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Practice Arab and Turkish Invasions: Ghazni and Ghori – GK Quiz with Answers – Level 2

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  1. Question 1

    Consider the following statements about Muhammad bin Qasim:

    1. He was the nephew of Hajjaj, the governor of Iraq.

    2. He defeated king Jayapala, the son of Chach.

    3. The story of his conquest of Sindh is told in the Chachnama.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  2. Question 2

    With reference to the campaigns of Muhammad bin Qasim, which one of the following is the odd one out?

  3. Question 3

    Which of the following best describes the main purpose of Mahmud of Ghazni's raids on the subcontinent?

  4. Question 4

    Mahmud of Ghazni, who ruled from 997 to 1030, defeated which ruler in 1001?

  5. Question 5

    Which one of the following statements about Al-Biruni is NOT correct?

  6. Question 6

    Under the Tomaras and the Chauhans, Delhi became an important commercial centre. Its coins, which circulated widely, were called:

  7. Question 7

    Match List-I with List-II:

    List-I (Dynasty)List-II (Associated region)
    A. Chalukyas1. Ajmer
    B. Gahadavalas2. Gujarat
    C. Chauhans (Chahamanas)3. Western Uttar Pradesh
    D. Tomara Rajputs4. Delhi (first made a capital)

    Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  8. Question 8

    Why was Muhammad Ghori's capture of the fort of Tabarhinda in Punjab significant?

  9. Question 9

    Which factor helped Muhammad Ghori defeat Prithviraja in the Second Battle of Tarain (1192)?

  10. Question 10

    Arrange the following events in chronological order:

    1. Muhammad Ghori takes Multan

    2. Al-Biruni is taken to Ghazni

    3. Battle of Chandawar

    Select the correct chronological order.

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