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1. 1.

   Name the following.

   1. The foundation of the Khalji Dynasty was laid by him.
   2. The slave whom Alauddin Khalji bought for thousand dinners.
   3. The Rajputs of this place were defected by Alauddin Khalji in 1300 CE.
   4. The capital of Mewar.
   5. The first Muslim ruler of India to send military expeditions to South India.
2. 2.

   State whether true or false. If false, correct the incorrect statement.

   1. Alauddin Khilji reduced the land revenue to twenty per cent.
   2. Jalaluddin Khalji came to power in 1296 CE.
   3. During the early years of his reign Alauddin Khalji conquered regions of Ranthambore and Chittor.
   4. An efficient espionage system was set up by Alauddin Khalji to keep a check on the activities of the nobles.
   5. Art and architecture were completely neglected during Alauddin Khalji's reign.
3. 3.

   Read the passage carefully and answer the questions given below:

   During the Medieval period in India, the field of Art and Architecture flourished, huge monuments and observatories were constructed and several texts were translated. Unfortunately, science and technology were not patronized as a state policy by the emperors, the kings or the rajas though the previously exciting gurukul system was advanced and practised scientific approach to education, the pattern of education prevalent in Arab countries was brought and later adopted in India during this period. Maktabs and madrasas as institutions came into existence and received royal patronage. A chain of madrasas opened at several places and followed a set curriculum that was neither scientific nor technical. Apart from the talent available locally in the country, learned men from Arabia, Persia and Central Asia were invited to take charge of education in madrasas that were more religiously inclined and orthodox in spirit. At thee same time, in parts of Europe, people and the governments were working towards exploring human anatomy and science providing answers to questions that sounded mystical then. In Italy, Mondino de Luzzi (1270-1326) also known as Mundinus, was an Italian physician, anatomist and professor of surgery, who lived and worked in Bologna. He is often credited as the restorer of anatomy because he made  significant contributions to the field by introducing the practice of dissection of human cadavers in the presence of medical interns for strengthening their understanding of human anatomy. He wrote the first modern anatomical text based on the findings of practical dissection.

   1. In your opinion, why did the gerukul system diminish and what made Indians adopt the culture of maktabs and madrasas?
   2. Do you think the students in the present Indian education system are encouraged to practice research at the school level? Support your answers with valid reasons.
4. 4.

   This is the picture of a monument constructed under Alauddin Khalji.

   

   1. Identify the monument.
   2. When was it built?
   3. Make a list of architectural instances built by Alauddin Khalji.
   4. Name any other monument which was constructed close to this monument.
5. 5.

   Choose the correct option.

   1. _____________ was a large tank that was built for the use of thee residents of Siri.
      1. Siri  Fort
      2. Hazar Sitar
      3. Hauz-i-Alai
      4. Alai Minar
   2. _____________ was the officer in charge of controlling the market affairs.
      1. Shahna-i-mandi
      2. Barid
      3. Munhiyaan
      4. Iqtadar
   3. _____________ ordered the massacre of several Mongols who had settled in Delhi.
      1. Jalaluddin Khalji
      2. Malik Kafur
      3. Ratan Singh
      4. Alauddin Khalji
   4. Alauddin defected the Rajput rulers of Ranthambore in _____________ CE.
      1. 1296
      2. 1300
      3. 1290
      4. 1316
   5. _____________ was annexed by Alauddin Khalji in 1299 CE.
      1. Gujarat
      2. Ujjain
      3. Madurai
      4. Mandu
6. 6.

   Name the areas that were conquered by Alauddin in the Deccan.