“The Khaljl Revolution”; Alauddln Khaljl: Conquests and territorial expansion, agrarian and economic measures; Muhammad Tughluq: Major projects, agrarian measures, bureaucracy of Muhammad Tughluq; Flruz Tughluq: Agrarian measures, achievements In civil engineering and public works, decline of the Sultanate, foreign contacts and Ibn Battuta’s account.

PYQs: The Fourteenth Century [1985-2026]

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Year	Question	Answer
2026	"Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq's token currency scheme was an innovative economic experiment in medieval India, but its failure exposed the limitations of State control over the medieval economy." Evaluate.
2026	Critically analyse Barani's Tarikh-i-Firoz Shahi and identify the shortcomings in his account.
2025	"Alauddin Khilji's economic measures aimed at centralising political authority in the Delhi Sultanate." Elucidate.	View answer
2025	"Barani's Fatwa-i-Jahandari was not a proper account of the Delhi Sultanate, rather a lament." Elucidate.	View answer
2024	Evaluate Firuz Shah Tughluq’s economic policies.	View answer
2023	The motive of Alauddin Khilji’s agrarian policy was to curb the powers of the intermediaries. Examine the measures which he adopted to achieve his objective.	View answer
2022	The market regulations of Ala-ud-din Khilji were useful for the Sultan’s military might but harmful for the economy of the Sultanate. Comment.	View answer
2021	Why is the reign of the Khaljis known as the ‘Khalji Revolution’?	View answer
2020	Elaborate upon the agrarian reforms of Alauddin Khilji.	View answer
2019	"The economic measures of Alauddin Khalji were aimed at greater political control. Discuss	View answer
2018	"The policy of creating heterogeneous nobility by Muhammad Tughluq started the process of disintegration of Delhi Sultanate". Explain	View answer
2017	Do you agree that the schemes of Muhammad bin Tughluq were correctly conceived, badly executed and disastrously abandoned? Discuss.	View answer
2017	To what extent was the Caliphate the source and sanction to the legal authority of the Sultans of Delhi?	View answer
2016	What measures were initiated by the Sultans for the consolidation of Delhi Sultanate? Discuss	View answer
2016	Do you think that the economic measures introduced by the Sultanate rulers beneficial to the common people as well? Illustrate with examples.	View answer
2014	Analyse the ordinances mentioned by Barani which Alauddin Khalji promulgated for market control. (150 words)	View answer
2014	Evaluating the theory of kingship of the Sultanate, discuss the deviations seen in the reigns of different Sultans.	View answer
2013	What is your assessment of Ibn Batutah’s Rehla as an important source of Indian history.	View answer
2012	How did the Mongol invasions affect the Delhi Sultanate and the north – western frontier policy of the Delhi Sultans?	View answer
2011	Examine critically the agrarian and economic reforms of Alauddin Khalji. How did it strengthen the Sultanate?	View answer
2009	Write short essay: Muhammad Tughluq as an agrarian innovator.	View answer
2006	Write brief essay: The Khilji Revolution.	View answer
2006	Bring out the main features of the administrative system under Delhi Sultanate during Turko-Afghan period.	View answer
2004	Write brief essay: The Token Currency System introduced by Muhammad Tughlaq.	View answer
2003	Write brief essay: Experiments of Mohammad Tughluq.	View answer
2002	Discuss Balban’s concept of kingship. How was it modified by Alauddin Khalji?	View answer
2001	Assess the impact of the market reforms of Alauddin Khilji on contemporary economy and society.	View answer
2000	Form an estimate of the personality of Firoz Shah Tughlaq with special reference to his religious policy and public works.	View answer
1999	Write brief essay – Alauddin Khilji was a typical despot.	View answer
1997	Discuss the implications of Khilji with reference to administration and economic regulations on the State and people of India.	View answer
1994	Write brief essay on Ziauddin Barani as a historian.	View answer
1993	Examine the significance of Alauddin Khalji’s administrative reforms. Was he really successful in implementing these measures?	View answer
1992	Muhammad Bin Tughlaq's contradictory qualities were beyond the grasp knowledge and common sense. Evaluate the significance of his administrative measures and policies in the light of this statement.	View answer
1991	What,in your opinion, was the significance of the extensive military expeditions undertaken during the time of Alauddin Khalji ? Do you think his reign is considered significant in terms of such expeditions alone?	View answer
1990	‘Firuz Tugluq has been overshadowed by Muhammad Tughluq.’ In the light of this statement evaluate the significance of the policies and actions of Firuz Tughluq.	View answer
1989	The significance of Alauddin Khilji economic regulations for his imperialism. Write short answer of not more than 200 words.	View answer
1988	Was the state in the Sultanate period a theocracy? Discuss the new orientation of state policies and administrative principles under Muhammad bin Tughluq.	View answer
1987	Critically examine the price control measures of Alauddin Khilji. What was the main objective behind them and how far was he able to put them into effect?	View answer
1985	Examine the responsibility of Firoz Tughluq for the fall of his dynasty. Write short answer of not more than 200 words.	View answer