Tughril Khan, the governor of Bengal, rebelled against the Delhi Sultanate during Balban’s reign. He declared independence and challenged central authority. Balban personally led a harsh military campaign, crushed the rebellion and restored Delhi’s control over Bengal. His strict action ...
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Muhammad bin Tughlaq was known as Jauna Khan (or Juna Khan) before his accession. He took the regnal name Muhammad bin Tughlaq upon becoming Sultan in 1325; earlier chronicles refer to him by his pre-accession name, Jauna Khan. ANSWER: (C) ...
The classifications Yak Aspa and Do Aspa, indicating cavalrymen provided one or two horses respectively, are associated with Alauddin Khalji’s reorganisation of the cavalry, which sought to standardise obligations, horse-provisions and pay scales, enabling better military logistics and control. ANSWER: ...
Amir Khusro developed the ‘Sabak-e-Hindi’ (Hindustani style) of Persian poetry, blending Indian themes, imagery, rhythm and cultural sensibilities with Persian literary forms. His works are known for innovation, musicality, Indian vocabulary and local expressions. This style greatly influenced later Indo-Persian ...
Qutbuddin Aibak, the founder of the Delhi Sultanate, initially made Lahore his capital. Although he controlled Delhi as well, Lahore served as his administrative centre due to its strategic importance and existing Ghurid base. After Aibak’s death, his successors gradually ...