Do You Know Mahmud Of Ghazni?

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    What was the name of his father?

    • Ghaznawi
    • Popisky
    • Sabuktigin
    • Masud
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Mahmud of Ghazni was most prominent ruler of the Ghaznavid Empire. He conquered the eastern Iranian Lands, modern Afghanistan, and modern Pakistan from 997 to his death in 1030. Know more about him? Take Our Quiz

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  • 2. 
    What was the religion of Mahmud of Ghazni? - ProProfs

    What was the religion of Mahmud of Ghazni?

    • Sunni Islam

    • Christianity

    • Traditionalist

    • No idea

    Correct Answer
    A. Sunni Islam
    Explanation
    Mahmud of Ghazni was a ruler of the Ghaznavid Empire in the 11th century. He was known for his military campaigns and conquests in the Indian subcontinent. Sunni Islam was the religion of Mahmud of Ghazni, as the majority of the population in the region adhered to this branch of Islam. This is evident from his patronage of Islamic scholars and the construction of numerous mosques during his reign.

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  • 3. 
    Mahmud of Ghazni was the most prominent ruler of what empire? - ProProfs

    Mahmud of Ghazni was the most prominent ruler of what empire?

    • Ghaznavid empire

    • Yaminempire

    • Mahmud empire

    • Ghazniempire

    Correct Answer
    A. Ghaznavid empire
    Explanation
    Mahmud of Ghazni was the most prominent ruler of the Ghaznavid empire. The Ghaznavid empire was a medieval Muslim state that existed from the 10th to the 12th century. Mahmud of Ghazni was known for his military campaigns and his patronage of Persian literature and culture. He expanded the empire through conquests and established his capital in Ghazni, which is now in present-day Afghanistan. Mahmud's rule marked a period of great cultural and intellectual development in the Ghaznavid empire.

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  • 4. 
    Who was his successor after his demise? - ProProfs

    Who was his successor after his demise?

    • Masu

    • Muhammad

    • Ismail

    • Huopg

    Correct Answer
    A. Muhammad
    Explanation
    After the person mentioned in the question passed away, Muhammad became his successor.

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  • 5. 
    How many children did Mahmud of Ghazni have? - ProProfs

    How many children did Mahmud of Ghazni have?

    • 10

    • 8

    • 12

    • 9

    Correct Answer
    A. 8
    Explanation
    Mahmud of Ghazni had 8 children.

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  • 6. 
    What was his wife's name? - ProProfs

    What was his wife's name?

    • Shihab al-Dawla

    • Rashid

    • Shuja

    • KausariJahan

    Correct Answer
    A. KausariJahan
  • 7. 
    At what age did Mahmud of Ghazni die? - ProProfs

    At what age did Mahmud of Ghazni die?

    • 58

    • 60

    • 62

    • 68

    Correct Answer
    A. 58
    Explanation
    Mahmud of Ghazni died at the age of 58. This information is not explicitly mentioned in the question, but it is stated in the answer.

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  • 8. 
    What year did he reign as Emir of Ghazna? - ProProfs

    What year did he reign as Emir of Ghazna?

    • 100 - 105

    • 998 - 1002

    • 1002 - 1030

    • 917- 920

    Correct Answer
    A. 998 - 1002
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 998 - 1002. This means that he reigned as Emir of Ghazna from the year 998 to 1002.

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  • 9. 
    Where was his house? - ProProfs

    Where was his house?

    • House of Masud

    • House of Popisky

    • House of Ghaznawi

    • House of Sabuktigin

    Correct Answer
    A. House of Sabuktigin
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "House of Sabuktigin". This suggests that the location being referred to is the house belonging to Sabuktigin.

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  • 10. 
    What was the name of his last child? - ProProfs

    What was the name of his last child?

    • Shuja

    • Suleiman

    • Rashid

    • Masud

    Correct Answer
    A. Shuja

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