HistoryMedieval India: An Imperial Capital: Vijayanagara

In which century was the Delhi Sultanate established?

Answer & explanation

Correct answer: option 1

The correct answer is Option (1) → Thirteenth century

The Delhi Sultanate was established in 1206, and the years 1201-1300 make up the thirteenth century.

NCERT (2026-27): “Timeline 1
Establishment of the Delhi Sultanate (1206) Establishment of the Vijayanagara Empire (1336?); establishment of the Bahmani kingdom (1347); Sultanates in Jaunpur, Kashmir and Madura Establishment of the Gajapati kingdom of Orissa (1435); Establishment of the Sultanates of Gujarat and Malwa; Emergence of the Sultanates of Ahmadnagar, Bijapur and Berar (1490)”

“Conquest of Goa by the Portuguese (1510); Collapse of the Bahmani kingdom, emergence of the Sultanate of Golconda (1518); Establishment of the Mughal empire by Babur (1526)”