What Minhaj-i-Siraj thought about Raziyya?

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Who was Raziyya? Why was she not accepted as a Sultan inspite of being talented?

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How did the chieftains arrange for their defence?

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Which types of taxes were there during Delhi Sultanate? Which right of local chieftain was canceled during Khalji empire?

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What is called a masjid? Explain the contribution of Delhi Sultans in building different masjids.

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Compare figures 1, 2, 3 and 4. What similarities and differences do you notice amongst the mosques?

Quwwat aI-Islam mosque and minaret, built during the last decade of the 12th century. This was the congregational mosque of the first city built by the Delhi Sultans described in the chronicles as Delhi-i-Kuhna (the old city). The mosque was enlarged by IItutmish and Alauddin Khalji. The minar was built by two Sultans. Qutbuddin Aybak and IItutmish.

Begumpuri mosque built in the reign of Muhammad Tughluq was the main mosque of Jahanpanah the 'Sanctuary of the World' his new capital in Delhi.

Moth ki Masjid, built in the reign of Sikandar Lodi by his minister.

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Find out whether there are any buildings built by the Delhi Sultans in your area. Are there any other buildings in your area that were built between the twelfth and fifteenth centuries? Describe some of these buildings and draw sketches of them.

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What were the administrative measures taken by Alauddin Khalji to check the prices and supply of goods for his large standing army?

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Why was Muhammad-bin-Iughluq known as "Man of ideas but a failure as an administrator"?

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On an outline map of India, identify the provinces of Delhi Sultanate during Muhammad Tughlaq's reign and write their names near their locations

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