Invasion | MCQs

Explanation

Mahmud of Ghazni attacked India 17 times

17th attack of Sultan Mehmood Ghazni on India took place in 1027 AD.

His most famous raid was in 1025 AD, where he plundered and damaged the Somnath temple in Gujarat. 

Additional information 

Mahmud of Ghazni: Turkish invader

He is known as the “Abductor of Scholars”.

AGM 30.4.23

Explanation

The Khyber Pass has been a gateway for invasions of the Indian subcontinent from the northwest for centuries.

It has been used by many groups, including the Persians, Greeks, Mughals, Afghans, and the British.

The Khyber Pass cuts through the Safed Koh mountains, which are an extension of the Hindu Kush range.

It's 1,070 meters high and 140 meters wide.

Explanation

 Mahrattas a member of the princely and military castes of the former Hindu kingdom of Mahpaarashtra in central India.

Explanation

Onslaught means حملہ

Attack means حملہ

Explanation

محمد بن قاسم نے 712 میں سندھ پر حملہ کیا اور 715 کو 20 سال کی عمر میں انتقال کرگئے۔

Explanation

"Invading" means to enter a place forcefully with the intent to conquer or disrupt.

It signifying a hostile action.

Invading means حملہ آور

Explanation

Breach: خلاف ورزی کرنا

Obey: حکم ماننا

Explanation

Traditional gateway for invaders, Khyber Pass is a 'sword that cut through the mountains'.

Khyber Pass was the route used by many invaders to conquer India, starting from Alexander the Great to the Mughals and the Afghans