Muslim Rule in the Indian Subcontinent Quiz

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During which reign was the height of Islamic rule marked in the Mughal Empire?

Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb (r. 1658–1707)

Who is generally credited with laying the foundation of Muslim rule in Northern India?

Sultan Muhammad of Ghor (r. 1173–1206)

Who re-introduced additional Islamic policies in South India?

Mysore's de facto king Tipu Sultan

Which legal system was used as the primary basis in the Delhi Sultanate, notably during the rule of Firuz Shah Tughlaq and Alauddin Khilji?

Sharia Signup and view all the answers

Which ruler adopted a secular legal system and enforced religious neutrality?

Akbar Signup and view all the answers

What is the birth date of Shah Waliullah Dehlawi?

Shah Waliullah Dehlawi was born on 21 February 1703. Signup and view all the answers

Who was Shah Waliullah Dehlawi's father?

Shah Waliullah Dehlawi's father was Shah Abdur Rahim, a prominent Islamic scholar of Delhi. Signup and view all the answers

What educational achievements did Shah Waliullah Dehlawi accomplish by the age of fifteen?

By the age of fifteen, Shah Waliullah Dehlawi had completed the standard curriculum of Hanafi law, theology, geometry, arithmetic, and logic. Signup and view all the answers

Where did Shah Waliullah Dehlawi visit at the age of 29?

Shah Waliullah Dehlawi visited Makkah at the age of 29 years in 1732. Signup and view all the answers

Who was Shah Waliullah Dehlawi's influential grandson?

Shah Waliullah Dehlawi's influential grandson was Shah Ismail Dehlvi, who had a significant impact on the Deobandi movement. Signup and view all the answers