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
When was the Battle of Chausa fought?
Answer:
1539
The Battle of Chausa took place on June 26, 1539, between Humayun and Sher Khan.
42
Which two major cities in Gujarat did Humayun capture during his campaign against Bahadur Shah?
Answer:
Mandu and Champaner
Humayun successfully scaled the forts of Mandu and Champaner, displaying great personal bravery, though the conquest was short-lived.
43
Who was the ruler of Gujarat that Humayun fought against in 1535-36?
Answer:
Bahadur Shah
Bahadur Shah was the ambitious ruler of Gujarat who expanded his territory into Rajasthan, prompting Humayun to launch a campaign against him.
44
Which powerful fort did Humayun besiege in 1532, which was then held by Sher Khan?
Answer:
Chunar Fort
Humayun besieged the Fort of Chunar in 1532. Sher Khan held it but eventually offered a nominal submission to save his position.
45
The Battle of Daurah (1532) was fought between Humayun and which group?
Answer:
The Afghans
Humayun defeated the Afghans led by Mahmud Lodi at the Battle of Daurah (or Dadrah) in 1532, temporarily checking their power.
46
Who was Humayun's primary Afghan rival who eventually drove him out of India?
Answer:
Sher Shah Suri
Sher Shah Suri (Sher Khan) was the formidable Afghan leader who defeated Humayun in key battles and forced him into exile.
47
Which region was assigned to Humayun's brother Askari?
Answer:
Sambhal
Askari Mirza was assigned the fief of Sambhal by Humayun during the partition of the Mughal territories.
48
Which brother of Humayun was given the charge of Kabul and Kandahar after the division of the empire?
Answer:
Kamran
In accordance with his father Babur's dying wish, Humayun divided the empire and gave his brother Kamran Mirza the charge of Kabul and Kandahar.
49
What does the name 'Humayun' mean?
Answer:
The Fortunate
The name 'Humayun' literally means 'The Fortunate', although his reign was marked by significant struggles and temporary loss of his empire.
50
In which year did Humayun ascend the throne for the first time?
Answer:
1530
Humayun ascended the Mughal throne in December 1530 at the age of 22, shortly after the death of his father, Babur.