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1. 1.

   Name the author of the great epic Shahnama.

2. 2.

   Choose the correct answer:

   1. Alauddin conquered Chittor, the capital of Mewar / Malwa / Warangal.
   2. Alauddin was the first Turkish ruler to send an expedition to Gujarat / Rajasthan / the Deccan.
   3. Most historians have traced the failure of Muhammad bin Tughlaq's schemes to his character / education / intelligence.
   4. Firoze Shah laid out about 1,200 gardens and orchards / lakes / roads arouhd Delhi.
   5. The final blow to the Delhi Sultanate was dealt by the invasion of Babur / Timur / Khizr Khan.

3. 3.

   Under what circumstances did Alauddin ascend the throne of Delhi?

4. 4.

   How did Alauddin Khilji win over the rebellious nobles after capturing the throne?

5. 5.

   Name the capital of Mewar.

6. 6.

   What did the Rajput women in the Royal palace do when Alauddin Khilji captured Chittor?