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TUGHLUQ DYNASTY

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Arrange the following in their chronological order 1. Rukn-ud-din 2. Mubarak Khan 3. Firuz Shah Tughluq 4. Alam Shah Sel

Let us make a timeline in your mind. In Tughluq Dynasty, the right order is 1, 2, 3, 4. That is all this question asks. Remember the first and last events, and the rest becomes easy. A small timeline is enough to solve it.

Ref: [UPPCS (Mains) 2003] | Satish Chandra, Medieval India, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Tughluq Dynasty and explain the political, administrative and cultural developments that support the correct answer for this question.

Assertion (A): Muhammad-Bin-Tughluq issued a new gold coin which was called Dinar by Ibn Battuta. Reason (R): Muhammad-B

Let us keep Assertion-Reason simple. In Tughluq Dynasty, the right combination here is (A) is true, but (R) is false. First ask, is Assertion true? Then, is Reason true? Then, does Reason explain Assertion? When you answer those three, you get (A) is true, but (R) is false.

Ref: [IAS (Pre) 2006] | Satish Chandra, Medieval India, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Tughluq Dynasty and explain the political, administrative and cultural developments that support the correct answer for this question.

Consider the following statements. Assertion (A): The scheme of the token currency of Muhammad Tughluq proved unsuccessf

Let us keep Assertion-Reason simple. In Tughluq Dynasty, the right combination here is Both (A) and (R) are true and (R).... First ask, is Assertion true? Then, is Reason true? Then, does Reason explain Assertion? When you answer those three, you get Both (A) and (R) are true and (R)....

Ref: [UPPCS (Pre) 2006] | Satish Chandra, Medieval India, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Tughluq Dynasty and explain the political, administrative and cultural developments that support the correct answer for this question.

Ain-ul-Mulk Multani did not serve under which of the following rulers?

Do not rush 'not' questions. This one wants the one that is different, and in Tughluq Dynasty that is Iltutmish. Iltutmish has its own story that sets it apart. If you spot that story, you will pick it without confusion.

Ref: [MPPCS (Pre) 2017] | Satish Chandra, Medieval India, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Tughluq Dynasty and explain the political, administrative and cultural developments that support the correct answer for this question.

Which one of the following dynasties ruled over India after the invasion of Timur?

You can think of it as a small story. In Tughluq Dynasty, which one of the following dynasties ruled happened with Sayyid Dynasty. That is why Sayyid Dynasty is the answer here. Stories are easier to remember than lists. So keep this small story in mind and you will recall it.

Ref: [45th BPSC (Pre) 2001] | Satish Chandra, Medieval India, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Tughluq Dynasty and explain the political, administrative and cultural developments that support the correct answer for this question.

In which year did Timur Lung attack India?

Honestly, this is a simple one. In which year did Timur Lung attack is 1398 A.D.. In Tughluq Dynasty, this is the first fact you learn about this topic. If you say it out loud once — in which year did Timur Lung attack is 1398 A.D. — you will remember it. Try it and see.

Ref: [Kerala PSC (Pre) 2018 MPPCS (Pre) 2005] | Satish Chandra, Medieval India, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Tughluq Dynasty and explain the political, administrative and cultural developments that support the correct answer for this question.

In whose reign did Timur invaded India?

Think of Tughluq Dynasty as a book you have already read. On the page about in whose reign did Timur invaded India, the name written there is Nasiruddin Tughluq. That is the whole answer. No trick here. Just a simple fact that you can recall in a few seconds.

Ref: [UPPCS (Pre) 2002] | Satish Chandra, Medieval India, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Tughluq Dynasty and explain the political, administrative and cultural developments that support the correct answer for this question.

Who was the last ruler of the Tughluq dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate?

Let us keep it easy. Who was the last ruler of the — the answer is Nasiruddin Mahmud. In Tughluq Dynasty, this is the fact that everyone is expected to know. If you have read the chapter once, you have already seen it. A quick revision is enough to fix it in your mind.

Ref: [IAS (Pre) 2004] | Satish Chandra, Medieval India, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Tughluq Dynasty and explain the political, administrative and cultural developments that support the correct answer for this question.

What was ‘Dar-ul-Shafa’ established by Firuz Tughluq?

Let me explain it simply. The question is asking about what was ‘Dar-ul-Shafa’ established by Firuz Tughluq, and the answer is A free hospital. In Tughluq Dynasty, A free hospital is the name you will see again and again for this topic. Read it twice, say it once, and it will stick.

Ref: [UPPCS (Pre) 2013 53rd to 55th BPSC (Pre) 2011] | Satish Chandra, Medieval India, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Tughluq Dynasty and explain the political, administrative and cultural developments that support the correct answer for this question.

The first Indian ruler to organise Haj pilgrimage from the State Exchequer was

Think of Tughluq Dynasty as a book you have already read. On the page about the first Indian ruler to organise Haj, the name written there is Firuz Tughluq. That is the whole answer. No trick here. Just a simple fact that you can recall in a few seconds.

Ref: [UPPCS (Pre) 1998 IAS (Pre) 1994] | Satish Chandra, Medieval India, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Tughluq Dynasty and explain the political, administrative and cultural developments that support the correct answer for this question.

Which Sultan of Delhi established a ‘Translation Department’ to help both communities to understand each others’ ideas b

In Tughluq Dynasty, there is a simple fact that answers this. Which Sultan of Delhi established a ‘Translation is Firuz Tughluq. That is all the question wants. Many students get it right because they have heard this line before. Now you have heard it too, so it will stay with you.

Ref: [UPPCS (Spl)(Mains) 2004] | Satish Chandra, Medieval India, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Tughluq Dynasty and explain the political, administrative and cultural developments that support the correct answer for this question.

Which Sultan of Delhi brought Ashoka’s Pillar to Delhi?

Let me explain it simply. The question is asking about which Sultan of Delhi brought Ashoka’s Pillar, and the answer is Firuz Shah Tughluq. In Tughluq Dynasty, Firuz Shah Tughluq is the name you will see again and again for this topic. Read it twice, say it once, and it will stick.

Ref: [UPPCS (Mains) 2009] | Satish Chandra, Medieval India, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Tughluq Dynasty and explain the political, administrative and cultural developments that support the correct answer for this question.