Alauddin Khalji - Medieval India Quiz
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Who captured Gujarat in 1299 CE during the time period mentioned?

  • Rai Karan (correct)
  • Balban
  • Ali Gurshasp
  • Nusrat

What action did Alauddin Khalji take towards Hindus according to the text?

  • He rewarded them for their loyalty
  • He imposed heavy taxes on them
  • He gave them autonomy in their regions
  • He punished them for tax evasion (correct)

Which city was built near the Qutb Complex during Alauddin Khalji's rule?

  • Siri (correct)
  • Anhilwara
  • Somnath
  • Patan

What was the primary motivation behind Alauddin Khalji's severe punishments to rebellious family members and nobles?

<p>To prevent any opposition to his rule (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which famous Rajput kingdom did Alauddin Khalji capture (except for the south) in 1299 CE?

<p>Gujarat (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the fate of the Mongols who settled during Jalaluddin Khilji's reign and later rebelled according to the text?

<p>They faced wholesale massacre (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What led to the capture of Chittoor under Ratan Sen?

<p>Powerful empire in Rajasthan (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who led the Southern Campaign for Alauddin Khalji?

<p>Malik Kafur (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why were the territories of Deogir, Warangal, Dwarasamudra, and Madurai not added to Alauddin Khalji's empire?

<p>Direct rule from Malwa (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which dynasty defaulted and surrendered to Malik Kafur during the Southern Campaign?

<p>Yadavas (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who wrote the epic poem 'Padmaavat' in 1540?

<p>Sufi poet Malik Muhammad Jayasi (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of Kamala Devi in the context of Alauddin Khalji's conquests?

<p>She was a Queen under Hamirdeva (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Alauddin Khilji's approach towards taxation of Hindus during his reign?

<p>He taxed the Hindus heavily (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of introducing measurement of land for tax assessment by Alauddin Khilji?

<p>To improve tax collection efficiency (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Alauddin Khilji do to maintain a strong and disciplined army?

<p>Maintained a permanent army and paid soldiers in cash (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role did Khalisa Land play in Alauddin Khilji's administrative reforms?

<p>It provided income directly to the Sultan (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which market control department was responsible for managing the markets at Delhi during Alauddin Khilji's reign?

<p>Shahna-i-mandi (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was the famous poet patronized by Alauddin Khilji known as the ‘parrot of India’?

<p>Amir Khusrau (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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