About the Topic: Khalji Dynasty is an important Medieval History topic covering Jalaluddin Khalji, Alauddin Khalji and the expansion of the Delhi Sultanate. Practice MCQ Questions with answers and explanations.
Which dynasty of Delhi Sultanate ruled for the shortest period?
Correct Answer:
(A) Khalji
Sultans of Slave Dynasty of Delhi Sultanate ruled from 1206 AD to 1290 AD. Khalji Dynasty ruled from 1290 AD to 1320 AD. Tughluq dynasty ruled from 1320 AD to 1412 Ad. Sayyid dynasty ruled from 1414 AD to 1450 AD and Lodi dynasty ruled from 1451 AD to 1526 AD. Therefore, Khalji dynasty ruled for the shortest period.
Ques: 2
Which one of the following Sultans of Delhi was refused an audience by Nizamuddin Auliya?
Correct Answer:
(A) Jalaluddin Khalji
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Shaikh Nizamuddin Auliya saw the regime of more than seven Sultans, but he never visited their court. Sultan Jalaluddin Khalji tried to meet Nizamuddin Auliya through Amir Khusrau but when Nizamuddin Auliya heard that the Sultan is about to come, he moved to Ajodhan. When Alauddin asked him to meet, then Shaikh replied: “there are two doors in my home, if the Sultan comes from one door, I will go out by another.” He was also known as ‘Mehboob-e-Ilahi.’
Ques: 3
Who was the second sultan of Khalji dynasty?
Correct Answer:
(D)
Alauddin Khalji
Alauddin Khalji was the second sultan of the Khalji dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate, and he was the most powerful ruler of this dynasty. He took control after assassinating his uncle and father-in-law, Jalaluddin Khalji, the founder of the dynasty.
Ques: 4
Who was Alauddin Khilji?
Correct Answer:
(D)
Both a and b
Alauddin Khilji was both the nephew and son-in-law of Jalaluddin Khilji, the founder of the Khilji dynasty. He was the eldest son of Shihabuddin Mas'ud, who was the brother of Jalaluddin. Alauddin married Jalaluddin's daughter, Malika-i-Jahan.
Ques: 5
Consider the following statements regarding Alauddin Khalji:
He collected revenue by measuring the cultivated land.
He enforced revenue measures in his entire empire.
He abolished the powers of provincial Governors.
Choose the correct answer using the codes given below:
Correct Answer:
(D)
All of the above
Statement 1 is correct: Alauddin Khalji did implement a revenue system based on measuring cultivated land. He moved away from the traditional fixed revenue system and instead determined the revenue based on the area of land under cultivation and the produce per biswa (a unit of area). This change was significant because it meant that the revenue burden was more directly tied to the actual land being used for cultivation.
Statement 2 is correct: Alauddin Khalji did enforce revenue measures across his entire empire. He implemented land measurement, fixed state share, and increased the land revenue, which was then collected by appointed officials. He also controlled prices and markets to ensure affordable commodities and maintain a large military.
Statement 3 is correct: Alauddin Khilji significantly reduced the powers of provincial governors and nobles by abolishing the iqta system, which was a form of land assignment where governors had considerable authority. He centralized power by bringing these land assignments under direct control of the central government, limiting the autonomy of regional officials. Alauddin Khilji also established a spy network to monitor the governors and prevent potential revolts.