Pakistan Studies/Affairs MCQs
Topic Notes: Pakistan Studies/Affairs
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Plato
- Biography: Ancient Greek philosopher (427–347 BCE), student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, founder of the Academy in Athens.
- Important Ideas:
- Theory of Forms
- Philosopher-King
- Ideal State
1
Which noble invited Bahlul Lodi to take over Delhi from Alam Shah?
Answer:
Hamid Khan
Hamid Khan, the wazir of Alam Shah, invited Bahlul Lodi to Delhi, hoping to use him as a puppet, but Bahlul eventually seized full power.
2
Khizr Khan was a native of which region?
Answer:
Arabia
While his exact origins are debated, his claim to be a Sayyid implies Arab descent, though his family had settled in Multan long before his rise.
3
What happened to the revenue of the Sultanate during the Sayyid period?
Answer:
It declined sharply
Due to constant rebellions, loss of territory, and the inability to collect taxes from provinces, the revenue of the Sultanate declined sharply.
4
The coins of the Sayyid dynasty continued to bear the name of which Tughlaq ruler initially?
Answer:
Firoz Shah Tughlaq
Initially, to avoid alienating the nobles and people, Khizr Khan continued to issue coins in the name of his Tughlaq predecessors, including Firoz Shah.
5
Which ruler of Malwa threatened Delhi during the reign of Muhammad Shah?
Answer:
Mahmud Khalji
Mahmud Khalji, the Sultan of Malwa, invaded Delhi but was forced to retreat after Bahlul Lodi intervened on behalf of Muhammad Shah.
6
Who conferred the title of 'Khan-i-Khanan' upon Bahlul Lodi?
Answer:
Muhammad Shah
Muhammad Shah conferred the title of 'Khan-i-Khanan' on Bahlul Lodi after Bahlul helped him defend Delhi against the ruler of Malwa.
7
During the Sayyid rule, the effective authority of the Sultanate extended only up to:
Answer:
A few miles around Delhi
Due to the weakness of the rulers, a saying became popular: 'The rule of the Lord of the World extends from Delhi to Palam', indicating their limited territory.
8
What architectural shape is characteristic of royal tombs from the Sayyid and Lodi periods?
Answer:
Octagonal
The royal tombs of the Sayyid and Lodi dynasties are distinctively octagonal in shape, while the tombs of nobles were often square.
9
Bahlul Lodi, who replaced the Sayyids, was the governor of which region?
Answer:
Sirhind (Punjab)
Bahlul Lodi was the powerful Afghan governor of Sirhind and Punjab who eventually took over the throne from the weak Sayyid ruler, Alam Shah.
10
Which ruler of the Sayyid dynasty is known for being the ablest of the four?
Answer:
Mubarak Shah
Mubarak Shah is considered the ablest ruler of the dynasty. He suppressed rebellions in Bhatinda and the Doab and attempted to reorganize the administration.