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DELHI SULTANATE - SLAVE DYNASTY

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Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Assertion (A): Balban made hi

In Assertion-Reason, check both parts calmly. Here, the combination that fits is Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R).... In Delhi Sultanate - Slave Dynasty, this is how Assertion and Reason are linked. If you check Assertion first, then Reason, then the link, the answer becomes clear. That is the simple way to do it.

Ref: [UPPCS (Mains) 2013] | Satish Chandra, Medieval India, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Delhi Sultanate - Slave Dynasty and explain the political, administrative and cultural developments that support the correct answer for this question.

Which of the following Sultans has called himself the ‘Helper of a Caliph’ in his inscription on the walls of the Mosque

This one is a favourite in exams. In Delhi Sultanate - Slave Dynasty, whenever you see which of the following Sultans has called, the answer is Balban. I have seen students get it right just by remembering this one line. So do not overthink it. Learn this pair and you are good.

Ref: [UPRO/ARO (Mains) 2014] | Satish Chandra, Medieval India, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Delhi Sultanate - Slave Dynasty and explain the political, administrative and cultural developments that support the correct answer for this question.

Which one of the following statements is not true about Balban?

Do not rush 'not' questions. This one wants the one that is different, and in Delhi Sultanate - Slave Dynasty that is He introduced the Iqtadari System. He introduced the Iqtadari System has its own story that sets it apart. If you spot that story, you will pick it without confusion.

Ref: [Chhattisgarh PCS (Pre) 2008] | Satish Chandra, Medieval India, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Delhi Sultanate - Slave Dynasty and explain the political, administrative and cultural developments that support the correct answer for this question.

Who among the following introduced the famous Persian festival ‘Navroz’ in India?

You know, this one is quite easy if you have read Delhi Sultanate - Slave Dynasty once. Who among the following introduced the famous is all about Balban. That is the whole story here. No need to make it hard. Just remember Balban for this topic and you are done.

Ref: [IAS (Pre) 1993] | Satish Chandra, Medieval India, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Delhi Sultanate - Slave Dynasty and explain the political, administrative and cultural developments that support the correct answer for this question.

After consolidating his power, Balban assumed the grand title of

The main idea is really simple. In Delhi Sultanate - Slave Dynasty, After consolidating his power, Balban assumed the is always linked with Zil-I-Ilahi. That is the point the question is checking. Once you know this link, you will feel confident. It is one of those questions that rewards simple revision.

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

Which Sultan of Delhi is said to have followed the policy of ‘blood and iron’?

Imagine you are revising Delhi Sultanate - Slave Dynasty late at night. The one fact you would underline for which Sultan of Delhi is said to is Balban. That is exactly what this question is asking. It is a direct question, so the answer is also direct. Just keep it simple.

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

The full name of Sultan of Delhi Balban was

You can think of it as a small story. In Delhi Sultanate - Slave Dynasty, the full name of Sultan of Delhi happened with Ghiyasuddin. That is why Ghiyasuddin is the answer here. Stories are easier to remember than lists. So keep this small story in mind and you will recall it.

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

Who was behind the dethroning of Razia Begum?

You can think of it as a small story. In Delhi Sultanate - Slave Dynasty, who was behind the dethroning of Razia happened with Turks. That is why Turks is the answer here. Stories are easier to remember than lists. So keep this small story in mind and you will recall it.

Ref: [UP Lower Sub. (Pre) 2004] | Satish Chandra, Medieval India, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Delhi Sultanate - Slave Dynasty and explain the political, administrative and cultural developments that support the correct answer for this question.

Iltutmish appointed his first Subedar in Bihar to

In Delhi Sultanate - Slave Dynasty, there is a simple fact that answers this. Iltutmish appointed his first Subedar in Bihar is Malik-Jani. 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: [48th to 52nd BPSC (Pre) 2008] | Satish Chandra, Medieval India, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Delhi Sultanate - Slave Dynasty and explain the political, administrative and cultural developments that support the correct answer for this question.

The original name of Changez (Genghis) Khan was

Think of Delhi Sultanate - Slave Dynasty as a book you have already read. On the page about the original name of Changez (Genghis) Khan, the name written there is Temuchin (Temujin). That is the whole answer. No trick here. Just a simple fact that you can recall in a few seconds.

Ref: [UPPCS (Pre) 2015] | Satish Chandra, Medieval India, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Delhi Sultanate - Slave Dynasty and explain the political, administrative and cultural developments that support the correct answer for this question.

The Mongols under Genghis Khan invaded India during the reign of

You can think of it as a small story. In Delhi Sultanate - Slave Dynasty, the Mongols under Genghis Khan invaded India happened with Iltutmish. That is why Iltutmish is the answer here. Stories are easier to remember than lists. So keep this small story in mind and you will recall it.

Ref: [Chhattisgarh PCS (Pre) 2013] | Satish Chandra, Medieval India, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Delhi Sultanate - Slave Dynasty and explain the political, administrative and cultural developments that support the correct answer for this question.

In whose reign Mongols were seen on the bank of Indus river for the first time?

Here is how I remember it. in whose reign Mongols were seen on = Iltutmish. That is it. In Delhi Sultanate - Slave Dynasty, this pair is famous. I tell students to learn it as one line, not as a big theory. If you do that, this question takes only a few seconds.

Ref: [UPPSC (GIC) 2010] | Satish Chandra, Medieval India, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Delhi Sultanate - Slave Dynasty and explain the political, administrative and cultural developments that support the correct answer for this question.