Delhi Sultanate & Mughal Empire MCQs — Five Dynasties, Babur, Humayun & Sher Shah Suri | PPSC FPSC CSS

Delhi Sultanate & Mughal Empire MCQs with Answers

Solved MCQs on the five dynasties of the Delhi Sultanate, the Ghaznavid and Ghurid invasions, and early Mughal rule from Babur to Humayun and Sher Shah Suri — for PPSC, FPSC, NTS, CSS and PMS.

1 Liner MCQs Quiz Mode

Mahmud of Ghazni raided India 17 times between 1000 and 1027 CE.

Mahmud Ghaznavi defeated Raja Jaipal of the Hindu Shahi dynasty in 1001 CE.

The Somnath Temple was destroyed by Mahmud Ghaznavi in 1025 CE.

Muhammad Ghori defeated Prithviraj Chauhan in the Second Battle of Tarain (1192).

Muhammad Ghori was assassinated in 1206 by the Khokhar tribe.

Qutb-ud-din Aibak founded the Delhi Sultanate in 1206; capital was Lahore.

The Mamluk (Slave) Dynasty was the first dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate.

Aibak died in 1210 after falling from his horse while playing polo (chaugan); his tomb is in Lahore.

Iltutmish completed the Qutb Minar, which Aibak had begun.

Raziya Sultan (1236–1240) was the first and only female ruler of the Delhi Sultanate.

Ghiyas-ud-din Balban introduced the strict ‘Iron and Blood’ policy.

The Khilji Dynasty replaced the Slave Dynasty in 1290; founder Jalaluddin Khilji.

Alauddin Khilji seized the throne in 1296 by killing his uncle Jalaluddin.

Alauddin Khilji introduced price control, plus Dagh (horse branding) and Chehra (soldier records).

Malik Kafur was Alauddin Khilji’s general who conquered South India.

Gujarat was conquered in 1299 by Alauddin’s generals Ulugh Khan and Nusrat Khan.

Alauddin Khilji built the Alai Darwaza, gateway of the Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque.

Amir Khusro introduced Qawwali and was a disciple of Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya.

Ghazi Malik (Ghiyas-ud-din Tughlaq) founded the Tughlaq dynasty in 1320.

Ghiyas-ud-din Tughlaq built the fort-city of Tughlaqabad in Delhi.

Muhammad bin Tughlaq introduced copper token currency and moved the capital to Daulatabad — both failed.

Ibn Battuta visited India and served as a Qazi under Muhammad bin Tughlaq.

Firoz Shah Tughlaq (d. 1388) is famous for canals and irrigation works, not conquests.

Timur invaded India in 1398, triggering the Tughlaq dynasty’s collapse.

Khizr Khan founded the Sayyid dynasty in 1414 after the chaos of Timur’s invasion.

Bahlul Lodhi founded the Lodi dynasty; Sikandar Lodhi founded Agra in 1504.

Ibrahim Lodi was the last Lodi ruler, killed at the First Battle of Panipat.

The Delhi Sultanate ended in 1526 when Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodi.

Babur (Zahir-ud-Din Muhammad) founded the Mughal Empire, which lasted 1526–1857.

Babur wrote the Baburnama (Tuzk-e-Baburi) in Chagatai Turkish.

There have been three Battles of Panipat: 1526, 1556 and 1761.

Babur defeated Rana Sangha at the Battle of Khanwa (1527).

Babur died in Agra in 1530 but is buried in Bagh-e-Babur, Kabul.

Humayun lost the Battle of Chausa (1539) and Kanauj (1540) to Sher Shah Suri.

Humayun spent 15 years in exile and regained Delhi in 1555 after the Battle of Sirhind.

Humayun died in 1556 after falling from the stairs of Sher Mandal library.

Gulbadan Begum, Humayun’s half-sister, wrote the Humayun Nama.

Hamida Bano Begum, Akbar’s mother, commissioned Humayun’s Tomb.

Sher Shah Suri founded the Suri dynasty, which ruled 1540–1555 (15 years).

Sher Shah Suri introduced the Silver Rupiya and rebuilt the Grand Trunk Road.

Rohtas Fort, built by Sher Shah Suri, stands near the Jhelum River.

Sher Shah Suri’s tomb is at Sasaram, Bihar; the Suri court language was Persian.

Delhi Sultanate & Mughal Empire Quiz
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Question 1 of 122Not answered

In which century did Mahmud of Ghazni attack India?

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Mahmud of Ghazni's raids took place between 1000 and 1027 CE, primarily in the 11th century.

Question 2 of 122Not answered

How many times did Mahmud of Ghazni attack India?

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Mahmud of Ghazni famously launched 17 raids into the Indian subcontinent.

Question 3 of 122Not answered

Which ruler did Mahmud Ghaznavi defeat in Punjab in 1001 CE?

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Mahmud Ghaznavi defeated Raja Jaipal of the Hindu Shahi dynasty in 1001 CE.

Question 4 of 122Not answered

Mahmud of Ghazni waged war against rebellious India in the year:

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Mahmud of Ghazni began his military campaigns and raids around 1000 AD.

Question 5 of 122Not answered

In which year did Mahmud Ghaznavi destroy the Somnath Temple?

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The raid on and destruction of the Somnath Temple occurred in 1025 CE.

Question 6 of 122Not answered

Who defeated Prithviraj Chauhan in the Second Battle of Tarain in 1192 CE?

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Muhammad Ghori defeated Prithviraj Chauhan in the Second Battle of Tarain, marking the foundation of Muslim rule in North India.

Question 7 of 122Not answered

How did Muhammad Ghori die?

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Muhammad Ghori was assassinated in 1206 by the Khokhar tribe.

Question 8 of 122Not answered

Mahmud of Ghazni's early attacks on the subcontinent were against which dynasty?

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Mahmud of Ghazni fought primarily against the Hindu Shahi dynasty in Punjab during his early campaigns.

Question 9 of 122Not answered

The Battle of Tarain was fought between:

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The Battles of Tarain (1191 and 1192) were fought between Muhammad Ghori and Prithviraj Chauhan.

Question 10 of 122Not answered

Which Turkish leader first established a kingdom in the subcontinent?

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Qutb-ud-din Aibak established the Slave Dynasty in 1206, laying the foundation for the Delhi Sultanate.

Question 11 of 122Not answered

Which was the first dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate?

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The Mamluk Dynasty (Slave Dynasty) founded by Qutb-ud-din Aibak was the first dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate.

Question 12 of 122Not answered

Which Muslim ruler established the Delhi Sultanate?

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Qutb-ud-din Aibak is considered the founder of the Delhi Sultanate.

Question 13 of 122Not answered

In which year did Qutb-ud-din Aibak officially establish the Delhi Sultanate?

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Qutb-ud-din Aibak established the Delhi Sultanate in 1206 AD.

Question 14 of 122Not answered

Which city was the capital of the Delhi Sultanate during the reign of Qutb-ud-din Aibak?

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Lahore served as the capital during the reign of Qutb-ud-din Aibak.

Question 15 of 122Not answered

Who succeeded Qutb-ud-din Aibak after his death in 1210?

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Shams-ud-din Iltutmish, Aibak's son-in-law, succeeded him after a brief rule by Aram Shah.

Question 16 of 122Not answered

Which famous monument did Shams-ud-din Iltutmish complete?

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Iltutmish completed the construction of the Qutb Minar, which was initiated by Aibak.

Question 17 of 122Not answered

Who became the first female ruler of India during the Delhi Sultanate?

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Raziya Sultan was the first and only female Muslim ruler of the Delhi Sultanate.

Question 18 of 122Not answered

How long did Raziya Sultan rule the Delhi Sultanate?

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Raziya Sultan ruled from 1236 to 1240 AD.

Question 19 of 122Not answered

Who assassinated Raziya Sultan and took over the throne in 1240?

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Muiz-ud-din Bahram Shah, Raziya's half-brother, orchestrated her overthrow and took the throne.

Question 20 of 122Not answered

Who introduced the 'Iron and Blood' policy during his reign in the Delhi Sultanate?

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Ghiyas-ud-din Balban introduced the strict 'Iron and Blood' policy to crush rebellion and centralise power.

Question 21 of 122Not answered

Which dynasty ended the Ghulam (Slave) dynasty in 1290?

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The Khilji Dynasty succeeded the Slave (Ghulam) Dynasty in 1290.

Question 22 of 122Not answered

The establishment of the Delhi Sultanate began with the invasion of:

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The foundation of the Sultanate was a direct consequence of Muhammad Ghori's campaigns.

Question 23 of 122Not answered

Who was the commander-in-chief of the 40 slaves (nobles) who helped govern the Delhi Sultanate under Muhammad Ghori?

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The Mamluk Sultanate (Slave Dynasty) was led by Turkish slaves, including Qutb-ud-din Aibak.

Question 24 of 122Not answered

Who was the first ruler of the Slave Dynasty?

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Qutb-ud-din Aibak was the founder and first ruler of the Slave Dynasty.

Question 25 of 122Not answered

Which ruler laid the foundation of Muslim rule in India and died while playing polo?

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Qutb-ud-din Aibak died in 1210 after falling from his horse while playing chaugan (polo).

Question 26 of 122Not answered

Qutb-ud-din Aibak's tomb is in:

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Aibak's tomb is located in Lahore.

Question 27 of 122Not answered

Who was the immediate successor of Qutb-ud-din Aibak?

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Aram Shah briefly succeeded Aibak before being replaced by Iltutmish.

Question 28 of 122Not answered

To which dynasty did Raziya Sultan belong?

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Raziya Sultan belonged to the Slave Dynasty, also called the Mamluk Dynasty.

Question 29 of 122Not answered

Which dynasty ruled after the Slave Dynasty?

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The Khilji Dynasty succeeded the Slave Dynasty in 1290 AD.

Question 30 of 122Not answered

Who was the founder of the Khilji Dynasty?

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Jalal-ud-din Khilji founded the Khilji Dynasty.

Question 31 of 122Not answered

Who was a contemporary of eight Indian rulers?

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Amir Khusro served as a court poet for multiple Delhi Sultans, starting with Balban.

Question 32 of 122Not answered

Who was the first Muslim Sultan to capture India up to its extreme south?

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Alauddin Khilji was the first Sultan to expand the Delhi Sultanate deep into South India, largely through his general Malik Kafur.

Question 33 of 122Not answered

Under which ruler was the Price Control System instituted?

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Alauddin Khilji is famous for his strict market and price control regulations.

Question 34 of 122Not answered

Amir Khusro was the famous poet in the court of:

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Amir Khusro spent a significant portion of his career in the service of Alauddin Khilji.

Question 35 of 122Not answered

Hazrat Amir Khusrau, the first Urdu poet, was born in:

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Amir Khusrau was born in Patiali, India (now in Uttar Pradesh).

Question 36 of 122Not answered

Qawwali was introduced in the 13th century by:

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Amir Khusro is credited with introducing and evolving the musical genre of Qawwali.

Question 37 of 122Not answered

Amir Khusro was the disciple of:

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Amir Khusro was a devoted disciple of the Sufi saint Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya.

Question 38 of 122Not answered

Who was the first Muslim musician in the subcontinent?

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Amir Khusro is often considered the first major Muslim musician and inventor of musical instruments in the subcontinent.

Question 39 of 122Not answered

Who was the first Sultan of the Delhi Sultanate to invade South India?

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Alauddin Khilji was the first ruler whose armies penetrated the South Indian states.

Question 40 of 122Not answered

What major action did Alauddin Khilji take in 1296?

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Alauddin Khilji assassinated his uncle and predecessor, Jalaluddin Khilji, to seize the throne in 1296.

Question 41 of 122Not answered

Which of Alauddin Khilji's generals conquered Gujarat?

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Gujarat was conquered in 1299 by Alauddin Khilji's generals Ulugh Khan and Nusrat Khan. Ghazi Malik later founded the Tughlaq dynasty, and Malik Kafur led the southern campaigns.

Question 42 of 122Not answered

Who did Alauddin Khilji send to conquer Southern India?

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Malik Kafur was Alauddin Khilji's renowned general responsible for the Deccan and South Indian campaigns.

Question 43 of 122Not answered

Which policy did Alauddin Khilji implement to control prices?

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Alauddin Khilji's main policy was to fix the prices of all essential goods in the market (Diwan-i-Riyasat).

Question 44 of 122Not answered

What was Alauddin Khilji's main strategy to control corruption in his army?

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He introduced Dagh (horse branding) and Chehra (detailed description of soldiers) to prevent fraud and maintain military efficiency.

Question 45 of 122Not answered

Which monument did Alauddin Khilji build during his reign?

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Alauddin Khilji built the Alai Darwaza, the southern gateway of the Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque in Delhi.

Question 46 of 122Not answered

Who succeeded Alauddin Khilji in 1316?

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Qutb-ud-din Mubarak Shah succeeded Alauddin Khilji.

Question 47 of 122Not answered

What tax did Alauddin Khilji impose on Hindus during his rule?

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Alauddin Khilji strictly imposed the Jizya (poll tax on non-Muslims) along with other land taxes.

Question 48 of 122Not answered

Who led a revolt and took control of Delhi in 1320?

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Ghazi Malik (Ghiyas-ud-din Tughlaq) led a revolt that ended the Khilji Dynasty.

Question 49 of 122Not answered

Who was the first emperor of the Tughlaq Dynasty in the subcontinent?

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Ghiyas-ud-din Tughlaq (Ghazi Malik) was the founder of the Tughlaq dynasty.

Question 50 of 122Not answered

Firoz Shah Tughlaq ruled till which year?

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Firoz Shah Tughlaq ruled from 1351 until his death in 1388.

Question 51 of 122Not answered

Ibn Battuta visited India during the reign of:

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Ibn Battuta, the Moroccan traveller, served as a Qazi in the court of Muhammad bin Tughlaq.

Question 52 of 122Not answered

Amir Timur invaded India in:

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Timur (Tamerlane) invaded India in 1398 AD.

Question 53 of 122Not answered

Who founded the Tughlaq dynasty in India?

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Ghazi Malik (Ghiyas-ud-din Tughlaq) founded the Tughlaq dynasty.

Question 54 of 122Not answered

What was the primary policy of Ghiyas-ud-din Tughlaq towards the Mongols?

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Ghiyas-ud-din Tughlaq was known for his firm and aggressive defence against Mongol invasions.

Question 55 of 122Not answered

Which fort did Ghiyas-ud-din Tughlaq begin constructing during his reign?

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Ghiyas-ud-din Tughlaq built the massive fort-city of Tughlaqabad in Delhi.

Question 56 of 122Not answered

What major change did Muhammad bin Tughlaq implement in the currency system?

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Muhammad bin Tughlaq introduced token currency using copper and brass coins, which led to widespread forgery.

Question 57 of 122Not answered

Why did Muhammad bin Tughlaq's decision to introduce copper currency fail?

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The token currency failed primarily because the ease of forging the tokens led to the depreciation of the coin's value.

Question 58 of 122Not answered

Which city did Muhammad bin Tughlaq move his capital to before returning to Delhi?

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He famously (and disastrously) shifted the capital from Delhi to Daulatabad in the Deccan.

Question 59 of 122Not answered

What was the main consequence of Muhammad bin Tughlaq's heavy taxation policies?

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The oppressive taxes, particularly in the Doab region, led to peasant revolts and people abandoning their lands.

Question 60 of 122Not answered

Which was a significant achievement of Firoz Shah Tughlaq?

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Firoz Shah Tughlaq is famous for his public works, especially an extensive network of canals and irrigation systems. He did not expand into the Deccan — the empire actually contracted during his reign.

Question 61 of 122Not answered

What was Firoz Shah Tughlaq's approach to taxes?

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He abolished many arbitrary taxes and focused on taxes sanctioned by Islamic law.

Question 62 of 122Not answered

Who was responsible for the decline of the Tughlaq dynasty after 1398?

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Timur's devastating invasion of Delhi in 1398 severely weakened the Tughlaq dynasty, leading to its rapid decline.

Question 63 of 122Not answered

Who was the founder of the Lodhi Dynasty in the subcontinent?

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Bahlul Lodhi, a Pashtun, founded the Lodi dynasty.

Question 64 of 122Not answered

Agra city was founded by:

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Agra was founded by Sikandar Lodhi in 1504 and became the capital.

Question 65 of 122Not answered

Who defeated Ibrahim Lodi in the First Battle of Panipat?

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Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodi in the First Battle of Panipat in 1526.

Question 66 of 122Not answered

Who was the last ruler of the Lodhi dynasty?

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Ibrahim Lodi was the last ruler, killed at the First Battle of Panipat.

Question 67 of 122Not answered

The Delhi Sultanate ended in the year:

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The Delhi Sultanate ended in 1526 with the defeat of the Lodi dynasty by Babur.

Question 68 of 122Not answered

Who seized the throne of Delhi after the chaos of Timur's invasion, founding a new dynasty?

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Khizr Khan took control of Delhi in 1414 and founded the Sayyid dynasty. Ghazi Malik had died in 1325, long before Timur's 1398 invasion.

Question 69 of 122Not answered

Who was the first Sultan of Delhi to appoint Hindu nobles in the court?

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The Sayyid ruler Mubarak Shah is credited with appointing Hindu nobles to key positions.

Question 70 of 122Not answered

Which event led to the end of the Sayyid dynasty and the rise of the Lodhi dynasty?

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The Sayyid dynasty effectively ended when Bahlul Lodi deposed Alauddin Alam Shah.

Question 71 of 122Not answered

Who succeeded Sikandar Lodhi as the ruler of Delhi in 1517?

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Ibrahim Lodi succeeded his father, Sikandar Lodi.

Question 72 of 122Not answered

What was the major reason for Ibrahim Lodi's unpopularity as a ruler?

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Ibrahim Lodi's autocratic style and cruelty alienated his nobles, leading to revolts.

Question 73 of 122Not answered

Who invited Babur to invade India and ultimately defeat Ibrahim Lodi?

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Daulat Khan Lodi, the governor of Punjab, invited Babur to invade.

Question 74 of 122Not answered

Which battle led to the downfall of the Delhi Sultanate and the establishment of the Mughal Empire?

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The First Battle of Panipat (1526) resulted in the defeat and death of Ibrahim Lodi, ending the Delhi Sultanate.

Question 75 of 122Not answered

Which region did Babur first conquer in 1504?

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Babur first conquered Kabul in 1504, which served as his base before invading India.

Question 76 of 122Not answered

What is the time period of the Mughal Empire?

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The Mughal Empire was founded in 1526 and officially ended in 1857.

Question 77 of 122Not answered

Who was the founder of the Mughal Empire?

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Zahir-ud-Din Muhammad Babur founded the Mughal Empire.

Question 78 of 122Not answered

Babur defeated which ruler in the First Battle of Panipat?

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Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodi in the First Battle of Panipat.

Question 79 of 122Not answered

In which language did Babur write his autobiography, Tuzk-e-Baburi?

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Babur wrote his autobiography, the Baburnama (Tuzk-e-Baburi), in Chagatai Turkish.

Question 80 of 122Not answered

The other name of the Baburnama is:

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Baburnama is also known as Tuzk-e-Baburi.

Question 81 of 122Not answered

The First Battle of Panipat between Babur and Ibrahim Lodi was fought in:

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The First Battle of Panipat took place in 1526 AD.

Question 82 of 122Not answered

How many Battles of Panipat have there been?

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There have been three major Battles of Panipat: 1526, 1556 and 1761.

Question 83 of 122Not answered

The beginning of the Mughal Empire is dated to Babur's victory over:

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Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodi at Panipat in 1526, marking the start of Mughal rule.

Question 84 of 122Not answered

The first Mughal emperor Babur's tomb is situated in:

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Babur's tomb is located in Kabul.

Question 85 of 122Not answered

Zahir-ud-din Babur is buried near the garden in:

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Babur is buried in Bagh-e-Babur in Kabul.

Question 86 of 122Not answered

Who is considered the founder of the Mughal Empire in India?

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Babur (Zahir-ud-Din Muhammad) founded the Mughal Empire.

Question 87 of 122Not answered

What was Babur's original name?

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His original name was Zahir-ud-Din Muhammad.

Question 88 of 122Not answered

Which battle marked the foundation of the Mughal Empire in India?

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The First Battle of Panipat (1526) established the Mughal Empire.

Question 89 of 122Not answered

What was Babur's mother tongue?

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Babur's native language was Chagatai Turkish.

Question 90 of 122Not answered

In which battle did Babur defeat Rana Sangha and his allies in 1527?

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Babur defeated Rana Sangha at the Battle of Khanwa (Kanhwa) in 1527.

Question 91 of 122Not answered

Where did Babur die in 1530?

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Babur died in Agra, although he was later reburied in Kabul.

Question 92 of 122Not answered

Which significant fortress did Babur build in Peshawar?

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Babur built the Bala Hissar Fort in Peshawar.

Question 93 of 122Not answered

Which battle took place in 1529?

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The Battle of Ghaghra took place in 1529.

Question 94 of 122Not answered

Who was the successor of Zaheer-ud-Din Babur?

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Humayun succeeded his father, Babur.

Question 95 of 122Not answered

Which battle did Humayun lose to Sher Shah Suri in 1539?

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Humayun was defeated by Sher Shah Suri at the Battle of Chausa in 1539.

Question 96 of 122Not answered

The Battle of Kanauj in 1540 was fought between:

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The Battle of Kanauj (or Bilgram) in 1540 was fought between Sher Shah Suri and Humayun, resulting in Humayun's exile.

Question 97 of 122Not answered

Dars-e-Nizami was established during the reign of:

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Dars-e-Nizami is associated with the Mughal era under Aurangzeb, whose grant of Farangi Mahal to the family of Mullah Qutbuddin enabled the curriculum later compiled by Mullah Nizamuddin Sihalvi.

Question 98 of 122Not answered

Dars-i-Nizami was named after:

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Dars-i-Nizami, the curriculum used in many madrasas, was named after Mullah Nizamuddin Sihalvi.

Question 99 of 122Not answered

Who was the eldest son of Babur?

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Humayun was the eldest son of Babur.

Question 100 of 122Not answered

Who was Humayun's wife who gave birth to Akbar?

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Hamida Banu Begum was Humayun's wife and Akbar's mother.

Question 101 of 122Not answered

Which Mughal emperor regained the throne of India with the help of the Persian King Tahmasp I?

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Humayun spent 15 years in exile and regained the throne with Persian help.

Question 102 of 122Not answered

Who wrote the biography of Humayun known as 'Humayun Nama'?

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Humayun Nama was written by Gulbadan Begum, Humayun's half-sister.

Question 103 of 122Not answered

Emperor Humayun was ousted by Sher Shah Suri. How many years did Humayun live in exile?

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Humayun was ousted in 1540 and regained the throne in 1555, spending 15 years in exile.

Question 104 of 122Not answered

When did Mughal king Humayun recapture the Delhi darbar?

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Humayun recaptured Delhi in 1555 after defeating Sikandar Shah Suri at the Battle of Sirhind.

Question 105 of 122Not answered

Which Mughal Emperor fell from stairs and died in 1556?

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Humayun died in 1556 after falling down the stairs of his library (Sher Mandal) in Delhi.

Question 106 of 122Not answered

Gulbadan Begum was Emperor Humayun's:

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Gulbadan Begum was Humayun's half-sister.

Question 107 of 122Not answered

Which book was authored by a lady of the Mughal royal house?

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Humayun Nama was written by Gulbadan Begum.

Question 108 of 122Not answered

Which famous Mughal structure was built by Hamida Bano Begum in memory of Humayun?

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Hamida Banu Begum commissioned the construction of Humayun's Tomb in Delhi.

Question 109 of 122Not answered

The Battle of Sirhind in 1555 was fought between:

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The Battle of Sirhind (1555) was the decisive battle where Humayun defeated the forces of Sikandar Shah Suri.

Question 110 of 122Not answered

The Suri Dynasty of India lasted for:

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The Suri dynasty ruled from 1540 to 1555, a period of 15 years.

Question 111 of 122Not answered

Who is regarded for efficient administration and administrative reform in medieval India?

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Sher Shah Suri is highly regarded for his efficient land revenue and administrative reforms.

Question 112 of 122Not answered

Rohtas Fort was built during the rule of:

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Rohtas Fort was built by Sher Shah Suri.

Question 113 of 122Not answered

Who was the founder of the Suri Dynasty?

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Sher Shah Suri founded the Suri dynasty.

Question 114 of 122Not answered

The Suri Dynasty ruled over India after defeating which Mughal emperor?

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Sher Shah Suri defeated and ousted Humayun.

Question 115 of 122Not answered

Sher Shah Suri introduced which famous road system in India?

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Sher Shah Suri greatly improved and extended the Grand Trunk Road (GT Road).

Question 116 of 122Not answered

Which Suri ruler succeeded Sher Shah Suri after his death?

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Islam Shah Suri succeeded his father, Sher Shah Suri.

Question 117 of 122Not answered

Sher Shah Suri is credited with introducing which type of currency?

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Sher Shah Suri introduced the Silver Rupiya, the forerunner of the modern rupee.

Question 118 of 122Not answered

The tomb of Sher Shah Suri is located in which Indian state?

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Sher Shah Suri's tomb is located in Sasaram, Bihar.

Question 119 of 122Not answered

Sher Shah Suri is famous for reforms in which areas?

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Sher Shah Suri initiated comprehensive reforms across administration, the military and revenue collection.

Question 120 of 122Not answered

The official language of the Suri Dynasty was:

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Persian remained the official court language during the Suri dynasty.

Question 121 of 122Not answered

Which fort was built by Sher Shah Suri?

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Sher Shah Suri built the massive Rohtas Fort in present-day Pakistan.

Question 122 of 122Not answered

Rohtas Fort is situated near which river?

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Rohtas Fort is located near the Jhelum River, in Jhelum District, Punjab, Pakistan.

Delhi Sultanate & Mughal Empire — Complete Reference for Competitive Exams

The period from 1206 to 1857 — the Delhi Sultanate and the Mughal Empire — is the single most heavily tested era in Pakistan Studies for PPSC, FPSC, NTS, CSS, PMS, OTS and CTS papers. This page covers the Ghaznavid and Ghurid invasions that opened the door to Muslim rule, all five dynasties of the Delhi Sultanate, and the early Mughal period from Babur to Humayun, including the Suri interlude under Sher Shah Suri. It is Chapter 2 of our Pakistan Studies MCQs hub.

Five Dynasties of the Delhi Sultanate (1206–1526)

DynastyPeriodFounderKey Figures & Facts
Slave (Mamluk)1206–1290Qutb-ud-din AibakIltutmish completed Qutb Minar; Raziya Sultan (1236–40); Balban’s ‘Iron and Blood’ policy
Khilji1290–1320Jalaluddin KhiljiAlauddin Khilji: price control, Dagh & Chehra, Malik Kafur’s southern campaigns, Alai Darwaza
Tughlaq1320–1414Ghazi Malik (Ghiyas-ud-din)Muhammad bin Tughlaq: copper token currency, capital moved to Daulatabad; Firoz Shah: canals
Sayyid1414–1451Khizr KhanRose after Timur’s 1398 invasion; Mubarak Shah appointed Hindu nobles
Lodi1451–1526Bahlul LodhiSikandar Lodhi founded Agra (1504); Ibrahim Lodi died at Panipat, ending the Sultanate

Key Battles You Must Memorise

BattleYearFought BetweenOutcome
Second Battle of Tarain1192Muhammad Ghori vs Prithviraj ChauhanOpened North India to Muslim rule
First Battle of Panipat1526Babur vs Ibrahim LodiDelhi Sultanate ends; Mughal Empire founded
Battle of Khanwa1527Babur vs Rana SanghaConsolidated Mughal power
Battle of Ghaghra1529Babur vs Afghan confederatesBabur’s last major battle
Battle of Chausa1539Sher Shah Suri vs HumayunHumayun defeated
Battle of Kanauj1540Sher Shah Suri vs HumayunHumayun exiled for 15 years
Battle of Sirhind1555Humayun vs Sikandar Shah SuriHumayun regains Delhi

Sher Shah Suri — The Reformer (1540–1555)

Reform / FactDetail
CurrencyIntroduced the Silver Rupiya — forerunner of today’s rupee
RoadsRebuilt and extended the Grand Trunk Road
FortsBuilt Rohtas Fort, near the Jhelum River
AdministrationLand revenue survey and settlement; efficient civil administration
DynastySuri dynasty ruled 15 years (1540–1555); court language Persian
TombSasaram, Bihar

Common exam trap: Ghazi Malik (Ghiyas-ud-din Tughlaq) died in 1325 — he could not have taken the throne after Timur’s 1398 invasion. That was Khizr Khan, who founded the Sayyid dynasty in 1414. Several question banks confuse these two.

For further reading see Wikipedia’s entries on the Delhi Sultanate and the Mughal Empire. Syllabus references are published by FPSC and PPSC.

Delhi Sultanate & Mughal Empire — Frequently Asked Questions

Qutb-ud-din Aibak founded the Delhi Sultanate in 1206, establishing the Slave (Mamluk) Dynasty. Lahore served as his capital.
In order: Slave/Mamluk (1206–1290), Khilji (1290–1320), Tughlaq (1320–1414), Sayyid (1414–1451) and Lodi (1451–1526).
Raziya Sultan, who ruled from 1236 to 1240. She belonged to the Slave Dynasty and was overthrown by her half-brother Bahram Shah.
Price control of essential goods (Diwan-i-Riyasat), plus Dagh (horse branding) and Chehra (detailed soldier records) to stop army corruption. He also built the Alai Darwaza.
He issued copper and brass token coins, but they were extremely easy to forge. Widespread counterfeiting collapsed their value. His shift of the capital to Daulatabad failed for similar practical reasons.
It ended in 1526 when Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodi at the First Battle of Panipat, founding the Mughal Empire.
Zahir-ud-Din Muhammad Babur founded it in 1526. He wrote his autobiography, the Baburnama (Tuzk-e-Baburi), in Chagatai Turkish, and is buried in Bagh-e-Babur, Kabul.
The Silver Rupiya, rebuilding the Grand Trunk Road, Rohtas Fort near the Jhelum, and a land revenue system so effective that Akbar later adopted much of it. His Suri dynasty ruled 1540–1555.
Humayun spent 15 years in exile after losing Chausa (1539) and Kanauj (1540) to Sher Shah Suri. He regained Delhi in 1555 and died in 1556 after falling down the stairs of his Sher Mandal library.
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