Turkish Invasions of India Quiz- MCQs

Who was the first Turkish invader to raid India?

• Mahmud of Ghazni

• Muhammad Ghori

• Sabuktigin

• Qutbuddin Aibak

Which Persian text is a valuable historical source from mythical times to the 7th century?

• Rigveda

• Arthashastra

• Shahnama

• Ain-i-Akbari

Yasovarman ruled from which important city?

• Delhi

• Kanauj

• Gwalior

• Ujjain

Who succeeded Sabuktigin as the ruler of Ghazni?

• Muhammad Ghori

• Qutbuddin Aibak

• Mahmud

• Jaichand

Mahmud of Ghazni attacked India how many times?

• 10

• 15

• 17

• 21

The main reason Mahmud raided temples was to:

• Convert people

• Build monuments

• Gain wealth

• Spread Islam

Who was defeated by Mahmud in the first major battle in 1001 CE?

• Anandapala

• Jaichand

• Jayapala

• Bhoja

Where did Mahmud defeat Anandapala in 1008-09 CE?

• Somnath

• Multan

• Waihind

• Lahore

Which tribe supported Anandapala in the battle against Mahmud?

• Gonds

• Khokhars

• Ahirs

• Bhils

Which city did Mahmud attack in 1025 CE in his most profitable raid?

• Kanauj

• Mathura

• Somnath

• Ujjain