GK Questions on Tughlaq Dynasty

Tughlaq Dynasty is an important topic of exams point of view of the Medieval Indian History section. In the present scenario, the wattage of the history section is increasing in government exams like SSC CGL, RAILWAYS, BANKING, and some other related exams. So here we are providing some exam-oriented questions on the topic Tughlaq Dynasty. These questions are based on the analysis of the previous year’s question papers for the government exams. These questions will enhance the knowledge of the candidates preparing for the government exams.

Que 1. Which of the following rulers said that “my bow and arrow is my throne”?

(a) Jalaluddin Khalji
(b) Alauddin Khalji
(c) Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
(d) Muhammad bin Tughlaq

Ans. (c) Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
Explanation – Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq, the founder of the Tughlaq dynasty said that “my bow and arrow is my throne”.

Que 2. Which of the following rulers assumed the title of “Commander of the Prophet”?

(a) Iltutmish
(b) Balaban
(c) Nasiruddin Khusrav shah
(d) Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq

Ans. (c) Nasiruddin Khusrav shah
Explanation – The original name of Nasiruddin Khusrav shah was Khusro Malik. It ruled the Delhi Sultanate from April 1320 to September 1320 AD. Nasiruddin Khusrav Shah assumed the title of “Commander of the Prophet”.

Que 3. Which of the following rulers was the chief guard of the North-Western frontiers before becoming the Sultan?

(a) Nasiruddin Khusravshah
(b) Aram Shah
(c) Firoz Shah Tughlaq
(d) Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq

Ans. (d) Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
Explanation – Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq was the chief guard of the north-western frontiers before becoming the Sultan. It ruled the Delhi Sultanate from 1320 to 1324 AD.

Que 4. Who was the first ruler of the Delhi Sultanate to become the Sultan unanimously?

(a) Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
(b) Firoz Shah Tughlaq
(c) Muhammad bin Tughlaq
(d) none of the above

Ans. (a) Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
Explanation – Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq was the first ruler to become the Sultan unanimously in the Delhi Sultanate.

Que 5. To which of his sons did Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq bestow the title of Ulugh Khan?

(a) Malik Fakhruddin Juna Khan
(b) Bahram khan
(c) Mahmud Khan
(d) none of the above

Ans. (a) Malik Fakhruddin Juna Khan
Explanation – Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq bestowed the title of Ulugh Khan to his son Malik Fakhruddin Juna Khan. He was the eldest of the five sons of Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq.

Que 6. Which one of the following Sultans banned gambling?

(a) Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
(b) Firoz Shah Tughlaq
(c) Muhammad bin Tughlaq
(d) none of the above

Ans. (a) Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
Explanation – Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq banned gambling in his empire. Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq also banned the manufacture and sale of liquor.

Que 7. Which Sultan of Delhi Sultanate himself checked the pay register of soldiers?

(a) Iltutmish
(b) Balban
(c) Alauddin Khalji
(d) Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq

Ans. (d) Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
Explanation – Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq was the first Sultan of the Delhi Sultanate, who himself checked the pay register of his soldiers. 

Que 8. About which of the following sultans did Nizamuddin Auliya say “Hunooz Delhi Durst”?

(a) Iltutmish
(b) Balban
(c) Alauddin Khalji
(d) Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq

Ans. (d) Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
Explanation – Nizamuddin Auliya said about Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq “Hunooz Delhi Durst”.

Que 9. Which of the following sultans introduced the sign currency in India?

(a) Muhammad bin Tughlaq
(b) Firoz Shah Tughlaq
(c) Jalaluddin Khalji
(d) None of the above

Ans. (a) Muhammad bin Tughluq
Explanation- Muhammad bin Tughlaq was the first Sultan to introduce sign currency in India. Muhammad bin Tughlaq introduced the sign currency in 1330 AD. It kept the value of the symbol currency at par with the silver tanka.

Que 10. Which of the following Sultan changed the capital from Delhi to Daulatabad?

(a) Muhammad bin Tughlaq
(b) Firoz Shah Tughlaq
(c) Jalaluddin Khalji
(d) None of the above

Ans. (a) Muhammad bin Tughlaq
Explanation- Muhammad bin Tughlaq shifted his capital from Delhi to Devgiri in 1327 AD. He named Devgiri as Daulatabad.

Que 11. In which of the following year did Muhammad bin Tughlaq conquer Karachil?

(a) 1330
(b) 1328
(c) 1337
(d) 1326

Ans. (c) 1337
Explanation – Muhammad bin Tughlaq did the Karachil conquest in 1337 AD.

Que 12. During the reign of which of the following Sultans, Madura became independent from the Delhi Sultanate?

(a) Muhammad bin Tughlaq
(b) Alauddin Khalji
(c) Jalaluddin Khalji
(d) None of the above

Ans. (a) Muhammad bin Tughlaq
Explanation- Madura became an independent state under the leadership of Ahsan Khan in 1335 AD during the reign of Muhammad bin Tughlaq.

Que 13. During the reign of which of the following sultans, an independent kingdom named Vijayanagara was established?

(a) Muhammad bin Tughlaq
(b) Alauddin Khalji
(c) Jalaluddin Khalji
(d) None of the above

Ans. (a) Muhammad bin Tughlaq
Explanation- An independent kingdom called Vijayanagara was established in 1336 AD by Harihara and Bukka. At this time the Delhi Sultanate was ruled by Muhammad bin Tughlaq.

Que 14. Who among the following was present with Muhammad bin Tughlaq in the camp at the time of his death?

(a) Sheikh Salim Chishti
(b) Sheikh Moinuddin Chishti
(c) Nasiruddin Chirag Dehalvi
(d) None of the above

Ans. (c) Nasiruddin Chirag Dehalvi
Explanation- Nasiruddin Chirag Dehalvi was present with him in the camp at the time of the death of Muhammad bin Tughlaq.

Que 15. Which of the following was the only rebel pardoned by Muhammad bin Tughlaq?

(a) Ain-ul-Mulk
(b) Targi
(c) Bahauddin Gurshap
(d) None of the above

Ans. (a) Ain-ul-Mulk
Explanation- Ain-ul-Mulk was the only rebel pardoned by Muhammad bin Tughlaq. Ain-ul-Mulk was a writer and scholar lar of a high order.

Que 16. Which one of the following Sultans abolished the practice of Subedars giving gifts to the Sultans?

(a) Iltutmish
(b) Muhammad bin Tughlaq
(c) Firoz Shah Tughlaq
(d) None of the above

Ans. (c) Firoz Shah Tughlaq
Explanation- Firoz Shah Tughlaq abolished the practice of giving gifts to the Sultans by the Subedars.

Que 17. Which of the following Sultan issued a coin called Shashgani?

(a) Iltutmish
(b) Muhammad bin Tughlaq
(c) Firoz Shah Tughlaq
(d) None of the above

Ans. (c) Firoz Shah Tughluq
Explanation- The coin named Shashgani was introduced by Firoz Shah Tughlaq. This Shasahgani coin is made of Silver.

Que 18. Which ruler of the Tughlaq dynasty wrote his autobiography?

(a) Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
(b) Muhammad bin Tughlaq
(c) Firoz Shah Tughlaq
(d) None of the above

Ans. (c) Firoz Shah Tughlaq
Explanation- Among the rulers of the Tughlaq dynasty, Firoz Shah Tughlaq wrote his autobiography titled Futuhat-e-Firozshahi. It is written in a total of 32 pages. It was written in the Persian language.

Que 19. Whose autobiography is “Malphuzate Timuri”?

(a) Taimur Lang
(b) Muhammad bin Tughlaq
(c) Firoz Shah Tughlaq
(d) None of the above

Ans. (a) Taimur Lang
Explanation- “Malphuzate Timuri”, is the autobiography of Taimur Lang. It was originally written in Chagatai Turkish language. It has been translated into the Persian language by Abu Talib.

Que 20. Who among the following had the title “lively companion”?

(a) Malik Isami
(b) Ziauddin Barani
(c) Amir Khusrau
(d) None of the above 

Ans. (b) Ziauddin Barani
Explanation- Ziauddin Barani’s title was “lively companion”. This title was given by Muhammad bin Tughlaq of Barani. Barani was born in 1285 AD. He was the only historian who was socially boycotted at the last moment.