The Hindushahi ruler Jayapala formed a coalition to invade Ghazni. Which of the following groups supported him in this early failed coalition?

The displaced Samanid governor, the Bhatti ruler around Multan, and the amir of Multan

The famous Paramara ruler Bhoja, who had his capital at Ujjain and Dhara, is credited with writing books on several subjects. Which of the following subjects is explicitly mentioned in the text?

Philosophy, poetics, yoga, and medicine

In 1206, Muizzuddin Muhammad was assassinated on his way back to Ghazni. According to the text, who killed him?

A Muslim fanatic belonging to a rival sect

Balban successfully held the Multan-Beas line against the Mongols, but at a heavy personal cost. Who was killed in an encounter while defending this frontier?

Prince Muhammad (his eldest son)

Medieval History Set 14 | MROY Class

Medieval History Questions & Answers (Set 14)

Before the Ghurid and Ghaznavid incursions, the area south of Kabul (Zabul or Zamindawar) housed many Buddhist shrines. According to the text, what was the height of the colossal statue of Buddha at Bamiyan? – 53.5 m
To strengthen his political legitimacy and align with the Iranian cultural renaissance, Mahmud of Ghazni claimed descent from which legendary Iranian king? – Afrasiyab
The Hindushahi ruler Jayapala formed a coalition to invade Ghazni. Which of the following groups supported him in this early failed coalition? – The displaced Samanid governor, the Bhatti ruler around Multan, and the amir of Multan
Mahmud of Ghazni launched numerous expeditions into India, but one of his attacks in 1015 was famously foiled due to severe weather conditions. Which region was he attempting to attack? – Kashmir
Following the death of Mahmud of Ghazni, a powerful new empire arose that included Syria, Iran, and Trans-Oxiana, which completely defeated Mahmud’s son Masud. Which empire was this? – The Seljuk empire
Towards the end of the tenth century, the Chauhans (who had served under the rulers of Gujarat) established a series of principalities and set up their early capital at: – Nadol
Which Chauhan ruler is credited with capturing Delhi (Dhillika) from the Tomars in 1151, yet allowing them to rule it as feudatories? – Vigraharaj
The famous Paramara ruler Bhoja, who had his capital at Ujjain and Dhara, is credited with writing books on several subjects. Which of the following subjects is explicitly mentioned in the text? – Philosophy, poetics, yoga, and medicine
The famous warriors Alha and Udal lost their lives during a struggle against the Chauhans when Prithviraj III led an expedition into Bundelkhand against its capital. What was the name of this capital? – Mahoba
Highlighting the demographic reality of the Rajput states, the text notes that even today, Rajputs form only about what percentage of the population in Rajasthan? – Ten per cent
Muizzuddin Muhammad bin Sam (Muhammad of Ghur) initiated his Indian campaigns by conquering Multan and Uchch. Which mountain pass did he use to proceed into India? – The Gomal pass
In 1178, Muizzuddin Muhammad attempted to penetrate into Gujarat by marching across the Rajputana desert, but was completely routed in a battle near: – Mount Abu
Prithviraj III, the most famous of the Chauhan rulers, ascended the throne in or about 1177 at what age? – Eleven
Following his defeat in the Second Battle of Tarain (1192), Prithviraj III escaped but was captured near which location? – Saraswati (Sirsa)
After the Battles of Tarain, Qutbuddin Aibak further expanded Turkish holdings by capturing which two powerful forts to guard the southern flank of Delhi? – Bayana and Gwaliyar
Bakhtiyar Khalji, after seizing Bengal, foolishly undertook a disastrous expedition into the Brahmaputra valley in Assam. According to writers of the time, what was his actual intended destination? – Tibet
In 1206, Muizzuddin Muhammad was assassinated on his way back to Ghazni. According to the text, who killed him? – A Muslim fanatic belonging to a rival sect
Following the death of Muizzuddin, his slave Yalduz succeeded at Ghazni and claimed to rule over Delhi as well. However, Qutbuddin Aibak rejected this claim and ruled from which city? – Lahore
During Iltutmish’s early reign, the person who had assumed independence in Bengal and Bihar and took the title of Sultan Ghiyasuddin was: – Iwaz
Iltutmish’s wazir violently opposed the elevation of Raziya to the throne and backed a rebellion of nobles against her. What was the name of this wazir? – Nizam-ul-Mulk Junaidi
Raziya sent an expedition to control the Rajputs who had thrown off the Turkish yoke. Which specific fort did this expedition target? – Ranthambhor
In 1253, the Turkish chiefs temporarily ousted Balban from his position of power because they resented his growing authority. He was replaced by Imaduddin Raihan, who was a: – Indian Muslim
Balban was determined to completely break the power of the chahalgani (the Turkish nobles) and did not hesitate to eliminate rivals. The text specifically mentions that he poisoned which of his own cousins to achieve this? – Sher Khan
To safeguard the roads in the doab and Katehar (Rohilkhand) from rebellious villagers and Rajput zamindars, Balban cleared the forests and settled colonies of which specific soldiers? – Afghan soldiers
The Mongol threat deeply influenced the Delhi Sultanate. In 1221, the Khwarizmi crown prince fought a brave battle on the banks of the Indus against Changez Khan before flinging his horse into the river and seeking asylum in India. Who was this prince? – Jalaluddin
In 1241, the Mongols appeared at Lahore, sacking and almost depopulating the town. The commander of these Mongol forces was: – Tair Bahadur
Balban successfully held the Multan-Beas line against the Mongols, but at a heavy personal cost. Who was killed in an encounter while defending this frontier? – Prince Muhammad (his eldest son)
In 1292, a grandson of the Mongol Il-Khan Halaku advanced on Delhi with 1,50,000 horses but was defeated by Jalaluddin Khalji. What was this Mongol leader’s name? – Abdullah
Despite Balban’s strong rule, he failed to recover which major fort that had been lost after Iltutmish’s death, though he successfully subdued Mewat? – Gwaliyar
Following the death of Alauddin Khalji in 1316, Malik Kafur placed a minor son of Alauddin on the throne. Shortly after Kafur was killed by the palace guards, who ascended the throne? – Mubarak Shah

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📌 Quick Summary — Medieval History Set 14

Buddhism: The Bamiyan Buddha statue stood at 53.5 m.
Ghaznavids: Mahmud of Ghazni claimed descent from Afrasiyab.
Hindushahis: Jayapala allied with the displaced Samanid, the Bhatti ruler, and the amir of Multan.
Expeditions: Mahmud’s 1015 attack on Kashmir was foiled by weather.
Empires: The Seljuk empire arose and defeated Mahmud’s son Masud.
Chauhans: The Chauhans established an early capital at Nadol.
Chauhans: Vigraharaj captured Delhi from the Tomars in 1151.
Paramaras: Ruler Bhoja wrote books on philosophy, poetics, yoga, and medicine.
Bundelkhand: Alha and Udal died defending the capital Mahoba against Prithviraj III.
Demographics: Rajputs form about 10% of the population in Rajasthan today.
Expeditions: Muizzuddin Muhammad used the Gomal pass into India.
Battles: Muizzuddin was routed near Mount Abu in 1178.
Chauhans: Prithviraj III ascended the throne at age eleven.
Battles: Prithviraj III was captured near Saraswati (Sirsa) after Tarain.
Delhi Sultanate: Aibak captured Bayana and Gwaliyar to guard Delhi’s south.
Expeditions: Bakhtiyar Khalji’s disastrous Assam expedition was originally bound for Tibet.
Assassinations: Muizzuddin was killed by a rival sect fanatic.
Delhi Sultanate: Aibak ruled from Lahore, rejecting Yalduz’s claims.
Rebellions: Iwaz assumed independence in Bengal and Bihar as Sultan Ghiyasuddin.
Delhi Sultanate: Nizam-ul-Mulk Junaidi opposed Raziya’s elevation.
Expeditions: Raziya sent an expedition against Ranthambhor.
Delhi Sultanate: Indian Muslim Imaduddin Raihan temporarily replaced Balban.
Balban: Balban poisoned his cousin Sher Khan to break the chahalgani.
Balban: Afghan soldiers were settled to safeguard doab and Katehar roads.
Mongols: Khwarizmi prince Jalaluddin fought Changez Khan at the Indus.
Mongols: Tair Bahadur commanded the Mongols who sacked Lahore in 1241.
Mongols: Balban’s eldest son Prince Muhammad was killed fighting Mongols.
Mongols: Abdullah, Halaku’s grandson, invaded in 1292 but was defeated.
Balban: Balban failed to recover the fort of Gwaliyar.
Khaljis: Mubarak Shah ascended the throne after Alauddin’s death and Kafur’s assassination.

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