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13351
Mahmud of Ghazni is famous for undertaking how many expeditions to India?
A. 12
B. 15
C. 17
D. 21
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According to the historian Sir Henry Elliot, Mahmud of Ghazni led 17 expeditions into India between 1000 AD and 1027 AD.
13352
In which year did Mahmud of Ghazni ascend the throne?
A. 997 AD
B. 998 AD
C. 1000 AD
D. 1001 AD
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Mahmud ascended the throne in 998 AD after defeating his brother Ismail in a war of succession following Sabuktigin's death.
13353
Mahmud of Ghazni was the son of which ruler?
A. Alptigin
B. Sabuktigin
C. Ismail
D. Subhuktigin
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Mahmud was the son of Sabuktigin, who was a slave and later son-in-law of Alptigin.
13354
Who is considered the founder of the Ghaznavid Empire (state)?
A. Mahmud of Ghazni
B. Sabuktigin
C. Alptigin
D. Masud I
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Alptigin, a Turkic slave commander of the Samanids, established the independent state of Ghazni in 962 AD, though Sabuktigin is often credited with establishing the dynasty's power.
13355
The conquest of Sindh facilitated the translation of Indian knowledge in which field to Arabic?
A. Astronomy and Mathematics
B. Navigation
C. Architecture
D. Agriculture
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The conquest led to the transmission of Indian knowledge, particularly in astronomy (Siddhantas) and mathematics (numerals), to the Arab world.
13356
Which Arab tribe settled in Sindh in large numbers after the conquest?
A. Banu Tamim
B. Banu Thaqif
C. Banu Hashim
D. Various Arab tribes
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Soldiers from various Arab tribes settled in Sindh, intermarrying with the locals and creating a unique Sindhi-Arab culture.
13357
What allegedly caused the death of Muhammad bin Qasim according to the Chachnama legend?
A. Drowning
B. Sewn into raw cowhide
C. Beheading in battle
D. Poisoning
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The Chachnama narrates a legend that he was sewn into raw cowhide on the Caliph's orders, though modern historians attribute his death to political imprisonment and torture.
13358
Who succeeded Caliph Walid I?
A. Hisham
B. Sulaiman
C. Yazid
D. Marwan
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Sulaiman bin Abdul Malik succeeded his brother Walid I as the Caliph.
13359
The 'Temple of the Sun' was a famous site in which city conquered by Qasim?
A. Debal
B. Multan
C. Sehwan
D. Aror
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Multan was famous for its ancient Sun Temple, which was a major pilgrimage site.
13360
Which region was conquered immediately after Debal?
A. Multan
B. Nirun
C. Aror
D. Brahmanabad
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After Debal, the Arab army marched towards Nirun, which surrendered peacefully.
