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Multiple choice history rise and spread of islam rise and expansion of islamic world the rise and expansion of islam the rise of islam the rise of nation-states in europe

When did Constantinople fall to the Turks?

  1. 1435

  2. 1453

  3. 1450

  4. 1420
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The capital of the Eastern Roman Empire, Constantinople was conquered by the Ottoman Army, under the command of the ruler of the Ottoman Turks Sultan Mehmed II on 29th May 1453. With this conquest, Ottomans became an Empire and one of the most powerful empires

Multiple choice history rise and spread of islam rise and expansion of islamic world the rise and expansion of islam the rise of islam the rise of nation-states in europe

The Muslim calendar, Hijri, begins from _____.

  1. 612 CE

  2. 622 CE

  3. 632 CE

  4. 642 CE
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Islamic calendar employs the Hijri era whose epoch was established as the Islamic New Year of 622 CE. During that year Muhammad and his followers shifted from Mecca to Medina and established the first Muslim Community. This event is commemorated as Hijra. 

Multiple choice history rise and spread of islam rise and expansion of islamic world the rise and expansion of islam the rise of islam the rise of nation-states in europe

The first Arab expedition to India took place in ______ under the leadership of _______.

  1. 652 CE, Muhammad Ghori

  2. 672 CE, Muhammad Ghazni

  3. 712 CE, Muhammad bin Qasim

  4. 712 CE, Babur
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Muhammad bin Qasim led the first successful Arab military expedition into Sindh, India, in 712 CE.

Multiple choice history rise and spread of islam rise and expansion of islamic world the rise and expansion of islam the rise of islam the rise of nation-states in europe

The famous literary work Tahqiq- i- Hind was written by _______.

  1. Alberuni

  2. Zia-ud-din Barni

  3. Balban

  4. Raziya Sultan
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Tahqiq-i-Hind (also known as Kitab-ul-Hind) is a famous historical work written by the Persian scholar Alberuni. He accompanied Mahmud of Ghazni to India and provided a detailed account of Indian culture and society.

Multiple choice history traders to rulers (ii) contribution of sikh gurus from guru angad dev ji to guru tegh bahadur ji guru arjan dev ji guru arjan dev ji: contribution in development of sikhism and martyrdom

When Guru Arjan Dev Ji ascended the Guruship?

  1. 1580 A.D.

  2. 1581 A.D.

  3. 1582 A.D.

  4. 1583 A.D.
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Explanation

Guru Arjan Sahib ji was the fifth guru of Sikh community who became guru on 16 September 1581. He followed the footsteps of Guru Ram Das ji. He was the embodiment of Godly devotion, selfless service and universal love. He was the treasure of celestial knowledge and spiritual excellence.

Multiple choice history traders to rulers (ii) contribution of sikh gurus from guru angad dev ji to guru tegh bahadur ji guru arjan dev ji guru arjan dev ji: contribution in development of sikhism and martyrdom banda bahadur and the sikh misals

Which son of Guru Ram Das Ji in Sikh tradition is called as 'Meena'?

  1. Mahadev

  2. Arjan Dev

  3. Prithi Chand

  4. Krishan Chand
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C Correct answer
Explanation

In Sikh history, Prithi Chand, the eldest son of Guru Ram Das Ji, opposed his younger brother Guru Arjan Dev Ji and established a rival sect, earning the title 'Meena'.