Static Quiz 05 December 2025 (Medieval History)

1. With reference to the Delhi Sultanate, consider the following statements:

1. The Iqta system was introduced by Iltutmish.
2. Alauddin Khilji abolished the hereditary rights of nobles over their Iqtas.
3. The Sultanate army was entirely made up of slaves.

How many of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None

Correct Answer: (b)
Explanation:

• Statement 1: Correct. Iltutmish institutionalized the Iqta system.
• Statement 2: Correct. Alauddin Khilji curbed feudal privileges.
• Statement 3: Incorrect. The army had slaves, but also recruited Afghan-Turkic soldiers and locals.

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2. Which Sultan is correctly matched with his reform or policy?
(a) Balban – Market Control Measures
(b) Alauddin Khilji – Theory of Kingship based on divine right
(c) Muhammad bin Tughlaq – Transfer of capital and token currency
(d) Firoz Shah Tughlaq – Abolition of Jizya tax

Correct Answer: (c)
Explanation:

• Muhammad bin Tughlaq was known for both moving capital to Daulatabad and introducing token currency, both of which failed.
• Others are mismatched.

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3. Consider the following pairs:

Regional Kingdom

1. Bahmani – Gulbarga

2. Vijayanagara – Hampi

3. Madurai Sultanate – Arcot

How many pairs are correctly matched?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None

Correct Answer: (b)
Explanation:

• 1. Correct: Gulbarga was the first capital of the Bahmani kingdom.
• 2. Correct: Hampi was the capital of Vijayanagara.
• 3. Incorrect: Madurai Sultanate’s capital was Madurai, not Arcot.

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4. Assertion (A): Alauddin Khilji maintained a large standing army.
Reason (R): He wanted to avoid dependence on feudal lords for military needs.

(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation.
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation.
(c) A is true, but R is false.
(d) A is false, but R is true.

Correct Answer: (a)
Explanation:

• Alauddin wanted central control. So, he paid a salaried standing army directly from the treasury, reducing noble influence.

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5. Arrange the following dynasties in chronological order of their establishment:

1. Slave Dynasty
2. Khilji Dynasty
3. Tughlaq Dynasty
4. Lodi Dynasty

Select the correct code:
(a) 1-2-3-4
(b) 2-1-4-3
(c) 1-3-2-4
(d) 2-3-1-4

Correct Answer: (a)
Explanation:

• Chronology: Slave (1206) → Khilji (1290) → Tughlaq (1320) → Lodi (1451)

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