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During which time period did the Delhi Sultanate exist?
During which time period did the Delhi Sultanate exist?
- 1206 CE - 1526 CE (correct)
- 1206 BCE - 1451 BCE
- 320 BCE - 1526 BCE
- 1451 CE - 1526 CE
Which dynasty ruled over the Delhi Sultanate from 1414 to 1451?
Which dynasty ruled over the Delhi Sultanate from 1414 to 1451?
- Khalji dynasty
- Sayyid dynasty (correct)
- Mamluk dynasty
- Tughlaq dynasty
Who was the Ghurid conqueror who laid the foundation of the Delhi Sultanate?
Who was the Ghurid conqueror who laid the foundation of the Delhi Sultanate?
- Prithviraj Chauhan
- Ajmer ruler
- Muhammad Ghori (correct)
- Tarain
Which regions did the Delhi Sultanate cover during its rule?
Which regions did the Delhi Sultanate cover during its rule?
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Which dynasty ruled over the Delhi Sultanate from 1290 to 1320?
Which dynasty ruled over the Delhi Sultanate from 1290 to 1320?
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Study Notes
Delhi Sultanate Overview
- Existed from 1206 to 1526, marking an influential period in Indian history.
- Comprised a series of dynasties that ruled parts of the Indian subcontinent.
Key Dynasties and Leaders
- The Sayyid dynasty ruled from 1414 to 1451, contributing to the political landscape of the period.
- The Mamluk dynasty governed from 1290 to 1320, establishing significant administrative and military innovations.
Foundational Conqueror
- Muhammad of Ghor, a Ghurid conqueror, laid the foundation of the Delhi Sultanate through his military campaigns in the late 12th century.
Geographic Extent
- Covered large areas of northern India, including present-day Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, and parts of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.
- Played a crucial role in shaping the cultural and political dynamics of the region during its rule.
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Test your knowledge on the Delhi Sultanate and its dynasties that ruled over the Indian subcontinent for over 300 years. Explore the Mamluk, Khalji, and Tughlaq dynasties, and more in this quiz!
