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The Ghaznis and Ghoris

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 3mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

This image of Ghazni's court is a good source for:

a)

The grandeur of Mahmud's court

b)

The beauty and aesthetics of Islamic art

c)

Court etiquette and manners

d)

Ghazni's conquests

2.

Ghazni probably didn't establish an empire in India on account of:

a)

He disliked the people.

b)

The religion was different from Islam

c)

The climate was inhospitable for people from colder regions

d)

The people were not warlike.

3.

Name this monument

a)

Tomb of Mahmud Ghori

b)

Mahmud Galwan Madrasa

c)

The Grand Mosque of Ghazni

d)

Tomb of Mahmud Ghazni

4.

The Arabs occupied Sindh because:

a)

They coveted the immense wealth of Sindh

b)

The ruler of Sindh had angered them

c)

The ruler of Sindh wasn't taking action against pirates

d)

The ruler of Sindh had a large navy

5.

After the invasion of Sindh, there was a lull of _________years before the Turkic invasions

a)

100

b)

200

c)

300

d)

400

6.

Which is NOT a reason for the Ghaznavid invasions?

a)

He didn't like the people

b)

The immense wealth of the land

c)

He wanted to spread Islam

d)

The fractious and divided nature of North Indian kingdoms

7.

Who established the first Muslim empire in India?

a)

Mahmud Ghazni

b)

Qutub-ud-din Aibak

c)

Shah Jehan

d)

Muhammad Ghori

8.

In the First Battle of Tarain

a)

Prithviraj Chauhan lost to Mahmud Ghazni

b)

Prithviraj Chauhan lost to Muhammad Ghori

c)

Muhammad Ghori won

d)

Prithviraj Chauhan won

9.

In the second Battle of Tarain, Prithviraj suffered a crushing defeat.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

Which is NOT a reason for the success of the Turks in conquering India?

a)

The Rajputs were a divided lot and kept up their petty rivalries even when faced with external invasions.

b)

The Rajputs were brave warriors

c)

The kings and rulers in Northern India, thought the Turks will be absorbed in Indian society like invaders before them.

d)

The military tactics of the Turks were much better than that of the Indian armies.