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Between which years did the five dynasties of the Delhi Sultanate rule?
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1206 and 1526.
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Why was the period between 1206 and 1526 known as the 'Delhi Sultanate'?
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The rulers of various dynasties ruled from their capital at Delhi.
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Term: Tawarikh
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Definition: Persian histories that serve as an important source of information about the Delhi Sultanate.
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What material was used to highlight important words in 'illuminated manuscripts'?
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Gold or silver.
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Where can inscriptions providing information on the Delhi Sultanate be found?
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Coins, monuments, milestones, and tombstones.
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What languages were used on the first coin issued by Muhammad Bakhtiyar Khilji?
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Arabic and Sanskrit.
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Who started the construction of the Qutab Minar?
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Qutbuddin Aibak.
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To which Sufi saint was the Qutab Minar dedicated?
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Qutbuddin Bakhtiyar Kaki.
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Which ruler completed the construction of the Qutab Minar?
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Iltutmish.
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Which ruler raised the height of the Qutab Minar during repairs and renovations?
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Feroz Shah Tughlaq.
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How many storeys are there in the Qutab Minar?
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Five.
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What is the original height of the Qutab Minar?
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$71.4m$.
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On which side of the Qutab Minar is the entrance located?
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The northern side.
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What is the diameter of the Qutab Minar at its base?
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About $13.8m$.
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What is the diameter of the Qutab Minar at its summit?
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Around $3m$.
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How many steps lead to the top of the Qutab Minar?
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379 steps.
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Which materials were used to construct the Qutab Minar?
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Red sandstone, marble, and grey quartzite.
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What kind of motifs and carvings are found on the Qutab Minar?
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Verses from the Holy Quran and floral motifs.
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List the five dynasties of the Delhi Sultanate in chronological order.
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Slave, Khilji, Tughlaq, Sayyid, and Lodhi dynasties.
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Which battle in 1192 led to Delhi passing into the hands of Turkish rulers?
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The Second Battle of Tarain.
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Who is regarded as the founder of the Slave dynasty?
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Qutbuddin Aibak.
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Term: Mamluk
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Definition: An Arabic word meaning 'owned', used to describe the early Sultans of the Slave dynasty.
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Who was the founder of the Khilji dynasty?
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Jalaluddin Khilji.
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Whom did Alauddin Khilji murder to proclaim himself Sultan?
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His uncle, Jalaluddin Khilji.
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Alauddin Khilji established three markets in Delhi; what was the first market for?
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Food grains.
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What was the second market established by Alauddin Khilji intended for?
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Costly cloth.
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What was sold in the third market established by Alauddin Khilji?
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Horses, slaves, and cattle.
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Term: Shahna
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Definition: The controller in charge of each market under Alauddin Khilji's regulations.
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Who led Alauddin Khilji's expedition to the Deccan?
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Malik Kafur.
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Why did Alauddin Khilji choose not to annex the Deccan kingdoms?
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They were difficult to control and he preferred acquiring their wealth for his army.
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What was required for nobles to hold parties or form marriage alliances under Alauddin Khilji?
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Permission from the Sultan.
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Which substances were banned by Alauddin Khilji to control the nobility?
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Wine and intoxicants.
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How did Alauddin Khilji change the payment method for his soldiers?
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He introduced cash salaries instead of paying in land.
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Term: Dagh
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Definition: A system of branding horses introduced by Alauddin Khilji to prevent replacement with inferior quality animals.
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Term: Chehra
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Definition: A descriptive list or identity card for every soldier introduced by Alauddin Khilji.
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What was the fixed state share of land revenue under Alauddin Khilji?
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One-third to one-half of the produce.
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Who ascended the throne in 1320, starting the Tughlaq dynasty?
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Ghiyas-ud-din Tughlaq (Ghazi Malik).
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What was the original name of Muhammad Bin Tughlaq?
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Jauna Khan.
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To which city did Muhammad Bin Tughlaq shift his capital from Delhi?
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Devagiri (renamed Daulatabad).
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Why did Muhammad Bin Tughlaq choose Daulatabad as his new capital?
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It was centrally located for controlling Deccan territories.
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What currency did Muhammad Bin Tughlaq introduce to replace silver tankas?
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Bronze tankas (token currency).
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Why did Muhammad Bin Tughlaq's token currency experiment fail?
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The circulation of counterfeit or fake coins on a large scale.
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In which fertile region did Muhammad Bin Tughlaq increase land tax?
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The Ganga-Yamuna doab.
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What natural disaster coincided with the tax increase in the Doab region?
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A severe famine.
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What was the result of the high taxes in the Doab during the famine?
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Peasants rose in rebellion or abandoned their lands.
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Which regions did Muhammad Bin Tughlaq plan to conquer after organizing a huge army?
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Khurasan, Persia (Iran), and Iraq.
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Why was Muhammad Bin Tughlaq's plan for world conquest abandoned?
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The failure of the token currency led to the army being disbanded.
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What relief measures did Muhammad Bin Tughlaq take during the famine?
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Free distribution of grains and advanced loans to peasants.
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Which 11th-century group began conquests in India because of a lack of political unity?
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The Turks.
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What role did Malik Kafur play in the Khilji dynasty?
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He was the commander who led expeditions and dominated Alauddin towards the end of his life.
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What are the four stages of making an illuminated manuscript?
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Preparing the paper, writing the text, melting gold for highlights, and preparing the binding.
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What was the primary reason for Turkish quick victories in 11th-century North India?
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The absence of a powerful central government and constant conflict between small kingdoms.
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The _____ of the Qutab Minar is circular and has 379 steps leading to the top.
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stairway
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Alauddin Khilji fixed the cost of commodities such as foodgrains, sugar, and _____.
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cooking oil
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Muhammad Bin Tughlaq shifted the capital back to Delhi after realising the threat from the _____.
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north-west