11. Mahmud of Ghazni defeated the Hindu king Jaipal in the famous Battle of:
a) Tarain
b) Plassey
c) Haldighati
d) Peshawar
Answer: d) Peshawar
12. Mahmud of Ghazni’s invasions had a significant impact on the spread of:
a) Buddhism in India
b) Hinduism in Central Asia
c) Islam in India
d) Zoroastrianism in Persia
Answer: c) Islam in India
13. Mahmud of Ghazni established an empire that extended from present-day Afghanistan to:
a) Iran
b) Pakistan
c) India
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
14. Mahmud of Ghazni’s invasions weakened the political and military power of the:
a) Rajputs
b) Cholas
c) Guptas
d) Marathas
Answer: a) Rajputs
15. Mahmud of Ghazni’s invasions of India had a negative impact on the:
a) Indian economy
b) Indian art and architecture
c) Indian literature and education
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
