Q61. Find the odd one out among the independent provincial kingdoms that rose prominently during the decline of the Delhi Sultanate.
Delhi Sultanate: RAS Prelims MCQs
61 RAS Prelims MCQs on the Delhi Sultanate test dynasties, rulers, reforms and administration. The rise of Aibak, Alauddin Khalji’s conquests and market control, Firoz Shah Tughlaq’s public works, Timur’s invasion and the Lodi dynasty are asked as dates, officials and statements, and the explanations tie each reform to its ruler.
Practice questions based on the RPSC RAS Prelims syllabus. They follow the exam pattern but are not past-paper questions.
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Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 61 | (c) Chola Empire |
Key facts from Delhi Sultanate
- Qutb-ud-din Aibak became independent after Muhammad Ghori was assassinated in 1206.
- Alauddin Khalji captured Ranthambore in 1301 and was the first Sultan to cross the Narmada for southern campaigns.
- Alauddin appointed the Shahna-i-Mandi to control the markets of Delhi and paid his soldiers in cash.
- Under the Iqta system, land revenues were assigned to military commanders in place of cash salaries.
- Timur invaded India and sacked Delhi in 1398; the Lodis founded the first Afghan empire in India.
- Firoz Shah Tughlaq set up a translation department and translated Sanskrit works on medicine and music into Persian.
Frequently asked questions
How many RAS Prelims practice MCQs are there on Delhi Sultanate?
This page has 61 practice MCQs on Delhi Sultanate (Medieval Indian History). Each has the correct answer, and most have an explanation.
What was the Iqta system?
The Iqta system assigned land revenues to military commanders, called Iqtadars, in place of cash salaries. The commander collected the revenue, paid his troops from it and sent the surplus to the Sultan.
Who controlled the markets of Delhi under Alauddin Khalji?
The Shahna-i-Mandi, an officer appointed to supervise the markets and make sure goods were sold at fixed prices. Alauddin’s price control let him maintain a large army on modest cash salaries.
Which dynasty founded the first Afghan empire in India?
The Lodi dynasty, which ruled the Delhi Sultanate from 1451 to 1526. Bahlul Lodi founded it, and it ended when Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodi at the First Battle of Panipat.