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
The 'Tomb of Iltutmish' is situated near which monument?
Answer:
Qutub Minar
The Tomb of Iltutmish is located within the Qutub Minar complex in Mehrauli, Delhi, near the Quwwat-ul-Islam mosque.
2
Which Sultan ordered the reading of the Khutba in his own name at Delhi for the first time?
Answer:
Iltutmish
Iltutmish was the first to have the Khutba read in his name and issue coins from Delhi, symbolizing his status as an independent sovereign.
3
Who defeated Yaldouz and Qabacha to secure his throne?
Answer:
Iltutmish
Iltutmish defeated Tajuddin Yaldouz in the Battle of Tarain (1215) and Nasiruddin Qabacha (1228) to eliminate rivals to the Delhi throne.
4
Which famous traveler visited India during the Slave Dynasty (reign of Balban/Nasiruddin)?
Answer:
Marco Polo
Marco Polo visited the southern parts of India (Pandyan Kingdom) around 1288-1292, which coincides with the end of the Slave Dynasty in the north, though he didn't visit the Delhi court.
5
What is the meaning of 'Iltutmish'?
Answer:
Maintainer of the Kingdom
The name Iltutmish (or Altamash) is Turkish, often interpreted as 'Maintainer of the Kingdom' or 'He who holds the kingdom'.
6
Who was the wazir of Nasiruddin Mahmud who practically ruled the empire?
Answer:
Balban
Balban served as the Naib (Deputy) or Wazir to his son-in-law Nasiruddin Mahmud and exercised de facto power for 20 years before becoming Sultan.
7
In which year did Razia Sultana ascend the throne?
Answer:
1236 AD
Razia Sultana ascended the throne in 1236 AD after the brief rule of her brother Ruknuddin Firuz, becoming the first female Sultan.
8
Which ruler took the title 'Zil-i-Ilahi'?
Answer:
Balban
Balban took the title 'Zil-i-Ilahi' (Shadow of God) to elevate the position of the Sultan above the nobles and common people.
9
Who was the father of Razia Sultana?
Answer:
Shams ud-Din Iltutmish
Razia Sultana was the daughter of Shams ud-Din Iltutmish. He nominated her as his successor because he found his sons incompetent.
10
The 'Hauz-i-Shamsi' reservoir in Delhi was built by:
Answer:
Iltutmish
The 'Hauz-i-Shamsi' is a water reservoir built by Shams ud-Din Iltutmish in Mehrauli, Delhi, to supply water to the city.