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
Who wrote the famous epic 'Shahnameh' and was a court poet of Mahmud?
Answer:
Firdausi
Firdausi wrote the 'Shahnameh' (Book of Kings), the national epic of Greater Iran. He famously fell out with Mahmud over payment for the work.
42
Which famous scholar accompanied Mahmud of Ghazni to India and wrote 'Kitab-ul-Hind'?
Answer:
Al-Biruni
Abu Rayhan Al-Biruni accompanied Mahmud and wrote 'Tahqiq-i-Hind' (or Kitab-ul-Hind), a detailed account of Indian society, culture, and science.
43
Who was the ruler of Gujarat (Solanki dynasty) when Mahmud attacked Somnath?
Answer:
Bhima I
Bhima I of the Chalukya (Solanki) dynasty was the ruler of Gujarat who fled when Mahmud attacked Somnath.
44
The famous raid on the Somnath Temple was which number expedition of Mahmud?
Answer:
16th
The attack on the Somnath Temple in Gujarat (1025 AD) was Mahmud's 16th and most famous expedition.
45
Which Hindu Shahi ruler did Mahmud defeat in his first major battle (Battle of Peshawar) in 1001 AD?
Answer:
Jayapala
In 1001 AD, Mahmud defeated King Jayapala of the Hindu Shahi dynasty near Peshawar. Jayapala later committed suicide out of shame.
46
Who was the first ruler in history to assume the title of 'Sultan'?
Answer:
Mahmud of Ghazni
Mahmud of Ghazni is credited with being the first Muslim ruler to adopt the title of 'Sultan', signifying independence from the Caliph's temporal authority.
47
Mahmud of Ghazni is famous for undertaking how many expeditions to India?
Answer:
17
According to the historian Sir Henry Elliot, Mahmud of Ghazni led 17 expeditions into India between 1000 AD and 1027 AD.
48
In which year did Mahmud of Ghazni ascend the throne?
Answer:
998 AD
Mahmud ascended the throne in 998 AD after defeating his brother Ismail in a war of succession following Sabuktigin's death.
49
Mahmud of Ghazni was the son of which ruler?
Answer:
Sabuktigin
Mahmud was the son of Sabuktigin, who was a slave and later son-in-law of Alptigin.
50
Who is considered the founder of the Ghaznavid Empire (state)?
Answer:
Alptigin
Alptigin, a Turkic slave commander of the Samanids, established the independent state of Ghazni in 962 AD, though Sabuktigin is often credited with establishing the dynasty's power.