Mahmud of Ghazni

16. Mahmud of Ghazni was succeeded by his son:
a) Iltutmish
b) Muhammad of Ghur
c) Qutb-ud-din Aibak
d) Masud I

17. Mahmud of Ghazni is often referred to as the “Sword of:
a) Islam
b) Persia
c) Afghanistan
d) Hindustan

18. Mahmud of Ghazni’s invasions of India led to the transfer of vast amounts of wealth to his capital in:
a) Lahore
b) Ghazni
c) Delhi
d) Agra

19. Mahmud of Ghazni’s conquests contributed to the spread of:
a) Persian language and culture
b) Turkish language and culture
c) Arabic language and culture
d) Sanskrit language and culture

20. Mahmud of Ghazni’s patronage of art and literature led to the flourishing of:
a) Ghaznavid architecture
b) Persian poetry
c) Indian classical music
d) Buddhist philosophy