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 led the Maratha forces in the Third Battle of Panipat?
Answer:
Sadashivrao Bhau
Sadashivrao Bhau was the commander-in-chief of the Maratha army during the Third Battle of Panipat.
42
When was the Third Battle of Panipat fought?
Answer:
1761
The Third Battle of Panipat took place on January 14, 1761.
43
What was the main cause of the Third Battle of Panipat?
Answer:
Maratha expansion into Punjab
The immediate cause was the Maratha capture of Lahore and the expulsion of Timur Shah (Abdali's son), which provoked Ahmad Shah Abdali to invade.
44
Who was the founder of the Durrani Empire?
Answer:
Ahmad Shah Abdali
Ahmad Shah Abdali (also known as Ahmad Shah Durrani) founded the Durrani Empire in Afghanistan after the death of Nadir Shah.
45
Nadir Shah was the ruler of which country?
Answer:
Persia (Iran)
Nadir Shah was the Shah of Persia (Iran) and the founder of the Afsharid dynasty.
46
What was the name of the famous throne taken by Nadir Shah from Delhi?
Answer:
Peacock Throne
Nadir Shah took the Peacock Throne (Takht-i-Taus), which had been commissioned by Shah Jahan.
47
Which famous diamond did Nadir Shah take from India?
Answer:
Koh-i-Noor
Nadir Shah looted the famous Koh-i-Noor diamond from the Mughal treasury.
48
Which decisive battle was fought between Nadir Shah and the Mughal army in February 1739?
Answer:
Battle of Karnal
The Battle of Karnal was fought on February 24, 1739, resulting in a crushing defeat for the Mughals.
49
Who was the Mughal Emperor during Nadir Shah's invasion?
Answer:
Muhammad Shah
Muhammad Shah, also known as 'Rangeela', was the Mughal Emperor when Nadir Shah invaded India.
50
In which year did Nadir Shah invade India?
Answer:
1739
Nadir Shah invaded India in 1739, culminating in the Battle of Karnal and the sack of Delhi.