Historical Quiz on Indian Empires

Who is considered the real founder of the Ghaznavid Empire?

• Mahmud of Ghazni

• Sabuktigin

• Muhammad Ghori

• Firdausi

Which Hindu king was defeated by Mahmud of Ghazni in 1001 AD?

• Prithviraj Chauhan

• Rana Kumbha

• Jayapala

• Harihara I

In which year did Mahmud of Ghazni attack the Somnath Temple?

• 1018 AD

• 1025 AD

• 1006 AD

• 1030 AD

Who wrote 'Shahnama'?

• Al-Biruni

• Utbi

• Firdausi

• Khusrau Malik

What was the title of Mahmud of Ghazni?

• Amadudin

• Yamin-ud-Dawlah

• Jahan-Soz

• Sultan

Which battle marked the decline of the Ghaznavid Empire?

• Battle of Tarain

• Battle of Dandanaqan

• Battle of Nagaur

• Battle of Sarangpur

Who was the first Turk invader in India after 150 years?

• Mahmud of Ghazni

• Muhammad Ghori

• Qutb-ud-Din Aibak

• Ala al-Din Husayn

In which year did Muhammad Ghori capture Multan and Lahore?

• 1001 AD

• 1186 AD

• 1206 AD

• 1025 AD

Which dynasty introduced the Iqta System?

• Ghaznavid

• Ghurid

• Mamluk

• Tughlaq

Who was the founder of the Delhi Sultanate?

• Qutb-ud-Din Aibak

• Iltumish

• Balban

• Mahmud of Ghazni