Before we start solving the MCQ questions, let’s look at some of the important years. Below are the years, which show a list of the kings who ruled Delhi from 1130 onwards until 1545. You must memorize the dates, as they should be present in your answers for full marks. There might be a few questions based on the important dates, too.
- 1130-1145: Reign of Ananga Pala, a Tomara Rajput ruler of Delhi
- 1175-1192: Prithviraj Chauhan, a prominent ruler of the Chauhan dynasty
- 1206-1210: Qutbuddin Aybak became the first ruler of the Delhi Sultanate
- 1236-1240: Raziyya, the only female Sultan of Delhi, ruled
- 1266-1287: Reign of Ghiyasuddin Balban, a significant early Turkish ruler
- 1290-1296: Jalaluddin Khalji founded the Khalji dynasty
- 1296-1316: Alauddin Khalji’s reign, marked by significant administrative and military reforms
- 1320-1324: Ghiyasuddin Tughluq founded the Tughluq dynasty
- 1324-1351: Reign of Muhammad Tughluq, known for his ambitious projects
- 1351-1388: Firuz Shah Tughluq, noted for his infrastructure developments
- 1414-1421: Khizr Khan established the Sayyid dynasty
- 1451-1489: Bahlul Lodi founded the Lodi dynasty
- 1540-1545: Sher Shah Sur established the Sur dynasty and introduced key administrative reforms
Now, look at some of the top MCQ questions from Chapter 3, Delhi: 12th to 15th Century. Attempt these questions only when you complete reading the chapter.
MCQ Questions for Class 7 History Chapter 3 Delhi: 12th to 15th Century
Question 1. Who was the first ruler to establish his capital at Delhi?
a) Ananga Pala
b) Raziyya
c) Qutbuddin Aybak
d) Alauddin Khalji
Answer:
a) Ananga Pala
Question 2. The language of administration under the Delhi Sultans was:
a) Hindi
b) Sanskrit
c) Persian
d) Arabic
Answer:
c) Persian
Question 3. Which ruler’s reign saw the Delhi Sultanate reach its farthest extent?
a) Raziyya
b) Alauddin Khalji
c) Muhammad Tughluq
d) Firuz Shah Tughluq
Answer:
c) Muhammad Tughluq
Question 4. Ibn Battuta, the traveler, came to India from:
a) Morocco
b) Persia
c) China
d) Arabia
Answer:
a) Morocco
Question 5. What is the term used for the relationship between the king and his subjects, as described by Fakhr-i Mudabbir?
a) Circle of Power
b) Circle of Justice
c) Circle of Loyalty
d) Circle of Honor
Answer:
b) Circle of Justice
Question 6. According to the “circle of justice,” what is important for military commanders to keep in mind?
a) Interests of the nobility
b) Interests of the peasantry
c) Interests of foreign allies
d) Interests of merchants
Answer:
b) Interests of the peasantry
Question 7. What is meant by the “internal” frontiers of the Sultanate?
a) The kingdom’s capital city
b) The areas under direct control of the Sultanate
c) The distant provinces of the Sultanate
d) The borders shared with neighboring kingdoms
Answer:
b) The areas under direct control of the Sultanate
Question 8. What were the duties of the muqtis?
a) To trade goods
b) To lead military campaigns and maintain law and order
c) To build infrastructure
d) To collect taxes from merchants
Answer:
b) To lead military campaigns and maintain law and order
Question 9. What tax was collected on cultivation?
a) Zakat
b) Jizya
c) Kharaj
d) Bhaga
Answer:
c) Kharaj
Question 10. Which dynasty introduced key administrative reforms followed by Akbar?
a) Tomaras
b) Chauhans
c) Sur
d) Sayyid
Answer:
c) Sur
Question 11. What title did Didda, the ruler of Kashmir, hold?
a) Sultan
b) Maharani
c) Didi
d) Rajmata
Answer:
c) Didi
Question 12. Raziyya Sultan was removed from the throne in:
a) 1226
b) 1236
c) 1240
d) 1250
Answer:
c) 1240
Question 13. Who was the first ruler of the Khalji dynasty?
a) Alauddin Khalji
b) Jalaluddin Khalji
c) Ghiyasuddin Khalji
d) Khizr Khan
Answer:
b) Jalaluddin Khalji
Question 14. Which chronicler criticized Sultan Muhammad Tughluq for appointing people of humble birth to high posts?
a) Minhaj-i Siraj
b) Fakhr-i Mudabbir
c) Ziyauddin Barani
d) Ibn Battuta
Answer:
c) Ziyauddin Barani
Question 15. Which of the following Sultans preferred to use special slaves for military service?
a) Qutbuddin Aybak
b) Iltutmish
c) Alauddin Khalji
d) Firuz Shah Tughluq
Answer:
b) Iltutmish
Question 16. The coins minted in Delhi during the Tomara and Chauhan rule were called:
a) Dinars
b) Taka
c) Dehliwal
d) Rupees
Answer:
c) Dehliwal
Question 17. Who established the Sayyid dynasty?
a) Alauddin Khalji
b) Khizr Khan
c) Muhammad Tughluq
d) Firuz Shah Tughluq
Answer:
b) Khizr Khan
Question 18. What were the lands assigned to military commanders called?
a) Jizya
b) Kharaj
c) Iqta
d) Zamindari
Answer:
c) Iqta
Question 19. The author of the Persian chronicle that criticized the low-born appointments of Sultan Muhammad Tughluq was:
a) Ziyauddin Barani
b) Minhaj-i Siraj
c) Ibn Battuta
d) Fakhr-i Mudabbir
Answer:
a) Ziyauddin Barani
Question 20. Raziyya Sultan was the daughter of:
a) Alauddin Khalji
b) Ghiyasuddin Tughluq
c) Iltutmish
d) Qutbuddin Aybak
Answer:
c) Iltutmish
Question 21. Who founded the Lodi dynasty?
a) Bahlul Lodi
b) Sikandar Lodi
c) Ibrahim Lodi
d) Khizr Khan
Answer:
a) Bahlul Lodi
Question 22. Which ruler is known for starting his career as the manager of a small territory in Bihar?
a) Alauddin Khalji
b) Sher Shah Sur
c) Muhammad Tughluq
d) Raziyya
Answer:
b) Sher Shah Sur
Question 23. Who was the founder of the Tughluq dynasty?
a) Alauddin Khalji
b) Jalaluddin Khalji
c) Ghiyasuddin Tughluq
d) Muhammad Tughluq
Answer:
c) Ghiyasuddin Tughluq
Question 24. What was the term for the taxes imposed on cattle?
a) Zakat
b) Kharaj
c) Jizya
d) Cattle tax
Answer:
b) Kharaj
Question 25. In which year did Ibn Battuta travel to India?
a) 1220
b) 1333
c) 1400
d) 1450
Answer:
b) 1333
Question 26. During which Sultan’s reign was the collection of land revenue brought under state control?
a) Qutbuddin Aybak
b) Raziyya
c) Alauddin Khalji
d) Firuz Shah Tughluq
Answer:
c) Alauddin Khalji
Question 27. The chronicler who recorded the appointment of people of humble birth to high administrative posts was:
a) Ibn Battuta
b) Fakhr-i Mudabbir
c) Minhaj-i Siraj
d) Ziyauddin Barani
Answer:
d) Ziyauddin Barani
Question 28. What was the title of the ruler of Kashmir, Didda?
a) Maharaja
b) Sultan
c) Didi
d) Rajmata
Answer:
c) Didi
Question 29. Under whose rule did the Delhi Sultanate face frequent Mongol attacks?
a) Iltutmish
b) Raziyya
c) Alauddin Khalji
d) Firuz Shah Tughluq
Answer:
c) Alauddin Khalji
Question 30. Which Sultan’s administrative model was followed by Emperor Akbar?
a) Alauddin Khalji
b) Sher Shah Sur
c) Muhammad Tughluq
d) Firuz Shah Tughluq
Answer:
b) Sher Shah Sur
Match the columns for Class 7 History Chapter 3
Question 1
| Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
| 1. Founder of the Tughluq dynasty | A. Qutbuddin Aybak |
| 2. Founder of the Lodi dynasty | B. Ghiyasuddin Tughluq |
| 3. First female Sultan of Delhi | C. Bahlul Lodi |
| 4. Early Turkish ruler from 1266-1287 | D. Raziyya |
| 5. First Sultan of Delhi Sultanate | E. Ghiyasuddin Balban |
Answer:
| Column A | Correct Answer |
|---|---|
| 1. Founder of the Tughluq dynasty | B. Ghiyasuddin Tughluq |
| 2. Founder of the Lodi dynasty | C. Bahlul Lodi |
| 3. First female Sultan of Delhi | D. Raziyya |
| 4. Early Turkish ruler from 1266-1287 | E. Ghiyasuddin Balban |
| 5. First Sultan of Delhi Sultanate | A. Qutbuddin Aybak |
Question 2
| Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
| 1. First capital city under Tomara Rajputs | A. Raziyya |
| 2. Chronicler who criticized Muhammad Tughluq | B. Delhi |
| 3. Language of administration under the Delhi Sultans | C. Ibn Battuta |
| 4. First Sultan of the Khalji dynasty | D. Ziyauddin Barani |
| 5. Fourteenth-century traveler from Morocco | E. Persian |
Answer:
| Column A | Correct Answer |
|---|---|
| 1. First capital city under Tomara Rajputs | B. Delhi |
| 2. Chronicler who criticized Muhammad Tughluq | D. Ziyauddin Barani |
| 3. Language of administration under the Delhi Sultans | E. Persian |
| 4. First Sultan of the Khalji dynasty | A. Raziyya |
| 5. Fourteenth-century traveler from Morocco | C. Ibn Battuta |
Fill in the Blanks Questions for Class 7 History Chapter 3 Delhi: 12th to 15th Century
1. James Mill divided Indian history into three periods: ___, ___, and British.
Answer:
Hindu, Muslim
2. The British thought that surveys were important for ___.
Answer:
effective administration
3. Delhi became an important commercial centre under the ___ and ___.
Answer:
Tomaras, Chauhans
4. The coins minted in Delhi during the Tomara and Chauhan rule were called ___.
Answer:
dehliwal
5. The founder of the Khalji dynasty was ___.
Answer:
Jalaluddin Khalji
6. Raziyya Sultan was the daughter of ___.
Answer:
Sultan Iltutmish
7. The consolidation of the Delhi Sultanate needed reliable ___ and ___.
Answer:
governors, administrators
8. The duty of the muqtis was to lead ___ and maintain ___ in their iqtas.
Answer:
military campaigns, law and order
9. The local chieftains were forced to accept the authority of the Delhi Sultans under ___.
Answer:
Alauddin Khalji
10. The language of administration under the Delhi Sultans was ___.
Answer:
Persian
11. The Sayyid dynasty ruled from ___ to ___.
Answer:
1414, 1451
12. The Lodi dynasty was established by ___.
Answer:
Bahlul Lodi
13. Ibn Battuta, a fourteenth-century traveler, came from ___.
Answer:
Morocco
14. The founder of the Tughluq dynasty was ___.
Answer:
Ghiyasuddin Tughluq
