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Arab and Turkish Invasions: Ghazni and Ghori – GK Quiz with Answers – Level 3

Advanced chronology, match-the-list and multi-statement questions on the Arab and Turkish invasions, from the Chachnama and Mahmud's raids to Al-Biruni and the battles of Tarain.

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50
Duration
35 min
Marks
50

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Attempts
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About this test

Ghazni and Ghori Invasions Level 3 GK Quiz: Chronology and Match the List

Level 3 of the Arab and Turkish invasions series is an advanced medieval history set that tests the full sweep from the Arab conquest of Sindh to Muhammad Ghori's campaigns. It relies on multi-statement checks, match-the-list grids and event sequencing. On Aptitude360, each answer carries a full explanation.

Areas examined in this Level 3 set

  • Arab conquest of Sindh: Chachnama, Hajjaj, King Dahar and the cities taken
  • Mahmud of Ghazni's reign, regions under his control, raids and capital
  • Al-Biruni's languages, his status at Ghazni and the contents of Kitab-ul-Hind
  • Delhi before the Sultans: Tomaras, Chauhans, Dehliwal coins and Chauhan expansion
  • Ghori's campaigns from Multan and Tabarhinda to Tarain and Chandawar, and later Turkish control of Delhi
  • Wider medieval links such as temple locations and writers like Minhaj Siraj and Ibn Battuta

Key concepts for hard invasion questions

  • Gaps in years between major events, which reward exact dates
  • Common traps, such as calling Muhammad bin Qasim a Turk or placing Delhi's rise too early
  • Contrast between Mahmud's raids and Ghori's conquest
  • Pairs of texts, places and people that look alike but differ in detail

How to prepare for advanced invasion questions

  • Memorise exact years for each battle and reign so you can work out gaps quickly
  • Read every statement for qualifier words such as first, main and both
  • Revise cities captured by more than one invader, such as Multan

Who this Level 3 quiz suits

This level suits candidates who have finished the earlier levels and want UPSC-style practice on medieval Indian history.

FAQs about Arab and Turkish Invasions: Ghazni and Ghori – GK Quiz with Answers – Level 3

What is Chachnama?
The Chachnama is a text that tells the story of the Arab conquest of Sindh by Muhammad bin Qasim. It is named after Chach, the father of King Dahar.
Who won the first battle of Tarain?
Prithviraja III, the Chauhan ruler, defeated Muhammad Ghori in the First Battle of Tarain in 1191.
Where was Al-Biruni born?
Al-Biruni was born in 973 in Khwarizm in Central Asia. Mahmud of Ghazni took him to Ghazni in 1017 after attacking Khwarizm.
Who were the Dehliwal coins issued by?
Dehliwal was the name of the coins of Delhi under the Tomaras and Chauhans. They circulated widely because Delhi had become an important commercial centre.

Test structure

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SectionQuestionsTime
Arab and Turkish Invasions: Ghazni and Ghori GK Level 35035 min

Marking & rules

Total marks
50 across 50 questions.
Negative marking
A wrong answer costs marks. Leaving a question unanswered costs nothing.
Attempts
100 in total. An attempt is spent the moment you begin one.

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Score and accuracy

Marks, percentage, right, wrong and skipped, and the time you took.

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The full answer key

Every question with your answer, the right one, the working, and the video where there is one.

Where you stand

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