Day: August 26, 2017

Comment on “Balban’s theory of kingship.” ©selfstudyhistory.com Ans: Balban’s theory of kingship was based on Prestige, Power and Justice of king (sultan). Balban sought to increase the prestige and power of the monarchy, and to centralise all authority in the hands of the sultan because he was convinced that this was the only way to […]

Give an estimate of Ghiasuddin Balban. ©selfstudyhistory.com Ans: Balban was one of the chief architects of the sultanate of Delhi. He showed great political foresight in avoiding schemes of territorial expansion through new conquests. He confined his energies in consolidating the Delhi Sultanate. Through various measures Balban enhanced the prestige and power of the monarchy. […]

Write a short essay on: “The ‘Corps of Forty’ and its relations with the Sultans.” ©selfstudyhistory.com Ans: Iltutmish organized the slaves in a corporate body which was personally loyal to him. The later historian, Ziauddin Barani, calls these slave officers the “Corp of Forty” (Chihalgani). The number forty does not matter because we can identify […]

Assess the contribution of Iltutmish for the expansion and consolidation of the Delhi Sultanate. ©selfstudyhistory.com Ans: Iltutmish is considered as the real founder of the Delhi Sultanate. He made Delhi his seat of governance in preference to Lahore and proved to be a very strong and capable ruler. Steps taken for the expansion and consolidation […]

Analyze the steps taken by Razia Sultan to strengthen her position as an independent ruler despite various obstacles. ©selfstudyhistory.com Ans: Initial difficulties of Raziya Soon after her accession Raziya found herself confronted with numerous obstacles. The wazir and the provincial governors were keen to replace Ruknuddin by a person of their choice whom they could […]

What measures did Balban adopt to combat the Mongol menace? ©selfstudyhistory.com Ans: The north-west frontier of India was unsafe. The fear of Mongol invasion was a standing menace to the stability of Delhi Sultanate. The Mongol threat was a major preoccupation of Balban Their constant attacks had created a sense of insecurity among the public, […]

What were the aims of Alauddin Khalji behind his market regulations, and how far were they achieved? OR Critically examine the price control measures of Alauddin Khilji. What was the main objective behind them and how for was he able to put them into effect? OR Critically examine the economic regulations of Ala-ud-din Khalji. Ans: […]

Assess the impact of the market reforms of Alauddin Khilji on contemporary economy and society. ©selfstudyhistory.com Ans: According to Barani, Alauddin set up three markets at Delhi, first for food-grains, the second for cloth and expensive items such as sugar, ghee, oil, dry fruits etc., and the third for horses, slaves and cattle. Under the […]

Write a short essay on: “The Khalji Revolution” ©selfstudyhistory.com Ans: The Khalji Revolution marked the overthrow of the Slave Dynasty (Mamluk dynasty) from Delhi Sultanate and the establishment of the rule of the Khalji dynasty by Jalaluddin Khalji in1290. It was not merely a change in the dynasty but it was more than that. That […]

Analyse the ordinances mentioned by Barani which Alauddin Khalji promulgated for market control. ©selfstudyhistory.com Ans: Alauddin is credited for issuing a set of seven regulations which came to be known as market-control measures. Barani,who is our main source on this aspect is the only authority who gives these regulations in detail. Following are the seven […]