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13341
Which battle was fought in 1008 AD between Mahmud and a confederacy of Hindu princes led by Anandapala?
A. Second Battle of Waihind
B. First Battle of Tarain
C. Battle of Lahore
D. Battle of Haldighati
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The Second Battle of Waihind (1008 AD) was a decisive victory for Mahmud against Anandapala and a confederacy of rulers from Ujjain, Gwalior, Kalinjar, etc.
13342
Mahmud's last expedition (17th) in 1027 AD was against whom?
A. Rajputs of Ajmer
B. Jats of Sindh/Multan
C. Gahadavalas of Kannauj
D. Kalachuris
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His final expedition was a punitive campaign against the Jats who had harassed his army during the return journey from Somnath.
13343
The title 'Yamin-ud-Daula' (Right Hand of the State) was conferred upon Mahmud by:
A. The Ottoman Sultan
B. The Abbasid Caliph Al-Qadir
C. The Samanid King
D. The Persian Shah
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The Abbasid Caliph Al-Qadir Billah recognized Mahmud's authority and conferred upon him the titles Yamin-ud-Daula and Amin-ul-Millat.
13344
Mahmud's court historian Utbi wrote which book?
A. Tarikh-i-Firoz Shahi
B. Kitab-ul-Yamini
C. Chachnama
D. Siyasatnama
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Al-Utbi was the court historian of Mahmud and wrote 'Kitab-ul-Yamini' (or Tarikh-i-Yamini), recounting the history of Sabuktigin and Mahmud.
13345
Who wrote the famous epic 'Shahnameh' and was a court poet of Mahmud?
A. Al-Biruni
B. Utbi
C. Firdausi
D. Farukhi
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Firdausi wrote the 'Shahnameh' (Book of Kings), the national epic of Greater Iran. He famously fell out with Mahmud over payment for the work.
13346
Which famous scholar accompanied Mahmud of Ghazni to India and wrote 'Kitab-ul-Hind'?
A. Firdausi
B. Al-Biruni
C. Utbi
D. Ibn Battuta
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Abu Rayhan Al-Biruni accompanied Mahmud and wrote 'Tahqiq-i-Hind' (or Kitab-ul-Hind), a detailed account of Indian society, culture, and science.
13347
Who was the ruler of Gujarat (Solanki dynasty) when Mahmud attacked Somnath?
A. Mularaja I
B. Bhima I
C. Jayasimha Siddharaja
D. Karnadeva
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Bhima I of the Chalukya (Solanki) dynasty was the ruler of Gujarat who fled when Mahmud attacked Somnath.
13348
The famous raid on the Somnath Temple was which number expedition of Mahmud?
A. 12th
B. 15th
C. 16th
D. 17th
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The attack on the Somnath Temple in Gujarat (1025 AD) was Mahmud's 16th and most famous expedition.
13349
Which Hindu Shahi ruler did Mahmud defeat in his first major battle (Battle of Peshawar) in 1001 AD?
A. Anandapala
B. Jayapala
C. Trilochanpala
D. Bhimapala
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In 1001 AD, Mahmud defeated King Jayapala of the Hindu Shahi dynasty near Peshawar. Jayapala later committed suicide out of shame.
13350
Who was the first ruler in history to assume the title of 'Sultan'?
A. Alauddin Khilji
B. Mahmud of Ghazni
C. Harun al-Rashid
D. Qutb-ud-din Aibak
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Mahmud of Ghazni is credited with being the first Muslim ruler to adopt the title of 'Sultan', signifying independence from the Caliph's temporal authority.
