Q. Who of the following Sultans of Delhi had abolished the tax on grain (also called Zakat on grain)? (a) Alauddin Khilji (b) Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq (c) Firoz Shah Tughlaq (d) Sikandar Lodi Ans: (d) Sikandar Lodi Explanation: Sikandar Lodi was the Sultan of Delhi between 1489 to ...

Q. Which type of work was looked after by the department of Diwan-i-Kohi under Muhammad Tughlaq? (a) Agriculture (b) Army (c) Justice (d) Royal correspondence Ans: (a) Agriculture  Explanation: The department of Diwan-i Kohi under Muhammad Tughlaq was responsible for ...

Q. Who established Diwan-i-Mustakharaj? (a) Qutubuddin Aibak (b) Razia Sultana (c) Balban (d) Alauddin Khilji Ans: (d) Alauddin Khilji Explanation: The establishment of Diwan-i-Mustakharaj is attributed to Alauddin Khilji. Diwan-i-Mustakharaj, also known as the Department of ...

Q. With which Sufi saint of Delhi is associated the famous saying ‘Hanooz Dilli Door Ast’ ? (a) Nizamuddin Aulia (b) Sheikh Salim Chisti (c) Bhakhtiyaruddin Kaki (d) Mohammad Ghaus Ans: (a) Nizamuddin Aulia Explanation: The famous saying "Hanooz Dilli Door Ast" is associated with ...

 Q. Which one of the following is an octagonal tomb? (a) Tomb of Sikandar Lodi (b) Tomb of Balban (c) Tomb of Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq (d) Tomb of Firoz Shah Tughlaq Ans: (a) Tomb of Sikandar Lodi

Q. According to historian Ziauddin Barani, the ideal Sultan of Delhi was (a) Balban (b) Alauddin Khilji (c) Firoz Shah Tughlaq (d) Bahlol Lodi Ans: (c) Firoz Shah Tughlaq

Q. Which one of the following works of Amir Khusror deals with the military expeditions of Alauddin Khilji? (a) Nuh Siphar (b) Khajain-ul-Futuh (c) Miftah-ul-Futuh (d) Quairanus Sadain Ans: (b) Khajain-ul-Futuh Explanation: The work of Amir Khusrau that deals with the military ...

Q. With which Sultan of Delhi do you associate the compilation of Kingship theory and principles of administration called ‘Vassayya” ? (a) Iltutmish (b) Balban (c) Alauddin Khilji (d) Firoz Shah Tughlaq Ans: (b) Balban Explanation: The compilation of Kingship theory and ...

Q. The statement. “India is not Arabia, it is not practically feasible to convert it into Qarul Islam.” is associated with (a) Iltutmish (b) Balban (c) Alauddin Khilji (d) Muhammad Bin Tughlaq Ans: (a) Iltutmish

Q. Who among the following Sultans received the title of ‘Syed-us-Salatin’ from the Caliph? (a) Iltutmish (b) Balban (c) Alauddin Khilji (d) Firoz Shah Tughlaq Ans: (b) Balban

Q. Shashgani was a small silver coin equal to (a) 4 Jitals (b) 6 Jitals (c) 8 Jitals (d) 10 Jitals Ans: (b) 6 Jitals Explanation: I apologize for the incorrect information in my previous response. The correct answer is (b) 6 Jitals. Shashgani was a small silver coin that was ...

Q. During the time of Alauddin’s invasion, Warangal was ruled by (a) Chalukya dynasty (b) Chola dynasty (c) Kakatiya dynasty (d) Yadava dynasty Ans: (c) Kakatiya dynasty Explanation: During the time of Alauddin Khilji's invasion, Warangal was ruled by the (c) Kakatiya dynasty. ...