Answer: Option C. -> Eight Telugu poets
Answer: (c)

Answer: Option A. -> Firoz Shah Tughlaq
Answer: (a)
The Minar has been damaged by earthquakes and lightning strikes on several occasions but has been repaired and renovated by various rulers. During the rule of Firoz Shah, the Minar’s two top floors were damaged due to lightning but were repaired by Firoz Shah.
In 1505, an earthquake struck and it was repaired by Sikandar Lodi. Later in 1794, the Minar suffered another earthquake and it was Major Smith, an engineer, who repaired the affected parts of the Minar. He replaced Firoz Shah’s pavilion at the top of the tower with his own pavilion.

Answer: Option C. -> Hussain Shah
Answer: (c)
Hussain Shah was the last ruler of Jaunpur State. During the reign of Husain Shah (1456–76), the Jaunpur army was perhaps the biggest in India, and Husain decided to attempt a conquest of Delhi.
However, he was defeated on three successive attempts by Bahlol Khan Lodi. Finally, under Sikandar Lodi, the Delhi Sultanate was able to reconquer Jaunpur in 1493, bringing that sultanate to an end.

Answer: Option A. -> Chishtiya
Answer: (a)

Answer: Option D. -> Tughlaq dynasty
Answer: (d)

Answer: Option C. -> Ibn Battuta
Answer: (c)Ibn Battuta has given a detailed account of the postal system during the Sultanate period.

Answer: Option C. -> Alauddin Khilji
Answer: (c)The famous poetAmir Khusrow was associated with the court of Alauddin Khilji. Amir Khusrow wrote a short auto-biographical Masnavi called “Shah Name mun”—of Alauddin’s life. Khusrow in his book “Khazinatul-Futuh” (the treasures of victory) recordedAlauddin’s construction works, wars, peace and security, administrative services.

Answer: Option C. -> Jayadeva
Answer: (c)Jayadeva is most known for his composition, the epic poem Gita Govinda, which depictsthe divine love of Krishna, and his consort, Radha. This poem, which presents the view that Radha is greater than Hari, is considered an important text in the Bhakti movement of Hinduism.

Answer: Option B. -> Nasiruddin Mahmud Shah Tughlaq
Answer: (b)In 1398,Timurinvaded northern India, attacking the Delhi Sultanate ruled by Sultan Nasir-ud-Din Mahmud Shah Tughlaq of the Tughlaq dynasty. He was opposed by Ahirs and Jats but the Sultanate at Delhi did nothing to stop him. After crossing the Indusriver on 30 September 1398, he sackedTulamba and massacred itsinhabitants. Then he advanced and captured Multan.

Answer: Option A. -> Amir Khusrow
Answer: (a)Amir Khusro was made prisoner by the Mongols. Khusro was a great poet and he created much divan poetry like “Tuhfatus-Sighr”. He was a loyal servant of Sultan Muhammad who was the second son of Balban. Khusro also fought against the Mongols and he was imprisoned during the war.