Mahmud Ghori and His Invasions CDS Questions

Mahmud Ghori and His Invasions MCQ Questions

1.
Muhammad Ghori, the founder of Muslim rule in northern India, belonged to which dynasty?
A.
Samanid dynasty
B.
Yamini dynasty
C.
Saffarid dynasty
D.
Shansabani (Ghurid) dynasty
ANSWER :
D. Shansabani (Ghurid) dynasty
2.
The region of Ghor, the homeland of Muhammad Ghori, is located in which modern country?
A.
Uzbekistan
B.
Turkmenistan
C.
Afghanistan
D.
Iran
ANSWER :
C. Afghanistan
3.
What was the original / proper name of Muhammad Ghori?
A.
Shihabuddin Muhammad
B.
Ghiyasuddin Muhammad
C.
Alauddin Husain
D.
Muizzuddin Muhammad bin Sam
ANSWER :
D. Muizzuddin Muhammad bin Sam
4.
Muhammad Ghori was given the charge of Ghazni in which year, marking the start of his career?
A.
1175 CE
B.
1186 CE
C.
1173 CE
D.
1191 CE
ANSWER :
C. 1173 CE
5.
Who was the elder brother and overlord of Muhammad Ghori during most of his Indian campaigns?
A.
Alauddin Husain
B.
Saifuddin Muhammad
C.
Bahauddin Sam
D.
Ghiyasuddin Muhammad
ANSWER :
D. Ghiyasuddin Muhammad
6.
Muhammad Ghori launched his first invasion of India in 1175 CE against which target?
A.
Lahore
B.
Anhilwara
C.
Delhi
D.
Multan
ANSWER :
D. Multan