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What duties was Ahmad Yenaltagin expected to carry out as the new commander in chief?
What duties was Ahmad Yenaltagin expected to carry out as the new commander in chief?
- Train the army and recruit mercenaries
- Levy taxes and tributes only
- Exact taxation and tribute, lead plunder raids, and manage governance (correct)
- Declare independence from the sultan
How did the absence of hierarchy among officers affect governance in Mahmūd's administration?
How did the absence of hierarchy among officers affect governance in Mahmūd's administration?
- Encouraged promotion based on merit
- Cultivated spite and distrust (correct)
- Ensured independence of each unit
- Fostered teamwork and cooperation
What role did the Hindu general Tilak play in the rebellion against Yenaltagin?
What role did the Hindu general Tilak play in the rebellion against Yenaltagin?
- He proposed a truce between Yenaltagin and the sultan
- He trained mercenaries for the sultan
- He eliminated Yenaltagin and was victorious (correct)
- He supported Yenaltagin in his revolt
What was one of the key elements to prevent any single officer or unit from becoming too strong and declaring independence?
What was one of the key elements to prevent any single officer or unit from becoming too strong and declaring independence?
Why didn't Yenaltagin receive support from the army of the province during his revolt?
Why didn't Yenaltagin receive support from the army of the province during his revolt?
What type of troops made up Mahmūd's army, according to the text?
What type of troops made up Mahmūd's army, according to the text?
What was the main reason why provincial civil and military officers reported directly to the center?
What was the main reason why provincial civil and military officers reported directly to the center?
Why did Ahmad-i Yenaltagin take the oath of allegiance and sign the articles of agreement?
Why did Ahmad-i Yenaltagin take the oath of allegiance and sign the articles of agreement?
What specific instruction did Khwājah Ahmad-i Hasan Maimandi give to Ahmad-i Yenaltagin regarding political matters?
What specific instruction did Khwājah Ahmad-i Hasan Maimandi give to Ahmad-i Yenaltagin regarding political matters?
Why was it essential for Ahmad-i Yenaltagin not to allow certain individuals to go beyond the river Chenab without permission?
Why was it essential for Ahmad-i Yenaltagin not to allow certain individuals to go beyond the river Chenab without permission?
What was the primary role assigned to the qādi as per the directions given?
What was the primary role assigned to the qādi as per the directions given?
What was the significance of not allowing Dailami Chiefs and others to mingle with the garrison of Lahore or play at chōgān?
What was the significance of not allowing Dailami Chiefs and others to mingle with the garrison of Lahore or play at chōgān?
What form of tribute was paid to the Ghaznawids by the Raja of Nārāyanpūr in 399/1009?
What form of tribute was paid to the Ghaznawids by the Raja of Nārāyanpūr in 399/1009?
What was the purpose of Ahmad-i Yenaltagin's oath of allegiance to Mahmūd?
What was the purpose of Ahmad-i Yenaltagin's oath of allegiance to Mahmūd?
What was the main responsibility of the Turkish ghulāms in Mahmūd's government?
What was the main responsibility of the Turkish ghulāms in Mahmūd's government?
What did the Raja Gandā of Kalinjar promise to Mahmūd during the truce negotiation near modern Allahabad around 413/1022–1023?
What did the Raja Gandā of Kalinjar promise to Mahmūd during the truce negotiation near modern Allahabad around 413/1022–1023?
What did the historical records mention about the seizure of nı̄l (indigo) by the Ghaznawids?
What did the historical records mention about the seizure of nı̄l (indigo) by the Ghaznawids?
What aspect of Mahmūd's government proved to be unstable in the long term?
What aspect of Mahmūd's government proved to be unstable in the long term?
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