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
41
In which battle was Raja Dahir killed?
Answer:
Battle of Aror (Rawar)
Raja Dahir was killed in the decisive Battle of Aror (also known as the Battle of Rawar) in 712 AD.
42
What was the name of the famous catapult used at Debal?
Answer:
Al-Uroos (The Bride)
A massive catapult named 'Al-Uroos' (The Bride), operated by 500 men, was used to destroy the flagstaff of the Debal temple.
43
What advanced military technology was used by the Arabs in the siege of Debal?
Answer:
Manjanik (Catapults)
The Arabs effectively used 'Manjaniks' (huge catapults) to breach the walls of the Debal fort.
44
Which was the first major city in Sindh captured by Muhammad bin Qasim?
Answer:
Debal
Debal was the first fortified city and port captured by Muhammad bin Qasim after a fierce siege.
45
Who was the Caliph of the Umayyad Dynasty during the conquest of Sindh?
Answer:
Walid I
The conquest of Sindh took place during the reign of Caliph Walid I (705–715 AD).
46
What was the relationship between Muhammad bin Qasim and Hajjaj bin Yusuf?
Answer:
Nephew and Uncle
Muhammad bin Qasim was the nephew and son-in-law of Hajjaj bin Yusuf.
47
Which Umayyad governor sent Muhammad bin Qasim to Sindh?
Answer:
Hajjaj bin Yusuf
Hajjaj bin Yusuf, the Governor of Iraq and the eastern provinces, dispatched his nephew Muhammad bin Qasim to Sindh.
48
What was the primary reason for the Arab invasion of Sindh?
Answer:
Looting of Arab ships by pirates
The immediate cause was the looting of Arab ships carrying gifts from the King of Ceylon by pirates near Debal, which Raja Dahir failed to address.
49
Who was the ruler of Sindh at the time of the Arab invasion?
Answer:
Raja Dahir
Raja Dahir was the last Hindu ruler of the Brahmin dynasty in Sindh when Muhammad bin Qasim invaded.
50
Who led the Arab conquest of Sindh in 712 AD?
Answer:
Muhammad bin Qasim
Muhammad bin Qasim, a 17-year-old Umayyad general, led the successful invasion of Sindh in 712 AD.