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 Lodi Dynasty ruled over which part of India?
Answer:
North India
The Lodi Dynasty was a North Indian dynasty, controlling the Delhi Sultanate which covered Punjab, Doab, Jaunpur, and parts of Bihar.
2
What was the estimated strength of Ibrahim Lodi's army at Panipat?
Answer:
100,000
Historical records suggest Ibrahim Lodi commanded a massive force of around 100,000 men and 1,000 elephants against Babur's much smaller army.
3
Which famous road did Sikandar Lodi repair/maintain?
Answer:
Grand Trunk Road
Sikandar Lodi is known to have improved the infrastructure, including the maintenance of the ancient route known today as the Grand Trunk Road.
4
Who was the son of Daulat Khan Lodi sent to Babur?
Answer:
Dilawar Khan
Dilawar Khan was the son of Daulat Khan Lodi who was sent to Kabul to negotiate with Babur.
5
Which Lodi ruler attempted to conquer Gwalior but failed repeatedly?
Answer:
Sikandar Lodi
Sikandar Lodi made several attempts to conquer the fort of Gwalior from Raja Man Singh but could not fully succeed.
6
What happened to the Kingdom of Jaunpur under the Lodis?
Answer:
It was annexed to the Delhi Sultanate
The independent Sharqi kingdom of Jaunpur was conquered and annexed back into the Delhi Sultanate by Bahlul Lodi.
7
Who was the wazir of Sikandar Lodi?
Answer:
Miya Bhoiya
Miya Bhoiya was the influential Wazir (Prime Minister) of Sikandar Lodi and is credited with building the Moth ki Masjid.
8
Where is the tomb of Ibrahim Lodi situated?
Answer:
Panipat
Ibrahim Lodi's modest tomb is situated in Panipat, near the site where he fell in battle.
9
Which city became the cultural center of the Lodi Empire under Sikandar Lodi?
Answer:
Agra
After shifting the capital, Agra developed into a major cultural and administrative center under Sikandar Lodi.
10
Which Afghan theory of kingship did Bahlul Lodi follow?
Answer:
First among equals
Bahlul Lodi treated his nobles as equals, sitting on the carpet with them rather than on a throne, following the concept of 'first among equals'.