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Administration, Society and Culture under the Delhi Sultanate — Revision Notes

ICSE · Class 7 · History & Civics

Administration, Society and Culture under the Delhi Sultanate revision notes for ICSE Class 7 History & Civics: 4 topics in quick points.

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Key Topics to Revise

1

Society and People

  • Society under the Delhi Sultanate had four main classes: aristocracy, Ulemas and Hindu priests, town dwellers, and peasantry.
  • The aristocratic class was the most powerful. It included the nobility and high officials. They were rich and lived luxuriously.
  • Ulemas and Hindu priests advised the Sultan on administration and sacred law. They lived on land grants and gifts.
2

Administration

  • The Sultan held the highest political, legal, and military power.
  • The state was militaristic and aristocratic in character.
  • The Sultanate government worked through several departments, each headed by a high official.
3

Economy

  • Inland and overseas trade flourished during the Sultanate period.
  • Major trading centres included Delhi, Daulatabad, Lahore, and Lakhnauti.
  • Trade relations expanded with Europe, Malaya, China, Central Asia, Afghanistan, Persia, Tibet, and Bhutan.
4

Cultural Developments

  • The blending of Muslim and existing Indian cultures gave rise to Indo-Islamic culture.
  • The architecture of this period combined Hindu and Muslim styles.
  • The Turks and Afghans introduced new styles and techniques of architecture in India.

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What are the important topics in Administration, Society and Culture under the Delhi Sultanate for ICSE Class 7 History & Civics?
Key topics in Administration, Society and Culture under the Delhi Sultanate include Society and People, Administration, Economy, Cultural Developments. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 7 exams.
How should I revise Administration, Society and Culture under the Delhi Sultanate for Class 7 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 43 practice questions on Administration, Society and Culture under the Delhi Sultanate. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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