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
1
What was the main reason for Rana Sanga's conflict with Babur?
Answer:
Babur's refusal to leave India
Rana Sanga had expected Babur to loot and leave like Timur, allowing Sanga to seize Delhi. When Babur decided to stay and establish an empire, conflict became inevitable.
2
Who was the ruler of Bengal with whom Babur concluded a treaty?
Answer:
Nusrat Shah
Before the Battle of Ghaghra, Babur concluded a peace treaty with Nusrat Shah, the ruler of Bengal, agreeing not to harbor each other's enemies.
3
Which Sufi order did Babur revere?
Answer:
Naqshbandi
Babur was a follower of the Naqshbandi Sufi order, particularly revering the saint Khwaja Ubaidullah Ahrar.
4
What was the significance of the Battle of Ghaghra?
Answer:
It was fought on both land and water
The Battle of Ghaghra is unique in medieval Indian history as it was fought on both land and water (on the confluence of the Ganga and Ghaghra rivers).
5
Babur died in which year?
Answer:
1530 AD
Babur died in 1530 AD at the age of 47 in Agra.
6
Who succeeded Babur?
Answer:
Humayun
Babur was succeeded by his eldest son, Humayun, in 1530 AD. Babur had four sons: Humayun, Kamran, Askari, and Hindal.
7
Which garden in Agra was laid out by Babur?
Answer:
Aram Bagh
Babur laid out the Aram Bagh (originally Ram Bagh or Bagh-i-Gul Afshan) in Agra. It is considered the oldest Mughal garden in India.
8
Babur was known as 'Qalandar' because:
Answer:
Of his generosity in distributing wealth
After his victory at Panipat, Babur distributed the captured treasury so generously among his soldiers and subjects that he was given the title 'Qalandar'.
9
How many times did Babur invade India before the Battle of Panipat?
Answer:
Four
Babur led four preliminary expeditions into India (mostly in the northwest frontier regions like Bajaur and Bhera) between 1519 and 1524 before the final Panipat campaign.
10
The 'Rumi' device used by Babur referred to what?
Answer:
Formation of carts for defense
The Rumi (Ottoman) device or tactic involved lashing carts together with hide ropes to create a defensive barrier for musketeers and matchlockmen.