Who was Masud IV?
a) A prominent ruler of the Ghurid dynasty
b) A famous poet from the Ghurid dynasty
c) A renowned military strategist from the Ghurid dynasty
d) A prominent architect from the Ghurid dynasty
Answer: a) A prominent ruler of the Ghurid dynasty
When did Masud IV reign as the ruler of the Ghurid dynasty?
a) 12th century
b) 13th century
c) 14th century
d) 15th century
Answer: b) 13th century
Which region did Masud IV rule over as the Ghurid ruler?
a) Persia (Iran)
b) Afghanistan
c) India
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
Masud IV is known for his resistance against which invading force?
a) Mongols
b) Turks
c) Arabs
d) Persians
Answer: a) Mongols
What was the fate of Masud IV after the Ghurid dynasty fell to the Mongols?
a) He was captured and executed
b) He fled to a neighboring kingdom and lived in exile
c) He surrendered and served under the Mongol rulers
d) His fate is unknown
Answer: a) He was captured and executed
Masud IV’s resistance against the Mongols is remembered as a symbol of:
a) Courage and bravery
b) Diplomatic skills
c) Military incompetence
d) Religious fervor
Answer: a) Courage and bravery
Which famous historical figure was associated with the defeat of Masud IV and the fall of the Ghurid dynasty?
a) Genghis Khan
b) Alexander the Great
c) Timur (Tamerlane)
d) Babur
Answer: a) Genghis Khan
What was the capital city of the Ghurid dynasty during Masud IV’s reign?
a) Ghazni
b) Herat
c) Kabul
d) Kandahar
Answer: a) Ghazni
Masud IV’s reign marked the decline and eventual end of the Ghurid dynasty. How long did the Ghurid dynasty rule before its fall?
a) Over 100 years
b) Over 200 years
c) Over 300 years
d) Over 400 years
Answer: b) Over 200 years
Masud IV’s resistance against the Mongols became an inspiration for later generations in their struggles against foreign invasions. Which region did he primarily defend from the Mongols?
a) Central Asia
b) Persia (Iran)
c) South Asia (Indian subcontinent)
d) The Arabian Peninsula
Answer: c) South Asia (Indian subcontinent)
What was the ethnic background of Masud IV?
a) Persian
b) Turkic
c) Arab
d) Afghan
Answer: b) Turkic
Masud IV is known for his patronage of which artistic and cultural form?
a) Architecture
b) Painting
c) Poetry
d) Music
Answer: c) Poetry
Masud IV’s resistance against the Mongols primarily took place during which period?
a) The Ilkhanate
b) The Yuan Dynasty
c) The Chagatai Khanate
d) The Golden Horde
Answer: a) The Ilkhanate
Which major battle is associated with Masud IV’s resistance against the Mongols?
a) Battle of Ghazni
b) Battle of Herat
c) Battle of Panjshir
d) Battle of Kabul
Answer: a) Battle of Ghazni
Masud IV’s resistance against the Mongols had a significant impact on the subsequent rise of which empire?
a) Timurid Empire
b) Mughal Empire
c) Safavid Empire
d) Ottoman Empire
Answer: a) Timurid Empire
What was Masud IV’s title as the ruler of the Ghurid dynasty?
a) Shah
b) Sultan
c) Emir
d) Caliph
Answer: b) Sultan
Masud IV’s resistance against the Mongols was centered around defending the Ghurid territories in present-day:
a) Afghanistan
b) Iran
c) Pakistan
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
Which city served as a major stronghold for Masud IV during his resistance against the Mongols?
a) Herat
b) Balkh
c) Kandahar
d) Isfahan
Answer: a) Herat
Masud IV was a member of which dynasty?
a) Ghaznavid dynasty
b) Seljuk dynasty
c) Ghurid dynasty
d) Timurid dynasty
Answer: c) Ghurid dynasty
Despite his ultimate defeat, Masud IV’s resistance against the Mongols left a lasting impact on the collective memory of which region’s population?
a) Afghanistan
b) Iran
c) Pakistan
d) Central Asia
Answer: a) Afghanistan