10 Questions
What was the impact of Mahmud's conquests on the lands he conquered?
They were left to be ruled by his appointed governors
What motivated Mahmud of Ghazni to make seventeen expeditions into India during his reign?
To accumulate wealth and spread Islam
What kind of people did Mahmud enlist in his army?
Local people and Hindus
What was Mahmud's contribution to the development of Ghazni as a city?
He constructed many madressas, masjids, libraries, gardens, hostels for travellers, and bridges
What was notable about the scholars who gathered at Mahmud's court?
They included famous scholars, poets, and artists, such as Al-Beruni and Al-Firdowsi
What was the significance of the Khyber Pass in the context of Muslim invasions of the subcontinent?
It was the route through which the Turks came from the North-west to conquer and establish their rule in India.
How did the Turks, originally a Central Asian tribe, become part of the Muslim armies?
Most of the Turks were captured and sold as slaves, and they gradually converted to Islam and later became part of the armies of the Khalifahs and Muslim nobles.
What title did the rulers of independent Muslim states in Central Asia take in the tenth century?
They took the title of Sultan.
What led to the rise of Turkish officers to power and control in the ninth century?
As the Abbasid rule weakened, Turkish officers gained more power and control and carved out kingdoms for themselves.
Who was the founder of the Ghaznavid Sultanate and the father of Sultan Mahmud of Ghazni?
Sabuktagin.
This quiz is about the Muslim conquests of India, including the invasion by Muhammad bin Qasim and the Turks through the Khyber Pass. It covers the history of Islamic rule in India and the replacement of Arab rule by the Turks. Test your knowledge of this important period in Indian history.
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