The Delhi Sultanate and Turkish Invasions

A set of practice flashcards covering the Turkish invasions of India by Mahmud of Ghazni and Muhammad Ghori, including key battles, figures, and cultural impacts.

When did the Arab Empire disintegrate into several independent kingdoms?

By the $9^{th}$ century

Who was the father of Mahmud of Ghazni?

Subuktigin

In what year did Mahmud become the ruler of Ghazni?

$$971\,CE$$

How many raids did Mahmud of Ghazni launch into India between $1001$ and $1025\,CE$?

$17$ raids

Which major temple in Gujarat was devastated by Mahmud of Ghazni, resulting in the death of approximately $50,000$ defenders?

Somnath Temple

Which scholar, who wrote Tahqiq-i-Hind, was patronised by Mahmud of Ghazni?

Al-Biruni

Who was the author of the Persian epic Shahnama?

Firdausi

What was the easternmost province annexed by Mahmud of Ghazni before his death in $1030\,CE$?

Punjab

After a gap of how many years did Muhammad Ghori invade India following Mahmud of Ghazni's raids?

$150$ years

Who was the Turkish ruler from Afghanistan whose attacks in $1175\,CE$ laid the foundation of Turko-Afghan rule in India?

Muhammad Ghori

Which five major Rajput kingdoms dominated North India during the time of Muhammad Ghori's invasions?

Rathors of Kanauj, Chauhans of Delhi and Ajmer, Solankis of Gujarat, Paramaras of Malwa, and Chandellas of Bundelkhand

Who defeated Muhammad Ghori in the First Battle of Tarain in $1191\,CE$?

Prithviraj Chauhan

What was the outcome of the Second Battle of Tarain in $1192\,CE$?

Muhammad Ghori defeated Prithviraj Chauhan, marking the end of Rajput rule in northern India

Which ruler did Muhammad Ghori defeat in $1194\,CE$ to annex Kanauj?

Jaichand

Who was appointed as the governor of the conquered territories by Muhammad Ghori and eventually established the Slave Dynasty?

Qutb-ud-din Aibak

Which general of Muhammad Ghori was responsible for the conquest of Bengal and Bihar?

Bakhtiyar Khalji

How and when did Muhammad Ghori die?

He was killed in $1206\,CE$ by the Khokhars

What was a primary reason for the defeat of Rajput war elephants against Central Asian forces?

They were slow and ineffective against fast-moving cavalry

According to the 'Prithviraj Raso', who was the daughter of Raja Jaichand who married Prithviraj Chauhan?

Sanyogita

What religious concept was introduced to India through Islamic culture during the Turkish invasions?

The concept of a single formless God