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Who founded the Ghaznavid rule?
Alaptagin founded the Ghaznavid rule. He was a Turkish commander in the Persian army.
Who succeeded Alaptagin as the governor of Ghazni?
His former slave Sabuktagin took over his reign.
What was Sabuktagin known for?
Sabuktagin was a brave and competent ruler. Ghazni became a strong Muslim state under his rule.
Who was Mahmud Ghazni’s main adversary?
Mahmud Ghazni’s main adversary was Anandpal, son of Jaipal, a twice-defeated ruler of the Shahi Dynasty.
How many times did Mahmud attack the subcontinent?
He attacked the subcontinent 17 times.
What was Mahmud Ghazni’s most famous campaign?
His most famous campaign was the capture of the temple Somnath in Kathiwar.
What did Mahmud Ghazni carry back to Ghazni?
He carried treasures and artisans back to Ghazni.
Who were some other Ghaznavid rulers?
Other Ghaznavid rulers include Masud, Moudud, Bahram Shah, Khusro Shah, and Khusro Malik.
What happened to Bahram Shah?
Bahram Shah killed two Ghori brothers in a conflict; the third brother ransacked Ghazni, which burned for seven days.
When did the glorious Ghaznavid rule end?
The glorious Ghaznavid rule ended in 1186 CE.
Was Shahabuddin the elder brother of Ghayasuddin?
False. Shahabuddin was the younger brother of Ghayasuddin.
What is the correct order of the Ghoris?
False. The exact order of Ghoris was Alauddin, Ghayasuddin, and finally Shahabuddin.
How long did it take the Ghoris to strengthen themselves as the next rulers?
False. It took Ghoris twenty years to strengthen themselves as the next rulers.
Who was Pirthviraj?
False. Pirthviraj was the ruler of Ajmer and Delhi.
What was the outcome of the battles of Tarain?
False. Shahabuddin Ghori lost the first battle of Tarain and won the second battle.
What was Qutubuddin Aibak known as?
False. Qutubuddin Aibak was known as ‘Lakhbakhsh’, meaning the generous.
Who was more famous, Muhammed Ghori or Mahmud Ghaznavi?
False. Muhammed Ghori was less famous than Mahmud Ghaznavi.
How were Muhammed Ghori’s conquests compared to Mahmud’s?
False. Muhammed Ghori’s conquests in India were much more widespread and permanent than Mahmud’s.
What was the capital of Qutbuddin Aibak’s dynasty?
Lahore.
Who did Iltutmish face constant attacks from?
Mongols under their leader Chengez Khan.
Who faced opposition from nobles and her own brother?
Razia Sultan faced a lot of opposition from nobles, generals, and her own brother Bahram Shah.
Who was Bulban?
Bulban was a Turk child enslaved by the Mongols, later bought by Iltutmish.
Who succeeded Bulban?
Malik Feroz Khilji, known as Jalaluddin.
Who realized his wrongdoings once he came to power?
Alluddin, Jalaluddin’s son-in-law and governor of Allahabad.
