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When did Delhi become an important city?
When did Delhi become an important city?
- In the 14th century
- In the 16th century
- In the 12th century (correct)
- In the 10th century
Which dynasty defeated the Tomara Rajputs in Delhi?
Which dynasty defeated the Tomara Rajputs in Delhi?
- Mughal Dynasty
- Gupta Dynasty
- Maurya Dynasty
- Chauhans (correct)
What type of merchants lived in Delhi during the time of Tomaras and Chauhans?
What type of merchants lived in Delhi during the time of Tomaras and Chauhans?
- Persian merchants
- Arab merchants
- Jaina merchants (correct)
- Chinese merchants
What were the coins minted in Delhi known as?
What were the coins minted in Delhi known as?
When did the Delhi Sultanate begin?
When did the Delhi Sultanate begin?
What are three cities built in the area known as Delhi by the Delhi Sultans?
What are three cities built in the area known as Delhi by the Delhi Sultans?
During the Delhi Sultanate, which dynasty ruled from 1320 to 1414?
During the Delhi Sultanate, which dynasty ruled from 1320 to 1414?
Who became the Sultan of Delhi in 1236 and faced opposition due to gender biases among the nobles?
Who became the Sultan of Delhi in 1236 and faced opposition due to gender biases among the nobles?
What type of individuals did the early Delhi Sultans, like Iltutmish, prefer to appoint as governors instead of aristocrats?
What type of individuals did the early Delhi Sultans, like Iltutmish, prefer to appoint as governors instead of aristocrats?
What was the main criticism from the authors of Persian tawarikh regarding the appointment of individuals of humble birth to high political positions by the Delhi Sultans?
What was the main criticism from the authors of Persian tawarikh regarding the appointment of individuals of humble birth to high political positions by the Delhi Sultans?
Which Sultan of Delhi was recognized by Minhaj-i Siraj as more able and qualified than all her brothers but faced opposition due to gender stereotypes?
Which Sultan of Delhi was recognized by Minhaj-i Siraj as more able and qualified than all her brothers but faced opposition due to gender stereotypes?
What group of people did the Khalji and Tughluq Sultans continue to raise to high political positions, leading to criticism from the elite?
What group of people did the Khalji and Tughluq Sultans continue to raise to high political positions, leading to criticism from the elite?
