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
Alauddin Khilji constructed which famous gateway in the Qutub Minar complex?
Answer:
Alai Darwaza
The Alai Darwaza was built by Alauddin Khilji in 1311 AD as the southern gateway to the Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque.
42
Who was the ruler of Chittor when Alauddin Khilji invaded it in 1303?
Answer:
Rana Ratnasimha
Rana Ratnasimha (Ratan Singh) was the ruler of Chittor. The legend of Rani Padmini is associated with this invasion.
43
Malik Kafur was also known as:
Answer:
Hazar Dinari
Malik Kafur was bought for 1000 Dinars during the conquest of Gujarat, earning him the nickname 'Hazar Dinari'.
44
Which Sultan introduced the market control policy (Price Control System)?
Answer:
Alauddin Khilji
Alauddin Khilji introduced strict market reforms to control the prices of essential commodities to maintain a large standing army at low salaries.
45
Malik Kafur was the famous general of which ruler?
Answer:
Alauddin Khilji
Malik Kafur was the trusted slave-general of Alauddin Khilji who led the successful military campaigns into South India.
46
Which ruler assumed the title 'Sikandar-i-Sani' (The Second Alexander)?
Answer:
Alauddin Khilji
Alauddin Khilji had ambitions of conquering the world like Alexander the Great and thus minted coins with the title 'Sikandar-i-Sani'.
47
What was the original name of Alauddin Khilji?
Answer:
Ali Gurshasp
Alauddin Khilji's original name was Ali Gurshasp. He was the nephew and son-in-law of Jalal-ud-din Khilji.
48
The Khilji Dynasty ruled from:
Answer:
1290 – 1320 AD
The Khilji Dynasty had the shortest tenure among the dynasties of the Delhi Sultanate, ruling for only 30 years (1290–1320).
49
Who was the founder of 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 ruler of the Slave Dynasty.