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⚔️ Medieval History Chapter 3: Bihar during the Delhi Sultanate (सल्तनतकालीन बिहार)

Module 3: Tughlaq Expansion, Annexation of Tirhut & Muhammad bin Tughlaq

📖 Chapter 3 of 6 🧩 Module 3 of 7 ⏱️ ~2 min read 💡 10 MCQs
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Concept

Subtopic 3.1: Ghiyasuddin's 1324 Campaign, Decisive Hegemony & Tirhut as Tughlaqpur

Direct imperial control of the Delhi Sultanate over the entirety of Bihar was established during the Tughlaq period:

  • Decisive Hegemony of Delhi Sultans: The decisive and permanent dominance (निर्णायक वर्चस्व) of the Delhi Sultanate over Bihar was established during the Tughlaq period.
  • Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq's Invasion (1324 CE): While returning victorious from his Bengal expedition in 1324 CE, Sultan Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq invaded northern Bihar, besieged Simraongarh, and crushed King Harisimhadeva, terminating independent Karnata rule.
  • Muhammad bin Tughlaq & Tughlaqpur:
    • Sultan Muhammad bin Tughlaq (1325–1351 CE) formally annexed Tirhut into imperial territory and renamed Darbhanga (Tirhut) as "Tughlaqpur".
    • He established an imperial mint at Tughlaqpur (Tirhut) and issued gold and copper coins with the mint name Tughlaqpur.
    • Muhammad bin Tughlaq constructed an imperial Fort and a grand Jama Masjid at Darbhanga.
    • Beniban Inscription: Discovered in Beniban, this inscription provides epigraphic confirmation of Muhammad bin Tughlaq's direct administrative rule in northern Bihar.
  • Formal Name "Bihar" Established: It was specifically during the Tughlaq period that the designation "Bihar" was officially adopted in administrative registers to identify the entire province.
⭐ Key Points
  • The decisive dominance of the Delhi Sultanate over Bihar was established in the Tughlaq period.
  • Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq defeated Karnata ruler Harisimhadeva in 1324 CE.
  • Muhammad bin Tughlaq renamed Tirhut (Darbhanga) as Tughlaqpur.
  • Muhammad bin Tughlaq issued coins from Tirhut (Tughlaqpur).
  • He built a fort and a Jama Masjid at Darbhanga.
  • The name 'Bihar' was standardized during the Tughlaq period.
📌 One-line Q&A
  • Question: During which period was the decisive dominance of the Delhi Sultanate established over Bihar? Answer: Tughlaq period.
  • Question: Which Sultan defeated the Karnata king Harisimhadeva in 1324 CE? Answer: Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq.
  • Question: Which Sultan renamed Tirhut as Tughlaqpur? Answer: Muhammad bin Tughlaq.
  • Question: Which Sultan issued royal coins from Tirhut (Tughlaqpur)? Answer: Muhammad bin Tughlaq.
  • Question: Which Sultan built a fort and a Jama Masjid at Darbhanga? Answer: Muhammad bin Tughlaq.
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MCQs

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Question 1: During which period was the decisive dominance of the Delhi Sultans established over Bihar?

The Delhi Sultanate established permanent administrative control over both northern and southern Bihar during the Tughlaq era.

Question 2: Which Sultan defeated King Harisimhadeva of the Karnata Dynasty of Bihar?

Sultan Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq attacked and defeated Harisimhadeva in 1324 CE while returning from Bengal.

Question 3: Muhammad bin Tughlaq renamed which city of Bihar as 'Tughlaqpur'?

Muhammad bin Tughlaq renamed the captured city of Darbhanga / Tirhut to Tughlaqpur.

Question 4: Which Sultan struck and issued his royal coins from Tirhut (Tughlaqpur)?

Muhammad bin Tughlaq established a mint at Tughlaqpur (Tirhut) and struck coins there.

Question 5: Which Sultan constructed a fort and a Jama Masjid at Darbhanga?

Muhammad bin Tughlaq constructed an imperial fortress and a congregational Jama Masjid in Darbhanga.

Question 6: During which period was the territorial name 'Bihar' officially standardized for the province?

Under the Tughlaqs, the province was officially documented as Bihar with its capital at Bihar Sharif.

Question 7: The end of the Karnata rulers of North Bihar was accomplished by which Sultan?

Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq routed Harisimhadeva in 1324 CE, extinguishing the sovereign Karnata dynasty.

Question 8: Which inscription confirms Muhammad bin Tughlaq's presence and administration in northern Bihar?

The Beniban inscription in northern Bihar records the authority of Sultan Muhammad bin Tughlaq.

Question 9: Which local scholar family was granted the right to collect land revenue in Tirhut by Muhammad bin Tughlaq?

Kameshwar Thakur was entrusted with tax administration, laying the foundation of the Oiniwar dynasty.

Question 10: In which year did Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq march through Tirhut on his return from Bengal?

Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq stormed Tirhut in 1324 CE, driving Harisimhadeva into Nepal.
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During which period was the decisive dominance of the Delhi Sultanate established over Bihar?

Tughlaq period.

Which Sultan defeated the Karnata king Harisimhadeva in 1324 CE?

Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq.

Which Sultan renamed Tirhut as Tughlaqpur?

Muhammad bin Tughlaq.

Which Sultan issued royal coins from Tirhut (Tughlaqpur)?

Muhammad bin Tughlaq.

Which Sultan built a fort and a Jama Masjid at Darbhanga?

Muhammad bin Tughlaq.
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