Who founded the Khilji Dynasty and in which year?
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Jalaluddin Khilji founded the Khilji Dynasty in 1290 AD.
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Who founded the Khilji Dynasty and in which year?
Jalaluddin Khilji founded the Khilji Dynasty in 1290 AD.
Which major regions did Alauddin Khilji conquer during his reign?
Alauddin Khilji conquered Gujarat (1298), Ranthambore (1301), Mewar (1303, capital Chittor), Malwa (1305), and Jalor (1311).
Who was Malik Kafur and why was he called '1000 Dinari'?
Malik Kafur was an eunuch general bought by Alauddin Khilji from Gujarat for 1000 dinars, hence called '1000 Dinari'.
Which Deccan rulers were defeated by Malik Kafur?
Malik Kafur defeated Ram Chandra (Yadava ruler of Devagiri), Pratap Rudradeva (Kakatiya ruler of Warangal), Vir Ballal III (Hoyasala ruler of Dwarsamudra), and Vir Pandya (Pandiya ruler of Madurai).
What title did Alauddin Khilji take after his Deccan expedition?
Alauddin Khilji took the title Sikandar-e-Saini after his Deccan expedition.
What were the administrative reforms introduced by Alauddin Khilji?
Alauddin Khilji introduced Dagh (branding of horses) and Chehra (descriptive roll of soldiers, also called Thappa and Hulia).
How were taxes assessed and collected during Alauddin Khilji's reign?
All land was measured, and the state's share was fixed. Taxes were collected by a special officer called Mustakharaj.
Name the main types of taxes imposed by Alauddin Khilji.
Jaziya (on Non-Muslims), Gharai (House tax), Charai (Pastoral tax), and Zakat (on rich Muslims).
Who first implemented the Jaziya tax in India?
Jaziya was first implemented by Md. Bin Quasim.
How many markets did Alauddin Khilji set up and what were they for?
Alauddin Khilji set up three markets: for food grains, costly cloth/horses/slaves/cattle.
Who controlled the markets established by Alauddin Khilji?
Each market was controlled by a Shahna (high officer).
How did Alauddin Khilji ensure market regulation?
Registers of merchants, shopkeepers, and prices were maintained. Market checks were done by Diwan-i-Riyasat and Shanna-i-Mandi.
What was the open market called where goods were sold during Alauddin Khilji's reign?
The open market was called Sara-i-Adal.
Name some buildings constructed by Alauddin Khilji.
Alai Fort, Alai Darwaja (entrance of Qutub Minar), Palace of Thousand Pillars (Hazar Sutun), and Hauz Khas (tank).
Which city did Alauddin Khilji establish as the second city of Delhi?
Alauddin Khilji established Siri as the second city of Delhi.
Who was Alauddin Khilji's court poet and what was his title?
Aamir Khusrau was Alauddin Khilji's court poet, titled Tuti-e-Hind (parrot of India).
What musical tradition did Aamir Khusrau start in India?
Aamir Khusrau started Qawwali in India.
Who succeeded Alauddin Khilji after his death in 1316?
Malik Kafur seized the throne after Alauddin Khilji's death in 1316.
Who was the last Khilji king and how did his reign end?
Khusrau Khan was the last Khilji king; he was killed by Ghazi Mallik, who became Ghiyasuddin Tuglaq.
Who was Ghiyasuddin Tuglaq and what was his relation to Mohammad Bin Tuglaq?
Ghiyasuddin Tuglaq was the founder of the Tughlaq dynasty and father of Mohammad Bin Tuglaq.
Which famous traveller visited Mohammad Bin Tuglaq's court and what did he write?
Ibn Battuta from Morocco visited and wrote 'Rihla'.
Who was Ziauddin Barani and what did he write?
Ziauddin Barani was a writer during Mohammad Bin Tuglaq's reign; he wrote 'Tarikh-i-Feroz shahi' and 'Tarikh-i-Jahandari'.
What nickname was given to Mohammad Bin Tuglaq and why?
He was called the 'wisest fool' due to his ambitious but often failed policies.
What major administrative move did Mohammad Bin Tuglaq make in 1327?
He transferred the capital from Delhi to Daulatabad (Devagiri) in 1327.
Where did Mohammad Bin Tuglaq die and where is his tomb?
He died in Thatta, Sindh, during an expedition, and his tomb is located there.
What was the outcome of Mohammad Bin Tuglaq's Khurasan and Qarachil expeditions?
Both the Khurasan (1329) and Qarachil (1330) expeditions failed.
What was the token currency introduced by Mohammad Bin Tuglaq and what happened to it?
He introduced bronze token currency in 1329, which failed.
How were soldiers paid during Firoz Shah Tuglaq's reign?
Soldiers were paid by assignments on land revenue of villages (Vajeha), not in cash.
Which taxes did Firoz Shah Tuglaq impose as mentioned in the Quran?
Kharaj (land tax, 1/10 of produce), Zakat (2% on property), Jizya (on Non-Muslims), and Khams (1/5 of war booty).
What water-related taxes did Firoz Shah Tuglaq impose?
He imposed Haque-i-Sharb and Hasil-i-Sharb (water taxes).
Name some cities built by Firoz Shah Tuglaq.
Fatehabad, Hisar, Jaunpur (named after Mohammed Bin Tughlaq), and Firozabad.
What was the purpose of the department Diwan-i-khairat established by Firoz Shah Tuglaq?
It was for the marriage of poor girls.
Who was Firoz Shah Tuglaq's Prime Minister?
Khan-i-Jahan Maqbul was his Prime Minister.
What change did Firoz Shah Tuglaq make to the Ikta system?
He made the Ikta system hereditary.
Who invaded India in 1398 and during whose reign?
Taimur invaded India in 1398 during the reign of Muhammad Shah Tuglaq.
Who founded the Sayyid Dynasty and what was his background?
Khizr Khan founded the Sayyid Dynasty; he was Taimur's military commander who stayed in India.
Who founded the Lodi Dynasty and where did he establish himself?
Bahlol Lodhi founded the Lodi Dynasty and established himself in Punjab.
Which Lodi ruler shifted the capital from Delhi to Agra and what did he introduce for land measurement?
Sikandar Lodhi shifted the capital to Agra and introduced Gaz-i-Sikandari (Sikandar's yard) of 32 digits for land measurement.
Who fought the Battle of Panipat in 1526 and what was the outcome?
Ibrahim Lodhi fought Babur in the Battle of Panipat (1526) and lost.
Name the key departments in the central administration of the Delhi Sultanate.
Diwan-i-Wizarat (Finance), Diwan-i-Arz (Military), Diwan-i-Insha (Correspondence), Diwan-i-Risalat (Appeals), Diwan-i-Mushtakhraj (Arrears), Diwan-i-Riyasat (Commerce), Diwan-i-Kohi (Agriculture), Diwan-i-Bandgan (Slaves).
Which department was associated with Alauddin Khilji and what was its function?
Diwan-i-Mushtakhraj was associated with Alauddin Khilji and dealt with arrears.
Which department was associated with Md. Bin Tughlaq and what was its function?
Diwan-i-Kohi was associated with Md. Bin Tughlaq and dealt with agriculture.
What renovations did Firoz Shah Tuglaq make to the Qutub Minar?
He renovated the 4th and 5th stories of the Qutub Minar, which were damaged by lightning.
Name two additional departments in the central administration and their functions.
Diwan-i-Khairat (Charity) and Diwan-i-Isthiaq (Pension).
List the sequence of dynasties in the Delhi Sultanate as mentioned in the document.
Rajput Dynasty, Khilji Dynasty, Tughlaq Dynasty.
Who ruled before Prithviraj Chauhan?
Ananga Pala ruled before Prithviraj Chauhan.
Who wrote 'Tarikh-i-Mubarak Shahi' and in which language?
Yahya Bin Ahmed Sirhindi wrote 'Tarikh-i-Mubarak Shahi' in Persian.
Who wrote 'Tabaqat-i-Nasiri'?
Minhaj-us-Siraj wrote 'Tabaqat-i-Nasiri'.
Who wrote 'Tahqiq-i-Hind'?
Al-Biruni wrote 'Tahqiq-i-Hind'.
