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
In whose name was the Khutba read during the early years of Khizr Khan’s rule?
Answer:
In the name of Timur
Khizr Khan had the Khutba read in the name of the Mongol conqueror Timur (and later his son Shah Rukh) to acknowledge their suzerainty.
12
Who was the wazir that conspired to kill Mubarak Shah?
Answer:
Sarwar-ul-Mulk
Sarwar-ul-Mulk was the wazir (prime minister) who led the conspiracy to assassinate Mubarak Shah due to the Sultan's attempts to curb the wazir's powers.
13
The Tomb of Muhammad Shah Sayyid is located in which famous garden in Delhi?
Answer:
Lodi Gardens
The Tomb of Muhammad Shah is located in the Lodi Gardens in Delhi. It is a fine example of the octagonal tombs of the Sayyid and Lodi periods.
14
How many rulers belonged to the Sayyid Dynasty?
Answer:
Four
There were four rulers in the Sayyid Dynasty: Khizr Khan, Mubarak Shah, Muhammad Shah, and Alauddin Alam Shah.
15
Khizr Khan claimed to rule as a deputy of which Timurid ruler?
Answer:
Shah Rukh
Although appointed by Timur, Khizr Khan later recognized the suzerainty of Timur's son and successor, Shah Rukh, and even sent him tribute.
16
What was the primary reason for the decline of the Sayyid Dynasty?
Answer:
Weak and incompetent rulers
The primary reason was the incompetence of the later Sayyid rulers, who could not control the turbulent Afghan nobles and lost control over the provinces.
17
Which dynasty succeeded the Sayyid Dynasty?
Answer:
Lodi Dynasty
The Sayyid Dynasty was succeeded by the Lodi Dynasty in 1451 AD, founded by Bahlul Lodi.
18
Where did Alauddin Alam Shah retire after abdicating the throne?
Answer:
Badaun
Alauddin Alam Shah voluntarily abdicated the throne in favor of Bahlul Lodi and retired to Badaun, where he lived until his death in 1478 AD.
19
Who was the last ruler of the Sayyid Dynasty?
Answer:
Alauddin Alam Shah
Alauddin Alam Shah was the last ruler of the Sayyid Dynasty. He ruled from 1445 to 1451 AD.
20
Who succeeded Mubarak Shah to the throne?
Answer:
Muhammad Shah
Muhammad Shah, the nephew of Mubarak Shah, succeeded him to the throne in 1434 AD.