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21 questions from UPSC CSE Prelims GS Paper 1 on Delhi Sultanate (Medieval History). Spanning from 1995 to 2022. Practice with show/hide answers and detailed explanations.
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Moderate
Based on 21 questions across 12 years, UPSC has consistently tested aspirants' understanding of Delhi Sultanate within the broader Medieval History syllabus. The questions range from factual recall to application-based analysis.
Recent trends show UPSC moving towards statement-based questions that combine multiple aspects of Delhi Sultanate. Aspirants should focus on understanding concepts rather than memorizing isolated facts.
Q: With reference to Indian history, consider the following statements : 1. The first Mongol invasion of India happened during the reign of Jalal-ud-din Khalji. 2. During the reign of Ala-ud-din Khalji, one Mongol assault marched up to Delhi and besieged the city. 3. Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq temporarily lost portions of north-west of his kingdom to Mongols. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
Q: With reference to Indian history, who of the following were known as "Kulah-Daran" ?
Q: Consider the following statements: 1. It was during the reign of Iltutmish that Chengiz Khan reached the Indus in pursuit of the fugitive Khwarezm prince. 2. It was during the reign of Muhammad bin Tughluq that Taimur occupied Multan and crossed the Indus. 3. It was during the reign of Deva Raya II of Vijayanagara Empire that Vasco da Gama reached the coast of Kerala. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q: Consider the following statements: 1. In the revenue administration of Delhi Sultanate, the in-charge of revenue collection was known as ‘Amil’. 2. The Iqta system of Sultans of Delhi was an ancient indigenous institution. 3. The office of ‘Mir Bakshi’ came into existence during the reign of Khalji Sultans of Delhi. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q: Assertion (A): Muhammad bin Tughlaq issued a new gold coin which was called Dinar by Ibn Batutah. Reason (R): Muhammad bin Tughlaq wanted to issue token currency in gold coins to promote trade with West Asian and North African countries.
Q: Which one of the following is the correct chronological order of the Afghan rulers to the throne of Delhi?
Q: Who was the last ruler of the Tughlaq dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate?
Q: Alam Khan, one of those who invited Babar to invade India was
Q: How did Sultan Qutb-ud-din Aibak die?
Q: The historian Barani refused to consider the state in India under Delhi Sultans as truly Islamic because
Q: With reference to medieval Indian rulers, which one of the following statements is correct?
Q: Assertion (A): Muhammad bin Tughlaq left Delhi, and, for two years lived in a camp called Swarga-dwari. Reason (R): At that time, Delhi was ravaged by a form of plague and many people died.
Q: The Mongols under Genghis Khan invaded India during the reign of
Q: Which of the following pairs is correctly matched?
Q: “The king was freed from his people and they from their king”. On whose death did Badauni comment thus?
Q: To which Lodi Sultan does the given map relate and what town does the site marked A on the map represent?
Q: Assertion (A): At first the Turkish administration in India was essentially military. Reason (R): The country was parcelled out as ‘Iqta’s among leading military leaders.
Q: Fawazil in the Sultanate period meant
Q: The Sultan of Delhi who is reputed to have built the biggest network of canals in India was
Q: After consolidating his power, Balban assumed the grand title of
Q: Consider the map given below: The route indicated in the map was followed, during the course of his military exploits, by
UPSC has asked 21 questions on Delhi Sultanate in GS Paper 1 Prelims between 1995 and 2022. This sub-topic falls under Medieval History.
Questions on Delhi Sultanate have appeared in UPSC Prelims in the following years: 2022, 2021, 2019, 2006, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1995. The topic has appeared in 12 out of 31 years.
Among 21 questions on Delhi Sultanate: 6 are easy, 12 are moderate, and 3 are difficult. Most questions test conceptual understanding of the topic.
