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 loyal general played a crucial role in Humayun's restoration?
Answer:
Bairam Khan
Bairam Khan was Humayun's most trusted general and played a pivotal role in his military campaigns to regain the Mughal throne.
32
In which year did Humayun capture Kandahar with Persian help?
Answer:
1545
Humayun captured Kandahar from his brother Askari in 1545 with the assistance of the Persian army.
33
What was a major condition set by Shah Tahmasp for helping Humayun?
Answer:
Humayun must accept the Shia faith and cede Kandahar
The Shah agreed to help on the condition that Humayun would accept the Shia creed and, upon victory, hand over the strategic city of Kandahar to Persia.
34
Which Persian ruler provided asylum and military aid to Humayun?
Answer:
Shah Tahmasp I
Shah Tahmasp I, the Safavid ruler of Persia, welcomed Humayun and provided him with military support to regain his territories.
35
Where was Akbar born during Humayun's wandering?
Answer:
Amarkot (Umerkot)
Akbar was born in the fortress of Amarkot (in present-day Sindh, Pakistan) in 1542, where Humayun had taken refuge with the Hindu ruler Rana Prasad.
36
Who was the father of Hamida Banu Begum?
Answer:
Mir Ali Akbar Jami
Hamida Banu Begum was the daughter of Sheikh Ali Akbar Jami, a Persian Shia scholar and preceptor to Humayun's brother Hindal.
37
For how many years did Humayun remain in exile?
Answer:
15 years
Humayun remained in exile from 1540, after the Battle of Kannauj, until his return to the throne in 1555, a period of roughly 15 years.
38
Which decisive battle in 1540 forced Humayun to leave India?
Answer:
Battle of Kannauj (Bilgram)
The Battle of Kannauj (also known as the Battle of Bilgram), fought in May 1540, resulted in Humayun's complete defeat and subsequent exile.
39
What title did Sher Khan adopt after his victory at Chausa?
Answer:
Sher Shah
After defeating the Mughal Emperor at Chausa in 1539, Sher Khan declared himself an independent king and adopted the title of Sher Shah.
40
How did Humayun save his life after the defeat at the Battle of Chausa?
Answer:
He swam across the Ganges with the help of a water carrier
Humayun's horse drowned in the Ganges, and he was saved by a water carrier (Nizam), whom he later rewarded with a half-day rule.