A. Answer the following questions in one or two sentences.
1. Why did Mahmud of Ghazni raid India? How many times did he raid India?
2. Name the five dynasties of the Delhi Sultanate.
3. Mention one advantage that Ala-ud-din Khalji got by conquering Gujarat.
4. Who was Alberuni?
5. Why was there a famine during the reign of Muhammad-bin-Tughluq?
6. What is meant by jiziya?
7. Mention the changes brought about under Sikandar Lodi's reign.
8. Why was Delhi established as a capital city by the sultans?
Answers
Answer:
1. The two main reasons that led to the conquest of India by Mahmud Ghazni was firstly, to accumulate the vast amount of wealth that existed in India, and secondly, to spread Islam. ... Mahmud Ghazni's invaders were more of fast moving cavalry, while the Indian armies were mainly of elephants.
2. The Delhi Sultanate
During this period of over three hundred years, five dynasties ruled in Delhi. These were: the Slave dynasty (1206-90), Khilji dynasty (1290-1320), Tughlaq dynasty (1320-1413), Sayyid dynasty (1414-51), and Lodhi dynasty (1451-1526).
3. The Delhi army plundered the rich ports of Gujarat and took away a large amount of booty and a eunuch named Kafur. This Kafur ultimately rose to be the most influential person in the state. He became virtually the master for some time before and after the death of Ala-ud-Din