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
31
Who founded the Tughlaq Dynasty?
Answer:
Ghiyas-ud-din Tughlaq
Ghiyas-ud-din Tughlaq (Ghazi Malik) founded the dynasty in 1320 AD.
32
Who introduced the Market Control Policy (Price Control)?
Answer:
Alauddin Khilji
Alauddin Khilji fixed the prices of commodities to maintain a large standing army at low costs.
33
The famous poet Amir Khusrau was the court poet of which Sultan?
Answer:
Alauddin Khilji
While he served many, he is most famously associated with the court of Alauddin Khilji.
34
Who is known as the 'Parrot of India' (Tuti-e-Hind)?
Answer:
Amir Khusrau
Amir Khusrau was a famous Sufi musician, poet, and scholar associated with the courts of several Sultans, most notably Alauddin Khilji.
35
Who introduced the system of 'Dagh' (branding of horses) and 'Chehra' (descriptive roll of soldiers)?
Answer:
Alauddin Khilji
Alauddin Khilji introduced these military reforms to prevent corruption and ensure the quality of cavalry.
36
Who was the general of Alauddin Khilji who led the campaigns in South India?
Answer:
Malik Kafur
Malik Kafur, also known as 'Hazar Dinari', led successful campaigns into the Deccan, defeating the Yadavas, Kakatiyas, Hoysalas, and Pandyas.
37
Which Sultan called himself 'Sikandar-i-Sani' (The Second Alexander)?
Answer:
Alauddin Khilji
Alauddin Khilji had ambitions of world conquest and inscribed the title 'Sikandar-i-Sani' on his coins.
38
Who founded the Khilji Dynasty?
Answer:
Jalal-ud-din Firuz Khilji
Jalal-ud-din Firuz Khilji founded the Khilji dynasty in 1290 AD after overthrowing the last Slave dynasty ruler.
39
Who destroyed the power of the 'Turkan-i-Chahalgani'?
Answer:
Balban
Balban, who was originally a member of the Forty, destroyed their power to consolidate his own authority as Sultan.
40
Which Sultan organized the 'Turkan-i-Chahalgani' (Group of Forty)?
Answer:
Iltutmish
Iltutmish organized a corps of forty powerful Turkish nobles, known as Turkan-i-Chahalgani or Chalisa, to assist in administration.