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Chapter: 06. Life Under The Delhi Sultanate

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Which famous Persian poet lived in the court of Alauddin Khilji?
The famous Persian poet Amir Khusrau lived in the court of Alauddin Khilji.
What are the four major social groups that society was divided into during the Sultanate period?
The four major social groups of the Sultanate period were the aristocracy, priests, town dwellers, and peasants.
Who made up the aristocracy during the Delhi Sultanate period?
The aristocracy consisted of the sultan, the nobles, the Hindu rajas and princes, and the landlords.
What role did the ulemas play in the administration of the Delhi Sultanate?
The ulemas held important positions in the administration and served as the chief advisers to the sultans.
How did the life of peasants during the reign of Muhammad bin Tughlaq compare to their life under Firoz Shah?
Peasants suffered greatly during the reign of Muhammad bin Tughlaq, but their condition improved and they enjoyed many benefits under Firoz Shah.
What was the chief source of revenue for the government during the Sultanate period?
The land tax paid by the peasants served as the chief source of revenue for the government.
Why did many lower-class Hindus convert to Islam during this period?
Many lower-class Hindus converted to Islam because they were attracted to the Islamic principles of equality and wished to escape the jizya tax.
Which social practices became widely prevalent in Indian society during the Sultanate period?
Sati, child marriage, and the purdah system became widely prevalent in society during the Sultanate period.
What are the key characteristic features of Sultanate architecture?
The characteristic features of Sultanate architecture include the extensive use of bricks, arches, domes, beams, balconies, red sandstone, and engravings of verses from the Koran.
Name four important monuments of the Sultanate period.
Four important monuments of this period are the Qutb Minar complex, Alai Darwaza, the tomb of Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq, and the Tughlaqabad Fort.
Which three new musical instruments were developed in India during this period?
The three new musical instruments developed during this period were the tabla, sitar, and sarangi.
How did Amir Khusrau invent the sitar?
Amir Khusrau is believed to have invented the sitar by combining the south Indian veena with the Persian tanpura.
What is the literal meaning of the word ‘sitar’ in the Persian language?
The word sitar comes from the Persian word ‘sehtar’, which means an instrument having three strings.
What is qawwali and who popularized it during the Sultanate period?
Qawwali is a Persian style of chorus singing that was popularized by the Sufi saints who sang devotional songs at their religious meetings.
Describe the dance form Kathak as it developed during the Sultanate period.
Kathak is a dance form that originated during this period and combines Hindu themes with Persian costumes.
Which two world-famous Indian classical instrumentalists are mentioned in the text?
The two world-famous artists mentioned in the text are Zakir Hussan, a tabla player, and Vishwa Mohan Bhatt, a veena player.
Which style of painting influenced the Rajput miniature painters during the Sultanate period?
The Rajput miniature painters were influenced by the Persian style of miniature paintings, which was patronized by the Lodi sultans.
What new types of food and clothing became a part of Indian culture due to Turkish influence?
Turkish rule introduced biryani and bread to the Indian cuisine, and pyjama-kurtas, kaftans, and salwar-kameez to Indian clothing.
How did Turkish rulers gradually become Indianized?
Turkish rulers became Indianized by marrying Indian Muslims and gradually assimilating many of their local cultural traits.
Which language replaced Sanskrit as the official language in many regions during the Delhi Sultanate?
Persian replaced Sanskrit as the official language in many regions after the establishment of Turkish rule.
What are the titles of the two famous historical poems written by Amir Khusrau?
The two well-known historical poems written by Amir Khusrau are Nuh Sipihr (“The Nine Heavens”) and the Tughlaq-nāmah (“The Book of Tughlaq”).
Who were the Qazis and what was their role in the judicial system?
Qazis were judicial officials who administered justice according to the Islamic law in cases that involved Muslims.
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