Delhi Sultanate & Mughal Empire Mock Test: Chronology & Battle Questions
Rahul Kumar
SSC Exam Expert & Content Editor
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A chronology and battles-focused mock test on the Delhi Sultanate and Mughal Empire for SSC exams — 30 questions on dynasties, the Battles of Panipat, Khanwa, and Haldighati, with answers.
Chronology and battles are the two angles SSC uses most often to test the Delhi Sultanate and Mughal Empire — who ruled when, and which battle changed the course of Indian history. This mock test covers the five Delhi Sultanate dynasties and the major battles that shaped both the Sultanate and Mughal periods, in a quick question-and-answer format.
What This Mock Test Covers
- The five dynasties of the Delhi Sultanate: Mamluk (Slave), Khilji, Tughlaq, Sayyid, and Lodi
- The three Battles of Panipat and their outcomes
- The Battle of Khanwa and the Battle of Haldighati
- Mughal emperor succession from Babur to Aurangzeb
| No. | Question | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Who founded the Delhi Sultanate? | Qutb-ud-din Aibak |
| 2 | Which dynasty is also known as the Mamluk (Slave) Dynasty? | The first dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate (1206–1290), founded by Qutb-ud-din Aibak |
| 3 | Who started the construction of the Qutub Minar? | Qutb-ud-din Aibak (completed later by Iltutmish) |
| 4 | Who was the only woman ruler of the Delhi Sultanate? | Razia Sultan |
| 5 | Who founded the Khilji Dynasty? | Jalal-ud-din Khilji |
| 6 | Which Khilji ruler is famous for his market control reforms and conquest of Chittor? | Alauddin Khilji |
| 7 | Which Sultanate ruler successfully repelled repeated Mongol invasions? | Alauddin Khilji |
| 8 | Who founded the Tughlaq Dynasty? | Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq |
| 9 | Which Tughlaq ruler shifted the capital from Delhi to Daulatabad? | Muhammad bin Tughlaq |
| 10 | Which Tughlaq ruler introduced token currency (copper/brass coins as tokens for silver)? | Muhammad bin Tughlaq |
| 11 | Who founded the Sayyid Dynasty? | Khizr Khan |
| 12 | Who founded the Lodi Dynasty, the last dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate? | Bahlul Lodi |
| 13 | Who was the last ruler of the Delhi Sultanate? | Ibrahim Lodi |
| 14 | In which year was the First Battle of Panipat fought? | 1526 |
| 15 | Who fought each other in the First Battle of Panipat? | Babur and Ibrahim Lodi |
| 16 | What was the outcome of the First Battle of Panipat? | Babur's victory ended the Delhi Sultanate and founded the Mughal Empire |
| 17 | In which year was the Battle of Khanwa fought? | 1527 |
| 18 | Who fought each other in the Battle of Khanwa? | Babur and Rana Sanga of Mewar |
| 19 | Who succeeded Babur as the second Mughal emperor? | Humayun |
| 20 | Which Afghan ruler defeated Humayun and briefly interrupted Mughal rule? | Sher Shah Suri |
| 21 | In which year was the Second Battle of Panipat fought? | 1556 |
| 22 | Who fought each other in the Second Battle of Panipat? | Akbar (led by his regent Bairam Khan) and Hemu |
| 23 | In which year was the Battle of Haldighati fought? | 1576 |
| 24 | Who fought each other in the Battle of Haldighati? | Akbar's forces (led by Man Singh) and Maharana Pratap of Mewar |
| 25 | Who was the third Mughal emperor, often considered the greatest? | Akbar |
| 26 | Which Mughal emperor succeeded Akbar? | Jahangir |
| 27 | Which Mughal emperor built the Taj Mahal? | Shah Jahan |
| 28 | Who was the last powerful Mughal emperor, known for expanding the empire to its largest extent? | Aurangzeb |
| 29 | In which year was the Third Battle of Panipat fought, involving the Marathas? | 1761 |
| 30 | Who fought each other in the Third Battle of Panipat? | Ahmad Shah Abdali and the Maratha Confederacy |
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How many dynasties ruled the Delhi Sultanate?
Five dynasties ruled the Delhi Sultanate in sequence: the Mamluk (Slave) Dynasty, Khilji Dynasty, Tughlaq Dynasty, Sayyid Dynasty, and Lodi Dynasty.
2. Who won the First Battle of Panipat and what was its significance?
Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodi in the First Battle of Panipat (1526), ending the Delhi Sultanate and founding the Mughal Empire in India.
3. Who fought in the Battle of Haldighati?
The Battle of Haldighati (1576) was fought between Akbar's forces, led by Man Singh, and Maharana Pratap of Mewar.
4. Who was the only woman ruler of the Delhi Sultanate?
Razia Sultan, who ruled as part of the Mamluk (Slave) Dynasty, was the only woman ruler of the Delhi Sultanate.
5. Which Mughal emperor built the Taj Mahal?
Shah Jahan, the fifth Mughal emperor, built the Taj Mahal in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal.
Rahul Kumar
SSC Exam Expert & Content Editor
Rahul is a senior SSC exam strategist with 8+ years of experience helping aspirants crack CGL, CHSL and MTS exams. He writes in-depth notification breakdowns, exam pattern guides and preparation strategies.
