ICSE CLASS 7 HISTORY CHAPTER-THE SLAVE DYNASTY NOTES AND EXERCISE QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

ICSE CLASS 7 HISTORY CHAPTER-THE SLAVE DYNASTY NOTES AND EXERCISE QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

THE SLAVE DYNASTY

NOTES

1. Why are the first few rulers of the Delhi Sultanate called the rulers of the Slave dynasty?

Ans- The first few rulers of the Delhi Sultanate called the rulers of the Slave dynasty because Qutb-ud-Din and several of the sultans who claimed succession from him were originally military slaves.

2. Who laid the foundation of the Slave dynasty?

Ans- The Slave dynasty was founded by Qutb-ud-Din Aibak.

3. How did Iltutmish avoid the invasion of the Mongols in India?

Ans- Iltutmish was the first sultan to face the Mongol menace.

He saved India from Mongol invasion by wisely refusing shelter to the ruler of Iran.

4. How did Razia Sultana become the ruler after Iltutmish?

Ans- Iltutmish nominated his daughter Razia as his successor because his sons were inexperienced, weak and worthless rulers. So that Razia sultana become the ruler after Iltutmish.

5. What measures were taken by Balban to consolidate his empire?

Ans- To consolidate his empire Balban constructed strong forts along the northwest frontier and repaired the old ones.

He kept strong and well-equipped forces, of the frontier provinces of Multan.

He adopted ‘Blood and Iron’ policy to control the rebels and the nobles.

6. What were the common problems faced by the rulers of the slave dynasty?



Ans- The common problems faced by the rulers of the Slave Dynasty are :

i. The Mongol's invasion

ii. Internal revolts and protests

iii. Unacceptable by some of the Turkish Nobles.