Pakistan Studies/Affairs MCQs
Topic Notes: Pakistan Studies/Affairs
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Plato
- Biography: Ancient Greek philosopher (427–347 BCE), student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, founder of the Academy in Athens.
- Important Ideas:
- Theory of Forms
- Philosopher-King
- Ideal State
1
Which Sultan wrote his autobiography 'Futuhat-i-Firoz Shahi'?
Answer:
Firoz Shah Tughlaq
Firoz Shah Tughlaq wrote a brief autobiography titled 'Futuhat-i-Firoz Shahi' describing his ordinances and works.
2
Who built the city of 'Tughlaqabad'?
Answer:
Ghiyas-ud-din Tughlaq
Ghiyas-ud-din Tughlaq founded the fortified city of Tughlaqabad in Delhi.
3
The battle of Chandawar (1194) was fought between Muhammad Ghori and:
Answer:
Jaichand
Muhammad Ghori defeated Jaichand, the ruler of Kannauj, in the Battle of Chandawar in 1194.
4
Who was the first Sultan to pay his soldiers in cash?
Answer:
Alauddin Khilji
To maintain a large standing army, Alauddin Khilji abolished the Iqta system for soldiers and started paying them in cash.
5
Which Sultan broke the idols of the Jwalamukhi Temple at Nagarkot?
Answer:
Firoz Shah Tughlaq
Firoz Shah Tughlaq sacked the temple of Jwalamukhi in Nagarkot (Kangra) during his campaign.
6
The 'Iqta' system was institutionalized by:
Answer:
Iltutmish
Iltutmish organized the Iqta system, where land revenue rights (Iqtas) were assigned to officials (Iqtadars) in lieu of salary.
7
Who wrote 'Tarikh-i-Firoz Shahi'?
Answer:
Ziauddin Barani
Ziauddin Barani wrote 'Tarikh-i-Firoz Shahi', a historical account of the Sultanate from Balban to Firoz Shah Tughlaq.
8
Which Sultan took the title of 'Zill-e-Illahi' (Shadow of God)?
Answer:
Balban
Balban adopted this title to emphasize the divine right of kingship and elevate the prestige of the monarch.
9
The official language of the Delhi Sultanate was:
Answer:
Persian
Persian was the official court language and the language of administration during the Delhi Sultanate.
10
Who was the only Sultan to have been killed in battle?
Answer:
Ibrahim Lodi
Ibrahim Lodi was the first and only Sultan of Delhi to die on the battlefield (First Battle of Panipat).