Medieval Indian History
July 27, 2017 November 28, 2023
41. Under the Delhi Sultanate administration, which was the department of slave?
[A] Diwan-i-Bandagan
[B] Diwan-i-Ishtiaq
[C] Diwan-i-Mustakhraj
[D] Diwan-i-kohi
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Correct Answer: A [Diwan-i-Bandagan]
Notes:
The department of slaves under the Delhi Sultanate was Diwan-i-Bandagan. Wakil-i-dar was the officer in charge of this department.
42. Which of the following is true regarding the muqtis serving under the Delhi Sultanate administration?
- They did not have to send the center an annual report on their income and expenses and deposited the balance in the central treasury.
- They were allowed to mint coins in his name.
- The walis or muqtis enjoyed the same powers in relation to their iqtas as the Sultan in the empire.
- No muqti was allowed to assume the title of sultan, hold his own court, and wear a canopy or a royal emblem.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 and 4
[B] Only 3 and 4
[C] All except 3
[D] Only 1 and 3
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Correct Answer: B [Only 3 and 4]
Notes:
The muqtis or walis enjoyed similar powers in relation to their iqtas as the Sultan in the empire. However, they were under the supervision of the central government and carried out the orders of the sultan in his administration. They sent the center an annual report on their income and expenses and deposited the balance in the central treasury. They maintained large armies and had to help the sultan when necessary. They could not wage wars for the expansion of the area without the prior permission of the sultan, and if they participated they had to pay part of the loot to the sultan. No muqti was allowed to assume the title of sultan, hold his own court, or wear a royal canopy or emblem.
43. Consider the following statements about the social life under the Delhi Sultanate administration:
- Sati and Parda were the dominant systems for women
- There was no intermarriage between Indian Muslims, Turks, Iranians, and Afghans
- Hindus were considered Zimmis or protected persons for whom they had to pay a tax called Jiziya
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 2
[B] Only 1 and 2
[C] All except 3
[D] All 1, 2 and 3
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Correct Answer: D [All 1, 2 and 3]
Notes:
During the Delhi Sultanate, the traditional caste system was observed with Brahmins at the top. The Sati and Parda system were dominant for women. Additionally, there was no intermarriage between Indian Muslims, Turks, Iranians, and Afghans. Furthermore, Hindus were considered Zimmis or protected persons for whom they had to pay a specific tax called Jiziya.
44. Which Shah Mir Dynasty ruler transferred his capital from Indrakot to Alauddinpur?
[A] Alauddin
[B] Shamusuddin
[C] Ghiyasuddin
[D] Jamsuddin
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Correct Answer: A [Alauddin]
Notes:
Sixteen more members of the Shah Mir Dynasty ruled Kashmir between 1342 and 1561. One of them, Alauddin (1343-54), transferred his capital from Indrakot to Alauddinpur (Srinagar).
45. In which year the battle of Chaul took place?
[A] January 1508
[B] March 1508
[C] January 1580
[D] March 1580
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Correct Answer: A [January 1508]
Notes:
In the battle of Chaul in January 1508 the governor of Junagarh and the Egyptian fleet sent by the Mamluk Sultan were victorious, but the Egyptian and Gujarati fleets invincible at sea and opened negotiations for peace with governor Albuquerque.
46. After Calicut, what was the next Portuguese objective in India?
[A] Panaji in Goa
[B] Gujarati port of Diu
[C] Haldia port of Bengal
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Gujarati port of Diu]
Notes:
After Calicut, the next Portuguese objective in India was control of the Gujarati port of Diu. Unfortunately for them Malik Iyaz, governor of Diu possessed vast personal resources, and his navy, fitted with heavy canon and light pieces, was quite strong.
47. Who was the first of the line to assume the title of Nizam Shah?
[A] Muhammad
[B] Ahmed
[C] Burhan
[D] Anwar
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Correct Answer: C [Burhan]
Notes:
Burhan, age 7, succeeded Murtada Nizam Shah in 1510 as the first Nizam Shah. His minister, Mukammal Khan Dakhini, stabilized the Ahmadnagar Sultanate. Burhan converted to Shia Islam, aligning with the Safavid Empire, and founded Burhanpur as a trade and cultural center.
48. Murtada III, the last ruler of Ahmandagar was captured by which Mughal sultan?
[A] Shahajahan
[B] Jahangir
[C] Aurangzeb
[D] Akbar
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Correct Answer: A [Shahajahan]
Notes:
Murtada III, the last ruler of Ahmadnagar, was captured by Shah Jahan in 1636, leading to the division of Nizam Shahi territories between the Mughals and Bijapur. This ended the Nizam Shahi dynasty, established in 1490, and enabled Mughal expansion in the Deccan, increasing future conflicts with the Marathas.
49. Who translated Ramayana into Persian?
[A] Badauni
[B] Abul Fazl
[C] Abdul Latif
[D] Isar Das
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Correct Answer: A [Badauni]
Notes:
Ramayana was translated by Mulla Abdul Qadir Badayuni. Badayuni also took up the task of Singhasan Batisi into Persian , which was later titled Khurd Afza in Persian.
50. During whose reign did Timur invaded India?
[A] Bahlol Lodi
[B] Nasiruddin Mahmud Shah
[C] Firoz Shah Tughlaq
[D] Allauddin Khilji
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Correct Answer: B [Nasiruddin Mahmud Shah]
Notes:
In 1398, Timur invaded northern India, attacking the Delhi Sultanate ruled by Sultan Nasir-ud-Din Mahmud Shah Tughluq of the Tughlaq Dynasty. Timur carried away with him a large booty from Delhi and the surrounding area. Soon after the invasion, the Tughlaq dynasty came to an end.
