.

• Destruction of all existing cultural practices.

• Promotion of only one religion over others.