What did Subuktigin, the Turkic slave, do?

A. Founded the Ghaznavid Empire and opened path to Indian subcontinent

B. Established the Slave Dynasty in Delhi

C. Conquered the Ghurid Empire and annexed Punjab

D. Defeated the Abbasid Caliphate and declared independence

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Mahmud of Ghazni attacked India how many times?
Correct Answer: B. 17 times
One-liner
Mahmud of Ghazni attacked India 17 times between 1000 and 1027 AD.
2.
Author of the book "Tehqeeq-ul-Hind" was _
Correct Answer: C. Al Biruni
One-liner
The book "Tehqeeq-ul-Hind" (also known as *Kitab-ul-Hind*) was authored by Al Biruni, the renowned Persian scholar who visited the Indian subcontinent during the Ghaznavid era.
3.
Sultan Mahmud Ghaznavi defeated which Hindu ruler?
Correct Answer: D. Raja Jayapala
One-liner
Sultan Mahmud Ghaznavi defeated Raja Jayapala, the Hindu Shahi ruler of the Kabul Valley.
4.
How many times did Mahmud of Ghazni invade India?
Correct Answer: B. 17 times
One-liner
Mahmud of Ghazni invaded India 17 times between 1000 and 1027 CE.
5.
With whom did Hazrat Data Ganj Baksh come to India?
Correct Answer: A. Sultan Masud of Ghazni
One-liner
Hazrat Data Ganj Baksh (Ali Hujwiri) came to India with Sultan Masud of Ghazni.
6.
Which title is associated with Mahmud of Ghazni due to his conquest of a famous temple?
Correct Answer: C. Conqueror of Temple Somnat
One-liner
Mahmud of Ghazni is famously titled Conqueror of Temple Somnat due to his raid and destruction of the Somnath Temple in 1026 CE.
7.
Which city was the last capital of the Ghaznavid Empire conquered by the Ghurids?
Correct Answer: D. Lahore
One-liner
The last capital of the Ghaznavid Empire conquered by the Ghurids was Lahore.
8.
Until which year did Sabuktigin rule the Ghaznavid dynasty?
Correct Answer: B. 997 AD
One-liner
Sabuktigin ruled the Ghaznavid dynasty until his death in 997 AD.
9.
Mahmood Ghaznavi attacked Raja Jaipal of Lahore in 1001 A.D. Battles were fought at and Hund (Swabi).
Correct Answer: A. Peshawar
One-liner
Mahmood Ghaznavi defeated Raja Jaipal in 1001 A.D. at the Battle of Peshawar and later at Hund (Swabi).
10.
What did Subuktigin, the Turkic slave, do?
Correct Answer: A. Founded the Ghaznavid Empire and opened path to Indian subcontinent
One-liner
Subuktigin founded the Ghaznavid Empire and opened the path to the Indian subcontinent by defeating the Hindu Shahi ruler Jayapala near Lamghan.

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