Who was Ghiyasuddin Balban?
a) A prominent ruler of the Delhi Sultanate
b) A famous poet from Persia
c) A renowned mathematician of the 13th century
d) A renowned philosopher from Arabia
Answer: a) A prominent ruler of the Delhi Sultanate
When did Ghiyasuddin Balban reign as the ruler of the Delhi Sultanate?
a) 1206-1210
b) 1240-1246
c) 1266-1287
d) 1320-1325
Answer: c) 1266-1287
What title did Ghiyasuddin Balban assume during his reign?
a) Sultan
b) Emperor
c) Shah
d) Malik
Answer: d) Malik
How did Ghiyasuddin Balban strengthen the authority of the Delhi Sultanate?
a) Through military conquests
b) Through religious reforms
c) Through economic policies
d) Through administrative reforms
Answer: d) Through administrative reforms
Which of the following was a notable achievement of Ghiyasuddin Balban?
a) Construction of the Qutub Minar
b) Establishment of the Delhi Sultanate’s navy
c) Defeat of the Mongol invasions
d) Translation of ancient Greek texts
Answer: c) Defeat of the Mongol invasions
How did Ghiyasuddin Balban deal with the nobles and the army during his rule?
a) He granted them greater autonomy and privileges
b) He suppressed their power and centralized authority
c) He formed alliances with regional rulers
d) He relied on their advice for decision-making
Answer: b) He suppressed their power and centralized authority
Which dynasty did Ghiyasuddin Balban belong to?
a) Tughlaq dynasty
b) Mamluk dynasty
c) Khalji dynasty
d) Sayyid dynasty
Answer: b) Mamluk dynasty
Who succeeded Ghiyasuddin Balban as the ruler of the Delhi Sultanate?
a) Iltutmish
b) Alauddin Khalji
c) Muhammad bin Tughlaq
d) Jalaluddin Khalji
Answer: d) Jalaluddin Khalji
Ghiyasuddin Balban’s reign marked the decline of which foreign invader’s influence in India?
a) Greeks
b) Persians
c) Mongols
d) Arabs
Answer: c) Mongols
How did Ghiyasuddin Balban’s rule come to an end?
a) Assassination by a rival noble
b) Deposition by his own son
c) Natural death
d) Defeat in a major battle
Answer: c) Natural death
What was the birth name of Ghiyasuddin Balban?
a) Malik Qutbuddin
b) Nasiruddin Mahmud
c) Ali Khan
d) Balban Shah
Answer: a) Malik Qutbuddin
Prior to becoming the Sultan, Ghiyasuddin Balban served as:
a) Chief Minister
b) Commander of the Delhi Army
c) Chancellor of the Exchequer
d) Grand Vizier
Answer: d) Grand Vizier
Which region did Ghiyasuddin Balban annex to the Delhi Sultanate during his reign?
a) Bengal
b) Gujarat
c) Punjab
d) Rajasthan
Answer: a) Bengal
Ghiyasuddin Balban was known for his strict policy towards:
a) Foreign trade
b) Religious freedom
c) Taxation
d) Rebellion and dissent
Answer: d) Rebellion and dissent
Which of the following was a major rebellion that Ghiyasuddin Balban successfully suppressed?
a) Rajput uprising
b) Khilji revolt
c) Mamluk rebellion
d) Slave revolt
Answer: c) Mamluk rebellion
How did Ghiyasuddin Balban attempt to preserve the social hierarchy during his reign?
a) By implementing a strict caste system
b) By promoting interfaith marriages
c) By limiting the power of the nobility
d) By encouraging social mobility based on merit
Answer: c) By limiting the power of the nobility
Which famous Persian poet and scholar was patronized by Ghiyasuddin Balban?
a) Amir Khusrau
b) Rumi
c) Hafiz
d) Saadi
Answer: a) Amir Khusrau
Ghiyasuddin Balban is often credited with strengthening the authority of which Islamic school of thought in India?
a) Sunni
b) Shia
c) Sufism
d) Wahhabism
Answer: a) Sunni
Ghiyasuddin Balban is known for constructing a significant fortified structure in Delhi. What is it called?
a) Red Fort
b) Qutub Minar
c) Tughlaqabad Fort
d) Humayun’s Tomb
Answer: c) Tughlaqabad Fort
What was Ghiyasuddin Balban’s approach towards the Mongol invasions?
a) Diplomatic negotiations
b) Military alliances
c) Guerilla warfare
d) Defensive fortifications
Answer: d) Defensive fortifications