Pakistan Studies/Affairs MCQs
Topic Notes: Pakistan Studies/Affairs
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Plato
- Biography: Ancient Greek philosopher (427–347 BCE), student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, founder of the Academy in Athens.
- Important Ideas:
- Theory of Forms
- Philosopher-King
- Ideal State
11
The 'Silver Tanka' and 'Copper Jital' coins were introduced by:
Answer:
Iltutmish
Iltutmish introduced the standard coinage system of the Sultanate, comprising the silver Tanka and copper Jital.
12
Which dynasty ruled the Delhi Sultanate for the shortest period?
Answer:
Khilji Dynasty
The Khilji Dynasty had the shortest tenure, ruling for only 30 years (1290–1320).
13
Which dynasty ruled the Delhi Sultanate for the longest period?
Answer:
Tughlaq Dynasty
The Tughlaq Dynasty ruled for the longest period (1320-1414), approx 94 years.
14
Who established the 'Diwan-i-Bandagan' (Department of Slaves)?
Answer:
Firoz Shah Tughlaq
Firoz Shah Tughlaq was fond of slaves and established a separate department, Diwan-i-Bandagan, to manage his reported 180,000 slaves.
15
The 'Alai Darwaza' was built by which Sultan?
Answer:
Alauddin Khilji
Alai Darwaza is the southern gateway to the Qutub Minar complex, built by Alauddin Khilji in 1311 AD.
16
Which famous general of Muhammad Ghori destroyed Nalanda University?
Answer:
Bakhtiyar Khilji
Bakhtiyar Khilji, a general of Ghori, invaded Bengal and Bihar and is responsible for destroying the ancient Nalanda University.
17
The First Battle of Panipat was fought in:
Answer:
1526
It was fought on April 21, 1526, between Babur and Ibrahim Lodi, marking the end of the Delhi Sultanate and the beginning of the Mughal Empire.
18
Who was the last Sultan of the Delhi Sultanate?
Answer:
Ibrahim Lodi
Ibrahim Lodi was the last Sultan, defeated by Babur in the First Battle of Panipat.
19
Who introduced the 'Gaz-i-Sikandari' for measuring land?
Answer:
Sikandar Lodi
Sikandar Lodi introduced a new measurement yard called Gaz-i-Sikandari (approx. 32 digits) for land measurement.
20
Which Sultan founded the city of Agra in 1504?
Answer:
Sikandar Lodi
Sikandar Lodi founded Agra in 1504 and shifted his capital from Delhi to Agra in 1506.