Dynasties, administration & culture Quiz - ICSE Class 7 History

Free practice quiz: Dynasties, administration & culture (ICSE Class 7 History). 48 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.

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1. The first dynasty to rule the Delhi Sultanate, founded by Qutb-ud-din Aibak, is known as:

   1. Tughlaq Dynasty
   2. Khalji Dynasty
   3. Sayyid Dynasty
   4. Mamluk (Slave) Dynasty
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   Answer: D. Mamluk (Slave) Dynasty

   Qutb-ud-din Aibak, the founder of the Delhi Sultanate, was a former slave of Muhammad Ghori. His dynasty is historically referred to as the Mamluk Dynasty, also known as the Slave Dynasty.

2. Which Sultan is associated with the construction of numerous canals and irrigation works, contributing to agricultural development?

   1. Ala-ud-din Khalji
   2. Muhammad bin Tughlaq
   3. Firoz Shah Tughlaq
   4. Ghiyas-ud-din Balban
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   Answer: C. Firoz Shah Tughlaq

   Firoz Shah Tughlaq was known for his public works, including the construction of several canals, wells, and cities, which significantly improved irrigation and agricultural productivity.

3. The 'Ulama', religious scholars and jurists, held considerable influence in the Delhi Sultanate. Their role was primarily related to:

   1. Military strategy and warfare
   2. Interpreting and applying Sharia law and advising the Sultan
   3. Managing economic and trade policies
   4. Overseeing provincial administration
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   Answer: B. Interpreting and applying Sharia law and advising the Sultan

   The Ulama were the custodians of religious knowledge and law, playing a crucial role in advising the Sultan on matters of governance, justice, and policy in accordance with Islamic principles.

4. The 'Sultan' held absolute authority in the Delhi Sultanate, and this position was theoretically derived from:

   1. Divine right of kings
   2. Popular mandate
   3. Recognition by the Caliphate
   4. Military conquest alone
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   Answer: C. Recognition by the Caliphate

   Although the Sultan was a de facto ruler, his legitimacy was often buttressed by formal recognition or investiture from the distant Abbasid Caliph, symbolically linking the Sultanate to the broader Islamic world.

5. Which Sultan is often criticized for his lavish spending and the introduction of numerous new taxes, which led to peasant unrest?

   1. Ala-ud-din Khalji
   2. Ghiyas-ud-din Balban
   3. Muhammad bin Tughlaq
   4. Firoz Shah Tughlaq
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   Answer: D. Firoz Shah Tughlaq

   While Firoz Shah Tughlaq undertook public works, his reign also saw the reintroduction of several taxes, including 'Jaziya' on non-Muslims and 'Jizya' (a tax on free urban inhabitants not Muslims), and a general increase in taxation, which contributed to some discontent.

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1. Which ruler of the Khalji dynasty introduced market reforms and price control measures in the Delhi Sultanate?
2. The Iqta system, a system of land revenue assignment, was further developed and organized by which Sultan?
3. The construction of the Qutub Minar, a towering victory tower, was initiated by which Sultan and completed by his successor?
4. Which Sultan is known for his ambitious and often controversial projects like the transfer of capital from Delhi to Daulatabad and the introduction of a token currency?
5. The famous poet Amir Khusrau, known for his contributions to Indo-Persian culture and music, was a courtier during the reign of which dynasties?
6. The administrative division of the Delhi Sultanate into provinces or regions was known as:
7. Who among the following Sultans abolished the Iqta system and brought the land directly under state control for revenue collection?
8. The 'Diwan-i-Ariz' was a department responsible for:
9. The 'Diwan-i-Insha' department was primarily concerned with:
10. The Sayyid Dynasty ruled the Delhi Sultanate after the decline of which dynasty, following Timur's invasion?
11. The Lodi dynasty, the last dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate, was founded by:
12. Which Sultan is credited with reforming the currency system and introducing the 'Gaz-i-Sikandari' (Sikandar's yard) for land measurement?
13. The Battle of Panipat in 1526, which marked the end of the Delhi Sultanate and the beginning of the Mughal Empire, was fought between:
14. The Sultanate's economic policies aimed at strengthening the military often involved:
15. The cultural synthesis during the Delhi Sultanate period was characterized by:
16. The 'Sharia' law played a significant role in the administration of justice in the Delhi Sultanate. What does Sharia primarily refer to?
17. Which architectural style, characterized by the pointed arch and the dome, became prominent during the Delhi Sultanate period?
18. The 'Barid-i-Mamalik' was the chief of which department in the Delhi Sultanate administration?
19. Which Sultan abolished the 'Chahalgani' (Group of Forty) and asserted greater royal authority, strengthening the centralized administration?
20. The practice of 'Sijda' (prostration before the ruler) and 'Paibos' (kissing the feet) were introduced by which Sultan to enhance the dignity and majesty of the throne?
21. The 'Diwan-i-Mustakhraj' was established by Ala-ud-din Khalji to:
22. The famous Alai Darwaza, an important gateway to the Qutub Minar complex, was built by which Khalji ruler?
23. The Sultanate's treasury was maintained by the 'Diwan-i-Wizarat'. Who was the chief minister in charge of this department?
24. Which Sufi saint, associated with the Chishtiyya order, lived in Delhi during the Sultanate period and advocated for devotional worship and spiritual music (Sama)?
25. The system of revenue assessment where the state's share was fixed in terms of the produce of the land was known as:
26. The 'Muqaddams' and 'Chaudharis' were local officials responsible for:
27. The Sultanate's artistic patronage extended to manuscript illumination and calligraphy. Which dynasty is particularly noted for the flourishing of these arts?
28. The 'Hauz Khas' complex in Delhi, a significant example of Sultanate architecture, was originally built as:
29. The Sultanate's administrative structure was a hierarchical system. Which of the following ranks was higher than a 'Shiqdar' (who managed a Shiq)?
30. Which Sultan is known for his controversial 'token currency' experiment, where bronze and copper coins were issued with the value of silver?
31. The cultural and intellectual life of the Delhi Sultanate was significantly enriched by the influx of scholars and artisans following:
32. The 'Qazi-ul-Quzzat' was the chief judicial officer of the Delhi Sultanate, responsible for:
33. The construction of the Adina Masjid at Pandua (Bengal), during the period when Bengal was largely under the influence of Delhi Sultans, is a significant example of Sultanate architecture. Who commissioned it?
34. The administrative division known as 'Pargana' was headed by:
35. The Ghurid ruler who appointed Qutb-ud-din Aibak as his governor in India and laid the foundation for the Delhi Sultanate was:
36. The spiritual and administrative center of Sufi orders during the Delhi Sultanate was often a:
37. The land grant system where land was assigned to individuals or institutions for religious, charitable, or educational purposes was known as:
38. The Sultanate period witnessed the development of new musical forms and instruments. Which musical tradition gained prominence and was patronized by the Sultans?
39. The administrative division of 'Sarkar' was a further subdivision of the:
40. The practice of maintaining a royal library and patronizing scholars and poets was a characteristic of:
41. The Sultanate's military organization was based on a division into different corps. The infantry was known as:
42. Which Sultan shifted the capital from Delhi to Daulatabad (Devagiri) in an attempt to better control his empire, a decision that proved largely unsuccessful?
43. The Sultanate period saw the development of Indo-Persian historiography. Who wrote 'Tarikh-i-Firuz Shahi', a crucial source for understanding the reign of Firoz Shah Tughlaq?

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