Arab and Turkish Invasions MCQ: Arab Conquest of Sindh & Mahmud Ghaznavi's Invasions

Attempt the quiz above first, then review every question with its correct answer and a short explanation below.

1. Q1.According to the text, in which year was Prophet Hazrat Muhammad born?

   • A.570 A.D.✓ Correct Answer
   • B.622 A.D.
   • C.632 A.D.
   • D.712 A.D.

   Explanation: Prophet Hazrat Muhammad was born in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, in 570 A.D.

2. Q2.Who was the first to use the word 'Hindu' to refer to the people of India?

   • A.Greeks
   • B.Romans
   • C.Chinese
   • D.Arabians✓ Correct Answer

   Explanation: With respect to the people of Hind (Bharat), the word 'Hindu' was first used by Arabians.

3. Q3.Who led the first successful Muslim invasion of India?

   • A.Mahmud Ghaznavi
   • B.Muhammad Ghori
   • C.Muhammad-Bin Qasim✓ Correct Answer
   • D.Qutbuddin Aibak

   Explanation: The first Muslim invasion of India took place in 712 AD under the leadership of the Arabian invader Muhammad-Bin Qasim.

4. Q4.Which Persian text provides information about the Arab conquest of Sindh?

   • A.Shahnama
   • B.Chachnama✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Kitab-ul-Hind
   • D.Tarikh-i-Yamini

   Explanation: According to the Persian text 'Chachnama', we come to know about the conquest of Sindh by Arabians.

5. Q5.Who was the ruler of Sindh during the Arab invasion in 712 AD?

   • A.Bhimdev
   • B.Jaychand
   • C.Dahir✓ Correct Answer
   • D.Prithviraj Chauhan

   Explanation: Sindh was ruled by Dahir at the time when Arabians conquered it in 712 AD.

6. Q6.Who was the founder of the Ghaznavid Empire?

   • A.Mahmud Ghaznavi
   • B.Alaptegin✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Subuktigin
   • D.Muhammad Ghori

   Explanation: The founder of the Ghaznavid Empire was Alaptegin, who made Ghazni his capital.

7. Q7.How many times did Mahmud Ghaznavi invade India according to Sir Henry Elliot?

   • A.10
   • B.12
   • C.15
   • D.17✓ Correct Answer

   Explanation: According to Sir Henry Elliot, Mahmud invaded India 17 times between 999-1027 AD.

8. Q8.Who was the only Hindu ruler to successfully resist Mahmud Ghaznavi's invasion?

   • A.Prithviraj Chauhan
   • B.Vidyadhar✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Jaichand
   • D.Bhimdev I

   Explanation: Vidyadhar, the Chandela ruler, was the only Hindu ruler who successfully resisted Muslim invasions by Mahmud Ghaznavi.

9. Q9.Who was the court historian of Mahmud Ghaznavi?

   • A.Alberuni
   • B.Firdausi
   • C.Utbi✓ Correct Answer
   • D.Hasan Nizami

   Explanation: Utbi was Mahmud Ghaznavi's court historian and wrote texts like 'Kitab-ul-Yamini' and 'Tarikh-i-Yamini'.

10. Q10.Who is the author of the famous book 'Shahnama'?

    • A.Alberuni
    • B.Utbi
    • C.Firdausi✓ Correct Answer
    • D.Farrukhi

    Explanation: The author of Shahnama is Firdausi, who was a famous court poet of Mahmud Ghaznavi and earned the title 'Homer of the East'.

11. Q11.Who was the first Muslim to study the Puranas?

    • A.Abul Fazl
    • B.Alberuni✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Amir Khusrau
    • D.Dara Shikoh

    Explanation: Alberuni was the first Muslim to study the Puranas. He came to India with Mahmud Ghaznavi.

12. Q12.Which language was used for the 'Tahqiq-i-hind' written by Alberuni?

    • A.Persian
    • B.Arabic✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Turkish
    • D.Urdu

    Explanation: Alberuni wrote 'Tahqiq-i-hind' (Kitab-ul-Hind) in the Arabic language.

13. Q13.Which ruler introduced silver coins with Sanskrit legend on one side?

    • A.Muhammad-Bin Qasim
    • B.Mahmud Ghaznavi✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Sher Shah Suri
    • D.Akbar

    Explanation: Mahmud Ghaznavi introduced silver coins with Sanskrit legend in Devnagari script on one side and Arabic on the other.

14. Q14.Who defeated Muhammad Ghori for the first time in India in 1178 AD?

    • A.Prithviraj Chauhan
    • B.Bhimdev II (Mularaja II)✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Jaichand
    • D.Vidyadhar

    Explanation: In 1178 AD, Muhammad Ghori invaded Gujarat but was defeated by Mularaja-II or Bhima-II near Mount Abu.

15. Q15.In which battle did Muhammad Ghori defeat Prithviraj Chauhan?

    • A.First Battle of Tarain
    • B.Second Battle of Tarain✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Battle of Chandawar
    • D.Battle of Panipat

    Explanation: In 1192 AD, Muhammad Ghori defeated Prithviraj Chauhan in the Second Battle of Tarain.

16. Q16.Which King was defeated by Muhammad Ghori in the Battle of Chandawar (1194 AD)?

    • A.Prithviraj Chauhan
    • B.Bhimdev II
    • C.Jaychand✓ Correct Answer
    • D.Lakshmana Sena

    Explanation: In 1194 AD, Muhammad Ghori defeated Kannauj's Gharwal King Jaychand in the Battle of Chandawar.

17. Q17.Coins of which Muslim ruler bore the image of Goddess Lakshmi?

    • A.Mahmud Ghaznavi
    • B.Muhammad Ghori✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Qutbuddin Aibak
    • D.Iltutmish

    Explanation: Coins issued by Muhammad Ghori had the image of Goddess Lakshmi on one side and Kalma in Arabic on the other.

18. Q18.Who was the commander of Muhammad Ghori who conquered Bihar and Bengal?

    • A.Qutbuddin Aibak
    • B.Tajuddin Yaldwz
    • C.Bakhtiyar Khalji✓ Correct Answer
    • D.Nasiruddin Qubacha

    Explanation: Ikhtiyar-ud-din Muhammad-Bin Bakhtiyar Khalji, a slave of Muhammad Ghori, conquered Bihar and Bengal (1193-1202).

19. Q19.Which university was destroyed by Bakhtiyar Khalji?

    • A.Takshashila
    • B.Nalanda✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Ujjain
    • D.Kashi

    Explanation: Bakhtiyar Khalji occupied Odantapuri by conquering Bihar and destroyed Nalanda and Vikramshila universities.

20. Q20.Who founded the Slave Dynasty in India?

    • A.Iltutmish
    • B.Balban
    • C.Qutbuddin Aibak✓ Correct Answer
    • D.Muhammad Ghori

    Explanation: The first ruler of the Slave Dynasty in India was Qutbuddin Aibak (1206-10 AD), who was appointed by Ghori.