Bahmani Kingdom and Sufism Quiz

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Questions and Answers

Which building is known as the 'whispering gallery' due to its unique acoustic properties?

Madarasas of Muhammad Gawan
Golconda Fort
Golgumbaz at Bijapur (correct)
Juma Masjid at Gulbarga

Which language did the Bahmani Sultans primarily encourage for learning, along with Persian?

Sanskrit
Arabic (correct)
Urdu
Hindi

Besides the construction of mosques, what other type of educational institution did the Bahmani Sultans patronize?

Stupas
Monasteries
Madarasas (correct)
Temples

What was one of the major contributing factors to the decline of the Bahmani Kingdom, according to the provided text?

Constant wars with Vijayanagar rulers (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was the direct influence on the Bhakti movement in medieval India, as per the provided text?

The spread of Islam (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary function of the Mahanayakacharya within the empire's administration?

To maintain communication between the central administration and village units. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of these is NOT a characteristic of Sufism?

Stressed the importance of rituals and ceremonies (D) Signup and view all the answers

How was land revenue primarily determined during the empire's rule?

Based on the soil fertility after careful survey. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Who among these Sufi saints is known for settling in Ajmer and creating a center for his activities?

Khwaja Muinuddin Chishti (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which Sufi order was associated with Nizamuddin Auliya?

Chishti Order (B) Signup and view all the answers

Besides judicial duties, what additional function did the king perform concerning the legal system?

Acted as a supreme court judge. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the position of women during the empire?

They held high positions in aspects of both political and social life. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which social practice did the society exhibit during the empire?

Prevalence of child marriage, polygamy, and sati. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which factor contributed most significantly to the empire's economic strength?

The emphasis on irrigation and agriculture. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following languages was NOT prominently developed during the empire?

Prakrit (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was the major contributing factor to the decline of the empire?

Weakness and incompetence of the later rulers. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary function of the Diwan-I-Ariz during the Delhi Sultanate?

Overseeing Defense and War (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the structure of the empire at the provincial level?

Divided into Iqtas, which were further divided into smaller units. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What role did the Panchayats play in the village administration?

Handling education, sanitation, and justice, without central interference. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the main source of income for the Delhi Sultanate?

Land revenue (B) Signup and view all the answers

Who was the highest judicial authority during the Delhi Sultanate?

The Sultan (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes a key feature of the Delhi Sultanate's army?

It was composed of the Royal army, Provincial army, Feudal army and War Time army (B) Signup and view all the answers

What were the main industries during the Delhi Sultanate period?

Textile, sugar, paper, metal work, and stone cutting (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant feature of the Delhi Sultanate's architecture?

A blend of Indian and Islamic architectural styles (C) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Sufism

A style of Islamic mysticism that emphasizes love, devotion, and service to humanity as paths to God.

Shaikh Ismail of Lahore

A famous Sufi saint who spread his ideas in Lahore and established the Chishti order.

Khwaja Muinuddin Chishti

A renowned Sufi saint known for his teachings in Ajmer, where he established the Chishti order.

Bahauddin Zakariya

A well-known Sufi saint who was influenced by Shihabuddin Suhrawardi and established the Suhrawardi order.