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
What was the capital of Qutb ud-Din Aibak?
Answer:
Lahore
Qutb ud-Din Aibak ruled from Lahore, which served as his capital throughout his short reign.
12
Who led the conspiracy against Razia Sultana?
Answer:
The Turkish Nobles (Chahalgani)
The powerful Turkish nobles, known as the Chahalgani, conspired against Razia because they refused to accept a woman as their sovereign and disliked her non-Turkish appointments.
13
Which Slave Dynasty ruler made the monarchy hereditary?
Answer:
Iltutmish
Iltutmish made the monarchy hereditary by nominating his daughter Razia as his successor, departing from the tradition of election by nobles.
14
Qutb ud-Din Aibak was a slave of:
Answer:
Muhammad Ghori
Qutb ud-Din Aibak was a trusted slave and general of Muhammad Ghori, who left him in charge of his Indian conquests.
15
Which dynasty succeeded the Slave Dynasty?
Answer:
Khilji Dynasty
The Slave Dynasty was succeeded by the Khilji Dynasty (1290–1320) after Jalaluddin Khilji overthrew the last Slave ruler.
16
Who was appointed as the Governor of Bengal by Iltutmish?
Answer:
Malik Jani
After suppressing the rebellion in Bengal, Iltutmish appointed Malik Jani as the governor of Bengal.
17
The tomb of Balban is located in:
Answer:
Mehrauli (Delhi)
The tomb of Balban is located in the Mehrauli Archaeological Park in Delhi. It is significant for featuring the first true arch in Indo-Islamic architecture.
18
Which ruler of the Slave dynasty saved the Sultanate from the wrath of Chengiz Khan?
Answer:
Iltutmish
Iltutmish diplomatically refused to give asylum to Jalaluddin Mangbarani, the Khwarezm Shah, thereby preventing Chengiz Khan from invading India.
19
Who was the patron saint of the Qutub Minar?
Answer:
Qutbuddin Bakhtiyar Kaki
The Qutub Minar was named after the famous Sufi saint Khwaja Qutbuddin Bakhtiyar Kaki, who was highly revered by Qutb ud-Din Aibak and Iltutmish.
20
What was the duration of the Slave Dynasty?
Answer:
1206–1290 AD
The Slave Dynasty ruled the Delhi Sultanate from 1206 AD (accession of Aibak) to 1290 AD (end of Kayumars' rule).