Arab and Turkish Invasions MCQ: Alberuni, Qutbuddin Aibak & the Qutub Minar

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

1. Q1.Who translated Alberuni's 'Tahqiq-i-hind' into Hindi?

   • A.Sachau
   • B.Rajnikant Sharma✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Hasan Nizami
   • D.Amir Khusrau

   Explanation: It was translated into Hindi by Rajnikant Sharma. [cite: 4]

2. Q2.What is the name of the book written by Ferishta dedicated to Ibrahim Adil Shah?

   • A.Tabaqat-i-Nasiri
   • B.Tarikh-i-Ferishta✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Tajul-Maasir
   • D.Kitab-ul-Hind

   Explanation: Ferishta wrote 'Tarikh-i-Ferishta' or 'Gulshan-e-Ibrahimi', dedicated to the ruler of Bijapur, Ibrahim Adil Shah. [cite: 4]

3. Q3.Who was the founder of the Yamini dynasty?

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

   Explanation: The founder of the Ghaznavid Empire was Alaptegin. [cite_start]Ghaznavid dynasty is also known as Yamini dynasty. [cite: 4]

4. Q4.Where was Alberuni born?

   • A.Baghdad
   • B.Khwarizm (Kheewa)✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Mecca
   • D.Ghazni

   Explanation: Alberuni was born in 973 AD and was a resident of Kheewa (ancient Khwarizm). [cite: 4]

5. Q5.Besides Utbi and Alberuni, who else was a prominent member of Mahmud Ghaznavi's court?

   • A.Amir Khusrau
   • B.Hasan Nizami
   • C.Farrukhi✓ Correct Answer
   • D.Minhaj-us-Siraj

   Explanation: Other prominent members of his court were Baghaqi, Persian poet Uzari, Tusi, Unsuri, Asfadi and Farrukhi. [cite: 4]

6. Q6.What was the main motive of Mahmud Ghaznavi's invasions of India?

   • A.To establish Muslim rule
   • B.To plunder material assets✓ Correct Answer
   • C.To spread Islam
   • D.To capture territory

   Explanation: The motive of these invasions was not to establish a stable Muslim rule in India but only to plunder the material assets. [cite: 4]

7. Q7.Prithviraj Chauhan was caught near which place while trying to escape after the Battle of Tarain?

   • A.Panipat
   • B.Sursati✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Ajmer
   • D.Delhi

   Explanation: Prithviraj Chauhan while trying to escape was caught near Sursati (modern Sirsa, Haryana). [cite: 4]

8. Q8.Which region's governance was assigned to Qutbuddin Aibak by Ghori initially?

   • A.Bengal and Bihar
   • B.Kuhram and Samana✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Multan and Uch
   • D.Gujarat and Malwa

   Explanation: Pleased with his works, Ghori appointed him the administrator of Kuhram and Samana. [cite: 4]

9. Q9.Who was the ruler of Bengal when Bakhtiyar Khalji invaded?

   • A.Dharmapala
   • B.Lakshmana Sena✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Ballal Sena
   • D.Devapala

   Explanation: He invaded Bengal from 1198 to 1203. At that time the ruler there was Lakshmana Sena. [cite: 4]

10. Q10.According to the text, which Persian poet earned the title 'Homer of the East'?

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

    Explanation: The author of Shahnama is Firdausi... He earned the title of 'Homer of the East'. [cite: 4]

11. Q11.According to the text, which historian dates the first Muslim invasion of India to 711 A.D.?

    • A.Harishchandra Verma
    • B.V.D. Mahajan✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Sir Henry Elliot
    • D.Lanepoole

    Explanation: According to V.D. Mahajan, the date of the first Muslim invasion is 711 A.D., whereas according to Harishchandra Verma, it took place in 712 A.D.

12. Q12.Who was the writer of 'Tarikh-i-Subuktigin'?

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

    Explanation: Baghaqi was the writer of 'Tarikh-i-Subuktigin' and was a prominent member of Mahmud Ghaznavi's court.

13. Q13.Who purchased Qutbuddin Aibak as a slave in his childhood?

    • A.Muhammad Ghori
    • B.Fakhruddin Abdul Aziz Kufi✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Iltutmish
    • D.Bahauddin

    Explanation: In childhood, he was bought by the Qazi of Nishapur, Fakhruddin Abdul Aziz Kufi, as a slave.

14. Q14.Which title was NOT held by Qutbuddin Aibak?

    • A.Malik
    • B.Sipahasalaar
    • C.Lakh Bakhsh
    • D.Sultan✓ Correct Answer

    Explanation: Aibak never held the title of 'Sultan'. He kept himself satisfied only with the titles of 'Malik' and 'Sipahasalaar'.

15. Q15.How did Sultan Qutbuddin Aibak die in 1210 AD?

    • A.In a battle against Rajputs
    • B.Due to illness
    • C.Fell from a horse while playing Chaugan✓ Correct Answer
    • D.Assassinated by a noble

    Explanation: Sultan Qutbuddin Aibak died in 1210 AD when he fell from a horse while playing Chaugan (a game like modern polo).

16. Q16.Where was Qutbuddin Aibak buried?

    • A.Delhi
    • B.Agra
    • C.Lahore✓ Correct Answer
    • D.Kabul

    Explanation: He was buried in Lahore after his death in 1210 AD.

17. Q17.Which mosque was built by Qutbuddin Aibak in Ajmer?

    • A.Quwwat-ul-Islam
    • B.Jama Masjid
    • C.Adhai Din Ka Jhopara✓ Correct Answer
    • D.Moti Masjid

    Explanation: Aibak had built mosques known as 'Quwwat-ul-Islam' in Delhi and 'Adhai Din Ka Jhopara' in Ajmer.

18. Q18.Who completed the construction of Qutub Minar?

    • A.Qutbuddin Aibak
    • B.Iltutmish✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Balban
    • D.Alauddin Khalji

    Explanation: He (Aibak) started the construction of 'Qutub Minar' in Delhi, which was completed by Iltutmish.

19. Q19.Which ruler rebuilt the two top floors of Qutub Minar after it was damaged by lightning?

    • A.Iltutmish
    • B.Alauddin Khalji
    • C.Firuz Shah Tughluq✓ Correct Answer
    • D.Sikandar Lodi

    Explanation: The fourth storey was damaged by lightning which was rebuilt by Firuz Shah Tughluq. He built two floors.

20. Q20.Who is considered the first real Turkish Sultan of Delhi?

    • A.Qutbuddin Aibak
    • B.Iltutmish✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Balban
    • D.Aram Shah

    Explanation: Iltutmish was the first real Turkish Sultan of Delhi. He received the approval as Sultan from the Khalifa.