PRACTICE QUESTIONS UGC NET (HISTORY)
INCLUDED TOPICS
1. Inter-State Relations of Sultanate
2. Akbar’s Rajput Policy
3. Jahangir’s Rajput Policy
4. Jahangir’s Policy towards Deccan, 1616 A.D.
5. Jahangir’s Policy Towards Central Asia
6. Shahjahan’s Policy towards internal Rebellions
7. Shahjahan’s Policy towards Central Asia
8. Shahjahan’s Deccan Policy
9. Shahjahan’s General Administration
10. Religious Policy of Shah Jahan
11. Aurangzeb’s Policy towards North-East and North – Western borders The Frontier Wars
12. Aurangzeb’s Towards the North-Western Frontier
13. Aurangzeb’s Religious Policy
14. Rajput Policy of Aurangzeb
15. Administration of Aurangzeb
16. Deccan Policy of Aurangzeb
Inter-State Relations During the Sultanate and the Mughals
UGC NET HISTORY (UNIT 5)
Inter-State Relations of Sultanate
1. Which of the following dynasties ruled the Delhi Sultanate first?
A) Khilji
B) Tughlaq
C) Mamluk (Slave)
D) Lodi
2. The Delhi Sultanate existed during which of the following periods?
A) 1206–1526
B) 1192–1526
C) 1206–1556
D) 1290–1526
3. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer from the codes given below.
| List I (Dynasty) | List II (Founder/Key Figure) |
|---|---|
| A. Mamluk Dynasty | 1. Bahlul Lodi |
| B. Khilji Dynasty | 2. Jalaluddin Khilji |
| C. Tughlaq Dynasty | 3. Qutbuddin Aibak |
| D. Lodi Dynasty | 4. Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq |
A-) A-3, B-2, C-4, D-1
B-) A-3, B-2, C-4, D-1
C-) A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3
D-) A-1, B-3, C-2, D-4
4. Iltutmish mainly focused on consolidating power in which region?
A) Punjab
B) Bengal
C) Deccan
D) Ganga-Yamuna Doab
5. Assertion (A): Iltutmish refused asylum to the Abbasid Caliph’s rivals.
Reason (R): He wanted to maintain cordial relations with the Caliphate.
A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
B) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
C) (A) is true but (R) is false.
D) (A) is false but (R) is true.
6. Which ruler suppressed provincial autonomy in Bengal during the Mamluk period?
A) Iltutmish
B) Razia Sultan
C) Balban
D) Nasiruddin Mahmud
7. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer.
| List I (Region/Kingdom) | List II (Associated Event/Ruler) |
|---|---|
| A. Ranthambore | 1. Alauddin Khilji’s conquest (1301) |
| B. Chittor | 2. Alauddin Khilji’s conquest (1303) |
| C. Bengal | 3. Balban suppressed revolts |
| D. Punjab | 4. Defense against Mongols |
A-) A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
B-) A-4, B-2, C-3, D-1
C-) A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
D-) A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3
8. During Balban’s reign, military defenses were strengthened mainly in:
A) Gujarat
B) Bengal
C) Deccan
D) Punjab region
9. Which Sultan initiated aggressive expansion into Rajputana and the Deccan?
A) Muhammad bin Tughlaq
B) Sikandar Lodi
C) Balban
D) Alauddin Khilji
10. Assertion (A): Malik Kafur led campaigns into the Deccan.
Reason (R): These campaigns aimed at complete annexation of all southern kingdoms.
A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
B) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
C) (A) is true but (R) is false.
D) (A) is false but (R) is true.
11. The Yadavas ruled which kingdom conquered during Malik Kafur’s expeditions?
A) Warangal
B) Madurai
C) Dwarasamudra
D) Devagiri
12. Which among the following best describes Alauddin Khilji’s Deccan policy?
A) Permanent annexation of all conquered territories
B) Religious conversion of rulers
C) Indirect control through tribute and vassalage
D) Appointment of Rajput governors
13. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer.
| List I (Kingdom) | List II (Dynasty/Region) |
|---|---|
| A. Devagiri | 1. Kakatiyas |
| B. Warangal | 2. Hoysalas |
| C. Dwarasamudra | 3. Yadavas |
| D. Madurai | 4. Pandyas |
A-) A-3, B-1, C-2, D-4
B-) A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
C-) A-2, B-3, C-1, D-4
D-) A-4, B-1, C-2, D-3
14. Muhammad bin Tughlaq shifted the capital from Delhi to:
A) Agra
B) Lahore
C) Daulatabad
D) Jaunpur
15. Assertion (A): Muhammad bin Tughlaq appointed non-Turkish and Hindu officials.
Reason (R): This policy created tensions with orthodox nobles.
A) Both (A) and (R) are false.
B) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
C) (A) is true but (R) is false.
D) (A) is false but (R) is true.
16. Muhammad bin Tughlaq’s failed diplomatic-military mission attempted to reach:
A) Sri Lanka
B) Persia
C) Tibet
D) China through the Himalayas
17. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer.
| List I (Regional Sultanate) | List II (Associated Region) |
|---|---|
| A. Bengal Sultanate | 1. Western India |
| B. Jaunpur Sultanate | 2. Eastern India |
| C. Gujarat Sultanate | 3. Gangetic region |
| D. Bahmani Sultanate | 4. Deccan |
A-) A-1, B-2, C-4, D-3
B-) A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4
C-) A-2, B-3, C-1, D-4
D-) A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2
18. Firoz Shah Tughlaq preferred which approach toward regional rulers?
A) Forced conversion
B) Permanent conquest
C) Strict military rule
D) Conciliation and tributary alliances
19. Which ruler recognized Bengal’s de facto independence in return for nominal allegiance?
A) Balban
B) Alauddin Khilji
C) Firoz Shah Tughlaq
D) Sikandar Lodi
20. Assertion (A): The Bahmani Sultanate emerged during the Tughlaq period.
Reason (R): The weakening of central authority encouraged regional independence.
A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
B) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
C) (A) is true but (R) is false.
D) (A) is false but (R) is true.
21. The Vijayanagara Empire was founded in:
A) 1320
B) 1347
C) 1336
D) 1351
22. The Bahmani–Vijayanagara rivalry mainly revolved around control of:
A) Malwa plateau
B) Bengal delta
C) Punjab frontier
D) Tungabhadra Doab
23. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer.
| List I (Dynasty/Ruler) | List II (Feature/Event) |
|---|---|
| A. Muhammad bin Tughlaq | 1. Capital shifted to Daulatabad |
| B. Firoz Shah Tughlaq | 2. Conciliatory approach to rulers |
| C. Alauddin Khilji | 3. Deccan expeditions via Malik Kafur |
| D. Balban | 4. Frontier defense against Mongols |
A-) A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4
B-) A-1, B-3, C-2, D-4
C-) A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
D-) A-4, B-2, C-1, D-3
24. Which dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate is considered the weakest, with real power lying in provincial governors’ hands?
A) Khilji Dynasty
B) Tughlaq Dynasty
C) Lodi Dynasty
D) Sayyid Dynasty
25. Assertion (A): The Sayyid rulers exercised effective control over all provinces.
Reason (R): Provincial governors enjoyed considerable autonomy during Sayyid rule.
A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
B) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
C) (A) is true but (R) is false.
D) (A) is false but (R) is true.
26. Bahlul Lodi initially served as the Governor of:
A) Punjab
B) Delhi
C) Sirhind
D) Jaunpur
27. Rana Sanga emerged as a major rival to the Lodis from:
A) Gujarat
B) Mewar
C) Bengal
D) Malwa
28. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer.
| List I (Ruler) | List II (Associated Action) |
|---|---|
| A. Bahlul Lodi | 1. Reasserted authority over Jaunpur |
| B. Sikandar Lodi | 2. Expeditions to Bihar and Bengal |
| C. Ibrahim Lodi | 3. Defeated by Babur |
| D. Rana Sanga | 4. Anti-Lodi alliances |
A-) A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
B-) A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4
C-) A-1, B-3, C-2, D-4
D-) A-4, B-2, C-1, D-3
29. Which ruler invaded India in 1526, ending the Delhi Sultanate?
A) Timur
B) Nadir Shah
C) Sher Shah
D) Babur
30. Assertion (A): Babur took advantage of political disunity among Indian rulers.
Reason (R): Regional rulers uniformly supported Ibrahim Lodi against Babur.
A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
B) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
C) (A) is true but (R) is false.
D) (A) is false but (R) is true.
31. Which among the following was NOT commonly used as a diplomatic tool during the Sultanate period?
A) Tribute payments
B) Governor appointments
C) Marriages
D) Democratic assemblies
32. Recognition by the Abbasid Caliphate enhanced the legitimacy of:
A) Balban
B) Alauddin Khilji
C) Iltutmish
D) Ibrahim Lodi
33. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer.
| List I (External Threat/Event) | List II (Impact/Response) |
|---|---|
| A. Mongol invasions | 1. Strengthened northwest defenses |
| B. Timur’s invasion | 2. Exposed lack of interstate unity |
| C. Abbasid Caliphate | 3. Religious legitimacy |
| D. Babur’s invasion | 4. End of Delhi Sultanate |
A-) A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3
B-) A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
C-) A-3, B-2, C-1, D-4
D-) A-4, B-1, C-2, D-3
34. Timur invaded India in:
A) 1526
B) 1347
C) 1451
D) 1398
35. Which term reflects the Delhi Sultanate rulers’ aspiration to universal sovereignty in India?
A) Sultan-i-Islam
B) Amir-ul-Mulk
C) Khalifa-i-Hind
D) Sultan-i-Hind
36. Assertion (A): Permanent alliances dominated interstate relations during the Sultanate period.
Reason (R): Opportunism and territorial ambitions shaped political relations.
A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
B) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
C) (A) is true but (R) is false.
D) (A) is false but (R) is true.
37. Which among the following regional identities became stronger during the later Sultanate period?
A) Rajputana
B) Bengal
C) Deccan
D) All of the above
38. The Bahmani Sultanate was established in:
A) 1336
B) 1347
C) 1414
D) 1451
39. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer.
| List I (Place/Region) | List II (Associated Historical Development) |
|---|---|
| A. Bengal | 1. Frequent provincial revolts |
| B. Daulatabad | 2. Capital transfer experiment |
| C. Transoxiana | 3. Diplomatic overtures of Firoz Shah |
| D. Tungabhadra Doab | 4. Bahmani–Vijayanagara rivalry |
A-) A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
B-) A-3, B-2, C-1, D-4
C-) A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
D-) A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3
40. Which Rajput state became a major rival of the Lodis under Rana Sanga?
A) Marwar
B) Amber
C) Bundi
D) Mewar
41. Assertion (A): Coins and inscriptions provide evidence of symbolic claims to authority by the Sultans.
Reason (R): Sultans attempted to portray themselves as supreme rulers over Islamic and non-Islamic polities.
A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
B) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
C) (A) is true but (R) is false.
D) (A) is false but (R) is true.
42. Which among the following kingdoms was NOT conquered by Malik Kafur?
A) Devagiri
B) Warangal
C) Dwarasamudra
D) Kashmir
43. Which Sultan attempted to extend influence into the Himalayan region toward China?
A) Balban
B) Sikandar Lodi
C) Muhammad bin Tughlaq
D) Firoz Shah Tughlaq
44. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer.
| List I (Dynasty) | List II (Approximate Period) |
|---|---|
| A. Mamluk Dynasty | 1. 1414–1451 |
| B. Khilji Dynasty | 2. 1206–1290 |
| C. Sayyid Dynasty | 3. 1290–1320 |
| D. Lodi Dynasty | 4. 1451–1526 |
A-) A-2, B-3, C-1, D-4
B-) A-3, B-2, C-4, D-1
C-) A-2, B-4, C-3, D-1
D-) A-1, B-2, C-4, D-3
45. Which among the following best explains the fragmentation of political authority during the Delhi Sultanate?
A) Excessive maritime trade
B) Vast geographical expanse and weak administrative control over remote regions
C) Complete autonomy to peasants
D) Uniform political stability
46. Assertion (A): Alauddin Khilji adopted a non-annexationist policy in the Deccan.
Reason (R): Local rulers retained autonomy while paying tribute to Delhi.
A) Both (A) and (R) are false.
B) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
C) (A) is true but (R) is false.
D) (A) is false but (R) is true.
47. Which independent Sultanate emerged in the Deccan during the weakening of Tughlaq authority?
A) Gujarat Sultanate
B) Jaunpur Sultanate
C) Bahmani Sultanate
D) Bengal Sultanate
48. The conflict between the Bahmani Sultanate and Vijayanagara Empire mainly continued over:
A) Delhi region
B) Malwa plateau
C) Bengal delta
D) Tungabhadra Doab
49. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer.
| List I (Ruler) | List II (Policy/Event) |
|---|---|
| A. Iltutmish | 1. Recognition by Caliphate |
| B. Balban | 2. Bengal revolts suppressed |
| C. Muhammad bin Tughlaq | 3. Capital shifted |
| D. Firoz Shah Tughlaq | 4. Recognition of Bengal autonomy |
A-) A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3
B-) A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
C-) A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2
D-) A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1
50. Which Sultan relied more on political settlements and loyal governors than military conquest?
A) Alauddin Khilji
B) Balban
C) Muhammad bin Tughlaq
D) Sikandar Lodi
51. Assertion (A): Timur’s invasion demonstrated effective interstate cooperation among Indian rulers.
Reason (R): A strong confederation resisted Timur’s plunder of Delhi.
A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
B) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
C) (A) is true but (R) is false.
D) Both (A) and (R) are false.
52. Which among the following kingdoms was ruled by the Hoysalas?
A) Devagiri
B) Warangal
C) Dwarasamudra
D) Madurai
53. The founder of the Khilji Dynasty was:
A) Alauddin Khilji
B) Qutbuddin Aibak
C) Jalaluddin Khilji
D) Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
54. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer.
| List I (Ruler/Event) | List II (Associated Place/Outcome) |
|---|---|
| A. Alauddin Khilji | 1. Chittor conquest |
| B. Malik Kafur | 2. Southern campaigns |
| C. Timur | 3. Sack of Delhi |
| D. Rana Sanga | 4. Anti-Lodi challenge |
A-) A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
B-) A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4
C-) A-4, B-2, C-1, D-3
D-) A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1
55. The Sultan who maintained diplomatic overtures toward Mongol chiefs in Transoxiana was:
A) Balban
B) Alauddin Khilji
C) Muhammad bin Tughlaq
D) Firoz Shah Tughlaq
56. Which among the following regions frequently revolted during Muhammad bin Tughlaq’s reign?
A) Bengal
B) Deccan
C) Sindh
D) All of the above
57. Assertion (A): Delhi Sultanate rulers often relied on tribute-based relations with conquered kingdoms.
Reason (R): Direct annexation of distant regions was always practical and easy.
A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
B) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
C) (A) is true but (R) is false.
D) (A) is false but (R) is true.
58. Which of the following regional Sultanates emerged in western India?
A) Bengal Sultanate
B) Bahmani Sultanate
C) Jaunpur Sultanate
D) Gujarat Sultanate
59. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer.
| List I (Ruler) | List II (Major Challenge) |
|---|---|
| A. Balban | 1. Mongol invasions |
| B. Muhammad bin Tughlaq | 2. Provincial revolts |
| C. Ibrahim Lodi | 3. Babur’s invasion |
| D. Firoz Shah Tughlaq | 4. Managing declining authority peacefully |
A-) A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4
B-) A-4, B-2, C-1, D-3
C-) A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
D-) A-3, B-1, C-2, D-4
60. Which dynasty immediately preceded the Mughal Empire in India?
A) Sayyid Dynasty
B) Khilji Dynasty
C) Tughlaq Dynasty
D) Lodi Dynasty
61. Assertion (A): The Sultanate period witnessed stable and permanent interstate alliances.
Reason (R): Political opportunism and territorial ambitions dominated interstate relations.
A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
B) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
C) (A) is true but (R) is false.
D) (A) is false but (R) is true.
62. Which of the following kingdoms retained autonomy while accepting Delhi’s suzerainty during Alauddin Khilji’s Deccan expeditions?
A) Yadava kingdom of Devagiri
B) Kingdom of Kashmir
C) Mewar kingdom
D) Punjab region
63. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer.
| List I (Historical Development) | List II (Period/Dynasty) |
|---|---|
| A. Timur’s invasion | 1. Late Tughlaq Period |
| B. Recognition of Iltutmish | 2. Abbasid Caliphate |
| C. Emergence of Bahmani Sultanate | 3. Weakening of Delhi control |
| D. Babur’s victory | 4. End of Lodi rule |
A-) A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
B-) A-2, B-3, C-1, D-4
C-) A-3, B-2, C-4, D-1
D-) A-4, B-1, C-2, D-3
64. By the end of the Sultanate period, India’s political system had become:
A) Highly centralized empire
B) Unified monarchy
C) Multi-polar with several independent kingdoms
D) Completely fragmented without states
65. Which factor most significantly helped Babur succeed against Ibrahim Lodi in 1526?
A) Strong Rajput-Lodi alliance
B) Naval superiority of Delhi Sultanate
C) Mongol military aid to Ibrahim Lodi
D) Political disunity among regional rulers