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Question
Answer the following question in one or two words/ sentences :
Mention one important reason for the decline of Buddhism in India after the Turkish invasion.
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Solution
Buddhist monasteries and libraries were wantonly destroyed by Muhammad bin Bakhtiar Khilji. This invasion dealt a death blow to Buddhism in India.
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State whether the following statement is True or False:
Muhammad Ghori established Muslim rule in India.
Guess who it is:
Laid the foundation of Turkish rule in India.
Match the following:
| Column A | Column B |
| 1. Mahmud of Ghazni | (a) general of Ghori |
| 2. First Battle of Tarain | (b) Prithviraj was defeated by Muhammad Ghori |
| 3. Second Battle of Tarain | (c) Prithviraj defeated Muhammad Ghori |
| 4. Qutbuddin Aibak | (d) patron of art and learning |
| 5. Muhammad bin Bakhtiar Khalji | (e) viceroy of Ghori |
State whether the following is true or false:
The kingdoms of Ghazni and Ghor were established by the Abbasids.
State whether the following is true or false:
During Mahmud’s time, North India was divided and there was no unity.
State whether the following is true or false:
Sultan Mahmud annexed Punjab to create a gateway to India for future invasions.
Answer the following question in one or two words/ sentences:
Name the founder of the Turkish kingdom in India.
Answer the following question in one or two words/ sentences :
Mention one important reason for the victory of Muhammad Ghori in the Second Battle of Tarain.
Fill in the blanks:
The establishment of the Turkish rule in India led to the replacement of _____ by ______ as the official language in many regions.
What is the significance of Muhammad Ghori’s victory’ in the Second Battle of Tarain?
