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 overseeing agricultural matters. Muhammad Tughlaq, who ruled the Delhi Sultanate from 1325 to 1351, implemented […]
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 Exchequer, was a financial institution created during the reign of Alauddin Khilji, who ruled the Delhi Sultanate from 1296
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 the Sufi saint Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya. Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya was
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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
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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
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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 expeditions of Alauddin Khilji is (b) “Khazain-ul-Futuh.” “Khazain-ul-Futuh” is a historical work written
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 principles of administration called ‘Vassayya’ is associated with (b) Balban. Balban, also known
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
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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 commonly used during the
