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Consider the following statements about the tarikh (tawarikh) histories of the Delhi Sultanate:
1. They were written in Persian, the language of administration of the Delhi Sultans.
2. Their authors mostly lived in villages, away from the cities.
3. The authors often wrote for the Sultans in the hope of rewards.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched?
What was the main purpose of the grand court ceremonials introduced by Balban?
Under the iqta system of the Delhi Sultanate, how was the revenue of an iqta used?
Consider the following events:
1. Bahlul Lodi becomes the first Lodi Sultan
2. Alauddin Khalji attacks Chittor
3. Ibn Battuta reaches Sindh
Select the correct chronological order.
Which of the following statements about Alauddin Khalji's southern campaigns is NOT correct?
Why did Muhammad Tughluq's token currency fail and have to be withdrawn?
Which one of the following is the odd one out among the measures of Alauddin Khalji?
Match List-I (department of the Delhi Sultanate) with List-II (its work):
| List-I (Department) | List-II (Work) |
|---|---|
| A. Diwan-i-Wizarat | 1. Royal orders and letters |
| B. Diwan-i-Insha | 2. Market regulation |
| C. Diwan-i-Qada | 3. General supervision of all departments |
| D. Diwan-i-Riyasat | 4. Justice |
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
In the Afghan period of the Delhi Sultanate, the shiqs were replaced by units that were each made up of several parganas. What were these units called?
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