Question

What was the Hauz-i Sultani constructed by Sultan Iltutmish?
(A) A tomb
(B) A mosque
(C) A large reservoir
(D) A large fort

Answer 1

Hint: Hauz-i Sultani is also popularly known as Hauz-i-Shamsi. It was built by Iltutmish who was the ruler of the Slave Dynasty. Iltutmish was the first Muslim ruler who ruled Delhi and the credit for founding the Delhi Sultanate goes to him.

Complete answer:
Iltutmish was the greatest and powerful ruler of the Slave Dynasty. He ruled the state of Delhi from June 1211 till the 28th of April, 1236. He was the first Sultanate ruler who forged the coins of gold and silver. He completed the construction of Qutub Minar. Because of his power and wisdom to act wisely, he successfully converted the weak and powerless empire into one of the strongest kingdoms that existed. Hauz-i-Sultani is famous by the name of King's reservoir. It was built in 1230 C.E. It is said that Iltutmish built this water tank at that place where Prophet Muhammad asked him to construct in his dreams. This water tank was built under a large area of about 4.9 acres. A domed pavilion was constructed in the middle of the reservoir to imprint the footprints of Muhammad's Horse. This pavilion was made from red-color sandstone and it was having a two-story building. The water that was in the Hauz-i-Sultani reservoir is considered holy and that is why it is used for many religious and sacred works. A large number of saints and kings were buried in this reservoir.
So, the correct answer is Option C.

Note: After constructing such a large reservoir, Iltutmish started receiving respect from all over the world because this reservoir served as the main source of water supply to the peoples of Delhi. This large tank was built to solve the water problems of the peoples of his empire. It was considered public property because it can be used by anyone in his kingdom.