“Adab-ul Harb wa’l Shuja’at” is a significant early medieval Persian text on statecraft and the art of war, authored by Fakhr-i Mudabbir.
27. When Chingez Khan invaded Punjab, north India was under the rule of:
(a) Aibak
(b) Iltutmish
(c) Balban
(d) Alauddin Khalji
Answer:
(b) Iltutmish
Explanation:
Genghis Khan (Chingez Khan) reached the borders of the Delhi Sultanate in 1221 in pursuit of Jalal ad-Din Mingburnu, during the reign of Sultan Iltutmish.
28. Jagir refers to a:
(a) Rank
(b) salary
(c) Land assignment
(d) Revenue grant
Answer:
(c) Land assignment
Explanation:
In the Mughal administrative system, a Jagir was an assignment of land given to an official in lieu of a cash salary for their services.
29. Before becoming the sultan, Balban was known as:
(a) Bughra Khan
(b) Ghayasuddin
(c) Ulugh Khan
(d) Kishli Khan
Answer:
(c) Ulugh Khan
Explanation:
Before ascending the throne as Ghiyas ud din Balban, he held the prominent title of “Ulugh Khan” (Great Khan) while serving as the powerful prime minister.
30. Famous fort of Devagiri is located in:
(a) Malwa
(b) Maharashtra
(c) Andhra Pradesh
(d) Tamil Nadu
Answer:
(b) Maharashtra
Explanation:
Devagiri (later renamed Daulatabad) is an impressive historic fort located in the Aurangabad district of Maharashtra.
