AS_WB_CB_VII_Hist_The Delhi Sultanate

4.
The Delhi Sultanate

1. Choose the correct option.
a) Coins minted in Delhi were known as …………………………….
i) mohur ii) tanka iii)jital iv) dehliwal
b) During the Delhi Sultanate, …………………………. was the language of administration.
i) Persian ii) Arabic iii) Urdu iv) Hindi
c) ‘The Forty’ or the chahalgani was a group established by …………………………...
i) Balban ii) Iltutmish iii) Nasiruddin Mahmud iv) Raziya
d) ……………………………… was the founder of the Tughlaq dynasty.
i) GhiyasuddinTughlaq ii) Muhammad bin Tughlag iii) Firuz Shah Tughlaq
iv) Balban
(Ans: a-iv, b-i, c-ii, d-i)
2. State whether true or false. Correct the false statements.

a) Delhi became an important city only during the nineteenth century.
False. Delhi became an important city only during the twelfth century.
b) The Khaljis were of a mixed Turkish-Afghan origin.
True
c) The most significant reform of AlauddinKhalji was introduction of token
currency.
False. The most significant reform of AlauddinKhalji was the price control
system.
d) Firuz Shah Tughlaq was a benevolent ruler.
True
3. Match the columns.
Column A Column B
a) The Lodi dynasty i) 1320 CE–1414 CE
b) The Khalji dynasty ii) 1206 CE–1290 CE
c) The Tughlaq dynasty iii) 1451 CE–1526 CE
d) The Mamluk dynasty iv) 1290 CE–1320 CE
(Ans: a-iii, b-iv, c-i, d-ii)
4. Complete the following sentences.

a) Delhi emerged as an important commercial centre under the rule of
Tomaras and Chauhans.
b) In the early thirteenth century, the control of the Delhi Sultanate was largely
confined to fortified settlements with soldiers known as Garrison towns.
c) Under AlauddinKhalji, the assessment and collection of land revenue was
brought under the control of the State.
a) The important duty of the muqtiwas to provide military assistance to the
Sultan and maintain law and order in their iqtas.
b) With the death of Nasiruddin Mahmud Tughlaq, the Tughlaq dynasty came
to an end.
5. Answer the following questions in brief.

a) How did the Delhi Sultanate become an imperial power under AlauddinKhalji’s
reign?
Ans: AlauddinKhalji annexed Gujarat, and the principal fortified places such as
Ranthambore, Mewar, Malwa, Jalore in Rajasthan. He reduced the chief Hindu
kingdoms of South, namely, Hoysalas, Kakatiyas, Pandyas and the Yadavas of
Devagiri to vassalage. His forces also successfully took on serious Mongol
onslaughts.
b) Discuss the rules imposed on the muqtisduring the reign of Khaljis and
Tughlaqs.
Ans: The office of the muqtiwas not inheritable. The iqtaswere assigned for a
short span of time and were transferrable. The Sultan appointed accountants to
check the amount of revenue collected by the muqtis. It was ensured that the
muqtiscollected only the taxes authorised by the State and even kept the
required number of soldiers.
c) Muhammad bin Tughlaq was the most erudite and accomplished Sultans of
the Delhi Sultanate. Explain.
Ans: Muhammad bin Tughlaq had a brilliant memory, keen intellect and a great
capacity for assimilating knowledge. He was proficient in different branches of
knowledge such as logic, philosophy, astronomy, mathematics and physical
sciences. He was also a fi ne calligrapher and had a good knowledge of Persian
poetry.
6. Write short notes.

a. Expansion schemes of Muhammad bin Tughlaq
Ans: Muhammad bin Tughlaq’s desire of universal conquest prompted him to
undertake expeditions into Khorasanand Qarachalregions. He was not able to
establish his hold over these territories. The conquest of Khorasan was not easy
task and it was beyond the strength of his army. Thus, Muhammad abandoned
this scheme. Even the Qarachal expedition resulted in a failure.
b. Amir Timur
Ans: Amir Timurascended the throne of Samarkand in 1369 CE. The power of
the Delhi Sultanate was shattered by his invasion. He attacked India in 1398 CE,
ransacked several places and occupied Delhi. He carried immense booty and a
large number of captives including Indian artisans with him. Before leaving
India, Timur amply rewarded Khizr Khan Sayyid for his support during the time
of invasion. He appointed Khizr Khan as the governor of Multan, Lahore and
Dipalpur to rule over on his behalf.
7. Complete the given graphic organiser.
The Mamluk The Khalji The Tughlaq The Sayyid The Lodi
dynasty dynasty dynasty dynasty dynasty
Qutbuddin
Aibak
Iltutmish
Firuz Shah Alauddin Ibrahim

Tughlaq Alam Shah Lodi
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8. Read the article and answer the questions.
The following excerpt from a newspaper article that was published in Times of India
on 27 September 2019.
Demonetisation
Demonetisation is a situation where the Central Bank of the country (Reserve Bank in
India) withdraws the old currency notes of certain denomination as an official mode
of payment.
On November 8, 2016, Prime Minister NarendraModi in a surprise announcement
said the existing higher denomination currency (Rs 500 and Rs 1000) will cease to be
legal tenders. PM said this is government’s biggest push to fight black money and
end corruption. The opposition, however, criticised the government for poor
implementation of the scheme and said a lot of people have died standing in queues
trying to get their hands on the new currency.
The government also introduced new Rs 500 and Rs 2000 notes and urged people to
move towards cash-less economy. But the opposition has been protesting the
government’s decision, even stalling Parliament. A ‘Jan AakroshDiwas’ was observed
by Left and other major parties.
This is not the first time that demonetisation has been implemented in India. In 1936,
Rs 10,000, which was the highest denomination note, was introduced but was
demonetised in 1946. Though, it was re-introduced in 1954 but later, in 1978, the
then Prime Minister Morarji Desai in his intensive move to counter the black money,
introduced The High Denomination Banks Act (Demonetisation) and declared Rs 500,
Rs 1000 and Rs 10,000 notes illegal.
a) What is your opinion on the above news?

b) Do you think there could have been a better way or strategy to
implement/execute the scheme?
c) Has demonetisation achieved its objectives? Explain.
d) How would you assess the demonetisation scheme of the government with
that of Muhammad bin Tughlaq’s introduction of token currency?
9. HOTS
Why did the Sultans of Delhi pay attention to the taxation/land revenue? Support
your answer with appropriate reasons.
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The Delhi Sultanate

2. State whether true or false. Correct the false statements.

a) The Lodi dynasty i) 1320 CE–1414 CE

b) The Khalji dynasty ii) 1206 CE–1290 CE

c) The Tughlaq dynasty iii) 1451 CE–1526 CE

d) The Mamluk dynasty iv) 1290 CE–1320 CE

(Ans: a-iii, b-iv, c-i, d-ii)

4. Complete the following sentences.

5. Answer the following questions in brief.

6. Write short notes.

7. Complete the given graphic organiser.

Firuz Shah Alauddin Ibrahim

Refer to tb for answer

8. Read the article and answer the questions.

a) What is your opinion on the above news?

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