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?

To prevent any opposition to his rule Signup and view all the answers

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

Gujarat 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?

They faced wholesale massacre Signup and view all the answers

What led to the capture of Chittoor under Ratan Sen?

Powerful empire in Rajasthan Signup and view all the answers

Who led the Southern Campaign for Alauddin Khalji?

Malik Kafur Signup and view all the answers

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

Direct rule from Malwa Signup and view all the answers

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

Yadavas Signup and view all the answers

Who wrote the epic poem 'Padmaavat' in 1540?

Sufi poet Malik Muhammad Jayasi Signup and view all the answers

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

She was a Queen under Hamirdeva Signup and view all the answers

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

He taxed the Hindus heavily Signup and view all the answers

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

To improve tax collection efficiency Signup and view all the answers

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

Maintained a permanent army and paid soldiers in cash Signup and view all the answers

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

It provided income directly to the Sultan Signup and view all the answers

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

Shahna-i-mandi Signup and view all the answers

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

Amir Khusrau Signup and view all the answers