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What was the language of administration under the Delhi sultans?
What was the language of administration under the Delhi sultans?
- Persian (correct)
- Sanskrit
- Urdu
- Hindi
Who traveled to India from Morocco, Africa during the Delhi Sultanate?
Who traveled to India from Morocco, Africa during the Delhi Sultanate?
- Christopher Columbus
- Vasco da Gama
- Ibn Battuta (correct)
- Marco Polo
What was the "circle of justice" in the Delhi Sultanate?
What was the "circle of justice" in the Delhi Sultanate?
- A philosophy of governance emphasizing the importance of the peasantry (correct)
- A system of taxation
- A religious ritual practiced by the sultanate
- A dance performed by the sultan's court
What were muqtis responsible for in the Delhi Sultanate?
What were muqtis responsible for in the Delhi Sultanate?
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What impact did Mongol invasions have on the Delhi Sultanate?
What impact did Mongol invasions have on the Delhi Sultanate?
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What did the authors of tawarikh provide information about in the Delhi Sultanate?
What did the authors of tawarikh provide information about in the Delhi Sultanate?
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Why did deforestation occur during the Delhi Sultanate?
Why did deforestation occur during the Delhi Sultanate?
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Study Notes
- The Delhi sultans established their capital at Delhi.
- Persian was the language of administration under the Delhi sultans.
- Muhammad-Bin-Tughluq's reign saw the sultanate reach its farthest extent.
- Ibn Battuta traveled to India from Morocco, Africa.
- The "circle of justice" emphasized the importance of keeping the interests of the peasantry in mind for honest governance and justice.
- The sultanate had internal and external frontiers.
- Muqtis were appointed to collect taxes and maintain soldiers, and steps were taken to ensure they performed their duties.
- Mongol invasions had a significant impact on the Delhi Sultanate, forcing the sultans to mobilize large armies and take defensive measures.
- The authors of tawarikh provided information about the lives of ordinary men and women.
- Deforestation occurred during the Delhi Sultanate for expansion purposes, while it occurs today for the expansion of roads and industries.
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