Delhi sultanate Flashcards
Who founded the Khilji Sultanate?
Jalal-ud-din Khilji
In which year did the Khilji Sultanate come into power in Delhi?
1290
Which famous ruler of the Khilji Sultanate was known for his military conquests?
Alauddin Khilji
What was the capital of the Khilji Sultanate?
Delhi
During the Khilji Sultanate, what was the primary religion followed by the rulers?
Islam
Which famous structure was built during the reign of Alauddin Khilji?
Alai Darwaza
True or False: The Khilji Sultanate was known for its strong administrative system.
True
What was the currency used during the Khilji Sultanate?
Tankah
Who was the last ruler of the Khilji Sultanate?
Khusro Khan
Which dynasty succeeded the Khilji Sultanate?
Tughlaq dynasty
What was the language of administration during the Khilji Sultanate?
Persian
Which region did the Khilji Sultanate expand into during their rule?
Southern India
What was the primary source of revenue for the Khilji Sultanate?
Land revenue
Who was the first ruler of the Khilji Sultanate to establish a separate department for intelligence and espionage?
Alauddin Khilji
Which famous Mongol invader did Alauddin Khilji successfully repel?
Genghis Khan’s grandson, Ghazi Malik
Which famous poet was patronized by Alauddin Khilji?
Amir Khusrau
What was the title of the revenue minister during the Khilji Sultanate?
Amir-i-Majlis
What was the name of the famous market established by Alauddin Khilji in Delhi?
Siri
Which region did the Khilji Sultanate face frequent invasions from?
Mongols
What was the official language of the Khilji Sultanate?
Persian
True or False: The Khilji Sultanate was known for its architectural achievements.
True
Which famous Sufi saint was associated with the Khilji Sultanate?
Nizamuddin Auliya
What was the title given to the commander-in-chief of the Khilji Sultanate’s army?
Mir Bakshi
Which ruler of the Khilji Sultanate was known for his market reforms and price control policies?
Alauddin Khilji
Who succeeded Alauddin Khilji as the ruler of the Khilji Sultanate?
Qutb-ud-din Mubarak Shah
Who founded the Tughlaq dynasty?
Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
In which century did the Tughlaq dynasty rule in India?
14th century
Where was the capital of the Tughlaq dynasty located?
Delhi
Which ruler of the Tughlaq dynasty shifted the capital from Delhi to Daulatabad?
Muhammad bin Tughlaq
True or False: Muhammad bin Tughlaq was known for his experiments with token currency.
True