NIOS Class 12 Military History Chapter 5 Establishment of the Delhi Sultanate

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NIOS Class 12 Military History Chapter 5 Establishment of the Delhi Sultanate

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Establishment of the Delhi Sultanate

Chapter: 5

MODULE – II: MILITARY HISTORY OF MEDIEVAL INDIA

Intext Questions 5.1 

1. Why did foreign invasions take place? 

Ans: Unity among the states was lacking and hence it prompted invasions from abroad aimed at conquering and acquiring wealth from India.

2. What was the reason for Mohammed Ghori to invade India? 

Ans: To gain foot- hold in India and also acquire its huge wealth.

3. Where is Khyber pass? 

Ans: Khyber Pass is the route that connects Kabul in Afghanistan and Peshawar in Pakistan. 

4. Who were the Rajputs? 

Ans: The Rajputs were a warrior class and in Sanskrit term they were called “son of a king”.

5. What was the impact of Ghori’s invasion?

Ans: It paved the way for the establishment of Muslim rule in India and also that the Khyber Pass became the frequent route through which subsequent invasions from abroad became possible.

Intext Questions 5.2 

1. Who founded the Muslim rule in India? 

Ans: Qutub-ud-din-Aibak in 1206 A.D.

2. Why was Qutub-ud-din-Aibak called Lakh Baksh? 

Ans: He was called Lakh Baksh because of his bravery and generosity.

3. Why did Prithviraj Chauhan lose the second battle of Tarain? 

Ans: Mohammed Ghori’s forces were always on the offensive and employed new battle field tactics which Prithviraj Chauhan did not have.

4. What tactics were employed by the Turks that made them victorious?

Ans: Retreating and drawing the enemy forces to the centre and then encircling them with the help of flanks.

Intext Questions 5.3 

1. What was the name of the Minister under whom the new war ministry was created? 

Ans: Retreating and drawing the enemy forces to the centre and then encircling them with the help of flanks.

2. How did reorganization of the military take place?

Ans: The military was reorganized into commands, each of which was responsible for maintaining law and order.

Intext Questions 5.4 

1. Who are the mercenaries? 

Ans: The mercenaries were hired for money and hence they sold their services to whoever paid more money.

2. Explain any three reasons for the weakening of Delhi Sultanate rule.

Ans: Frequent internal power struggle; maintenance of large standing army and use of mercenaries who sold their services to whoever paid more money and hence not a dependable force.

Terminal Exercises

1. Give an account of the military tactics employed by Mohammed Ghori at the second battle of Panipat.

Ans: The second battle at Tarain was significant because during this battle Ghori won the numerically strong Rajput forces. This was possible because Ghori’s forces were swift in the use of Cavalry as against that of the Rajputs which were slow, although they were large in numbers. Ghori’s forces were well organized with good line of command and control. The horses were fitted with horse shoes that provided high speed and life. Also, new battlefield tactics were used by Ghori by way of tactically retreating his forces which made the Rajputs move towards the centre and thereafter encircling them with their flanks and attacking fiercely. Besides, Ghori’s forces were always on the offensive and hence had the option of choosing the place to strike.