The Hindushahi ruler Jayapala built a coalition to invade Ghazni. In addition to the Bhatti ruler and the amir of Multan, who else was part of this coalition?

The displaced Samanid governor of Ghazni

During the Battle of Chandawar in 1194, the Gahadavala army had almost carried the day until a specific event totally defeated them. What was this event?

Jaichandra was killed by an arrow

In 1203, Muizzuddin Muhammad suffered a disastrous defeat at the hands of the Khwarizmi empire. According to the text, what was the unintended positive consequence of this defeat for the Turks?

It forced them to bid goodbye to Central Asian ambitions and concentrate exclusively on India.

In analyzing the causes of the Rajput defeat by the Turks, the text notes that Indian bows were supposed to be more accurate and deadly. What made these Indian arrows particularly deadly?

The arrowheads were generally dipped in poison.

At the time of Iltutmish's accession in 1210, Qubacha had declared himself the independent ruler of Multan and seized Lahore. Who was Qubacha?

A fellow slave of Qutbuddin Aibak

Balban served as naib (deputy) to the young Sultan Nasiruddin Mahmud, whom he helped secure the throne in 1246. How did Balban further strengthen his position with the Sultan?

By marrying one of his daughters to the young sultan

Alauddin Khalji gave harsh punishments to the wives and children of rebels. According to the historian Barani, this practice was a new one and:

Was continued by his successors

By Mainak Roy / July 2, 2026

Medieval History Set 19 | MROY Class

Medieval History Set 19 Questions & Answers

Until the end of the ninth century, Kabul, Qandahar, and its neighboring area to the south were considered parts of al-Hind or India. What was this southern neighboring area called? – Zabul or Zamindawar
As the Abbasid central government declined, provincial governors assumed independent status. The fiction of unity was kept up by the caliph formally granting the title amir-ul-umra to successful generals. What does this title mean? – Commander of Commanders
The Hindushahi ruler Jayapala built a coalition to invade Ghazni. In addition to the Bhatti ruler and the amir of Multan, who else was part of this coalition? – The displaced Samanid governor of Ghazni
In 1009, Mahmud of Ghazni decisively defeated Anandpala near the Indus and devastated his new capital located in the Salt Ranges. What was the name of this capital? – Nandana
Mahmud of Ghazni overran a fort called Nagarkot. According to the text, later historians wrongly confused this with a place that Mahmud never actually reached. In which modern Indian state is this “wrongly confused” Nagarkot located? – Himachal (Pradesh)
The Chauhan ruler Prithviraj III ascended the throne around 1177 at the age of eleven. At what age did he take the reins of administration into his own hands? – Sixteen
Which renowned Chauhan ruler captured Chittor, established Ajmer as his capital, and built a Sanskrit College and the Anasager lake there? – Vigraharaj
During the middle of the twelfth century, a Ghurid ruler earned the title jahan-soz (the ‘world burner’) for ravaging and burning Ghazni to the ground. What was his name? – Sultan Alauddin
Following the Second Battle of Tarain in 1192, the victorious Turkish armies captured several key fortresses. Along with Hansi and Samana, which other fortress was captured? – Saraswati
During the Battle of Chandawar in 1194, the Gahadavala army had almost carried the day until a specific event totally defeated them. What was this event? – Jaichandra was killed by an arrow
After Bakhtiyar Khalji occupied the Sena capital of Lakhnauti in 1204, the displaced ruler Lakshmana Sena moved to which location where he and his successors continued to rule? – Sonargaon in south Bengal
In 1203, Muizzuddin Muhammad suffered a disastrous defeat at the hands of the Khwarizmi empire. According to the text, what was the unintended positive consequence of this defeat for the Turks? – It forced them to bid goodbye to Central Asian ambitions and concentrate exclusively on India.
In analyzing the causes of the Rajput defeat by the Turks, the text notes that Indian bows were supposed to be more accurate and deadly. What made these Indian arrows particularly deadly? – The arrowheads were generally dipped in poison.
The organizational structure of the Turks gave them significant advantages. To maintain a large standing army, the Sultan drew revenues directly from pieces of land that were called: – Khalisa
At the time of Iltutmish’s accession in 1210, Qubacha had declared himself the independent ruler of Multan and seized Lahore. Who was Qubacha? – A fellow slave of Qutbuddin Aibak
Iltutmish attacked Nagda, the capital of Mewar, but was forced to beat a retreat due to the arrival of armies from which region? – Gujarat
The text clarifies a misconception regarding Raziya Sultan and her Abyssinian noble, Yaqut Khan. The charge that he used to lift her from the arm-pit to her horse is wrong because Raziya always appeared in public on: – An elephant
Balban served as naib (deputy) to the young Sultan Nasiruddin Mahmud, whom he helped secure the throne in 1246. How did Balban further strengthen his position with the Sultan? – By marrying one of his daughters to the young sultan
In his pursuit of extreme impartiality in justice, Balban gave exemplary punishment to high officers for cruelty to their personal slaves. The text specifically mentions the fathers of the governors of Awadh and which other region? – Badaun
At its height, the Mongol empire founded by Changez Khan extended from China to the shores of the Mediterranean Sea, and from the Caspian Sea to which river? – The Jaxartes
In 1221, the Khwarizmi crown prince Jalaluddin crossed into India to escape Changez Khan. How long did Changez Khan loiter near the river Indus before deciding not to cross into India? – Three months
Following the death of Changez Khan in 1227, the Mongol empire was divided among his sons. Which Mongol leader subsequently overran Russia? – Batu Khan
During the era of Balban, the frontiers of Delhi gradually receded from the river Jhelum to which river, which flowed between the rivers Ravi and Sutlej? – The Beas
After the death of Balban in 1286, his son Bughra Khan assumed independence and set up a dynasty that ruled over Bengal for how long? – Forty years
Alauddin Khalji gave harsh punishments to the wives and children of rebels. According to the historian Barani, this practice was a new one and: – Was continued by his successors
During the 1299 Gujarat campaign, the famous temple of Somnath was plundered again. According to the text, when had this temple been rebuilt prior to this attack? – In the twelfth century
Following the mutiny over the Gujarat booty, Mongol soldiers rebelled and fled to Ranthambhor for refuge. How many Mongol nobles sought refuge with Hamirdeva? – Two
After a valiant resistance by the besieged, Alauddin Khalji stormed Chittor in 1303. To whom did Alauddin assign the fort after its capture? – His minor son, Khizr Khan
During Malik Kafur’s military campaigns deep into South India, he reached a location in Mabar where he found a colony of Muslim merchants already settled. What was the name of this location? – Virachala
In 1320, after defeating Khusrau in a hard-fought battle outside the capital, which commander raised the banner of revolt and established a new dynasty? – Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq

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