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Chapter: 05. Expansion Of The Delhi Sultanate The Khilji And The Tughlaq Dynasties

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PRACTICE EXAM: EXPANSION OF THE DELHI SULTANATE

Subject: History ​Theme: The Delhi Sultanate (The Khilji and Tughlaq Dynasties) ​Grade Level: Middle School (Grade 7/8)
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SECTION A: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Choose the correct option for each of the following questions.
In which year did the Mamluk dynasty come to an end, allowing the Khilji dynasty to take over the Delhi Sultanate? (a) 1206 CE (b) 1290 CE © 1320 CE (d) 1351 CE
Who was the slave purchased for 1,000 dinars in Gujarat who later became a prominent general in Alauddin Khilji’s army? (a) Malik Kafur (b) Amir Khusrau © Khizr Khan (d) Jauna Khan
Which of the following was NOT one of the three distinct markets set up by Alauddin Khilji in Delhi? (a) A market for food grains (b) A market for cloth and expensive items like sugar and dry fruits © A market for imported weapons and military armor (d) A market for horses, slaves, and cattle
The Moroccan traveller who visited India and left valuable accounts about the court of Muhammad bin Tughlaq was: (a) Ziauddin Barani (b) Marco Polo © Ibn Batuta (d) Al-Biruni
Who defeated the last Lodi ruler, Ibrahim Lodi, in the First Battle of Panipat in 1526 CE? (a) Timur (b) Babur © Malik Kafur (d) Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
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SECTION B: Fill in the Blanks

Fill in the blanks with the correct words or terms. Use the specified blanks format.
Jalaluddin Khilji, the founder of the Khilji dynasty, was a mild and _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ person who often forgave rebellious nobles.
To maintain a highly disciplined standing army, Alauddin Khilji introduced the system of branding horses called _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ and maintaining descriptive rolls of soldiers called _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ .
Muhammad bin Tughlaq decided to transfer his capital from Delhi to _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ , which he renamed Daulatabad.
Firoz Shah Tughlaq laid out 1,200 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ around Delhi, which became a significant source of revenue for the state treasury.
Following Timur’s invasion, his appointed viceroy established the rule of the _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ dynasty in 1414 CE.
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SECTION C: True or False Questions

State whether the following statements are True or False. If a statement is false, rewrite it correctly.
Alauddin Khilji immediately annexed the Deccan territories to his empire after defeating their rulers.
Muhammad bin Tughlaq kept a strict government monopoly over the minting of his new token copper coins.
Under Firoz Shah Tughlaq, the iqta system was reintroduced and made hereditary to please the nobles.
Firoz Shah Tughlaq was a strong military leader who successfully recovered all the independent provinces of the south.
The First Battle of Panipat in 1526 CE marked the end of the Delhi Sultanate and the beginning of Mughal rule.
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SECTION D: Explanation of Terms

Briefly explain the meaning of the following terms based on your reading of the chapter.
Shahna
Token Currency
Ulemas
Jauhar
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SECTION E: Complete the Series

Analyze the relationship in the first pair and complete the second pair.
Mamluk Dynasty : Balban :: Khilji Dynasty : _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Alai Darwaza : Alauddin Khilji :: Firoz Shah Kotla : _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Malik Kafur : Alauddin Khilji :: Ziauddin Barani : _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
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SECTION F: Identify / Differentiate Concepts

Answer the following differentiation tasks in 2 to 3 sentences.
Differentiate between: The Deccan Policy of Alauddin Khilji and his policy towards North Indian territories (like Gujarat and Rajasthan).
Differentiate between: The approach of Alauddin Khilji and Firoz Shah Tughlaq regarding the role of religion (the ulemas) in state administration.
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SECTION G: Short Answer Questions

Answer the following questions in 2 to 3 sentences.
Why did Alauddin Khilji set up state warehouses stocked with food grains in Delhi?
What harsh measures did Alauddin Khilji take against merchants who cheated customers by using short weights?
What two primary reasons prompted Muhammad bin Tughlaq to transfer his capital away from Delhi?
What happened when Muhammad bin Tughlaq increased the land tax in the Ganga-Yamuna Doab region?
Who was Ziauddin Barani, and which famous historical work did he compose?
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SECTION H: Map or Diagram-Based Questions

Observe the architectural monument below and answer the questions that follow.
This is a beautiful specimen of Khilji architecture featuring a large dome and arched doorways, built as an entrance to a famous monument complex in Delhi.
An octagonal historical gateway building constructed from red sandstone and white marble with a large central dome, multiple arched entrances, and decorative geometric panels, representing the Alai Darwaza.
Identify this monument and state who built it.
To which famous tower complex in Delhi does this monument serve as an entrance door?
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SECTION I: Long Answer Questions

Answer the following questions in detail.
Describe the protective measures and defence systems established by Alauddin Khilji to save the Delhi Sultanate from repeated Mongol invasions.
Muhammad bin Tughlaq’s projects were “brilliantly conceived but poorly executed.” Support this statement by explaining the failure of his Token Currency experiment.
Discuss the public utility and economic welfare measures introduced by Firoz Shah Tughlaq to improve the lives of his subjects.
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