Q.1 Discuss the significance of administrative and economic regulations during Alauddin Khilji’s reign. What were their implications? [20 Marks] Ans: Alauddin Khilji was the most powerful ruler of the Khalji dynasty of Delhi Sultanate. He is known in history for undertaking various reforms such as administrative reforms, military reforms, land revenue reforms and market reforms. […]
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Weekly Problem Practice for 2024 History Optional [Medieval India: Week 2]
Q.1 Discuss the significance of administrative and economic regulations during Alauddin Khilji’s reign. What were their implications? [20 Marks] Q.2 “Firuz Tughlaq has figured in history as an ideal Muslim ruler, but a closer examination of his Character and policy leads to a different conclusion. Discuss. [15 Marks] Q.3 “The Sultanate policy for tackling Mongol […]
Read MoreQ. What factors do you attribute for the decline of the Delhi Sultanate? [UPSC- 2023]
Q. What factors do you attribute for the decline of the Delhi Sultanate? [UPSC- 2023] Ans: The Delhi Sultanate reigned from 1206 AD until 1526 AD. Five dynasties controlled Delhi during this period. These were the Slave (1206-1290 CE), Khaliji (1290-1320 CE), Tughlaq (1320-1413 CE), Saiyyad (1414-1451 CE), and Lodhis (1451-1526 CE). The Delhi Sultanate was […]
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