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

The correct option is A-3, B-2, C-4, D-1 Explanation The chronological history of the rulers of Delhi, tracing the transition from early Rajput kingdoms (Tomaras and Chauhans) to the established dynasties of the Delhi Sultanate (Khaljis and Tughluqs). Detailed Analysis: - A. Tomaras (Match with 3): The Tomara Rajputs were the first to establish Delhi (then known as Dhillika) as a capital in the early twelfth century. Their rule lasted until approximately 1165, when they were defeated by the Chauhans (Chahamanas) of Ajmer. - B. Chauhans (Match with 2): The Chauhans ruled Delhi from 1165 to 1192. The most prominent ruler, Prithviraj Chauhan III, was defeated by Muhammad Ghori in the Second Battle of Tarain in 1192, marking the end of Rajput rule in Delhi and the beginning of Turkish dominance. - C. Khalji Dynasty (Match with 4): The Khalji dynasty was the second dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate, established by Jalaluddin Khalji. They ruled from 1290 to 1320. Alauddin Khalji was the most significant ruler of this period. - D. Tughluq Dynasty (Match with 1): The Tughluq dynasty succeeded the Khaljis. Founded by Ghiyasuddin Tughluq, this dynasty ruled for nearly a century, from 1320 to 1414, before the invasion of Timur and the subsequent rise of the Sayyid dynasty. Conclusion: Based on the timeline: - A matches 3 - B matches 2 - C matches 4 - D matches 1 Key Takeaway: The chronological order of rulers in Delhi is: Tomaras → Chauhans → Slave (Mamluk) Dynasty → Khalji Dynasty → Tughluq Dynasty → Sayyid Dynasty → Lodi Dynasty.

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List I | List II A. Tomaras… - NCERT Class 7 History MCQ

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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

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Options

AA-1, B-3, C-2, D-4
BA-3, B-2, C-4, D-1
CA-2, B-1, C-3, D-4
DA-3, B-4, C-1, D-2

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Solution

The correct option is
A-3, B-2, C-4, D-1

Explanation

The chronological history of the rulers of Delhi, tracing the transition from early Rajput kingdoms (Tomaras and Chauhans) to the established dynasties of the Delhi Sultanate (Khaljis and Tughluqs).

Detailed Analysis:

A. Tomaras (Match with 3): The Tomara Rajputs were the first to establish Delhi (then known as Dhillika) as a capital in the early twelfth century. Their rule lasted until approximately 1165, when they were defeated by the Chauhans (Chahamanas) of Ajmer.
B. Chauhans (Match with 2): The Chauhans ruled Delhi from 1165 to 1192. The most prominent ruler, Prithviraj Chauhan III, was defeated by Muhammad Ghori in the Second Battle of Tarain in 1192, marking the end of Rajput rule in Delhi and the beginning of Turkish dominance.
C. Khalji Dynasty (Match with 4): The Khalji dynasty was the second dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate, established by Jalaluddin Khalji. They ruled from 1290 to 1320. Alauddin Khalji was the most significant ruler of this period.
D. Tughluq Dynasty (Match with 1): The Tughluq dynasty succeeded the Khaljis. Founded by Ghiyasuddin Tughluq, this dynasty ruled for nearly a century, from 1320 to 1414, before the invasion of Timur and the subsequent rise of the Sayyid dynasty.

Conclusion:
Based on the timeline:

A matches 3
B matches 2
C matches 4
D matches 1

Key Takeaway:
The chronological order of rulers in Delhi is: Tomaras → Chauhans → Slave (Mamluk) Dynasty → Khalji Dynasty → Tughluq Dynasty → Sayyid Dynasty → Lodi Dynasty.

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