The Rise of the Turks

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Which empire disintegrated into small states ruled by Turks by the end of the ninth Century CE?

  • Byzantine Empire
  • Ottoman Empire
  • Mughal Empire
  • Abbasid Empire (correct)

During this period, which two kingdoms gained prominence in the region?

  • Ghaznnvids and Ghurids (correct)
  • Byzantines and Persians
  • Safavids and Timurids
  • Mughals and Ottomans

What title did the new rulers adopt at first, and later on?

  • Amir and Sultan (correct)
  • Emperor and King
  • Shah and Caliph
  • Pharaoh and Caesar

Why did the Turks invade India in the 11th and 12th centuries?

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Which two Turkish leaders invaded India during this period?

<p>Mahmud of Ghazni and Muhammad Ghori (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Abbasid Empire disintegrated into small states ruled by Turks by the end of the ninth Century CE.

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The Turks served as palace-guards and hired soldiers for the Abbasid rulers.

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The Turks set up independent kingdoms when the Central government grew weak.

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The Ghaznnvids and Ghurids were the two kingdoms that gained prominence during this period.

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The Turks invaded India to acquire wealth and expand their Central Asian possessions.

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