Delhi Sultanate

History ⇒ Medieval Indian History

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Describe one major architectural achievement of the Delhi Sultanate.

Describe the impact of the Delhi Sultanate on Indian society and culture.

Describe the role of the 'Ulema' in the administration of the Delhi Sultanate.

Explain the importance of the 'Chalisa' or 'Corps of Forty' in the Delhi Sultanate.

Explain the significance of the Battle of Panipat (1526) in relation to the Delhi Sultanate.

Explain the term 'Amir' as used in the Delhi Sultanate.

Explain the term 'Iqtadari system' as used during the Delhi Sultanate.

Name any two important rulers of the Tughlaq dynasty.

The Delhi Sultanate was ruled by how many major dynasties? (1) Three (2) Four (3) Five (4) Six

Which of the following was NOT a dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate? (1) Slave (2) Khalji (3) Mughal (4) Lodi

Which Sultan built the Qutub Minar? (1) Qutb-ud-din Aibak (2) Iltutmish (3) Alauddin Khalji (4) Balban

Which Sultan is credited with the construction of Hauz Khas in Delhi? (1) Iltutmish (2) Alauddin Khalji (3) Firoz Shah Tughlaq (4) Balban

Fill in the blank: The ________ dynasty succeeded the Tughlaq dynasty.

Fill in the blank: The ________ dynasty was established by Khizr Khan.

Fill in the blank: The ________ dynasty was founded by Qutb-ud-din Aibak.

Fill in the blank: The ________ dynasty was known for its Afghan origin.

True or False: Alauddin Khalji successfully repelled Mongol invasions during his reign.

True or False: The Delhi Sultanate encouraged the growth of Indo-Islamic architecture.

True or False: The Delhi Sultanate was succeeded by the Mughal Empire.

True or False: The Khalji dynasty came after the Slave dynasty.