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
Which dynasty succeeded the Khilji Dynasty?
Answer:
Tughlaq Dynasty
The Tughlaq Dynasty, founded by Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq, succeeded the Khiljis in 1320.
22
The 'Hauz Khas' (Royal Tank) in Delhi was built by:
Answer:
Alauddin Khilji
Alauddin built the Hauz-i-Alai, now known as Hauz Khas, to supply water to the city of Siri.
23
Who said 'Kingship knows no kinship'?
Answer:
Alauddin Khilji
Alauddin Khilji is famously attributed with this quote, emphasizing his absolute authority over family ties.
24
The famous poet Amir Khusrau was a disciple of which Sufi Saint?
Answer:
Nizamuddin Auliya
Amir Khusrau was a devoted disciple of Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya.
25
Alauddin's spies were known as:
Answer:
Munhiyans
Munhiyans were the spies appointed by Alauddin to keep him informed about the activities of the nobles and the market.
26
Who was the ruler of Gujarat when Alauddin's army invaded in 1299?
Answer:
Karan Vaghela (Rai Karan)
Rai Karan Vaghela was the ruler of Gujarat who fled when Ulugh Khan and Nusrat Khan invaded.
27
The 'Ghari' (House tax) and 'Charai' (Grazing tax) were introduced by:
Answer:
Alauddin Khilji
Alauddin levied these new taxes to increase the state's revenue.
28
Which Sultan declared himself as the 'Caliph'?
Answer:
Mubarak Shah Khilji
Qutb-ud-din Mubarak Shah Khilji was the only Delhi Sultan who declared himself the Caliph (Khalifa) and took the title 'Al-Wathiq Billah'.
29
Who was the last ruler of the Khilji dynasty?
Answer:
Khusrau Khan
Khusrau Khan (a usurper) killed Mubarak Shah and ruled briefly before being defeated by Ghazi Malik (Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq). Note: Mubarak Shah was the last legitimate Khilji.
30
The literary work 'Padmavat', which describes the siege of Chittor, was written by:
Answer:
Malik Muhammad Jayasi
Malik Muhammad Jayasi wrote Padmavat in the Awadhi language in 1540 AD, much later than the actual event.