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13321
Who burned the city of Ghazni in 1151 AD, earning the title 'Jahansuz' (World Burner)?
A. Alauddin Husain
B. Muhammad Ghori
C. Chengiz Khan
D. Timur
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Alauddin Husain of Ghor captured and burned the city of Ghazni to the ground in revenge, earning the nickname 'Jahansuz' (World Burner).
13322
The dynasty founded by Alptigin is technically known as:
A. Ghurid
B. Yamini
C. Mamluk
D. Ottoman
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The Ghaznavid dynasty is also known as the Yamini dynasty, named after Mahmud's title Yamin-ud-Daula.
13323
What does the name 'But-Shikan' mean?
A. Conqueror of World
B. Idol Breaker
C. King of Kings
D. Light of Faith
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Mahmud was often referred to as 'But-Shikan' (Idol Breaker) due to his destruction of statues and temples during his campaigns.
13324
Who was the last ruler of the Ghaznavid dynasty?
A. Masud I
B. Bahram Shah
C. Khusrau Malik
D. Arslan Shah
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Khusrau Malik was the last ruler, who ruled from Lahore until he was defeated by Muhammad Ghori.
13325
Mahmud annexed which Indian region to his empire, making it a province?
A. Gujarat
B. Punjab
C. Bengal
D. Malwa
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Unlike other regions he raided and left, Mahmud annexed Punjab (Lahore) to the Ghaznavid empire to use as a base for future operations.
13326
Which historian described Mahmud as 'The Kidnapper'?
A. Lenin
B. Ishwari Prasad
C. Havell
D. Smith
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This is a specific historiographical critique where E.B. Havell referred to his raids as kidnapping raids for wealth.
13327
The destruction of the Nagarkot temple (Kangra) took place in which year?
A. 1009 AD
B. 1025 AD
C. 1001 AD
D. 1018 AD
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Mahmud captured Nagarkot (Kangra) in 1009 AD and looted an immense amount of treasure from the temple.
13328
The decisive battle that marked the decline of the Ghaznavid Empire against the Seljuqs was:
A. Battle of Tarain
B. Battle of Dandanakan
C. Battle of Panipat
D. Battle of Herat
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The Battle of Dandanakan (1040 AD) saw the defeat of Mahmud's son, Masud I, by the Seljuq Turks, leading to the loss of the empire's western territories.
13329
What was the name of the famous mosque built by Mahmud in Ghazni?
A. Quwwat-ul-Islam
B. Celestial Bride (Urus-ul-Falak)
C. Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra
D. Jamia Masjid
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Mahmud built a magnificent mosque and university in Ghazni known as the 'Celestial Bride' or 'Urus-ul-Falak'.
13330
Which famous general of Mahmud was a Hindu?
A. Man Singh
B. Tilak
C. Todar Mal
D. Birbal
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Tilak was a prominent Hindu general in the Ghaznavid army who served Mahmud and his successor Masud, commanding a contingent of Indian soldiers.
