Class 7 Chapter 3 History

Class 7

Chapter 3 History

The Delhi Sultan

Worksheet

Q1. Fill in the blanks:-

1.      The Chauhan dynasty which ruled Delhi from 1165 came to power after defeating _____. (Tomara Rajputs)

2.      ________ founded the Sayyid dynasty. (Khizr Khan)

3.      The Quwwat-al-Islam is located in _______.

4.      A token currency similar to today’s paper currency was released during the reign of ____. (Muhammad Tughluq)

5.      The name that donates land tax was _____. (Kharaj)

Q2. Multiple Choice Questions:-

1.     These merchants lived in Delhi and constructed temples. (a)

a.      Jaina   b. Persian  c. Mongol  d. Mughal

2.     The important rulers of Khalji dynasty were ____. (b)

a.      Razziya and Balban 

b.       Jalauddin and Alauddin

c.       Khizr khan and Firuz Shah

d.      Ananga Pala and Prithviraj

3.     Ideal social order was based on ____. (c)

a.      Tawarikh  b. Sultan  c. Birthright   d. Queen

Q3. Match the Column ‘A’ with the Column ‘B’:-                                                               

                        A                                 B

            1. Qutbuddin Aybak                Delhi                                         (3)

              2. Tomaras                             Sikandar Lodhi                         (5)

             3. Iltutmish’s Tomb                Khutba                                     (4)

              4. Imam                                 Turkish                                     (1)

               5. Moth Ki Masjid                 Rajput                                        (2)

Q4. Define:-

1.      Hinterland: The land Adjacent to a city or port that supply it with goods and services.

2.      Garrison towns: A fortified settlement, with soldiers.

3.      Client: Someone who is under the protection of another: a dependent or a hanger on.

4.      Kharaj: Tax on cultivation amounting to about 50% of the peasant produce.

5.      Iqta: Tughluq and Khalji monarchs appointed military commander as governors of territories of varying sizes. These lands are called Iqta.

6.      Iqtadar: The holders of Iqta (land allotted to the governors) were called iqtadar.

7.      Muqti: The holders of Iqta (land allotted to the governors) were called iqtadar or Muqtis.

8.      Birthright: Privileges claimed on account of birth. For example, people believed that nobles inherited their birthrights to govern, because they were born in certain families.

9.      Gender distinction: Social and biological differences between men and women. Usually, these differences are used to argue that men are superior to women.

Q5. Answer the following questions in brief (in 1 or 2 lines):-

1.      Which ruler first established his or her capital at Delhi?

Ans: Ananga Pala of the Tomara dynasty first established his capital at Delhi.

2.      In whose reign did the sultanate reach its farthest extent?

Ans: In Muhammad Tughluq’s reign the Sultanate reached its farthest end.

3.      From which country did Ibn Batuta travel to India?

Ans: Ibn Batuta travelled to India from Morocco.

4.      Name the ruler who shifted his capital from Delhi to Daultabad.

Ans: Muhammad Tughluq

5.      How many taxes were levied by the Delhi Sultans?

Ans: Three types of taxes were levied by the Delhi Sultans. They were:

a.      On cultivation (Kharaj) 50% of the produce.

b.      On cattle

c.       On houses.

Q6. Answer the following questions in detail (in 70 to 80 words):-

1.      What is meant by the “internal” and “external” frontier of the Sultanate?

Ans: “Internal frontiers of the Sultanate consisted of ‘hinterland’ of the garrison towns.

The “external” frontiers refer to the unconquered territories especially in the southern parts of the subcontinent.

2.      What were the steps taken to ensure that muqtis performed their duties? Why do you think they may have wanted to defy the orders of the Sultans?

Ans: Steps taken are given below:

a.      Accountants were appointed by state to check the amount of revenue collected by the muqtis.

b.      Care was taken that the muqtis collected only the taxes prescribed by the state and not more than that.

c.       It was taken care that he kept only the required number of soldiers.

The muqtis might have wanted to defy the orders to the Sultans because their appointment was not hereditary. Also, their job was transferable. The conditions of service were severly imposed on them which they did not like.

3.      What was the impact of the Mongol invasion on the Delhi Sultanate?

Ans: The Delhi Sultanate mobilized a large standing army in Delhi. It posted a big administrative challenge.

a.      Alauddin Khalji constructed a new garrison town at Siri for the soldiers. He imposed taxes on land to feed the army at the rate of 50% of peasant’s yield. He began to pay the soldiers in cash.

b.      Muhammad Tughluq shifted people of Delhi to Daultabad in south and thus converted Delhi into a garrison town. He also disbanded the army. He also paid the soldiers in cash. 

4.      According to the “circle of justice” why was it important for military commanders to keep the interest of the peasantry in mind?

Ans: King could not live without soldiers. Soldiers could not live without salaries. Salaries were paid with the money collected from the peasants as land revenue. Hence it was necessary to keep the peasants prosperous and happy so that they could be able to pay the revenue. That is why the military commanders kept the interest of the peasantry at top.

5.      Raziyya Sultan was unique in the history the Delhi Sultanate. Do you think women leaders are accepted readily today?

Ans: Yes, I think women leaders are accepted readily today. This is because of the spread of education. Now people realise the potential of women. So they have started accepting them as leaders. Even in rural areas we can see women Sarpanches and Councillors.

6.      Why were the Delhi Sultans interesting in cutting down forest? Does deforestation occur for the same reasons today?

Ans: The Delhi Sultans cleared the forests in the Ganga-Yamuna doab and gave these lands to peasants in order to encourage agriculture. They also established new fortresses and town in these lands to protect trade routes and to promote regional trade. No, deforestation does not occur for the same reasons today. Nowadays, vegetation cover is being reduced due to over-population, urbanization and commercialization.