Who was Mahmud Shah Tughlaq?
a) The founder of the Tughlaq dynasty
b) The last ruler of the Tughlaq dynasty
c) A prominent general during the Tughlaq dynasty
d) A renowned poet during the Tughlaq era
Answer: b) The last ruler of the Tughlaq dynasty
When did Mahmud Shah Tughlaq rule?
a) 1351-1388
b) 1397-1413
c) 1430-1451
d) 1489-1514
Answer: b) 1397-1413
What was Mahmud Shah Tughlaq’s capital city?
a) Delhi
b) Agra
c) Lahore
d) Jaunpur
Answer: a) Delhi
How did Mahmud Shah Tughlaq come to power?
a) He overthrew his predecessor in a military coup.
b) He was chosen as the successor by his father.
c) He won a popular uprising against the ruling dynasty.
d) He married into the ruling family and gained power.
Answer: a) He overthrew his predecessor in a military coup.
What was Mahmud Shah Tughlaq’s notable achievement as a ruler?
a) He successfully repelled multiple Mongol invasions.
b) He implemented progressive reforms in taxation and administration.
c) He promoted art and culture, particularly in poetry and architecture.
d) He expanded the Tughlaq dynasty’s territory through military conquests.
Answer: c) He promoted art and culture, particularly in poetry and architecture.
Who was Mahmud Shah Tughlaq’s most famous court poet?
a) Mirza Ghalib
b) Amir Khusrau
c) Kabir Das
d) Mir Taqi Mir
Answer: b) Amir Khusrau
What led to the decline of Mahmud Shah Tughlaq’s rule?
a) Economic mismanagement and widespread corruption
b) Constant external invasions and internal rebellions
c) A devastating famine that led to widespread unrest
d) Incompetent administration and weak military leadership
Answer: b) Constant external invasions and internal rebellions
Who succeeded Mahmud Shah Tughlaq as the ruler of the Delhi Sultanate?
a) Ibrahim Lodi
b) Sikandar Lodi
c) Bahlul Lodi
d) Ibrahim Lodhi
Answer: c) Bahlul Lodi
How did Mahmud Shah Tughlaq die?
a) Assassination by a rival faction
b) Natural causes
c) In battle against a rival kingdom
d) Execution by his own army
Answer: b) Natural causes
What impact did Mahmud Shah Tughlaq’s rule have on the Delhi Sultanate?
a) It marked the beginning of a period of political stability.
b) It accelerated the decline and disintegration of the Sultanate.
c) It established a powerful central authority in the region.
d) It led to significant economic growth and prosperity.
Answer: b) It accelerated the decline and disintegration of the Sultanate.
During Mahmud Shah Tughlaq’s rule, which kingdom posed a significant threat to the Delhi Sultanate?
a) Vijayanagara Empire
b) Mamluk Sultanate of Egypt
c) Kingdom of Bengal
d) Kingdom of Marwar
Answer: a) Vijayanagara Empire
Which famous Sufi saint was patronized by Mahmud Shah Tughlaq?
a) Nizamuddin Auliya
b) Rumi
c) Shah Waliullah Dehlawi
d) Chishti Baba
Answer: a) Nizamuddin Auliya
Mahmud Shah Tughlaq was known for his interest in which artistic form?
a) Miniature painting
b) Calligraphy
c) Sculpture
d) Music
Answer: d) Music
Which region of India experienced a rebellion against Mahmud Shah Tughlaq’s rule?
a) Gujarat
b) Punjab
c) Bihar
d) Bengal
Answer: d) Bengal
Mahmud Shah Tughlaq’s reign saw the rise of which architectural style?
a) Indo-Islamic architecture
b) Dravidian architecture
c) Mughal architecture
d) Rajput architecture
Answer: a) Indo-Islamic architecture
Which ruler challenged Mahmud Shah Tughlaq’s authority and declared independence?
a) Firuz Shah Tughlaq
b) Muhammad bin Tughluq
c) Bahman Shah
d) Alauddin Khilji
Answer: c) Bahman Shah
Mahmud Shah Tughlaq’s reign witnessed a decline in the power and influence of which noble family?
a) Khilji dynasty
b) Sayyid dynasty
c) Lodhi dynasty
d) Tughlaq dynasty
Answer: d) Tughlaq dynasty
Mahmud Shah Tughlaq’s rule coincided with the emergence of which regional kingdom in South India?
a) Chola Empire
b) Rashtrakuta Empire
c) Hoysala Empire
d) Bahmani Sultanate
Answer: d) Bahmani Sultanate
Which famous historical text was completed during Mahmud Shah Tughlaq’s reign?
a) Tuzk-e-Babri
b) Akbarnama
c) Ain-i-Akbari
d) Tabaqat-i-Nasiri
Answer: d) Tabaqat-i-Nasiri
Mahmud Shah Tughlaq’s reign marked the end of which major Islamic dynasty in India?
a) Khilji dynasty
b) Ghurid dynasty
c) Mughal dynasty
d) Tughlaq dynasty
Answer: d) Tughlaq dynasty