11. The Delhi Sultan who transferred the capital from Delhi to Daulatabad (Devagiri) was
A. Muhammad-bin Tughlaq
B. Firoz Shah Tughlaq
C. Qutbuddin Aibak
D. Iltutmish
Answer
Correct Answer: [A] Muhammad-bin Tughlaq
12. Abdur Razzaq visited the Kingdom of
A. Shamsuddin Iliyas Shah
B. Devaraya II
C. Muhammad - bin - Tughlaq
D. Allauddin Khalji
Answer
Correct Answer: [B] Devaraya II
13. The meaning of the word Mansab is
A. Possession of army personnel
B. Land Revenue
C. Rank
D. Proprietorship of land
Answer
Correct Answer: [C] Rank
Explanation:
The Mansabdar was a military unit within the administrative system of the Mughal Empire introduced by Akbar. The system determined the rank, status, salaries & allowances of a government official and military generals.
The term manasabadar means a person having a mansab. (which means a role) In the mansabdari system founded by Akbar
. Those mansabdars whose rank was one thousand or below were called Amir, while those above 1,000 were called Amir-al Kabir (Great Amir).
Some great Amirs whose ranks were above 5,000 were also given the title of Amir-al Umara (Amir of Amirs).
14. In which year was the Battle of Talikota fought?
A. 1571
B. 1581
C. 1556
D. 1565
Answer
Correct Answer: [D] 1565
15. Which Sultan of Delhi brought one Asokan Pillar to Delhi?
A. Md. Bin Tughlaq
B. Firuz Shah Tughlaq
C. Iltutmish
D. Alauddin Khilji
Answer
Correct Answer: [B] Firuz Shah Tughlaq
16. Which Magadha ruler was known as 'Seniya'?
A. Mahapadma Nanda
B. Chandragupta Maurya
C. Bimbisara
D. Ajatashatru
Answer
Correct Answer: [C] Bimbisara
17. Which of the following Delhi Sultans had set up a separate department of Slaves?
A. Muhammad Bin Tughlaq
B. Firuz Shah Tughlaq
C. Iltutmish
D. Balban
Answer
Correct Answer: [B] Firuz Shah Tughlaq
18. Name the Bengali poet who was conferred with the title Gunaraj Khan in the Sultanate period
A. Maladhar Basu
B. Chandidas
C. Jnanadas
D. Govindadas
Answer
Correct Answer: [A] Maladhar Basu
Explanation:
Maladhar Basu was honored by Ruknuddin Barbak Shah of the Ilyas Shahi dynasty with the title 'Gunraj Khan' for writing Sri Krishna Vijaya.
19. Gandhara Art flourished during
A. Kushana Period
B. Gupta Period.
C. Maurya Period
D. Sunga Period
Answer
Correct Answer: [A] Kushana Period
20. Rehala' was authored by
A. Barani
B. Abul Fazal
C. Al- Beruni
D. Ibn- Battuta
Answer
Correct Answer: [D] Ibn- Battuta
Explanation:
Ibn Battuta was an Arab traveler and adventure from Morocco. His book is a primary source of the history of the region of Muhammad bin Tughluq. it throws light on the socio-political condition of his times.
