1. Who was the ruler of Gujarat when Mahmud invaded the Somnath temple?
- Sukhpal
- AQueen
- Gand Chandel
- Bhimdev
Answer: Bhimdev
2. Prithvi Raj Chauhan was defeated at the hands of ______, in the Battle of Tarain, 1192.
- Mohammad Ghori
- Harun Al Rashid
- Abu Bakr
- Umar II
Answer: Mohammad Ghori
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3. Who was the father of Mahmud Ghaznavi?
- Subuktgin
- Qadirbillah
- Alberuni
- None of the above
Answer: Subuktgin
4. Which invasion of Mahmud appreciated by Caliph and called Mahmud as Star of Islamic World?
- Invasion of Thaneshwar
- Invasion on Kalinjar
- Invasion on Mathura & Kannauj
- Invasion on Somnath
Answer: Invasion on Somnath
5. Who was the ruler of Multan at the time of Mahmud invasion?
- Bhimdev
- Anandpal
- Sukhpal
- Rajaram
Answer: Sukhpal
6. The best-known _________ ruler was Prithviraja III who was defeated by an Afghan ruler Sultan Muhammad Ghori in 1192.
- Rashtrakuta
- Chahamana
- Pala
- Pratihara
Answer: Chahamana
7. How many times Mahmud Ghaznavi attacked ancient India?
- 15
- 19
- 17
- 21
Answer: 17
8. Arrange the correct chronology of Mahmud invasion?
I. Invasion on Somnath
II. Invasion on Kalinjar
III. Invasion on Mathura & Kannauj
IV. Invasion of Thaneshwar
V. Battle with Anandpal
Code:
- IV, V, III, I, II
- I, II, III, IV, V
- V, IV, III, II, I
- V, I, III, IV, II
Answer: V, IV, III, II, I
9. Which invasion of Mahmud made furious on Pratihara’s ruler Rajyapala?
- Mahmud’s plundered and looting acts in the Kannauj
- When Rajyapala surrenders to the Mahmud
- When Chandel ruler attack Kalinjar
- When he gifted his state to the Mahmud
Answer: When Rajyapala surrenders to the Mahmud
10. Mahmud Ghaznavi attacked Thanesar in Haryana in
- 1054
- 1014
- 1263
- 1492
Answer: 1014
11. Who had given Mahmud an investiture to rule as an independent ruler?
- Subuktgin
- Caliph of Baghdad named Qadirbillah
- Ottoman Turk
- Caliph of Arab named Al-hitmatdai
Answer: Caliph of Baghdad named Qadirbillah
12. At which place of Haryana did Muhammad Ghori defeat Prithviraj Chauhan?
- Tarawadi
- Nilokhedi
- Taraori (Tarain)
- Titram
Answer: Taraori (Tarain)
13. Who attacked and looted the famous Somnath temple in 1025 AD?
- Muhammad Gori
- Mahmud of Ghazni
- Genghis Khan
- Nadir Shah
Answer: Mahmud of Ghazni
14. Who among the following ruler commit suicide after battle with Mahmud?
- Bhimdev
- Rajyapal
- Jaipal
- Sukhpal
Answer: Jaipal
15. Who among the following Rajput rulers defeated Muhammad Ghori in the First Battle of Tarain in 1191 AD?
- Maldeo Rathore
- Rana Kumbha Prithviraj
- Prithviraj Chauhan
- Bappa Rawal
Answer: Prithviraj Chauhan
16. During Mahmud expedition of invasion, who got first defeat in Peshawar?
- Rajyapal
- Jaipal
- Surajpal
- Anandpal
Answer: Jaipal
17. How many times did Mahmud of Ghazni invade India ?
- 5
- 15
- 17
- 7
Answer: 17
18. In 711 CE, Arab general _______ conquered Sind, which became a part of the Caliph’s domain.
- Muhammad Bin Qasim
- Muhammad Ghori
- Qutub-ud-din Aibak
- Muhammad-Bin-Tughlaq
Answer: Muhammad Bin Qasim
19. What was the real name of Muhammad Ghori?
- Sehansha Muhammad Ghori
- Maha Maheem Muhammad Ghori
- Chatrapati Muhammad Ghori
- Shahabuddin allias Muizuddin Muhammad Ghori
Answer: Shahabuddin allias Muizuddin Muhammad Ghori
20. Who was the first Muslim to invade India?
- Firdausi Shah
- Muhammad Ghori
- Mohammad Bin Qasim
- Mahmood Ghaznavi
Answer: Mohammad Bin Qasim
21. With reference to Turkish invasion of India, which among the following is least likely a reason for their success against Indian monarchs?
- The availability of finest breeds of horses in the steppes of central Asia.
- The wide availability of metals like iron in India.
- The growth of feudalism and local landed elements in India.
- More than one of the above None of the above Answer
Answer: The wide availability of metals like iron in India.
22. Prithviraj Chauhan and Muhammad Ghori fought the battle of ______.
- Tallikota
- Chanderi
- Tarain
- Chausa
Answer: Tarain
23. When was the First Battle of Tarain fought?
- 1191
- 1215
- 1192
- 1194
Answer: 1191
