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
21
Mahmud annexed which Indian region to his empire, making it a province?
Answer:
Punjab
Unlike other regions he raided and left, Mahmud annexed Punjab (Lahore) to the Ghaznavid empire to use as a base for future operations.
22
Which historian described Mahmud as 'The Kidnapper'?
Answer:
Havell
This is a specific historiographical critique where E.B. Havell referred to his raids as kidnapping raids for wealth.
23
The destruction of the Nagarkot temple (Kangra) took place in which year?
Answer:
1009 AD
Mahmud captured Nagarkot (Kangra) in 1009 AD and looted an immense amount of treasure from the temple.
24
The decisive battle that marked the decline of the Ghaznavid Empire against the Seljuqs was:
Answer:
Battle of Dandanakan
The Battle of Dandanakan (1040 AD) saw the defeat of Mahmud's son, Masud I, by the Seljuq Turks, leading to the loss of the empire's western territories.
25
What was the name of the famous mosque built by Mahmud in Ghazni?
Answer:
Celestial Bride (Urus-ul-Falak)
Mahmud built a magnificent mosque and university in Ghazni known as the 'Celestial Bride' or 'Urus-ul-Falak'.
26
Which famous general of Mahmud was a Hindu?
Answer:
Tilak
Tilak was a prominent Hindu general in the Ghaznavid army who served Mahmud and his successor Masud, commanding a contingent of Indian soldiers.
27
Mahmud defeated the Carmatians (Ismaili sect) in which city?
Answer:
Multan
Mahmud attacked Multan twice (1006 and 1010) to defeat Fateh Daud, the Carmatian (Ismaili) ruler, whom he considered a heretic.
28
The Ghaznavid dynasty was finally extinguished by whom in 1186 AD?
Answer:
The Ghurids (Muhammad Ghori)
Muhammad Ghori defeated the last Ghaznavid ruler, Khusrau Malik, at Lahore in 1186 AD, ending the dynasty.
29
Who is often called the 'Homer of the East'?
Answer:
Firdausi
Firdausi is known as the 'Homer of the East' for his monumental epic, the Shahnameh.
30
Mahmud issued silver coins with legends in which two languages?
Answer:
Arabic and Sanskrit
Mahmud issued silver Dirhams with the Islamic Kalima in Arabic on one side and its translation in Sanskrit (Devanagari script) on the other.