Question

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Consider the following statements regarding the "Khilji Revolution":
1. It was concerned with the strengthening of racial discrimination in the higher administration.
2. The Revolution could give the Khiljis a greater support base as compared to the early Sultans.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• A. 1 only
• B. 2 only
• C. Both 1 and 2
• D. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

The correct option is B 2 only

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> The ascension of Jalaluddin Khilji to the throne of Delhi marked the end of institutionalised racial discrimination in the court politics. The Khiljis constituted the masses, like the agriculturists and soldiers. With the rule of Turkish nobility replaced with wider Muslim representation, the Khiljis could claim for themselves greater support.