Question

E. Answer the following questions in detail.
1. Describe the political structure of the Delhi Sultanate.
2. Write a note on the social stratification under the Delhi Sultanate.
3. Explain the contributions of the Sultanate in the field of music, dance and painting.
4. What were the main features of the architectural style that emerged in the Sultanate period?
5. Which were the cultural changes in the Indian society that can be attributed to Turkish influence?
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Answer 1

Answer:

1) Administration during the Delhi Sultanate was based on the laws of the Shariat or the laws of Islam. Political, legal and military authority was vested in the Sultan. Thus military strength was the main factor in succession of throne. Administrative units were, Iqta, Shiq, Paraganaa

and Gram.

2) During the Delhi Sultanate, the society was in transition phase. Based on the religion, people were broadly categorised into Hindus and Muslims. Muslims were again divided into two categories: nobility and the chiefs. The nobles were divided into three classes: the Khans, the Maliks and the Amirs.