History · Sources of Medieval Indian History
UGC NET July 2018 History
Which of the following statements are correct? Select the correct answer from the code given below.
- 1. Sultan Iltutmish showed profound respect to Sufi saints like Shaikh Qutbuddin Bakhtiyar Kaki, Qazi Hamidu-d-din Nagori, Shaikh Bahauddin Zakariya etc.
- 2. He placated the ulema by holding frequent religious discourses in his court, and his policies were affected by the opinions of the orthodox theologians.
- 3. He did not bother to consult the ulema while nominating Razia as his successor.
- 4. He derived full advantage from the goodwill of the mystics that he enjoyed on account of his pious personal life.
A1 and 4 only
B2, 3 and 4 only
C1, 3 and 4 only ✓ Correct
D2 and 3 only
Correct answer: (C) 1, 3 and 4 only — Statements 1, 3 and 4 are correct, so the answer is 1, 3 and 4 only.
Explanation
★Statements 1, 3 and 4 are correct, so the answer is 1, 3 and 4 only.
★Iltutmish, the real founder of the slave dynasty, ruled from 1211 to 1236.
★He showed deep respect to Sufi saints like Qutbuddin Bakhtiyar Kaki and Bahauddin Zakariya.
★He did not consult the ulema when he nominated Razia as his successor.
★He gained much from the goodwill of the mystics, won by his pious life.
★The second statement is wrong, for his policies were not controlled by the orthodox theologians.
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