Q40. Match the historian with the nature of his work: 1. Abul Fazl, 2. Badauni, 3. Ziauddin Barani, 4. Nizamuddin Ahmad.
[MP Police SI 2026]
A. 1-C, 2-B, 3-D, 4-A
B. 1-A, 2-D, 3-B, 4-C
C. 1-D, 2-C, 3-A, 4-B
D. 1-C, 2-A, 3-B, 4-D
Answer: D. 1-C, 2-A, 3-B, 4-D
Explanation: Barani’s writings combined historical narrative with political theory, particularly ideas about kingship, social hierarchy and governance. His works are indispensable for studying Sultanate political thought.
Q39. Which statements about Delhi Sultanate literary sources are correct? A. Miftah-ul-Futuh discusses Jalaluddin Khalji; C. Nuh Sipihr relates to Mubarak Khalji; D. Tughlaqnama concerns Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq; E. Afif wrote about Firoz Shah.
[UGC NET History 2026]
A. A, C, D and E only
B. A, B, C and D only
C. B, C, D and E only
D. A, B, D and E only
Answer: A. A, C, D and E only
Explanation: Amir Khusrau produced several works connected with Khalji and early Tughlaq history, while Shams-i-Siraj Afif’s Tarikh-i-Firoz Shahi is a key source for Firoz Shah’s reign.
Q38. Ibn Battuta’s famous travel account describing his journey to India is known as:
[Delhi Police Constable 2026]
A. Kitab-ul-Hind
B. Shahnameh
C. Rihla
D. Tarikh-i-Hind
Answer: C. Rihla
Explanation: Ibn Battuta’s Rihla records his extensive travels and contains valuable eyewitness information about Muhammad bin Tughlaq’s court, administration, communications, cities, trade and social conditions.
Q37. Who wrote the scientific and cultural compendium known as ‘Kitab-ul-Hind’?
[Delhi Police Constable 2026]
A. Al-Biruni
B. Ibn Battuta
C. Al-Masudi
D. Firdausi
Answer: A. Al-Biruni
Explanation: Al-Biruni studied Sanskrit texts and Indian intellectual traditions before composing Kitab-ul-Hind. Its comparative and analytical approach distinguishes it from conventional royal chronicles.
Q36. Match the following authors with their works: (a) Ziauddin Barani, (b) Abu Malik Isami, (c) Ibn Battuta, (d) Ahmad Yadgar.
[Maharashtra Civil Services/MPSC 2026]
A. a–Fatawa-i-Jahandari; b–Futuh-us-Salatin; c–Kitab-ur-Rihla; d–Tarikh-i-Salatin-i-Afghana
B. a–Rihla; b–Fatawa-i-Jahandari; c–Futuh-us-Salatin; d–Tughlaqnama
C. a–Futuh-us-Salatin; b–Rihla; c–Fatawa-i-Jahandari; d–Khazain-ul-Futuh
D. a–Tughlaqnama; b–Tarikh-i-Salatin-i-Afghana; c–Futuh-us-Salatin; d–Rihla
Answer: A. a–Fatawa-i-Jahandari; b–Futuh-us-Salatin; c–Kitab-ur-Rihla; d–Tarikh-i-Salatin-i-Afghana
Explanation: These works represent different strands of Indo-Persian historiography—political theory by Barani, narrative history by Isami, travel literature by Ibn Battuta and Afghan dynastic history by Ahmad Yadgar.
Q35. Which combination correctly describes Amir Khusrau? I. He wrote in Persian and Hindavi. II. He contributed to the qaul tradition. III. He was a disciple of Muinuddin Chishti. IV. He was closely associated with Indo-Persian musical traditions.
[CBSE History 2026 – Others]
A. II, III and IV
B. I, II and IV
C. I, III and IV
D. I, II and III
Answer: B. I, II and IV
Explanation: Amir Khusrau was the celebrated disciple of Nizamuddin Auliya, not Muinuddin Chishti. His Persian-Hindavi compositions and contributions to Sufi musical culture gave him exceptional literary importance.
Q34. In which work did Amir Khusrau particularly praise India’s climate, languages, Sanskrit, arts, music and natural features?
[UPSC CDS-I 2025]
A. Ijaz-i-Khusrawi
B. Dewal Rani Khizr Khani
C. Khazain-ul-Futuh
D. Nuh Sipihr
Answer: D. Nuh Sipihr
Explanation: Nuh Sipihr, composed by Amir Khusrau, contains notable observations praising India’s languages, learning, music and cultural achievements, making it valuable for understanding his perception of India.
Q33. Which contemporary chronicler acknowledged that Raziyya Sultan was more capable than her brothers?
[SSC CHSL 2025]
A. Minhaj-us-Siraj
B. Ziauddin Barani
C. Al-Biruni
D. Ibn Battuta
Answer: A. Minhaj-us-Siraj
Explanation: Minhaj-us-Siraj described Raziyya in Tabaqat-i-Nasiri. Although influenced by contemporary patriarchal ideas, he acknowledged her administrative ability and qualifications as superior to those of her brothers.
Q32. In which language was the Sultanate chronicle ‘Tabaqat-i-Nasiri’ composed?
[DSSSB PGT 2025 – Others]
A. Urdu
B. Persian
C. Arabic
D. Sindhi
Answer: B. Persian
Explanation: Minhaj-us-Siraj wrote Tabaqat-i-Nasiri in Persian, the dominant administrative and literary language of the Delhi Sultanate. The chronicle was dedicated to Sultan Nasiruddin Mahmud.
Q31. Match the following: A. Futuh-us-Salatin, B. Futuhat-i-Firoz Shahi, C. Tarikh-i-Firoz Shahi, D. Khazain-ul-Futuh with their authors.
[UPPSC RO/ARO 2024]
A. A-3, B-2, C-1, D-4
B. A-1, B-3, C-4, D-2
C. A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3
D. A-2, B-4, C-3, D-1
Answer: C. A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3
Explanation: Isami wrote Futuh-us-Salatin, Firoz Shah authored Futuhat-i-Firoz Shahi, Barani wrote Tarikh-i-Firoz Shahi, and Amir Khusrau composed Khazain-ul-Futuh.
