The foundational battle of Tarain (1191 CE) ended in a victory for which ruler? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The foundational battle of Tarain (1191 CE) ended in a victory for which ruler?
A. Mahmud of Ghazni
B. Prithviraj Chauhan
C. Jaichand Ghadavala
D. Muhammad Ghori
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
In the First Battle of Tarain in 1191 CE, the Rajput confederacy led by Prithviraj Chauhan successfully turned back the invading armies of Muhammad Ghori.

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Question #1
The legendary diamond 'Koh-i-Noor' was originally mined in which southern Indian kingdom before finding its way to the Mughal treasury?
A. Vijayanagara Empire
B. Golconda Sultanate
C. Madurai Nayakas
D. Bijapur Sultanate

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The Koh-i-Noor diamond was unearthed in the Kollur Mine, which fell under the territory of the Golconda Sultanate, historically famous for its vast diamond trade.

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Question #2
Which of the following was a famous 'Jain' acharya who wrote on logic?
A. All of the above
B. Umasvati
C. Kundakunda
D. Hemachandra

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
All were Jain scholars.

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Question #3
The Maratha leader known as 'Nana Sahib' was:
A. Raghunath Rao
B. Baji Rao II
C. Nana Phadnavis
D. Balaji Vishwanath

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Nana Phadnavis was a key administrator in the Maratha Empire.

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