Q54. Write about the authors of tawarikh in brief.
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Discuss the circumstances under which the authors of the Tawarikh wrote their chronicles.
Q55. Describe the ways in which the chieftains arranged for their defence.
Q56. Why did large parts of the subcontinent remain outside the control of the Delhi Sultans? What were its effects?
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Describe the provincial administration under the rulers of Delhi sultanate.
Q57. What were the steps taken to ensure that muqtis performed their duties? Why do you think they may have wanted to defy the orders of the Sultans?
Q58. What did the Khaljis and Tughluqs help people of humble birth? How did this lead to political instability?
Q59. Who was sher shah sur? What was remarkable about his administration?
Q60. Do you think the authors of tawarikh would provide information about the lives of ordinary men and women?
Q61. Write a note on ‘internal frontier’ and ‘external frontier’.