Class 7th History NCERT Chapter 3
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Topics to study from the chapter "The Delhi Sultans" are:
1. Early Turk Rulers (1206-1290)
– Qutbuddin Aybak, Shamsuddin Iltutmish, Raziyya, Ghiyasuddin Balban
2. Khalji Dynasty (1290-1320)
– Jalaluddin Khalji, Alauddin Khalji
3. Tughluq Dynasty (1320-1414)
– Ghiyasuddin Tughluq, Muhammad Tughluq, Firuz Shah Tughluq
4. Sayyid Dynasty (1414-1451)
– Khizr Khan
5. Lodi Dynasty (1451-1526)
– Bahlul Lodi
Summary:
The chapter discusses the Delhi Sultanate's history under various dynasties such as the Turks, the Khaljis, the Tughluqs, the Sayyids, and the Lodis. It explains their reigns, contributions, and the expansion of the Sultanate under different rulers through military campaigns and governance policies.
What is the significance of the city of Delhi in the history of India?
Delhi became an important city and commercial centre under the Tomara and Chauhan Rajputs before transforming into the capital of the Delhi Sultanate in the thirteenth century.
Identify the five dynasties that collectively formed the Delhi Sultanate.
The five dynasties that made up the Delhi Sultanate are the Tomaras, Chauhans, Khaljis, Tughluqs, Sayyids, and Lodis.
Explain the concept of the 'circle of justice' as described in the context of the Delhi Sultanate.
The 'circle of justice' refers to a system where a king's rule is supported by soldiers who are paid from revenue collected from prosperous and happy peasants. This system emphasizes the importance of just rule and governance for a sustainable society.
Discuss the challenges faced by Sultan Iltutmish's daughter, Raziyya, during her reign as Sultan.
Raziyya faced opposition as a female ruler, contrary to the established social order that dictated women be subordinate to men. Her abilities were acknowledged, but she was ultimately removed from power due to resistance from nobles and societal expectations.
Describe the expansion of the Delhi Sultanate under the rule of Ghiyasuddin Balban, Alauddin Khalji, and Muhammad Tughluq.
The consolidation of the Delhi Sultanate occurred under Ghiyasuddin Balban, who faced challenges from internal and external sources. Alauddin Khalji and Muhammad Tughluq further expanded the Sultanate through military campaigns, gaining control of new territories and resources.
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