Core Concept Summary
Module 1: Sultanate Polity & Market Reforms
The Delhi Sultanate (1206–1526 CE) established centralized Turko-Afghan rule. Alauddin Khilji introduced agrarian assessments and market control mechanisms with fixed commodity prices.
Module Evaluation
5-Question Knowledge Check
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Q1. Who established the Mamluk (Slave) Dynasty of Delhi in 1206?
Solution: Qutb-ud-din Aibak founded the Sultanate in 1206.
Q2. Market price regulations and the post of Shahna-i-Mandi were instituted by:
Solution: Alauddin Khilji enforced strict price ceilings to maintain his standing army.
Q3. Which agricultural department was founded by Muhammad bin Tughlaq?
Solution: Diwan-i-Amir-Kohi provided state loans for agrarian expansion.
Q4. The experiment of issuing token bronze and copper currency in 1330 CE was by:
Solution: Muhammad bin Tughlaq issued token currency modeled on Chinese currency.
Q5. The city of Agra was established in 1504 CE as the Sultanate capital by:
Solution: Sikandar Lodi founded Agra to control regional trade routes.