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Question 1: Who is recognized as the founder of the Delhi Sultanate in 1206?
- Qutb-ud-din Aibak โ correct
- Shivaji
- Alauddin Khalji
- Babur
Explanation: Qutb-ud-din Aibak established the Delhi Sultanate in 1206, marking the beginning of the Mamluk or Slave dynasty period in Indian history.
Question 2: Which language was primarily used for administration under the Delhi Sultans?
- Hindi
- Sanskrit
- Persian โ correct
- Arabic
Explanation: Persian was the official language of administration under the Delhi Sultans, and it was also used to write historical accounts known as tawarikh.
Question 3: Which Mughal emperor was the first to rule, defeating Ibrahim Lodi in 1526?
- Akbar
- Aurangzeb
- Humayun
- Babur โ correct
Explanation: Babur founded the Mughal Empire after his victory against Ibrahim Lodi at the First Battle of Panipat in the year 1526.
Question 4: Which of these is NOT one of the five dynasties of the Delhi Sultanate?
- Khalji
- Maurya โ correct
- Tughlaq
- Mamluk
Explanation: The Delhi Sultanate consisted of the Mamluk, Khalji, Tughlaq, Sayyid, and Lodi dynasties. The Maurya dynasty belongs to ancient Indian history.
Question 5: In which century did the Maratha power emerge in western India under Shivaji?
- 13th century
- 15th century
- 17th century โ correct
- 19th century
Explanation: The Maratha power rose to prominence in western India during the 17th century under the leadership of the warrior king Shivaji.
Question 6: What was the name given to the histories written in Persian about the Delhi Sultans?
- Tawarikh โ correct
- Sutras
- Puranas
- Vedas
Explanation: Tawarikh are important historical texts written in Persian that provide scholars with valuable information about the reign of the Delhi Sultans.
Question 7: Which of these rulers was the third Mughal emperor?
- Aurangzeb
- Humayun
- Akbar โ correct
- Babur
Explanation: Babur was the first Mughal emperor, followed by his son Humayun, and then Akbar, who is considered the third emperor of the dynasty.
Question 8: In what year was the Vijayanagara Empire founded?
- 1347
- 1336 โ correct
- 1206
- 1526
Explanation: The Vijayanagara Empire was established in 1336, which was a significant development in the political landscape of southern India during the medieval period.
Question 9: Which Mughal emperor is known as the sixth ruler of the dynasty?
- Shah Jahan
- Jahangir
- Akbar
- Aurangzeb โ correct
Explanation: Aurangzeb was the sixth Mughal emperor, following the line of succession that started with Babur, Humayun, Akbar, Jahangir, and Shah Jahan. His long reign marked a significant period in Indian history, characterized by vast territorial expansion across the subcontinent and complex administrative challenges for the empire.
Question 10: The Bahmani Sultanate was founded in which year?
- 1347 โ correct
- 1206
- 1526
- 1336
Explanation: The Bahmani Sultanate was founded in 1347, emerging as a major regional power in the Deccan region during the medieval era.