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Question 41. Who was the first ruler of the Slave dynasty?
  1.    Sultan Mahmud
  2.    Balban
  3.    Iltutmish
  4.    Qutubuddin Aibak
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> Qutubuddin Aibak
Answer: (d)Qutubuddin Aibak was bought by Muhammad Ghori who later made him his Governor. After the death of Ghori, Aibak took up sovereign powers on 24th June 1206 founding the Slave Dynasty in India.
Question 42. With reference to Delhi Sultanate, who was the founder of Sayyid Dynasty?
  1.    Mubarak Shah
  2.    Khizr Khan
  3.    Alauddin Alam Shah
  4.    Muhammad Shah
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Khizr Khan
Answer: (b)
Question 43. The statement. “India is not Arabia, it is not practically feasible to convert it into Qarul Islam.” is associated with
  1.    Alauddin Khilji
  2.    Muhammad Bin Tughlaq
  3.    Balban
  4.    Iltutmish
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> Iltutmish
Answer: (d)
Question 44. Which crops were not cultivated in India during the Sultanate period?

  1. Potato

  2. Barley

  3. Sesame

  4. Maize


Select your answer using the codes given below codes:
  1.    1, 2
  2.    1, 4
  3.    1, 2, 3
  4.    3, 4
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> 1, 4
Answer: (b)
Question 45. What were the main cause of the defeat of the Rajputs by the Turks?

  1. Isolation and insularity of their society.

  2. The iniquitsous caste system.

  3. Backward science and technology 

  4. Non-violent and liberal policy of Indians.


  1.    1, 3, and 4
  2.    2 and 3
  3.    1 and 2
  4.    1, 2 and 3
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (d)
Question 46. Which among the following commodities was exported on a large scale from Vijayanagar empire?
  1.    Pepper
  2.    Perfume
  3.    Coffee
  4.    Tea
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Pepper
Answer: (a)Pepper was exported on a large scale from Vijayanagar empire. Spicessuch asturmeric, pepper, cardamom and ginger grew in the remote Malnad hill region and were transported to the city for trade.
Question 47.
List I
List II
A. Qazi-ul-Quzat
1. Revenue and Finance
B. Muhatsib
2. Army Organization
C. Diwan-i-kul
3. Custodian of Public Morals
D. Mir Bakshi
4. Administration of Justice
Codes: A B C D
  1.    3 4 2 1
  2.    2 1 4 3
  3.    1 2 3 4
  4.    4 3 1 2
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> 4 3 1 2
Answer: (d)
Question 48.
List I
List II
A. Baba Farid
1. Qadiriya order
B. Shaikh
2. Chishtiya order Hamiduddin Nagauri
C. Miyan Mir
3. Suhrawardiya order
D. Shah Waliullah
4. Naqshbandiya order
Codes: A B C D
  1.    2 3 1 4
  2.    4 1 2 3
  3.    1 2 3 4
  4.    3 4 2 1
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> 2 3 1 4
Answer: (a)
Question 49. Consider the following statements:

  1. The ministers during the Sultanate period were appointed and dismissed by the Sultan.

  2. Khajain-ul-Futuh dealt with the military expeditions of Alauddin Khilji.


Which of the above statements is/are correct?
  1.    2 only
  2.    Both 1 and 2
  3.    1 only
  4.    Neither 1 nor 2
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> 1 only
Answer: (c)
All important officers of the state were appointed by him in the name of the Sultan.
He used to hear complaints against all officials of the administration. During the illness or absence of the Sultan or when he was a minor, the Wazir acted for the king. Khusro in his book "Khazinatul-Futuh" (the treasures of victory) recorded Alauddin’s construction works, wars, peace and security, administrative services.
Further in another poetical work Masnavi "Matta-ul-Anwaar" (Fountain of light) consisted of 3310 verses (completed in 15 days) had the theme of "Love of God". The second masnavi, "Shireen" consisted of 4000 verses. The third Masnavi "Laila Majnu" story of Laila and Majnu and their romance.
Question 50. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Balban?

  1. He gave important posts to the Indian Muslims.

  2. He destroyed the nobles called the Forty

  3. He believed that the Sultan was God’s shadow on the earth.

  4. He introduced the Persian festival of Nauroz.


Select the answer from the codes given below:
  1.    1, 3 and 4
  2.    1, 2 and 3
  3.    2, 3 and 4
  4.    1, 2, 3 and 4
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> 2, 3 and 4
Answer: (c)
Balban knew that the real threat to the monarchy was from the nobles called the Forty. He was convinced that only by enhancing the power and authority of the monarchy he could face the problems.
According to Balban the Sultan was God’s shadow on earth and the recipient of divine grace. Balban introduced rigorous court discipline and new customs such as prostration and kissing the Sultan’s feet to prove his superiority over the nobles. He also introduced the Persian festival of Nauroz to impress the nobles and people with his wealth and power. He stood forth as the champion of Turkish nobility.
At the same time, he did not share power with other nobles. Indian Muslims were not given an important post in the government. He appointed spies to monitor the activities of the nobles.

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