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Medieval India (B) The Delhi Sultanate — Study Plan

ICSE · Class 9 · History & Civics

A step-by-step study plan for Medieval India (B) The Delhi Sultanate, ICSE Class 9 History & Civics: what to learn first, what to practise and when.

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A timeline showing the five successive dynasties of the Delhi Sultanate (Slave, Khilji, Tughlaq, Sayyid, Lodhi) with their respective ruling periods.
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Study Plan

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Day 1–2

Learn the Theory

Read the textbook chapter carefully. Note down definitions, formulas and key ideas. Focus on: 1. Overview of the Delhi Sultanate, 2. Sources for the History of the Delhi Sultanate, 3. Qutab Minar as a Monument Source.

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Day 3

Practise

Solve the textbook exercises and extra practice questions. There are 66 questions available for this chapter.

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Day 4

Revise & Test

Revise key points without looking at your notes. Take a practice quiz and mark weak areas for another pass.

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Day 7

Spaced Revision

Come back to Medieval India (B) The Delhi Sultanate after a week. Use flashcards for quick recall and try past exam questions on this chapter.

What to Focus On

  • The Delhi Sultanate lasted from 1206 to 1526.
  • Weak political unity in North India helped Turkish conquest.
  • Muhammad Ghori defeated Prithviraj Chauhan at the Second Battle of Tarain in 1192.
  • Persian tawarikh are important historical sources.
  • Inscriptions are supplements, not the only source.
  • Monuments show cultural trends and beliefs.
  • Started by Qutbuddin Aibak and completed by Iltutmish.
  • Dedicated to Qutbuddin Bakhtiyar Kaki.
  • Originally 71.4 m high with four storeys.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Qutbuddin Aibak completed Qutab Minar and Feroz Shah Tughlaq started it.

Alauddin Khilji founded the Khilji dynasty.

Razia became ruler immediately after Iltutmish because she was the obvious heir.

Memory Tips

Period of the Delhi Sultanate

Five dynasties of the Delhi Sultanate

Muhammad Ghori defeated Prithviraj Chauhan in 1192

Qutbuddin Aibak started Qutab Minar and dedicated it to Qutbuddin Bakhtiyar Kaki

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Medieval India (B) The Delhi Sultanate for ICSE Class 9 History & Civics?
Key topics in Medieval India (B) The Delhi Sultanate include Overview of the Delhi Sultanate, Sources for the History of the Delhi Sultanate, Qutab Minar as a Monument Source, The Slave Dynasty. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 9 exams.
How should I revise Medieval India (B) The Delhi Sultanate for Class 9 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 66 practice questions on Medieval India (B) The Delhi Sultanate. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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