GK Questions on Nasiruddin Mahmud

Following we are presenting a practice set of some exam-oriented questions based on the topic Nasiruddin Mahmud. Nasiruddin Mahmud belongs to the Tughluq Dynasty of medieval Indian History. These questions are based on the analysis of the previous year’s papers for the government exams like SSC CGL, Banking, and some other related exams. So these questions are important for the candidates preparing for the upcoming government exams. 

Que 1. Who among the following person was the last ruler of the Tughlaq dynasty?
(a) Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq Shah II
(b) Abu Bakr Shah
(c) Muhammad Shah
(d) Nasiruddin Mahmud

Ans. (d) Nasiruddin Mahmud
Explanation – Nasiruddin Mahmud was the last ruler of the Tughluq dynasty. The reign of Nasiruddin Mahmud was from 1394 to 1412 AD.

Que 2. Which of the following sultans banned food in gold and silver utensils?
(a) Nasiruddin Mahmud
(b) Firoz Shah Tughlaq
(c) Alauddin Sikandar Shah
(d) None of the above

Ans. (b) Firoz Shah Tughlaq
Explanation – In the Delhi Sultanate, Firoz Shah Tughlaq banned food in gold and silver utensils.

Que 3. Which one of the following Sultans set up a translation department to translate Hindu scriptures from Sanskrit to Persian?
(a) Nasiruddin Mahmud
(b) Firoz Shah Tughlaq
(c) Alauddin Sikandar Shah
(d) None of the above

Ans. (b) Firoz Shah Tughlaq
Explanation – Firoz Shah Tughlaq was the first Sultan of the Delhi Sultanate who established a translation department to translate Hindu scriptures from Sanskrit to Persian.

Que 4. On what subject is the book “Dalailey Firozshahi” based?
(a) Music
(b) Philosophy and Astronomy
(c) Pharmacology
(d) None of the above

Ans. (b) Philosophy and Astronomy
Explanation – Dalailey Firozshahi’s book is based on the subject of philosophy and constellation science. Azizuddin Kirmani translated this book from Sanskrit to Persian during the reign of Firoz Shah Tughlaq.

Que 5. Which of the following Sultan’s reign Jaunpur became an independent state?
(a) Nasiruddin Mahmud
(b) Alauddin Sikandar Shah
(c) Abu Bakr Shah
(d) None of the above

Ans. (a) Nasiruddin Mahmud
Explanation – Jaunpur became an independent state during the reign of Nasiruddin Mahmud. Nasiruddin Mahmud’s vizier Malik Sarwar established an independent state called Jaunpur.

Que 6. The reign of which of the following sultans is considered as the period of “rural prosperity and prosperity”?
(a) Alauddin Khalji
(b) Muhammad bin Tughlaq
(c) Firoz Shah Tughluq
(d) None of the above

Ans. (c) Firoz Shah Tughlaq
Explanation – The reign of Firoz Shah Tughlaq in the Delhi Sultanate is considered a period of “rural prosperity and prosperity”.

Que 7. On which river did Sultan Firoz Shah Tughlaq build the Ulugh Khani Canal?
(a) Ganga
(b) Yamuna
(c) Sutlej
(d) Chenab

Ans. (c) Sutlej
Explanation – Sultan Firoz Shah Tughlaq built the Ulugh Khani canal on the Sutlej river. Ulugh Khani Canal was the largest of the canals built by Firoz Shah Tughlaq. This canal was 150 miles long.

Que 8. On which river did Sultan Firoz Shah Tughlaq build the Rajwahi Canal?
(a) Ganga
(b) Yamuna
(c) Sutlej
(d) Chenab

Ans. (b) the Yamuna
Explanation – The Rajwahi canal was built on the Yamuna river by Sultan Firoz Shah Tughlaq. Rajwahi canal was 96 miles long.

Que 9. Which of the following sultan of Delhi Sultanate built “Darul Shifa”?
(a) Nasiruddin Mahmud
(b) Firoz Shah Tughluq
(c) Alauddin Sikandar Shah
(d) None of the above

Ans. (b) Firoz Shah Tughluq
Explanation – “Darul Shifa” was constructed by Firoz Shah Tughlaq. “Darul Shifa” was a charitable dispensary. Here the poor people were treated free of cost.

Que 10. Which of the following Sultan of Delhi Sultanate was establish the department of “Diwan-i-Khairat”?
(a) Iltutmish
(b) Balban
(c) Firoz Shah Tughlaq
(d) None of the above

Ans. (c) Firoz Shah Tughlaq
Explanation – The department of “Diwan-e-Khairat” was established by Firoz Shah Tughlaq. Financial help was given to Muslim women and widows through this department.

Que 11. Which of the following sultans was said to have “the emperor’s sultanate extended from Delhi to Palam”?
(a) Nasiruddin Mahmud
(b) Balban
(c) Firoz Shah Tughlaq
(d) None of the above

Ans. (a) Nasiruddin Mahmud
Explanation – Nasiruddin Mahmud, the last ruler of the Tughlaq dynasty, was said to have said that “the sultanate of the emperor extended from Delhi to Palam”.

Que 12. Which Sultan established the Public Works Department in the Delhi Sultanate?
(a) Nasiruddin Mahmud
(b) Balban
(c) Firoz Shah Tughlaq
(d) None of the above

Ans. (c) Firoz Shah Tughlaq
Explanation – The Public Works Department was established by Firoz Shah Tughlaq in the Delhi Sultanate.

Que 13. Which of the following rulers got the fifth floor built of Qutub Minar?
(a) Iltutmish
(b) Qutubuddin Aibak
(c) Alauddin Khalji
(d) Firoz Shah Tughlaq

Ans. (d) Firoz Shah Tughlaq
Explanation – The fifth floor of Qutub Minar was built by Firoz Shah Tughlaq. Firoz Shah Tughlaq also got the fourth floor of Qutub Minar repaired.

Que 14. During the reign of which one of the following rulers did Timur Lang invade India?
(a) Nasiruddin Mahmud
(b) Balban
(c) Firoz Shah Tughlaq
(d) None of the above

Ans. (a) Nasiruddin Mahmud
Explanation – Timur Lang invaded India in 1398 AD. At this time, the Delhi Sultanate was ruled by Nasiruddin Mahmud, the last ruler of the Tughlaq dynasty.

Que 15. Which Sultan established the Diwan-i-Bandagan department in the Delhi Sultanate?
(a) Nasiruddin Mahmud
(b) Balban
(c) Firoz Shah Tughlaq
(d) None of the above

Ans. (c) Firoz Shah Tughlaq
Explanation – The department of Diwan-i-Bandagan was established by Firoz Shah Tughlaq. This department was related to slaves. The head of this department was Vakildedar.

Que 16. Which Sultan had the maximum number of slaves in the Delhi Sultanate?
(a) Alauddin Khalji
(b) Muhammad bin Tughluq
(c) Firoz Shah Tughluq
(d) None of the above

Ans. (c) Firoz Shah Tughluq
Explanation – Firoz Shah Tughlaq had the maximum number of slaves in the Delhi Sultanate. Firoz Shah Tughlaq had 1,80,000 slaves.

Que 17. Which Sultan established the Employment Department in the Delhi Sultanate?
(a) Nasiruddin Mahmud
(b) Balban
(c) Firoz Shah Tughluq
(d) None of the above

Ans. (c) Firoz Shah Tughluq
Explanation – Firoz Shah Tughlaq was the first Sultan of the Delhi Sultanate who established the Department of Employment.

Que 18. Which one of the following Sultans implemented the vocational education policy in the Delhi Sultanate?
(a) Alauddin Khalji
(b) Muhammad bin Tughluq
(c) Firoz Shah Tughluq
(d) None of the above

Ans. (c) Firoz Shah Tughluq
Explanation – Firoz Shah Tughlaq was the first Sultan, who implemented the policy of vocational education in the Delhi Sultanate.

Que 19. Which of the following sultans formed the department called Diwan-i-Risalat?
(a) Alauddin Khalji
(b) Muhammad bin Tughluq
(c) Firoz Shah Tughluq
(d) None of the above

Ans. (c) Firoz Shah Tughluq
Explanation – In the Delhi Sultanate, Firoz Shah Tughlaq had formed a separate department Diwan-i-Risalat for the redressal of public grievances.

Que 20. Which of the following sultans formed the department called Diwan-i-Ishtihaq?
(a) Alauddin Khalji
(b) Muhammad bin Tughluq
(c) Firoz Shah Tughluq
(d) None of the above

Ans. (c) Firoz Shah Tughluq
Explanation – Firoz Shah Tughlaq was the first Sultan of the Delhi Sultanate who had formed a department called Diwan-e-Ishtihaq for the old age pension.