The historical battle of Chandawar (1194 CE) saw Mu'izz ad-Din Muhammad Ghori defeat which prominent north Indian ruler? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The historical battle of Chandawar (1194 CE) saw Mu'izz ad-Din Muhammad Ghori defeat which prominent north Indian ruler?

A. Prithviraj Chauhan

B. Lakshmana Sena of Bengal

C. Paramardideva Chandela

D. Jaichand Ghadavala of Kanauj

Answer: Option D

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At the Battle of Chandawar (near modern Firozabad), Muhammad Ghori defeated King Jaichand of the Ghadavala dynasty, expanding Muslim control over the fertile Ganga plain.

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Which prominent leader successfully united the twelve scattered Sikh Misls to forge a powerful, sovereign Sikh Empire in the Punjab?

A. Banda Singh Bahadur

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Correct Answer: Option D

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Maharaja Ranjit Singh absorbed the various Misls in the late 18th century, capturing Lahore in 1799 and establishing a formidable, modern Sikh Empire.

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The historic architectural monument 'Alai Darwaza', which serves as a spectacular southern gateway to the Qutub complex, was constructed by:

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C. Alauddin Khalji

D. Firoz Shah Tughlaq

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Correct Answer: Option C

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The Alai Darwaza was built by Alauddin Khalji in 1311 CE. It is famous for being the first Indian building to use scientific Islamic arch and dome principles.

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