A Broad Survey of Indian History, with Emphasis on Culture and Civilization NDA Questions

A Broad Survey of Indian History, with Emphasis on Culture and Civilization MCQ Questions

13.
The series of dynasties that ruled from Delhi between roughly the early 13th and early 16th centuries are collectively referred to by historians as the:
A.
Delhi Sultanate
B.
Vijayanagara Empire
C.
Mughal Empire
D.
Gupta Empire
ANSWER :
A. Delhi Sultanate
14.
The first dynasty to rule the Delhi Sultanate, often referred to as the Slave (Mamluk) dynasty, was founded by:
A.
Alauddin Khalji
B.
Muhammad bin Tughlaq
C.
Firoz Shah Tughlaq
D.
Qutbuddin Aibak
ANSWER :
D. Qutbuddin Aibak
15.
Which ruler of the Delhi Sultanate is particularly known for consolidating the kingdom, introducing administrative reforms, and is credited with laying strong foundations for the Sultanate?
A.
Balban
B.
Iltutmish
C.
Firoz Shah Tughlaq
D.
Muhammad bin Tughlaq
ANSWER :
B. Iltutmish
16.
Raziyya, who briefly ruled the Delhi Sultanate in the 13th century, holds historical significance mainly because she was:
A.
A Mughal empress
B.
The founder of the Delhi Sultanate
C.
One of the few women to have ruled as a sovereign in the medieval history of the subcontinent
D.
The builder of the Qutb Minar
ANSWER :
C. One of the few women to have ruled as a sovereign in the medieval history of the subcontinent
17.
The Sultan of the Khalji dynasty who is well known for his ambitious military campaigns, market control policies and attempts to expand the Sultanate's territory into southern India was:
A.
Iltutmish
B.
Alauddin Khalji
C.
Sikandar Lodi
D.
Balban
ANSWER :
B. Alauddin Khalji
18.
The controversial ruler of the Tughlaq dynasty, remembered for decisions such as the temporary transfer of his capital from Delhi to Daulatabad, was:
A.
Muhammad bin Tughlaq
B.
Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
C.
Alauddin Khalji
D.
Firoz Shah Tughlaq
ANSWER :
A. Muhammad bin Tughlaq