Q100. The reign of Prithviraj Chauhan effectively ended in which year?
[SSC CGL 2025 Tier-II, held 19 January — 2026]
A. 1175 CE
B. 1192 CE
C. 1206 CE
D. 1210 CE
Answer: B. 1192 CE
Explanation: Prithviraj was defeated by Muhammad Ghori in the Second Battle of Tarain in 1192, a major turning point in the Turkish conquest of northern India.
Q99. Which reign-period pair is correctly matched?
[SSC CGL 2025 Tier-II, held 19 January — 2026]
A. Qutb-ud-din Aibak — 1206–1210
B. Prithviraj Chauhan — 1296–1316
C. Alauddin Khalji — 1175–1192
D. Muhammad bin Tughlaq — 1206–1210
Answer: A. Qutb-ud-din Aibak — 1206–1210
Explanation: Aibak became independent after Muhammad Ghori’s death in 1206 and ruled until 1210, initiating the Mamluk phase of the Delhi Sultanate.
Q98. What was the approximate reign period of Qutb-ud-din Aibak as Sultan?
[SSC MTS 2025, held 9 February — 2026]
A. 1192–1196
B. 1206–1210
C. 1211–1236
D. 1266–1287
Answer: B. 1206–1210
Explanation: Following Muhammad Ghori’s death, Aibak asserted independent authority in 1206. His short reign ended in 1210 after a fatal polo accident at Lahore.
Q97. The Khokhars, whom Muhammad Ghori campaigned against shortly before his death, were influential mainly in which region?
[SSC MTS 2025, held 9 February — 2026]
A. Bengal
B. Gujarat
C. Punjab
D. Assam
Answer: C. Punjab
Explanation: The Khokhars were influential in the Punjab region. Muhammad Ghori suppressed a major Khokhar uprising before being assassinated while returning from the campaign in 1206.
Q96. As the Chauhans expanded their power, they particularly confronted which neighbouring dynasties?
[SSC MTS 2025, held 10 February — 2026]
A. Chalukyas of Gujarat and Gahadavalas of Kannauj
B. Cholas and Cheras
C. Palas and Senas only
D. Hoysalas and Kakatiyas
Answer: A. Chalukyas of Gujarat and Gahadavalas of Kannauj
Explanation: Chauhan expansion generated rivalry with the Gujarat Chalukyas and Kannauj Gahadavalas. This political fragmentation formed the broader setting for Muhammad Ghori’s northern campaigns.
Q95. Which is the correct chronological order of these early Delhi Sultans?
[SSC MTS 2025, held 10 February — 2026]
A. Balban → Aibak → Iltutmish
B. Aibak → Iltutmish → Balban
C. Iltutmish → Balban → Aibak
D. Balban → Iltutmish → Aibak
Answer: B. Aibak → Iltutmish → Balban
Explanation: Aibak established independent Sultanate rule in 1206, Iltutmish consolidated it from 1211, while Balban ruled much later from 1266 to 1287.
Q94. In which year was Razia removed from the throne of Delhi?
[SSC MTS 2025, held 4 February — 2026]
A. 1236
B. 1240
C. 1246
D. 1266
Answer: B. 1240
Explanation: Razia ruled from 1236 to 1240. Opposition from powerful Turkish nobles and subsequent military conflict led to her deposition and death in 1240.
Q93. Who authored the modern historical novel The Chola Tigers: Avengers of Somnath?
[RRB Group D, 2 February — 2026]
A. Natwar Singh
B. Amish Tripathi
C. Arundhati Roy
D. Manorama Mishra
Answer: B. Amish Tripathi
Explanation: The title refers to the historical memory of Mahmud of Ghazni’s raid on Somnath. The examination tested the contemporary book and its historical theme.
Q92. Which battle in 1192 resulted in Prithviraj Chauhan’s defeat and helped establish Turkish rule in northern India?
[UPTET Paper II Social Studies, 3 July — 2026]
A. Chandawar
B. Second Battle of Tarain
C. Khanwa
D. Panipat
Answer: B. Second Battle of Tarain
Explanation: Ghori’s victory in the Second Battle of Tarain destroyed a major Rajput obstacle and allowed his commanders to expand rapidly into Delhi and surrounding territories.
Q91. Qutub Minar was begun under which ruler after the establishment of Turkish power at Delhi?
[OSSC CGLRE Mains, 8 July — 2026]
A. Balban
B. Iltutmish
C. Qutb-ud-din Aibak
D. Alauddin Khalji
Answer: C. Qutb-ud-din Aibak
Explanation: Aibak began Qutub Minar, while Iltutmish subsequently added more storeys. The complex symbolised the new political and architectural presence of Sultanate rule.
