The Turkish Invasion

Question 1

What happpened to the Abbasid caliphate in the the end the 9th century CE ? Define

Answer 1

The cultural vitality and brilliance of the Abbasid caliphate in the 8th and 9th centuries CE was followed by a decline in its political power by the end of the 9th centuries CE . The once mighty Abbasid empire disintegrated into a number of independent states ruled by the Turks who had earlier served in the armies of the caliphs.

Question 2

Name the 2 important states established by the Turks.

Answer 2

Ghazni and ghor

Question 3

How many times in a course of 25 years did sultan Mahmud of Ghazni invade India. When?

Answer 3

He invaded India 17 times . 1001 CE to 25 CE

Question 4

What kind of ruler was Mahmud Ghazni?

Answer 4

Powerful and ambitious

Question 5

What did Mahmud Ghazni want to do ?

Answer 5

He wanted to build a large and well equipped army to expand his kingdom and also to protect it from his enemies in Central Asia .

Question 6

What did he need to fulfill his dreams ? What attracted him??

Answer 6

He needed money to fulfill his dreams. The fabulous riches of Temples of north India attracted him.

Question 7

What was the state of north India at that time

Answer 7

At that time north India was divided and there was no unity. The ambitious rajputs were deeply absorbed in mutual rivalries and failed to understand the gravity of the situation

Question 8

The 2 imp raids of Mahmud Ghazni-

Answer 8

• war against Jaipal

* war against anandapal