A. Tick (✓) the correct option. 1. The rule of the Delhi Sultanate lasted for a period of over (a) 300 years (b) 200 years (c) 100 years (d) 400 years 2. The matching Indian and Islamic features have been termed as (a) Indo-Turkish architecture (b) Indo-Islamic architecture (c) Indo-Saracenic architecture (d) None of these 3. Amir Khusrau lived in the court of (a) Sikandar Lodi (b) Alauddin Khilji (c) Muhammad bin Tughlaq (d) Firoz Shah Tughlaq 4. Alal Darwaza was built by (a) Qutb-ud-din Aibak (b) Alauddin Khilji (c) Sikandar Lodi (d) Muhammad bin Tughlaq 5. Who was known as 'Tuti-e-Hind'? (a) Al-Beruni (b) Firdausi (c) Amir Khusrau (d) None of these
Answer (1)
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The rule of the Delhi Sultanate lasted for a period of over:
The correct answer is (a) 300 years .
The Delhi Sultanate was established in 1206 and lasted until 1526 when the Mughal Empire began. This period covers over 300 years.
The matching Indian and Islamic features have been termed as:
The correct answer is (b) Indo-Islamic architecture .
Indo-Islamic architecture incorporates elements from both Indian and Islamic styles, resulting in a unique and distinctive architectural style.
Amir Khusrau lived in the court of:
The correct answer is (b) Alauddin Khilji .
Amir Khusrau was a renowned poet, musician, and scholar who lived during the reign of several Delhi Sultanate rulers, most notably serving in the court of Alauddin Khilji.
Alal Darwaza was built by:
The correct answer is (b) Alauddin Khilji .
The Alai Darwaza is a magnificent gateway that is part of the Qutub Minar complex in Delhi, constructed by Sultan Alauddin Khilji in 1311.
Who was known as 'Tuti-e-Hind'?
The correct answer is (c) Amir Khusrau .
Amir Khusrau earned the title 'Tuti-e-Hind,' which means 'Parrot of India,' due to his eloquence and profound influence on Indian poetry and music.
