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History is the most important section in the general knowledge syllabus. At present time the number of questions in the history section is increasing in the government exams like SSC CGL, RAILWAYS, BANKING, and some other related exams. So here we are presenting a practice set of some questions based on previous years’ papers for government exams. These questions cover all about “Iltutmish”. This is a medieval Indian History topic. These questions will enhance the knowledge of the candidate preparing for the upcoming government exams.

 

Que 1. Who among the following had the title “Sultan-e-Sayed”?

(a) Qutub Uddin Aibak
(b) Iltutmish
(c) Balban
(d) Aram Shah

Ans. (b) Iltutmish
Explanation – The title of Iltutmish was “Sultan-e-Sayed”.

 

Que 2. Which of the following ruler was also known as Sultan-e-Azam?

(a) Qutub Uddin Aibak
(b) Iltutmish
(c) Balban
(d) Aram Shah

Ans. (b) Iltutmish
Explanation – Iltutmish was also called Sultan-e-Azam. He was the real founder of the Delhi Sultanate.

 

Que 3. Which of the following rulers was also known as the “Grandfather of Tombs”?

(a) Iltutmish
(b) Razia
(c) Balban
(d) Ruknuddin Firuz

Ans. (a) Iltutmish
Explanation – Iltutmish was also called “the father of the tombs”.

 

Que 4. Which ruler made Delhi the first capital of the Delhi Sultanate?

(a) Iltutmish
(b) Razia
(c) Balban
(d) Ruknuddin Firuz

Ans. (a) Iltutmish
Explanation – Iltutmish was the first ruler of the Delhi Sultanate who made Delhi the capital for the first time.

 

Que 5. Who started the Iqta system in the Delhi Sultanate?

(a) Balban
(b) Alauddin Khilji
(c) Firoz Tughlaq
(d) Iltutmish

Ans. (d) Iltutmish
Explanation – The Iqta system was started by Iltutmish in the Delhi Sultanate.

 

Que 6. When did Iltutmish capture the fort of Ranthambore?

(a) 1226
(b) 1227
(c) 1232
(d) 1236

Ans. (a) 1226
Explanation – Iltutmish captured the fort of Ranthambore in 1226 AD.

 

Que 7. Which ruler first introduced pure Arabic coins in Delhi Sultanate?

(a) Balban
(b) Alauddin Khilji
(c) Firoz Tughlaq
(d) Iltutmish

Ans. (d) Iltutmish
Explanation – It was Iltutmish who first introduced pure Arabic coins in Delhi Sultanate.

 

Que 8. Which ruler was the first to introduce the “Tanka Coin” in the Delhi Sultanate?

(a) Iltutmish
(b) Muhammad bin Tughlaq
(c) Sikandar Lodi
(d) None of the above

Ans. (a) Iltutmish
Explanation – In the Delhi Sultanate, Iltutmish first introduced the “Tanka Coin”. It was made of silver.

 

Que 9. What was the weight of the Tanka coin?

(a) 175 grains
(b) 180 grains
(c) 150 grains
(d) 100 grains

Ans. (a) 175 grains
Explanation – The Tanka coin weighed 175 grains. It was a silver coin.

 

Que 10. Which ruler first introduced the “Jeetal Coin” in Delhi Sultanate?

(a) Iltutmish
(b) Muhammad bin Tughlaq
(c) Sikandar Lodi
(d) None of the above

Ans. (a) Iltutmish
Explanation – It was Iltutmish who first introduced the “Jeetal Coin” in the Delhi Sultanate. This coin was made of copper.

 

Que 11. What was the weight of the Jital coin?

(a) 380 grains
(b) 250 grains
(c) 200 grains
(d) 300 grains

Ans. (a) 380 grains
Explanation – The weight of the Jeetal coin was 380 grains.

 

Que 12. Which of the following rulers founded Madrasa Muizzi?

(a) Nasiruddin Mahmud
(b) Bahram shah
(c) Aram Shah
(d) Iltutmish

Ans. (d) Iltutmish
Explanation – Iltutmish established Madrasa Muizzi in Delhi and Badaun.

 

Que 13. Which was the first tomb established by the Turks in India?

(a) Sultangarhi’s Tomb
(b) Balban’s Tomb
(c) Sher Shah Suri’s Tomb
(d) None of the above

Ans. (a) Sultangarhi’s Tomb
Explanation – The first tomb established by the Turks in India was the tomb of Sultangarhi.

 

Que 14. Sultangarhi’s tomb was built by which of the following rulers?

(a) Nasiruddin Mahmud
(b) Bahram shah
(c) Aram Shah
(d) Iltutmish

Ans. (d) Iltutmish
Explanation – Iltutmish built the tomb of Sultangarhi in the memory of his son in Delhi.

 

Que 15. Which of the following post was created by Iltutmish?

(a) Sheikh-ul-Islam
(b) Naib-i-mamlakat
(c) Both of the above
(d) None of the above

Ans. (a) Sheikh-ul-Islam
Explanation – The post of Sheikh-ul-Islam was created by Iltutmish.

 

Que 16. Who was the first person to sit on the post of Sheikh-ul-Islam?

(a) Sheikh Naqshbi
(b) Nizamulmulk Junaidi
(c) Malik Tajuddin
(d) None of the above

Ans. (a) Sheikh Naqshbi
Explanation – Sheikh Naqshbi was the first person to hold the post of Sheikh-ul-Islam.

 

Que 17. Who among the following was addressed by Iltutmish as “Father”?

(a) Sheikh Naqshbi
(b) Nizamulmulk Junaidi
(c) Malik Tajuddin
(d) None of the above

Ans. (a) Sheikh Naqshbi
Explanation – Iltutmish used to address Sheikh Naqshbi as “Father”.

 

Que 18. During the reign of which one of the following rulers did Genghis Khan come to the North-Western frontier of India?

(a) Nasiruddin Mahmud
(b) Bahram shah
(c) Aram Shah
(d) Iltutmish

Ans. (d) Iltutmish
Explanation – During the reign of the Iltutmish, Genghis Khan came to the north-western border of India.

 

Que 19. What was the original name of Genghis Khan?

(a) Khasul khan
(b) Temuchin
(c) Ogden 
(d) None of the above

Ans. (b) Temuchin
Explanation – The original name of Genghis Khan was Temuchin.

 

Que 20. Iltutmish was the governor of which province before becoming the Sultan?

(a) Badaun
(b) Multan
(c) Lahore
(d) None of the above

Ans. (a) Badaun
Explanation – Before becoming the Sultan, Iltutmish was the Subedar of Badaun province

 



Last Updated : 28 Nov, 2022
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