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?

Correct Option The correct option is (a). Explanation The historical prominence of Delhi as a political capital and an urban commercial hub began in the twelfth century, during the rule of Rajput dynasties, prior to the establishment of the Delhi Sultanate. Statement-wise Analysis - Statement 1 is Correct: Delhi first became the capital of a kingdom under the Tomara Rajputs, who were subsequently defeated in the middle of the twelfth century by the Chauhans (also known as Chahamanas) of Ajmer. - Statement 2 is Incorrect: Delhi did not wait for the Sultanate to become a commercial hub. It became an important commercial centre under the Tomaras and Chauhans. During this period, many rich Jaina merchants lived in the city and constructed several temples. Coins minted here, called dehliwal, had a wide circulation. Key Takeaway: The transformation of Delhi into a capital city and a major commercial centre occurred under the Tomara and Chauhan Rajputs, preceding the foundation of the Delhi Sultanate in the thirteenth century.

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The correct option is (a).

Explanation

The historical prominence of Delhi as a political capital and an urban commercial hub began in the twelfth century, during the rule of Rajput dynasties, prior to the establishment of the Delhi Sultanate.

Statement-wise Analysis

Statement 1 is Correct: Delhi first became the capital of a kingdom under the Tomara Rajputs, who were subsequently defeated in the middle of the twelfth century by the Chauhans (also known as Chahamanas) of Ajmer.
Statement 2 is Incorrect: Delhi did not wait for the Sultanate to become a commercial hub. It became an important commercial centre under the Tomaras and Chauhans. During this period, many rich Jaina merchants lived in the city and constructed several temples. Coins minted here, called dehliwal, had a wide circulation.

Key Takeaway: The transformation of Delhi into a capital city and a major commercial centre occurred under the Tomara and Chauhan Rajputs, preceding the foundation of the Delhi Sultanate in the thirteenth century.

NCERT Class 7 History — Chapter 3: Delhi: 12th to 15th Century

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