Hisorty of Pakistan & India MCQs with Answers and Explanations

Which Turkish leader first established a kingdom in the Subcontinent?

A. Babur
B. Qutb-ud-din Aibak
C. Ahmad Shah Abdali
D. None of these

Explanation:
Qutb-ud-din Aibak laid the foundation of Muslim rule in northern India.

The Battle of Tarain was fought between ____.

A. Muhammad Ghori and Prithviraj Chauhan
B. Muiz al din Muhammad and Prithviraj
C. Taj al Din Yildiz and Prithviraj
D. None of these

Explanation:
The Battles of Tarain (1191 & 1192) were fought between Muhammad Ghori and Prithviraj Chauhan.

Somnath temple was destroyed in ____.

A. 1192
B. 1024
C. 1025
D. 1028

Explanation:
Mahmud of Ghazni sacked the Somnath Temple in 1025–1026 AD (commonly cited as 1025).

The book, “Muhammad Bin Qasim” was written by ____.

A. M. Islam
B. Aslam Rahi
C. Naseem Hijazi
D. None of these

Explanation:
The famous historical novel "Muhammad Bin Qasim" was written by Naseem Hijazi.

Who was Sisakar?

A. Wazir of Hajjaj Bin Yousaf
B. Wazir of Muhammad Bin Qasim
C. Wazir of Raja Dahir
D. None of these

Explanation:
Sisakar (or Sisakar) was a minister/advisor to Raja Dahir of Sindh.

'Chachnama' is a historical account about which region?

A. Punjab
B. KPK
C. Baluchistan
D. Sindh

Explanation:
Chachnama is the primary Persian chronicle of the Arab conquest of Sindh.

Which king started Khumb ka Mela?

A. Arunavsa
B. Yashovarman
C. Harshvardhana
D. None of these

Explanation:
Emperor Harshavardhana is credited with popularizing the Kumbh Mela tradition.

The Kushan Empire introduced coins made of ____.

A. Gold
B. Copper
C. Silver
D. Bronze

Explanation:
Kushans were known for issuing high-quality gold coins.

A statue of ____ was discovered at Mohenjo-Daro.

A. Deer
B. Cow
C. Bull
D. Lion

Explanation:
The famous "Dancing Girl" and bull seals are prominent findings, with bull figures common at Mohenjo-Daro.

According to radiocarbon dating, how old is the Harappan civilization?

A. 2600 / 2800 BCE to 2000 BCE
B. 3300 BCE to 1300 BCE
C. 3200 BCE to 2200 BCE
D. 2600 BCE to 2000 BCE

Explanation:
Radiocarbon dating places the mature Harappan phase roughly between 2600 and 1900 BCE, with a broader civilization span of 3300 and 1300 BCE.