The Administrative System of the Delhi Sultanate
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Q. Which among the following dynasties did not rule the Delhi Sultanate between the time period of 1206-1526 CE?
- Mamluk dynasty
- Sayyid dynasty
- Tughlaq dynasty
- Mauryan Dynasty
Q. Which among the following taxes was not collected during the reign of Delhi Sultanate?
- Chawth
- Kharaj
- Jizya
- Zakat
Q. Ziauddin Barani described the views of of the Mamluk Dynasty on kingship and related matters.
- Iltutmish
- Balban
- Aram Shah
Q. Match the following officials with their respective responsibilities in the Delhi Sultanate.
- Mamluk
- Chief Sadr
- Diwan-i-Insha
- Revenue
- Military
- Judiciary
- Royal Correspondent
- Wazir
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Imagine that you are living in village under the tutelage of the Delhi Sultanate. Who among the following would you approach if there was a theft in your house?
- Muqti
- Muqaddam
- Shiqdar
- Amil
Q. Who among the following was responsible for maintaining the administration, judiciary, and military of the Delhi Sultanate?
- Wazir
- Sultan
- Mamluk
- Chief Sadr
Q. Match the following officials with their respective responsibilities in the local administrative system.
- Parganas
- Villages
- Province
- Muqaddam
- Muqti
- Shiqdar
- Amil
- Shiqs
Q. Match the following with respect to the officers appointed for each division during the time of Delhi Sultanate:
i. Province | a. Muqaddam |
ii. Shiqs | b. Muqti |
iii. Parganas | c. Shiqdar |
iv. Village | d. Amil |
- i - b
ii - c
iii - d
iv - a - i - c
ii - d
iii - a
iv - b - i - d
ii - a
iii - c
iv - b - i - b
ii - a
iii - d
iv - c
Q. Match the following with respect to the duties carried out by the officials in the Delhi Sultanate:
i. Wazir | a. Military |
ii. Mamalik | b. Royal correspondent |
iii. Chief Sadr | c. Judiciary |
iv. Diwan-i-Insha | d. Revenue |
- i - c
ii - a
iii - d
iv - b - i - c
ii - d
iii - a
iv - b - i - d
ii - a
iii - c
iv - b - i - b
ii - a
iii - d
iv - c
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Identify the feature(s) of the centralised administrative system of the Delhi Sultanate.
- The Sultan was the head of administration, the military, and the judiciary.
- Different ministers and officers assisted the king in administration.
- There were various laws of succession.
- The country was divided into different parts for the convenience of administration.
Q. Sort the following administrative units of the Delhi Sultanate in their correct hierarchical order.
- Provinces
- Shiqs
- Parganas
- Villages
Q. The Sultans of Delhi accepted the leadership of the Caliphate of Tehran as they were considered to be the descendants of Prophet Muhammed.
- True
- False