History 1st semester tripura univercity
UNIT A
The Arab Invasion of India: Causes and Impact
1.Q: What year did the Arab invasion of India begin?
A: The Arab invasion of India began in 711 AD.
2. Q: Who led the Arab invasion of Sindh?
A: Muhammad bin Qasim led the Arab invasion of Sindh.
3. Q: What was the primary cause of the Arab invasion of India?
A: The primary cause was to spread Islam and expand the Umayyad Caliphate's territory.
4. Q: Which Indian kingdom did Muhammad bin Qasim defeat?
A: He defeated Raja Dahir of the Sindh kingdom.
5. Q: What was one significant impact of the Arab invasion on India?
A: The establishment of Islamic rule in Sindh and introduction of Islamic culture and governance.
6. Q: What administrative changes did the Arabs introduce in Sindh?
A: They introduced the Diwan system and implemented Arabic as the official language.
7. Q: How did the Arab invasion influence trade in India?
A: It enhanced trade between India and the Arab world, particularly in spices and textiles.
8. Q: Name one cultural impact of the Arab invasion on India.
A: Introduction of Islamic architecture and art forms.
9. Q: What was the religious impact of the Arab invasion of India?
A: Spread of Islam and the establishment of mosques in Sindh.
10. Q: How did the local population of Sindh react to the Arab invasion?
A: There was initial resistance, but over time many local inhabitants converted to Islam.**
Sources of Delhi Sultanate
11. Q: Name one literary source for the study of the Delhi Sultanate.
A: The "Tabaqat-i Nasiri" by Minhaj-i-Siraj.
12. Q: What is the "Tabaqat-i Nasiri"?
A: It is a historical text written in Persian that provides a detailed account of the Delhi Sultanate.
13. Q: Name an inscriptional source for the Delhi Sultanate.
A: The inscriptions on Qutub Minar.
14. Q: What type of source is the "Tarikh-i-Firoz Shahi"?
A: It is a historical chronicle written by Ziauddin Barani.
15. Q: Who wrote the "Futuhat-i-Firoz Shahi"?
A: Sultan Firoz Shah Tughlaq.
16. Q: Name an important numismatic source for the Delhi Sultanate.
A: Coins issued by different Sultans.
17. Q: What information can be derived from the coins of the Delhi Sultanate?
A: Coins provide insights into the economic conditions, religious beliefs, and titles assumed by the Sultans.
18. Q: Mention a travel account that provides information about the Delhi Sultanate.
A: The travel account of Ibn Battuta.
19. Q: Who was Ibn Battuta?
A: A Moroccan traveler who visited India during the reign of Muhammad bin Tughlaq.
20. Q: What is the significance of Amir Khusrau’s works for the Delhi Sultanate?
A: His literary works provide a contemporary account of the society and culture during the Sultanate period.
The Beginnings of the Delhi Sultanate: The Political History of the Slave Dynasty
21. Q: Who founded the Slave Dynasty?
A: Qutb-ud-din Aibak.
22. Q: What was Qutb-ud-din Aibak's title?
A: He was known as "Lakh Baksh" (giver of lakhs).
23. Q: Who succeeded Qutb-ud-din Aibak?
A: His son-in-law, Iltutmish.
24. Q: Name one significant achievement of Iltutmish.
A: Establishment of the Iqta system.
25. Q: Who was the first female ruler of the Delhi Sultanate?
A: Razia Sultana.
26.Q: Why is Razia Sultana significant?
A: She was the first and only female ruler of the Delhi Sultanate.
27. Q: Who succeeded Razia Sultana?
A: Bahram Shah.
28. Q: What was the "Chalisa"?
A: A group of forty Turkish nobles who played a significant role in the administration.
29. **Q: Who was the last ruler of the Slave Dynasty?**
A: Muiz-ud-din Qaiqabad.
30. **Q: What led to the decline of the Slave Dynasty?**
A: Internal conflicts and weak successors.
### The Khaljis and the Tughlaqs
31. Q: Who was the founder of the Khalji dynasty?
A: Jalal-ud-din Khalji.
32. Q: Name a significant military achievement of Alauddin Khalji.
A: The conquest of Gujarat and Ranthambore.
33. Q: What economic measure is Alauddin Khalji known for?
A: Market reforms to control prices and prevent hoarding.
34. Q: Who succeeded Alauddin Khalji?
A: His son, Qutb-ud-din Mubarak Shah.
35. Q: Who was the founder of the Tughlaq dynasty?
A: Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq.
36. Q: What was a major project undertaken by Muhammad bin Tughlaq?
A: Shifting the capital from Delhi to Daulatabad.
37. Q: What was the outcome of Muhammad bin Tughlaq’s currency experiment
A: It failed due to the circulation of counterfeit coins.
38. Q: Who succeeded Muhammad bin Tughlaq?
A: His cousin, Firoz Shah Tughlaq.
39. Q: Name a significant architectural contribution of Firoz Shah Tughlaq.
A: The estblishment of new cities like Firozabad.
40. Q: What led to the decline of the Tughlaq dynasty?
A: Weak successors and internal rebellions.