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MUSLIM INVASION OF INDIA

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Arrange the following names chronologically and select correct answer from the code given below. 1. Genghis Khan 2. Mahm

For order questions, think of a timeline. In Muslim Invasion of India, the events happened in the order 2, 3, 1, 4. That is the answer. If you place the first event and the last event in your mind, the middle ones fall into place. It is easier than it looks.

Ref: [UPPCS (Spl)(Mains) 2008] | Satish Chandra, Medieval India, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Muslim Invasion of India and explain the political, administrative and cultural developments that support the correct answer for this question.

Assertion (A): Mohd. Ghazni invaded India seventeen times. Reason (R): He wanted to establish permanent Muslim Empire in

Let us keep Assertion-Reason simple. In Muslim Invasion of India, the right combination here is (A) is true, but (R) is false. First ask, is Assertion true? Then, is Reason true? Then, does Reason explain Assertion? When you answer those three, you get (A) is true, but (R) is false.

Ref: [UP Lower Sub. (Spl) (Pre) 2004] | Satish Chandra, Medieval India, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Muslim Invasion of India and explain the political, administrative and cultural developments that support the correct answer for this question.

Which slave of Muhammad Ghori conquered Bengal and Bihar?

Honestly, this is a simple one. Which slave of Muhammad Ghori conquered Bengal is Bakhtiyar Khalji. In Muslim Invasion of India, this is the first fact you learn about this topic. If you say it out loud once — which slave of Muhammad Ghori conquered Bengal is Bakhtiyar Khalji — you will remember it. Try it and see.

Ref: [UPPCS (Pre) 1991] | Satish Chandra, Medieval India, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Muslim Invasion of India and explain the political, administrative and cultural developments that support the correct answer for this question.

Muhammad Ghori granted first Aqta in India to

Let me explain it simply. The question is asking about Muhammad Ghori granted first Aqta in India, and the answer is Qutbuddin Aibak. In Muslim Invasion of India, Qutbuddin Aibak is the name you will see again and again for this topic. Read it twice, say it once, and it will stick.

Ref: [39th BPSC (Pre) 1994] | Satish Chandra, Medieval India, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Muslim Invasion of India and explain the political, administrative and cultural developments that support the correct answer for this question.

Coins of which Muslim ruler bear an image of Devi Lakshmi?

Let us keep it easy. Coins of which Muslim ruler bear an — the answer is Muhammad Ghori. In Muslim Invasion of India, this is the fact that everyone is expected to know. If you have read the chapter once, you have already seen it. A quick revision is enough to fix it in your mind.

Ref: [Uttarakhand PCS (Pre) 2006] | Satish Chandra, Medieval India, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Muslim Invasion of India and explain the political, administrative and cultural developments that support the correct answer for this question.

Battle that laid the foundation of Muslim domination in India was

Here is a quick way to remember. When you see Battle that laid the foundation of Muslim, think Second Battle of Tarain. In Muslim Invasion of India, these two go together like a name and its meaning. You do not need to learn a paragraph. Just this one connection is enough for the exam.

Ref: [UPPCS (Pre) 1995] | Satish Chandra, Medieval India, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Muslim Invasion of India and explain the political, administrative and cultural developments that support the correct answer for this question.

Whom had Muhammad Ghori defeated in 1194 in the Battle of Chandawar?

Here is how I remember it. whom had Muhammad Ghori defeated in 1194 = Jaichand. That is it. In Muslim Invasion of India, this pair is famous. I tell students to learn it as one line, not as a big theory. If you do that, this question takes only a few seconds.

Ref: [MPPCS (Pre) 2017] | Satish Chandra, Medieval India, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Muslim Invasion of India and explain the political, administrative and cultural developments that support the correct answer for this question.

Which one of the following kings was defeated by Muhammad Ghori in the battle of Chandawar?

Here is a quick way to remember. When you see which one of the following kings was, think Jaichand. In Muslim Invasion of India, these two go together like a name and its meaning. You do not need to learn a paragraph. Just this one connection is enough for the exam.

Ref: [Tamil Nadu PSC (Pre) 2018 UPRO/ARO (Pre) 2016] | Satish Chandra, Medieval India, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Muslim Invasion of India and explain the political, administrative and cultural developments that support the correct answer for this question.

In which battle Muhammad Ghori defeated Jaichand?

You can think of it as a small story. In Muslim Invasion of India, in which battle Muhammad Ghori defeated Jaichand happened with Battle of Chandawar (1194 A.D.). That is why Battle of Chandawar (1194 A.D.) is the answer here. Stories are easier to remember than lists. So keep this small story in mind and you will recall it.

Ref: [UPPCS (Pre) 2008] | Satish Chandra, Medieval India, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Muslim Invasion of India and explain the political, administrative and cultural developments that support the correct answer for this question.

Who defeated Muhammad Ghori for the first time?

Here is a quick way to remember. When you see who defeated Muhammad Ghori for the first, think Bhima-II. In Muslim Invasion of India, these two go together like a name and its meaning. You do not need to learn a paragraph. Just this one connection is enough for the exam.

Ref: [UPPCS (Pre) 1990] | Satish Chandra, Medieval India, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Muslim Invasion of India and explain the political, administrative and cultural developments that support the correct answer for this question.

Which one of the following rulers from Central Asia conquered North India in 1192?

You know, this one is quite easy if you have read Muslim Invasion of India once. Which one of the following rulers from is all about ShihabuddinMuhammadGhori. That is the whole story here. No need to make it hard. Just remember ShihabuddinMuhammadGhori for this topic and you are done.

Ref: [UPPCS (Mains) 2004] | Satish Chandra, Medieval India, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Muslim Invasion of India and explain the political, administrative and cultural developments that support the correct answer for this question.

Who among the following issued silver coins with Sanskrit legend on one side?

In Muslim Invasion of India, there is a simple fact that answers this. Who among the following issued silver coins is Mahmud of Ghazni. That is all the question wants. Many students get it right because they have heard this line before. Now you have heard it too, so it will stay with you.

Ref: [UPPCS (Pre) 2000] | Satish Chandra, Medieval India, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Muslim Invasion of India and explain the political, administrative and cultural developments that support the correct answer for this question.