Part of: Miscellaneous Indian Gk set 253

Consider the following Statements: The Delhi Sultante which ruled for over 3 centuries divided India into many different kingdom ruled by sons of kings. The Mughal Empire ruled after the fall of the Delhi Sultanate. India's official language is Hindi. Which of the following statement(s) is/are true?

Category: Miscellaneous Indian Gk

Hint: Consider the historical timeline and official language of India.

Correct Answer: C) Only 1, 2, 3.

Exam Relevance: UPSC, SSC, Bank PO, CLAT

Difficulty: Moderate

Explanations:

The Delhi Sultanate was a Muslim dynasty that ruled parts of India from the 13th to the 16th century. During this period, the Delhi Sultanate was known to have divided the region into several provinces or kingdoms, often ruled by the sons of the sultans or other nobles. This division was a common practice to maintain control over the vast territories and to ensure loyalty among the ruling class.

Following the decline of the Delhi Sultanate, the Mughal Empire emerged as the dominant power in India. The Mughal Empire, which was founded by Babur in 1526, ruled over a significant portion of the Indian subcontinent until the mid-19th century. The Mughal Empire was characterized by its centralized administration, cultural achievements, and the establishment of a vast empire that included much of the Indian subcontinent.

Regarding the official language of India, Hindi is one of the two official languages of the Indian government, alongside English. This was established by the Constitution of India, which recognizes Hindi in the Devanagari script as the official language of the Union. However, it is important to note that India is a multilingual country with many regional languages, and Hindi is not the sole official language at the national level.

Therefore, all three statements provided in the question are accurate. The Delhi Sultanate did divide India into many kingdoms, the Mughal Empire did succeed the Delhi Sultanate, and Hindi is indeed one of the official languages of India. This makes option C the correct answer, as it includes all three true statements.

Option Analysis:
  • Option A: This option is incorrect because it omits the third statement about India's official language being Hindi, which is true.
  • Option B: This option is incorrect because it omits the second statement about the Mughal Empire ruling after the Delhi Sultanate, which is true.
  • Option C: This option is correct because all three statements are true: the Delhi Sultanate divided India into many kingdoms, the Mughal Empire ruled after the Delhi Sultanate, and Hindi is one of India's official languages.
  • Option D: This option is incorrect because it omits the first statement about the Delhi Sultanate dividing India into many kingdoms, which is true.

Mnemonic: DMS: Delhi Sultanate, Mughal Empire, State language

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