Pakistan Studies MCQs

Pakistan Studies MCQs for competitive exams and subject specialist lecturer test preparation.

Beginning of Muslim Rule in India [712 - 1206 A.D]

Muhammad bin Qasim conquered Sindh during Umayyad Caliphate

Sindh and Multan were conquered by Muhammad Bin Qasim under the reign of the Islamic Caliph Walid bin Abdul Malik in the year 712 A.D..

Muhammad Bin Qasim remained in India for 3 years.

Sisakar was Wazir of Raja Dahir.

Mohammad Bin Qasim was recalled by Sulaiman bin Abdul Malik.

 The Abbasid Governer Hisham came to Sindh in 757 A.D.

Sultan Mehmood was son of Sabuktigin. Sabuktigin laid foundations of the Ghaznavid dynasty. 

Sultan Mehmood Ghaznvi attacked India 17 times.

He was defeated 16 times at the hands of Prithviraj Chauhan army.

Mahmud started his attacks on India in 1000 AD.

Mahmud attacked on Somnath in 1025 AD. Somnat is located in Indian Gujrat.

Muhammad Ghori (Sultan of the Ghurid Empire) credited with laying the foundation of Muslim rule in the India.  

First battle of Tarain was fought in 1191 A.D between Prithvi Raj Chauhan and Muhammad Ghori in which Ghori was defeated.

The 2nd battle of Tarain was fought 1192 A.D in which Ghori defeated Prithvi Raj Chauhan.

Delhi Sultanate [1206 - 1526] Pakistan Studies MCQs

Delhi Sultanate was a Muslim Empire in Indian Subcontinent from 1206 A.D to 1526 A.D. Five Muslim Dynasty successfully rules over Dehli Sultanate sequentially following.

Mamluk Dynasty [1206 – 1290]

Khilji Dynasty: [1290 – 1320]

Tughlaq Dynasty:  [1320-1413]

Sayyid Dynasty: [1414 – 1451]

Lodhi Dynasty: (1451 – 1526]

Qutub-ud-din Aibak was the founder of Delhi Sultanate and first king of Mamluk dynasty. He was a general of Muhammad Ghori.

The Mamluk dynasty was the first Muslim dynasty of India.

Mamluk Dynasty was recognized by Abbasid Caliphate during rule of Ilturmish.

Ittulmish was founder of the forty (amra chahalgani or the forty loyal slave).

 Adab- al-muluk (Conduct of the Kings) was written for Iltutmish.

Razia Sultana was the daughter of Iltutmish.

Razia Sultana was the first Sovereign women ruler of South Asia.

Jalal-ud-din Khalji was founder of Khalji dynasty.