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
The Tughlaq dynasty ruled for approximately how many years?
Answer:
94 years
They ruled from 1320 to 1414 AD, the longest reigning dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate.
22
Who was the Sultan of Delhi when Timur invaded India?
Answer:
Nasir-ud-din Mahmud Tughlaq
Nasir-ud-din Mahmud was the last major ruler of the Tughlaq dynasty during the Mongol invasion of 1398.
23
In which year did Timur (Tamerlane) invade India?
Answer:
1398 AD
Timur invaded India in 1398, sacking Delhi and dealing a fatal blow to the Tughlaq dynasty.
24
Which city was NOT founded by Firoz Shah Tughlaq?
Answer:
Agra
Agra was founded by Sikandar Lodi. Firoz Shah founded Hisar, Firozabad, Fatehabad, and Jaunpur.
25
What was 'Haqq-i-Sharb' imposed by Firoz Shah Tughlaq?
Answer:
Irrigation tax
Since he built many canals using state money, he imposed an irrigation tax called Haqq-i-Sharb (10% of produce).
26
Who was the famous Wazir (Prime Minister) of Firoz Shah Tughlaq?
Answer:
Khan-i-Jahan Maqbool
Khan-i-Jahan Maqbool, a Telugu Brahmin convert to Islam, was a highly capable Wazir who handled administration while Firoz was away.
27
Which Sultan made the Iqta system hereditary?
Answer:
Firoz Shah Tughlaq
Firoz Shah made the Iqta (land grant) system hereditary to please the nobles, which eventually weakened the central authority.
28
Firoz Shah Tughlaq wrote his autobiography titled:
Answer:
Futuhat-i-Firoz Shahi
Futuhat-i-Firoz Shahi is a brief brochure written by the Sultan himself explaining his policies and religious adherence.
29
Which Sultan brought two Asokan pillars from Topra and Meerut to Delhi?
Answer:
Firoz Shah Tughlaq
Firoz Shah Tughlaq was interested in antiquities and transported two Asokan pillars to Delhi.
30
Firoz Shah Tughlaq founded the city of Jaunpur in memory of whom?
Answer:
Muhammad bin Tughlaq (Jauna Khan)
Jaunpur was named after his cousin and predecessor, Jauna Khan (Muhammad bin Tughlaq).