About the Topic: First Turk Invasion covers Mahmud of Ghazni and the early Turkish invasions of India, their objectives and historical impact. Practice MCQ Questions with answers and explanations.
Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): Turkish invasions on India were successful.
Reason (R): There was no political unity in North India.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
(A) and (R) are true, and (R) is correct explanation of
(A).
Correct Answer:
(A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of
There are many reasons for the success of Turkish invasions in India, however, the most prominent of them was the constant warfare among the Indian rulers. India at that time was divided into small kingdoms. There were many small kingdoms in the North and Western India (present-day Pakistan), and this made Turk's work easy. A strong kingdom in the north would have deterred Turks.
Ques: 2
In the First Battle of Tarain Muhammad of Ghori was defeated by?
Correct Answer:
(C) Prithiviraj
In the First Battle of Tarain, Prithviraj Chauhan, the Rajput ruler of Ajmer and Delhi, defeated Muhammad Ghori, the Ghurid ruler. This battle took place in 1191 AD.
Ques: 3
Who was the first Turk to invade India?
Correct Answer:
(D)
Muhammed Ghazni
Mahmud of Ghazni was indeed the first Turk to invade India. He launched 17 raids into India between 1001 and 1027 AD, primarily to plunder its wealth. He was a ruler of the Ghaznavid Empire and is known for his military campaigns and the looting of the Somnath temple.
Ques: 4
Consider the following statements regarding Mahmud of Ghazni:
Mahmud of Ghazni was one of the greatest Muslim leader of Asia.
He was very fond of art and letters and scholars like Firdausi and Alberuni.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer:
(C) Both 1 and 2
Statement 1 is correct: Mahmud of Ghazni was a ruler of the Ghaznavid Empire from 997 to 1030 CE. He was the first to use the title ''sultan'' in a secular sense and was brutal in his many invasions of India. He fought the Rajputs, Hindu Indian nobles, and other Indian kingdoms for their land and their wealth.
Statement 2 is correct: Mahmud of Ghazni was indeed a patron of art and letters, and he had prominent scholars like Firdausi and Alberuni in his court. Firdausi, a Persian poet, wrote the epic poem Shahnameh (The Book of Kings) during Mahmud's reign. Alberuni, a polymath, accompanied Mahmud on his Indian expeditions and wrote Kitab-al-Hind, a detailed account of India.
Ques: 5
Consider the following statements:
Mahmud of Ghazni died in 1030.
His son attacked India and captured Kashmir.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer:
(C) Both 1 and 2
Statement 1 is correct: Mahmud of Ghazni was 58 years old when he passed away in Ghazni on April 30, 1030. His death was attributed to a complication from malaria, which led to tuberculosis.
Statement 2 is correct: After Mahmud of Ghazni's death, his son Mas'ud ascended the throne and continued his father's military ambitions, including campaigns in India. Mas'ud's campaigns involved areas bordering Kashmir, including the region of Bhatia (possibly Bhera) and Multan.