Worksheet
Chapter: 5 Later Medieval India
Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (1 Mark Each)
Who founded the Mamluk (Slave) Dynasty?
a) Iltutmish
b) Balban
c) Qutb-ud-din Aibak
d) Razia Sultan
The first woman ruler of the Delhi Sultanate was:
a) Nur Jahan
b) Razia Sultan
c) Chand Bibi
d) Jahanara
Which ruler followed the policy of "Blood and Iron"?
a) Balban
b) Akbar
c) Babur
d) Alauddin Khalji
The First Battle of Panipat was fought in:
a) 1525
b) 1526
c) 1556
d) 1565
Who introduced the Mansabdari System?
a) Babur
b) Humayun
c) Akbar
d) Jahangir
The capital of the Vijayanagara Empire was:
a) Gulbarga
b) Delhi
c) Hampi
d) Agra
The Bahamani Sultanate was founded by:
a) Mahmud Gawan
b) Ala-ud-Din Bahman Shah
c) Ibrahim Lodi
d) Firuz Shah
Gol Gumbaz is located in:
a) Bidar
b) Bijapur
c) Gulbarga
d) Golconda
Persian became the official language during:
a) Delhi Sultanate
b) Mauryan Empire
c) Gupta Empire
d) Chola Empire
Which Mughal ruler wrote the Baburnama?
a) Akbar
b) Humayun
c) Babur
d) Jahangir
Section B: Fill in the Blanks
- Qutb-ud-din Aibak founded the __________ Dynasty.
- Razia Sultan was the daughter of __________.
- The capital of Muhammad bin Tughlaq was shifted to __________.
- Akbar abolished the __________ tax in 1564.
- The Mahabharata was translated into Persian as __________.
- Vijayanagara means __________.
- Krishna Deva Raya ruled from __________ to __________.
- Governors in the Bahamani Kingdom were known as __________.
- The famous educational centre built by Mahmud Gawan was the __________.
- Gol Gumbaz is famous for its massive __________.
Section C: Match the Following
Column A Column B
1. Babur a. Gol Gumbaz
2. Mahmud Gawan b. Mansabdari System
3. Akbar c. Baburnama
4. Bijapur d. Madrasa at Bidar
5. Krishna Deva Raya e. Golden Age of Vijayanagara
Section D: True or False
- Iltutmish was the son of Qutb-ud-din Aibak. ______
- Balban strengthened the authority of the Sultan. ______
- Babur defeated Rana Sanga in the Battle of Khanwa. ______
- Jahangir wrote Tuzuk-i-Jahangiri. ______
- Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal. ______
- Hampi was the capital of the Bahamani Kingdom. ______
- Persian was the court language of the Bahamani rulers. ______
- Mahmud Gawan introduced administrative reforms. ______
- The Battle of Talikota was fought in 1565 CE. ______
- Agriculture was the backbone of the Mughal economy. ______
Section E: Assertion–Reason
Assertion (A): Akbar introduced the Mansabdari System.
Reason (R): It helped organize military and civil administration.
Assertion (A): Muhammad bin Tughlaq shifted the capital to Daulatabad.
Reason (R): The experiment was completely successful.
Assertion (A): Mahmud Gawan is remembered as an able administrator.
Reason (R): He introduced revenue and provincial reforms.
Assertion (A): Persian became an important language during the Delhi Sultanate.
Reason (R): Persian was used in administration and courts.
Assertion (A): The Battle of Talikota weakened the Vijayanagara Empire.
Reason (R): The Deccan Sultanates defeated Vijayanagara.
- Section F: Very Short Answer Questions
- Who founded the Delhi Sultanate?
- Why is Razia Sultan famous?
- What was Balban's "Blood and Iron" policy?
- Name any two battles fought by Babur.
- What is Sulh-i-Kul?
- Who was Raja Todar Mal?
- Name two monuments built by Shah Jahan.
- Who founded the Vijayanagara Empire?
- What were Iqtas?
- Name any two Deccan Sultanates formed after the Bahamani Kingdom.
Section G: Short Answer Questions
- Describe the achievements of Iltutmish.
- Explain the administrative reforms of Mahmud Gawan.
- Write a note on Akbar's religious policy.
- Explain the Mansabdari System.
- Describe the importance of Hampi.
- Explain the causes of the decline of the Bahamani Kingdom.
- Discuss the role of Persian in the Delhi Sultanate.
- How did trade contribute to the economy of the Mughal Empire?
Section H: Long Answer Questions
- Explain the rise and achievements of the Vijayanagara Empire.
- Describe the administration and economy of the Delhi Sultanate.
- Discuss the major achievements of Akbar.
- Explain the cultural and architectural contributions of the Bahamani Kingdom.
- Describe the development of art, architecture, language, and literature under the Mughals.
Section I: Case-Based Study Questions
Case Study – 1
The Vijayanagara Empire was founded in 1336 CE by Harihara I and Bukka Raya I on the banks of the Tungabhadra River. It became a powerful kingdom in South India. Krishna Deva Raya was its greatest ruler and his reign is considered the Golden Age of the empire. Agriculture, trade, literature, and architecture flourished during this period. Hampi, the capital city, became one of the richest cities in the world. The empire declined after the Battle of Talikota in 1565 CE.
Questions:
- Who founded the Vijayanagara Empire?
- Why is Krishna Deva Raya remembered?
- What was the capital city of the empire?
- Which battle led to its decline?
Case Study – 2
The Bahamani Sultanate was founded in 1347 CE by Ala-ud-Din Bahman Shah. It became the first independent Islamic kingdom in the Deccan. Mahmud Gawan introduced important administrative and revenue reforms. Persian culture greatly influenced the kingdom. The Bahamani rulers built remarkable monuments such as the Mahmud Gawan Madrasa and Gol Gumbaz. Agriculture and trade formed the backbone of the economy.
Questions:
- Who founded the Bahamani Sultanate?
- What reforms were introduced by Mahmud Gawan?
- Name two famous monuments of the Bahamani period.
- What was the chief source of income?
Case Study – 3
Akbar was one of the greatest Mughal rulers. He introduced the Mansabdari System and divided the empire into Subas. He followed the policy of Sulh-i-Kul and abolished the pilgrimage tax and Jizya tax. Akbar encouraged art, literature, and architecture. Under his patronage, Fatehpur Sikri and Buland Darwaza were built. His court included famous scholars and artists known as the Navratnas.
Questions:
- What was the Mansabdari System?
- What is meant by Sulh-i-Kul?
- Name two buildings associated with Akbar.
- Who were the Navratnas?
Section J: HOTS (Higher Order Thinking Skills)
- Why was Akbar's policy of Sulh-i-Kul important for maintaining peace in a diverse empire?
- Compare the administrative systems of the Delhi Sultanate and the Mughal Empire.
- If Mahmud Gawan had not been executed, how might the history of the Bahamani Kingdom have been different?
- Explain how trade contributed to the prosperity of both the Vijayanagara and Mughal Empires.
- Architecture often reflects the culture of a kingdom. Explain this statement with examples from the Delhi Sultanate, Mughals, Vijayanagara, and Bahamani Kingdoms.
- c) Qutb-ud-din Aibak
- b) Razia Sultan
- a) Balban
- b) 1526
- c) Akbar
- c) Hampi
- b) Ala-ud-Din Bahman Shah
- b) Bijapur
- a) Delhi Sultanate
- c) Babur
- Mamluk (Slave)
- Iltutmish
- Daulatabad
- Jizya
- Razmnama
- City of Victory
- 1509 CE, 1529 CE
- Tarafdars
- Mahmud Gawan Madrasa
- Dome
- Babur → c. Baburnama
- Mahmud Gawan → d. Madrasa at Bidar
- Akbar → b. Mansabdari System
- Bijapur → a. Gol Gumbaz
- Krishna Deva Raya → e. Golden Age of Vijayanagara
- False
- True
- True
- True
- True
- False
- True
- True
- True
- True
- Harihara I and Bukka Raya I
- He was the greatest ruler and led the Golden Age of the empire.
- Hampi
- Battle of Talikota (1565 CE)
- Ala-ud-Din Bahman Shah
- Administrative and revenue reforms.
- Mahmud Gawan Madrasa and Gol Gumbaz
- Land revenue
- A ranking system for military and civil officers.
- Universal Peace and religious tolerance.
- Fatehpur Sikri and Buland Darwaza
- The Nine Gems (group of scholars and artists in Akbar's court)
- Qutb Minar (Delhi Sultanate)
- Taj Mahal (Mughals)
- Virupaksha Temple (Vijayanagara)
- Gol Gumbaz (Bahamani Kingdom)
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