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What was the language of administration under the Delhi sultans?
What was the language of administration under the Delhi sultans?
Who traveled to India from Morocco, Africa during the Delhi Sultanate?
Who traveled to India from Morocco, Africa during the Delhi Sultanate?
What was the "circle of justice" in the Delhi Sultanate?
What was the "circle of justice" in the Delhi Sultanate?
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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Test your knowledge of the Delhi Sultanate with this informative quiz! From the establishment of their capital in Delhi to the impact of Mongol invasions, this quiz covers a range of topics related to this important period in Indian history. Learn about the language of administration, the appointment of muqtis, and the significance of the "circle of justice." You'll also discover how deforestation played a role in the expansion of the sultanate. See how much you know about the Delhi Sultanate and
