Alauddin Khalji once contemplated founding a new religion of his own, drawing an analogy with the Prophet’s four caliphs and his own four powerful Khans. The Ulema and advisers like Alaul Mulk strongly opposed this idea, arguing that only divine ...
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Balban’s full name was Ghiyasuddin Balban. Before becoming Sultan, he served as a powerful noble in the Delhi Sultanate and rose to prominence under Iltutmish. As Sultan, he adopted the title Ghiyasuddin to emphasize his authority and royal status. His ...
Badayuni made this remark after the death of Muhammad bin Tughlaq, a ruler known for his eccentric and harsh administrative experiments. His policies, such as shifting the capital and introducing token currency, created widespread suffering. People felt relieved upon his ...
Timur Lang invaded India in 1398 AD during the weakening phase of the Delhi Sultanate. His attack led to widespread destruction in Delhi and northern India. The invasion significantly weakened the already declining Sultanate and created political instability. ANSWER: (B) ...
Ibn Battuta, the famous Moroccan traveler, described the efficient postal system of the Delhi Sultanate. He mentioned two types of postal services—one for government messages and another for quick communication using horses and runners across long distances. ANSWER: (A) Ibn ...