Which ruler first established his or her capital at Delhi?
What was the language of administration under the Delhi Sultans?
In whose reign did the Sultanate reach its farthest extent?
From which country did Ibn Battuta travel to India?
According to the “circle of justice”, why was it important for military commanders to keep the interests of the peasantry in mind?
What is meant by the “internal” and “external” frontiers of the Sultanate?
What were the steps taken to ensure that muqtis performed their duties? Why do you think they may have wanted to defy the orders of the Sultans?
What was the impact of the Mongol invasions on the Delhi Sultanate?
Do you think the authors of tawarikh would provide information about the lives of ordinary men and women?
Raziyya Sultan was unique in the history of the Delhi Sultanate. Do you think women leaders are accepted more readily today?
Why were the Delhi Sultans interested in cutting down forests? Does deforestation occur for the same reasons today?
