History Practice Quiz 98

Q1.According to the provided timeline of Delhi rulers, what was the reign period of Qutbuddin Aybak?

A. 1165 – 1192 B. 1206 – 1210 C. 1414 – 1421 D. Early twelfth century – 1165

Q2.What was the language of administration under the Delhi Sultans?

A. Urdu B. Arabic C. Persian D. Turkish

Q3.Which of the following groups typically authored the histories under the Delhi Sultans?

A. Peasants and farmers B. Secretaries, administrators, poets, and courtiers C. Military generals and soldiers D. Merchants and traders

Q4.Who among the following articulated the concept of the 'circle of justice' in the thirteenth century, emphasizing the relationship between a king, soldiers, peasants, and justice?

A. Minhaj-us-Siraj B. Sultan Iltutmish C. Fakhr-i Mudabbir D. Raziyya Sultan

Q5.In which year did Raziyya Sultan ascend the throne, and when was she removed from power?

A. Ascended in 1230, removed in 1234 B. Ascended in 1236, removed in 1240 C. Ascended in 1240, removed in 1244 D. Ascended in 1226, removed in 1230

Q6.Who was the chronicler of the age who recognized Raziyya's abilities but was uncomfortable with a queen as ruler?

A. Fakhr-i Mudabbir B. Sultan Iltutmish C. Minhaj-us-Siraj D. Ziauddin Barani

Q7.Where did the authors of histories under the Delhi Sultans primarily reside?

A. Mainly in villages, occasionally in cities. B. In remote forest areas. C. Mainly in cities (especially Delhi), hardly ever in villages. D. Along the trade routes, constantly traveling.

Q8.What was a primary motivation for the authors of histories to write for the Sultans?

A. To educate the general public. B. To preserve an unbiased record of events. C. In the hope of rich rewards. D. To criticize the Sultan's rule.

Q9.According to Minhaj-us-Siraj, what was the primary reason Raziyya's rule was considered against the ideal social order?

A. She was not of royal lineage. B. Her rule challenged the divine order where women were subordinate to men. C. She lacked the necessary military experience. D. She failed to maintain law and order in Delhi.

Q10.How did Raziyya identify herself on her inscriptions and coins?

A. As the beloved queen of Delhi. B. As the daughter of Sultan Iltutmish. C. As the protector of the poor. D. As the independent ruler of the Sultanate.

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History Practice Quiz 98