SEBA Class 7 Social Science (English Medium) Chapter 15 – The Sultanate Period of Delhi Solutions & Summary
Get the complete SEBA Class 7 Social Science Chapter 15 – “The Sultanate Period of Delhi” solutions, covering the rise and rule of the Delhi Sultanate from 1206 to 1526 CE. This chapter explores the foundation of the Delhi Sultanate by Qutb-ud-din Aibak, the different ruling dynasties, and their contributions to Indian history.
Students will learn about the Slave Dynasty, Khalji Dynasty, Tughlaq Dynasty, Sayyid Dynasty, and Lodi Dynasty, along with key rulers like Iltutmish, Alauddin Khalji, Muhammad bin Tughlaq, and Sikandar Lodi. The chapter also discusses the administrative system, military strategies, economic policies, and cultural developments during the Sultanate period.
Our solutions include NCERT-based textbook answers, multiple-choice questions (MCQs), and a detailed chapter summary, ensuring students develop a strong understanding of the Delhi Sultanate and its impact on India.
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Class 7 Social Science
Chapter – 15 Ospin Academy
The Sultanate Period of Delhi (1206 – 1526 A.D.)
Exercise:
1. Answer the following:
(a) When and how many times did Sultan Muhammad attack India?
Ans: From 1000 AD to 1027 AD approximately, Sultan Muhammad India in total for Seventeen times.
(b) By what name was the person Sahabuddin Muhammad famous for in history?
Ans: Sher Shah Suri.
(c) When and between whom was the first and second battle of Tarain fought?
Ans: The first battle of Tarain was fought between the Prithviraj Chauhan and Ghurid sultan Mu’izz al-Din in 1191 A.D.
(d) Who initiated the construction of Qutub Minar and who completed it?
Ans: The construction of was started by Qutub-ud-din Aibak and completed by Iltutmish.
(e) What was the Prime Minister and his Office called in the Sultanate period?
Ans: The Prime Minister was called the Wazir, and his office was known as the Diwan-i-Wazir.
(f) On whom did Alauddin Khilji bestow responsibility for the control of the markets?
Ans: Alauddin Khilji gave the responsibility of market to a couple of officers, Dewan – e – Reyasat and Sahan – e – Mandi.
(g) What is Ikta?
Ans: Ikta was a land grant system used during the medieval period, particularly in the Delhi Sultanate. Iqta was an assignment of revenues of a defined area of land in return of services rendered.
2. Fill in the blanks:
(a) ________ was the first and only woman sultan of the sultanate period.
Ans: Razia Sultana.
(b) Alauddin Khilji was the only Sultan to win _________.
Ans: all of Southern India.
(c) Ibn Batuta visited India during the rule of ________.
Ans: Muhammad bin Tughlaq.
(d) ________ was the chief officer of the Department of Defence.
Ans: Ariz-i-Mamalik.
(e) The first battle of Panipat took place in _________ AD.
Ans: 1526.
3. Choose the correct answer:
(a) The Slave Dynasty was founded by Qutubuddin Aibak / iltutmish.
Ans: Qutubuddin Aibak.
(b) Alaptagin / Muhammad Ghori was the founder of the state of Ghazni.
Ans: Muhammad Ghori.
(c) Sultan Mamood looted and ransacked Kamakhya / Somnath temple.
Ans: Somnath temple.
(d) Bahlul Lodi / ibrahim Lodi was the last Sultan of the Sultanate period.
Ans: Ibrahim Lodi.
(e) The Turkey-Afghans ruled India for a period of 200 / 320 years.
Ans: 320 years.
4. In a chronological order name the dynasties that ruled during the Sultanate period.
Ans: (i) The slave Dynasty (1206 – 1290 AD).
(ii) The Khilji Dynasty (1290 – 1320 AD).
(iii) The Tughlaq Dynasty ( 1320 – 1414 AD).
(iv) The Sayed Dynasty (1414 – 1451 AD).
(iv) The Lodi Dynasty (1451 – 1526 AD).
5. What was the reason for the conflict between Prithu, the king of Kamrup and the General of Qutubuddin’s army, Bakhtiar Khilji? Where can we find this incident mentioned?
Ans: The General of Sultan Qutubuddin Aibak, Muhammad Bin Bakhtiar Khilji planned to win China. For the same purpose, he had to go through Kamrupa and fought with King Prithu, the king of Kamrupa of that time. Later, he was compelled to return to Bangladesh. This incident is known as the first expedition of the Turks in Assam History.
This incident is mentioned in the ‘Kanai Barahi Bua Stone inscription’ of North Guwahati.
6. Name three taxes prevalent during the Sultani administration.
Ans: Kharaj was a land tax that was equal to one-tenth of the produce of the land. Zakat was a tax on property realized from the Muslims. Kham was one-fifth of the booty captured, a tax on mines, treasure troves and a share on war booty.
7. Mention the three steps taken by Alauddin Khilji to control the markets.
Ans: Alauddin Khilji took special measures to control the market. He gave the responsibility of market control to a couple of officers namely “Diwan-e-Riyasat” and “Sahan-e-Mandi. The price of the most important food products was determined to relieve the general public. Moreover, food grains were collected as taxes and were kept in the royal treasury to be distributed amongst the public in the time of needs.
8. Mention three memorial structures of the Sultani period.
Ans: Qutub Minar, Tughlaqabad Fort and Feroz Shah Kotla.
9. Write down four reasons behind the fall of the Sultans of Delhi.
Ans: The reasons behind the fall of the Sultanate period.
First, the Turkey rulers were autocratic to some extent. Therefore, there was a significant gap of correlation between the king and the subjects.
Second, the Sultans mostly favoured the Slaves and gave them significant positions. Later, in course of time these Slaves grew to be more powerful and started to oppose the Sultans Third, the unrestricted power of religious leaders and the Amir-Umrahs caused political chaos.
Fourth, though the number of battles in the name of expansion of the state increased, importance on the development of the army was not given by the Sultans.
Fifth, due to power-centric conflicts, there was a constant chaotic disharmony within the empire.
10. Name the cities established by Sultan Firoz Shah Tughlaq.
Ans: He founded several cities around Delhi, including Jaunpur, Firozpur, Hissar, Firozabad, Fatehabad.
Q1: Who founded the Delhi Sultanate?
A: The Delhi Sultanate was founded by Qutb-ud-din Aibak in 1206 CE after the fall of the Ghurid Empire.
Q2: What were the five dynasties of the Delhi Sultanate?
A: The five ruling dynasties were the Slave Dynasty, Khalji Dynasty, Tughlaq Dynasty, Sayyid Dynasty, and Lodi Dynasty.
Q3: Why is Alauddin Khalji significant in the history of the Delhi Sultanate?
A: Alauddin Khalji is known for his military expansions, market control policies, and strict administrative reforms, which strengthened the empire.
Q4: How did the Delhi Sultanate contribute to Indian culture?
A: The Sultans introduced Persian art, architecture, and literature, built magnificent structures like Qutb Minar, and developed Indo-Islamic culture.
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