The catastrophic plunder of the famous Somnath Temple in Gujarat occurred in 1025 CE during the military raid led by: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The catastrophic plunder of the famous Somnath Temple in Gujarat occurred in 1025 CE during the military raid led by:

A. Qutb-ud-din Aibak

B. Muhammad Ghori

C. Muhammad bin Qasim

D. Mahmud of Ghazni

Answer: Option D

Mahmud of Ghazni led his 16th devastating expedition into India in 1025 CE, sacking the wealthy Somnath Temple located on the coast of Saurashtra.

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The 'Mughal' emperor who adopted the title 'Jahangir' meaning 'World Seizer' was:

A. Aurangzeb

B. Salim

C. Shah Jahan

D. Akbar

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Prince Salim took the title 'Jahangir' upon ascending the throne in 1605.

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The 'Sikh' misls were:

A. Temples

B. Poems

C. Taxes

D. Confederacies

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
12 misls formed the Sikh confederacy in 18th century.

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Who was the founder of the 'Sena' dynasty?

A. Samanta Sena

B. Vijaya Sena

C. Ballala Sena

D. Hemanta Sena

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Hemanta Sena is considered the founder of the Sena dynasty in Bengal, though he is sometimes regarded as a vassal of the Pala.

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