Every question from this NCERT chapter, with a detailed explanation.
With reference to the history of Delhi as an urban centre, consider the following statements: 1. Delhi first became the capital of a kingdom under the Tomara Rajputs. 2. It became an important commercial centre only after the establishment of the Delhi Sultanate in the thirteenth century. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to the "Circle of Justice" described by Fakhr-i Mudabbir, consider the following statements: 1. It emphasized that the king's survival was independent of the peasantry's prosperity. 2. It implied that soldiers' salaries come from the revenue collected from peasants. 3. It suggested that justice and honest governance were essential for revenue collection. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the institution of bandagan under the early Delhi Sultans: 1. They were special slaves purchased specifically for military service. 2. Sultan Iltutmish removed them from all important political offices. 3. Unlike sons, they were considered less reliable because they lacked royal blood. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to the administrative system of the Delhi Sultanate, consider the following statements regarding iqtas and muqtis: 1. The iqta was a territorial assignment given to military commanders. 2. The office of the muqti was made hereditary to ensure stability in the provinces. 3. The muqtis were solely responsible for revenue collection and had no military or administrative duties. 4. Accountants were appointed by the state to check the revenue collected by the muqtis. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Consider the following statements regarding the taxation system under the Delhi Sultanate: 1. Kharaj was a tax on cultivation amounting to about 50 per cent of the peasant’s produce. 2. Zakat was a tax levied exclusively on non-Muslim subjects. 3. Taxes were also levied on cattle and houses. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
The term Dehliwal, in the context of twelfth-century India, refers to:
Who among the following rulers introduced an administrative system that served as a model for the Mughal Emperor Akbar?
With reference to the Delhi Sultanate, which of the following pairs are correctly matched? 1. Kharaj | Tax on cultivation 2. Bandagan | Military slaves 3. Khums | Tax on houses 4. Muqti | Governor of Iqta Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Consider the following statements regarding the Mongol invasions of the Delhi Sultanate: 1. The Mongols under Genghis Khan invaded Transoxiana in north-east Iran in the early thirteenth century. 2. Mongol attacks on the Delhi Sultanate decreased significantly during the reign of Alauddin Khalji. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to the Suri dynasty, consider the following statements: 1. Sher Shah Suri started his career as the manager of a small territory in Bihar. 2. He was defeated by the Mughal Emperor Humayun in the battle of Kannauj. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the social order and gender distinctions in the Delhi Sultanate: 1. Minhaj-us-Siraj supported the rule of Queen Raziyya as she was more able than her brothers. 2. The ideal social order was believed to be created by God, where women were subordinate to men. 3. Queen Rudramadevi of the Kakatiya dynasty pretended to be a man in her inscriptions. 4. Queen Didda of Kashmir derived her title from the Sanskrit word for "warrior". Select the correct answer using the code given below:
In the context of the Delhi Sultanate, the term Bandagan refers to:
Which one of the following female rulers is associated with the Kakatiya dynasty of Warangal?
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List I | List II A. Kharaj | 1. Tax on Muslims (Alms) B. Zakat | 2. Share of war booty C. Jizyah | 3. Tax on non-Muslims D. Khums | 4. Tax on cultivation
Consider the following statements regarding the early rulers of Delhi: 1. The Tomara Rajputs were defeated by the Chauhans of Ajmer in the middle of the twelfth century. 2. Prithviraj Chauhan was the first ruler to establish Delhi as a capital. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding Sultan Raziyya: 1. She was the daughter of Sultan Balban. 2. She was removed from the throne in 1240. 3. The chronicler Minhaj-us-Siraj acknowledged that she was more able and qualified than all her brothers. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the agrarian control under Alauddin Khalji: 1. The state brought the assessment and collection of land revenue under its own control. 2. The rights of local chieftains to levy taxes were cancelled. 3. Local chieftains were forced to pay taxes to the Sultan. 4. The Sultan’s administrators measured the land and kept careful accounts. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List I | List II A. Tomaras | 1. 1320 - 1414 B. Chauhans | 2. 1165 - 1192 C. Khalji Dynasty | 3. Early twelfth century - 1165 D. Tughluq Dynasty | 4. 1290 - 1320
With reference to the iqta system, consider the following statements: 1. The holders of iqtas were called iqtadar or muqti. 2. They were paid cash salaries directly from the royal treasury. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to Sher Shah Suri, consider the following statements: 1. He ruled for fifteen years (1540–1555). 2. His administration was entirely original and did not borrow any elements from previous rulers. 3. His administrative methods were ignored by the Mughals. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to the Mongol invasions, consider the following statements: 1. Genghis Khan invaded Transoxiana in 1219. 2. The Delhi Sultanate remained completely unaffected by the Mongol invasions. 3. The Mongol attacks forced the Delhi Sultans to mobilize a large standing army. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following dynasties ruled Delhi immediately after the Tughluq dynasty?
In the context of the expansion of the Delhi Sultanate, the term "garrison town" refers to:
Compare the inscriptions of Raziyya Sultan and Rudramadevi. Which of the following statements is correct? 1. Raziyya mentioned on her inscriptions that she was the daughter of Sultan Iltutmish. 2. Rudramadevi proudly proclaimed her female identity in all her inscriptions.
With reference to the language of administration under the Delhi Sultans, consider the following statements: 1. Persian was the language of administration. 2. The tawarikh were written in Arabic. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the appointment of officials by Sultan Muhammad Tughluq: 1. He appointed Aziz Khummar, a high-born noble, to a high administrative post. 2. He appointed Firuz Hajjam, a barber, and Manka Tabbakh, a cook. 3. These appointments were criticized by Ziyauddin Barani as a sign of the Sultan's loss of political judgment. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to the iqta system, consider the following statements: 1. The iqta was a permanent land grant given to nobles. 2. The muqti had to maintain law and order in the iqta. 3. The muqti collected revenue to pay his soldiers. 4. The muqti held the assignment for life and passed it on to his descendants. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Queen Didda, who ruled in Kashmir (980–1003), derived her title from:
Under the agrarian reforms of Alauddin Khalji, the tax "Kharaj" was fixed at what percentage of the peasant's yield?
Consider the following statements regarding the taxes levied during the Delhi Sultanate: 1. Kharaj was a tax on cattle. 2. There was a specific tax on houses. 3. Zakat was collected from Muslims. 4. Jizyah was a tax on non-Muslims. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
The Persian term "Bandagan", used during the Delhi Sultanate, literally translates to:
Which city became the first capital of the Tomara Rajputs?
Consider the following statements regarding Minhaj-us-Siraj's views on Raziyya: 1. He believed that God's creation intended women to be subordinate to men. 2. He concluded that her excellent qualities were sufficient to overcome the handicap of her gender. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to the land revenue system under Alauddin Khalji, consider the following statements: 1. The assessment of land revenue was brought under state control. 2. The measurement of land was entrusted to the local village headmen. 3. The tax on cultivation was fixed at one-sixth of the produce. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which dynasty ruled Warangal in modern Andhra Pradesh during the 13th century?
In the context of medieval Indian administration, "Jizyah" was a tax levied on:
With reference to the legacy of Sher Shah Suri, consider the following statements: 1. He challenged and defeated the Mughal emperor Humayun. 2. His administrative model was completely rejected by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
In which modern state was the Kakatiya dynasty of Warangal located?
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List I | List II A. Prithviraj Chauhan | 1. Father of Raziyya B. Iltutmish | 2. Constructed Siri C. Alauddin Khalji | 3. Defeated Tomara Rajputs D. Sher Shah Suri | 4. Defeated Humayun
Who among the following was a fourteenth-century traveller from Morocco who provided detailed accounts of the Indian subcontinent?
Which chronicler criticised Sultan Muhammad Tughluq for appointing a wine distiller and a barber to high posts?