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
Which Persian festival was introduced in India by Balban?
Answer:
Nauroz
Balban introduced the famous Persian New Year festival 'Nauroz' in his court to add grandeur and impress the nobles.
32
Who introduced the Persian customs of 'Sijda' and 'Paibos' in the court?
Answer:
Ghiyas ud din Balban
Balban introduced 'Sijda' (prostration) and 'Paibos' (kissing the monarch's feet) to demonstrate the superiority of the Sultan over the nobles.
33
What policy did Balban adopt to consolidate his empire?
Answer:
Policy of Blood and Iron
Balban adopted the 'Policy of Blood and Iron', implying the use of ruthless force to suppress internal rebellions and deal with enemies.
34
Who broke the power of 'Turkan-i-Chahalgani' (The Chalisa)?
Answer:
Ghiyas ud din Balban
Ghiyas ud din Balban, who was originally a member of the Chalisa, destroyed the group to consolidate his own power and restore the prestige of the crown.
35
Who defeated and married Razia Sultana?
Answer:
Malik Ikhtiar-ud-din Altunia
Altunia, the Governor of Bhatinda, rebelled against Razia. After defeating her, he married her, and they both marched to Delhi to reclaim the throne but were killed.
36
Who was the Abyssinian slave favored by Razia Sultana?
Answer:
Jamal-ud-Din Yaqut
Jamal-ud-Din Yaqut was an Abyssinian (Ethiopian) slave appointed as the Superintendent of the Stables (Amir-i-Akhur) by Razia, causing jealousy among Turkish nobles.
37
Who introduced the 'Iqta' system in the Delhi Sultanate?
Answer:
Shams ud-Din Iltutmish
Iltutmish institutionalized the Iqta system, where land revenue rights (Iqtas) were assigned to officials (Iqtadars) in lieu of salary.
38
Which Mongol leader threatened the borders of India during the reign of Iltutmish?
Answer:
Chengiz Khan
Chengiz Khan (Genghis Khan) reached the banks of the Indus in pursuit of Jalaluddin Mangbarani, but Iltutmish saved the Sultanate by refusing shelter to the fugitive.
39
Who organized the 'Turkan-i-Chahalgani' (The Corps of Forty)?
Answer:
Shams ud-Din Iltutmish
Iltutmish organized a select group of 40 powerful Turkish nobles, known as Turkan-i-Chahalgani (The Chalisa), to assist him in administration.
40
Who introduced the silver coin 'Tanka' and copper coin 'Jital'?
Answer:
Shams ud-Din Iltutmish
Iltutmish introduced the standard coinage of the Sultanate: the silver 'Tanka' (175 grains) and the copper 'Jital'.