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Q1.During the Sultanate period, the head of the Military Department was called:
Explanation: Diwan-i-Arz was related to the Army Department. It was first established by Balban as a separate department.
Q2.The 'Moth Masjid' was built during the reign of which Sultan?
Explanation: The Moth Masjid was built during the reign of Sikandar Lodi.
Q3.Which Sultanate ruler was the first to assume the title of 'Ghazi'?
Explanation: Ghiyasuddin Tughluq was the first Sultan to assume the title of 'Ghazi' (slayer of infidels).
Q4.The Vijayanagara Empire was founded by Harihara and Bukka in which year?
Explanation: The Vijayanagara Empire was founded by Harihara and Bukka in 1336 AD during the reign of Muhammad-bin-Tughluq.
Q5.Which text gives information about the story of 'Alauddin Khalji and Padmini'?
Explanation: Malik Muhammad Jayasi wrote the famous 'Padmavat' in 1540 AD which describes the story of Padmini.
Q6.Who translated 'Baburnama' into Persian?
Explanation: Abdul Rahim Khan-i-Khana translated Babur Nama (originally in Turkish) into the Persian language by the order of Akbar.
Q7.Which Sultan of Delhi brought the Ashokan Pillars from Topra and Meerut to Delhi?
Explanation: Firoz Shah Tughluq brought two Ashokan pillars from Topra (Ambala) and Meerut to Delhi.
Q8.Under the Sultanate administration, 'Diwan-i-Insha' dealt with:
Explanation: Diwan-i-Insha was related to Government/State Correspondence.
Q9.Which Sultanate ruler's reign saw the 'Golden Period' of Indian Muslim Wizarat?
Explanation: The Tughluq period was the golden period of Indian Muslim Wizarat. The post of Wazir reached its peak position under Firoz Tughluq.
Q10.Who was the last ruler of the Lodi Dynasty?
Explanation: Ibrahim Lodi was the last ruler of the Lodi Dynasty. He was defeated by Babur in the First Battle of Panipat in 1526.
Q11.Which Sultan of Delhi established a separate agriculture department named 'Diwan-i-Amir Kohi'?
Explanation: Muhammad-bin-Tughluq established a new department of agriculture known as 'Diwan-i-Amir Kohi' to extend cultivation and improve crops[cite: 226].
Q12.Who was the first Sultan to levy 'Haq-i-Sharb' or irrigation tax?
Explanation: Firoz Shah Tughluq levied an irrigation tax known as 'Sharb' or 'Haq-i-Sharb' at the rate of 10% of the crop yield[cite: 229].
Q13.Which Sultan of Delhi Sultanate is credited with building the biggest network of canals in India?
Explanation: Firoz Shah Tughluq built a large number of canals for irrigation. [cite_start]He is credited with building the biggest network of canals[cite: 229].
Q14.Which of the following Sultans founded the city of Agra?
Explanation: Sikandar Lodi founded the city of Agra in 1504 A.D. and made it his capital[cite: 260].
Q15.Which ruler introduced the measurement unit 'Gaz-i-Sikandari'?
Explanation: Sikandar Lodi introduced a new measurement yard known as 'Gaz-i-Sikandari' for measuring land[cite: 260].
Q16.Who was the founder of the Sayyid Dynasty?
Explanation: Khizr Khan was the founder of the Sayyid Dynasty. [cite_start]He claimed to be a descendant of the Prophet[cite: 226].
Q17.Which dynasty ruled Delhi immediately after the Tughluq Dynasty?
Explanation: The Sayyid Dynasty (1414-1451 AD) ruled Delhi immediately after the Tughluq Dynasty (1320-1412 AD)[cite: 226].
Q18.Who was the last Sultan of the Delhi Sultanate?
Explanation: Ibrahim Lodi was the last Sultan of the Delhi Sultanate. [cite_start]He was defeated by Babur in 1526[cite: 261].
Q19.In the Sultanate period, the head of the military department was known as:
Explanation: Diwan-i-Arz was the Military Department. [cite_start]It was first established by Balban[cite: 226].
Q20.Which department dealt with state correspondence during the Delhi Sultanate?
Explanation: Diwan-i-Insha was related to Government/State Correspondence[cite: 226].
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