Important Questions of Alauddin Khilji

Alauddin khalji is an important topic of the Khilji Dynasty. The Khilji dynasty belongs to the Medieval Indian History section of the general knowledge syllabus. Following we are providing some important questions on the topic of Alauddin khalji. These questions are based on the analysis of the previous year’s papers for government exams like SSC CGL, RAILWAYS, and some other exams. These questions will help in the upcoming government exams.

Que 1. During the reign of which ruler the Delhi Sultanate saw the most Mongol invasions?

(a)  Iltutmish
(b) Balban
(c) Muhammad bin Tughlaq
(d) Alauddin Khalji

Ans. (d) Alauddin Khilji
Explanation – Most of the Mongol invasions in the Delhi Sultanate took place during the reign of Alauddin Khalji. There were a total of 6 Mongol invasions during the period of Alauddin Khalji.

Que 2. Who was the first Mongol invader during the reign of Alauddin Khilji?

(a) Kadar Khan
(b) Saldi
(c) Qutlugh Khwaja
(d) Targi

Ans. (a) Kadar Khan
Explanation – The first Mongol invader was Kadar Khan during the reign of Alauddin Khalji. Kadar Khan attacked in 1298 AD. It was defeated by Alauddin Khalji’s generals Zafar Khan and Ulugh Khan.

Que 3. Who was the ruler of Gujarat during the time of Alauddin Khilji?

(a) Karna dev
(b) Hammir dev
(c) Ratan Singh
(d) None of the above

Ans. (a) Karna dev
Explanation – The ruler of Gujarat at the time of Alauddin Khalji was Karna Dev. His wife’s name was Kamala Devi and his daughter’s name was Deval Devi.

Que 4. In which of the following year did Alauddin Khilji campaign in Gujarat?

(a) 1298
(b) 1301
(c) 1303
(d) 1305

Ans. (a) 1298
Explanation – Alauddin Khilji campaigned in Gujarat in 1298 AD. This campaign was led by Ulugh Khan and Nusrat Khan.

Que 5. Who among the following was given the title of “Malika-i-Jahan” by Alauddin?

(a) Kamla Devi
(b) Deval Devi
(c) Ranga Devi
(d) None of the above

Ans. (a) Kamla Devi
Explanation- Alauddin Khalji had given the title of “Malika-e-Jahan” to Kamala Devi. She was the wife of Karna Dev, the ruler of Gujarat, whom Alauddin Khalji married.

Que 6. Which of the following is also known as “hazar dinari”?

(a) Malik Kafur
(b) Amir Khusrow
(c) Ulugh Khan
(d) None of the above

Ans. (a) Malik Kafur
Explanation- Malik Kafur is also called “hazar Dinari”. It was a slave whom Nusrat Khan bought in Gujarat for 1000 gold dinars.

Que 7. Who was the ruler of Ranthambore during the time of Alauddin Khilji?

(a) Karna dev
(b) Hammir dev
(c) Ratan Singh
(d) None of the above

Ans. (b) Hammir dev
Explanation – At the time of Alauddin Khilji, the ruler of Ranthambore was Hammir Dev. It was the descendant of Prithviraj Chauhan.

Que 8. On which of the following campaigns, did Alauddin Khilji’s general Nusrat Khan die?

(a) Gujarat Campaign
(b) Ranthambore Campaign
(c) Chittor campaign
(d) None of the above

Ans. (b) Ranthambore Campaign
Explanation – Nusrat Khan, the general of Alauddin Khalji, died on the Ranthambore campaign.

Que 9. Who was the ruler of Chittor during the time of Alauddin Khalji?

(a) Karna dev
(b) Hammir dev
(c) Ratan Singh
(d) None of the above

Ans. (c) Ratan Singh
Explanation – At the time of Alauddin Khalji, the ruler of Chittor was Ratan Singh. It was a Rajput ruler of the Guhilot dynasty. His wife’s name was Padmavati.

Que 10. In which of the following year did Alauddin Khilji undertake the Chittor campaign?

(a) 1298
(b) 1301
(c) 1303
(d) 1305

Ans. (c) 1303
Explanation – Alauddin Khilji did the Chittor campaign in 1303 AD.

Que 11. Who among the following composed “Padmaavat”?

(a) Malik Muhammad Jayasi
(b) Damodar Kavi
(c) Amir Khusrow
(d) None of the above

Ans. (a) Malik Muhammad Jayasi
Explanation – Padmavat was composed by Malik Muhammad Jayasi.

Que 12. Who among the following wrote “Padmaavat Katha”?

(a) Malik Muhammad Jayasi
(b) Damodar Kavi
(c) Amir Khusrow
(d) None of the above

Ans. (b) Damodar Kavi
Explanation – “Padmavat Katha” was composed by the poet Damodar. It mentions the Jauhar of Rani Padmini.

Que 13. Who among the following wrote “The Story of Gora Badal”?

(a) Malik Muhammad Jayasi
(b) Damodar Kavi
(c) Jatmal
(d) None of the above

Ans. (c) Jatmal
Explanation – “The Story of Gora Badal” was composed by Jatmal.

Que 14. Which of the following cities was named “Khizrabad” by Alauddin Khilji?

(a) Gujarat
(b) Ranthambore
(c) Chittor
(d) none of the above

Ans. (c) Chittor
Explanation – After conquering Chittor, Alauddin Khalji named Chittor “Khizrabad” after his son Khizr Khan.

Que 15. Which of the following cities was named “Jalalabad” by Alauddin Khilji?

(a) Jalore
(b) Ranthambore
(c) Chittor
(d) None of the above

Ans. (a) Jalore
Explanation – After conquering Jalore, Alauddin Khilji named it “Jalalabad”. To conquer Jalore, Alauddin Khalji sent an army under the leadership of his maid Gulobisht.

Que 16. Warangal was the capital of which of the following states?

(a) Devagiri
(b) Telangana
(c) Hoysala
(d) Pandya

Ans. (b) Telangana
Explanation – Warangal was the capital of the South Indian state of Telangana. At the time of Alauddin, the ruler of the Kakatiya dynasty was Pratap Rudra Dev.

Que 17. Which of the following rulers gifted the Kohinoor diamond to Alauddin Khilji?

(a) Pratap Rudra Dev
(b) Ramchandra Dev
(c) Veer Ballal Dev
(d) None of the above

Ans. (a) Pratap Rudra Dev
Explanation – Pratap Rudra Dev, the ruler of the Kakatiya dynasty, gifted the Kohinoor diamond to Alauddin Khalji.

Que 18. Dwarasamudra was the capital of which of the following states?

(a) Devagiri
(b) Telangana
(c) Hoysala
(d) Pandya

Ans. (c) Hoysala
Explanation – Dwarasamudra was the capital of the South Indian state of Hoysalas. During the time of Alauddin Khilji, the ruler here was Veer Ballal III.

Que 19. Which of the following South Indian states did not accept the suzerainty of Alauddin Khilji?

(a) Devagiri
(b) Telangana
(c) Hoysala
(d) Pandya

Ans. (d) Pandya
Explanation – Pandya state was the only South Indian state, which did not accept the subjugation of Alauddin Khilji.

Que 20. Rudrama Devi was related to which of the following states?

(a) Gujarat
(b) Ranthambore
(c) Devagiri
(d) Telangana

Ans. (d) Telangana
Explanation – Rudrama Devi was the daughter of Ganapati, the ruler of the Kakatiya dynasty of Telangana.