1. Which dynasty established the Delhi Sultanate in 1206 CE?
   A) Mughal Dynasty
   B) Slave (Mamluk) Dynasty
   C) Khilji Dynasty
   D) Tughlaq Dynasty
   
2. Who was the first ruler of the Delhi Sultanate?
   A) Iltutmish
   B) Qutbuddin Aibak
   C) Balban
   D) Alauddin Khilji
   
3. Which of the following was the language of administration under the Delhi Sultans?
   A) Sanskrit
   B) Persian
   C) Arabic
   D) Urdu
   
4. Which Sultan is credited with introducing the Iqta system?
   A) Alauddin Khilji
   B) Balban
   C) Iltutmish
   D) Muhammad bin Tughlaq
   
5. What was the purpose of the Iqta system?
   A) To provide land grants to religious leaders
   B) To manage revenue collection and maintain the army
   C) To increase trade with foreign merchants
   D) To encourage education in Delhi
   
6. Which Sultan shifted the capital of the Delhi Sultanate from Delhi to Daulatabad?
   A) Qutbuddin Aibak
   B) Alauddin Khilji
   C) Muhammad bin Tughlaq
   D) Firoz Shah Tughlaq
   
7. Which Delhi Sultan introduced price control and rationing of essential commodities?
   A) Qutbuddin Aibak
   B) Alauddin Khilji
   C) Muhammad bin Tughlaq
   D) Firoz Shah Tughlaq
   
8. What was the role of the Amir in the Delhi Sultanate?
   A) Religious leader
   B) Noble or high-ranking official
   C) Peasant leader
   D) Trader
   
9. What was the main reason for the decline of the Delhi Sultanate?
   A) Frequent Mongol invasions
   B) Internal conflicts and weak rulers
   C) Rise of regional kingdoms and lack of military efficiency
   D) All of the above
   
10. Which Sultan is known for his policy of religious tolerance and abolition of certain taxes on non-Muslims?
    A) Alauddin Khilji
    B) Balban
    C) Firoz Shah Tughlaq
    D) Razia Sultana
    

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Answers and Explanations

1. B) Slave (Mamluk) Dynasty
   The Delhi Sultanate was established by the Slave Dynasty, founded by Qutbuddin Aibak in 1206 CE.
   
2. B) Qutbuddin Aibak
   Qutbuddin Aibak was the first Sultan of Delhi, though he ruled for a short period before his death.
   
3. B) Persian
   Persian was the official language of administration under the Delhi Sultans.
   
4. C) Iltutmish
   Iltutmish introduced the Iqta system, a method of revenue collection and governance.
   
5. B) To manage revenue collection and maintain the army
   The Iqta system assigned land to nobles (Iqtedars), who collected revenue and maintained troops for the Sultan.
   
6. C) Muhammad bin Tughlaq
   Muhammad bin Tughlaq shifted the capital from Delhi to Daulatabad, which turned out to be a failed experiment.
   
7. B) Alauddin Khilji
   Alauddin Khilji introduced price control measures to regulate the economy and ensure affordability of essential goods.
   
8. B) Noble or high-ranking official
   Amirs were important officials in the Delhi Sultanate, often serving as governors or military commanders.
   
9. D) All of the above
   The Delhi Sultanate declined due to Mongol invasions, internal instability, and the rise of powerful regional kingdoms.
   

C) Firoz Shah Tughlaq
Firoz Shah Tughlaq abolished certain taxes on non-Muslims and promoted infrastructure development.