Islamiat MCQ #897

The "Ghaznavid" dynasty, known for its raids into India, was of what origin?

Islamiat MCQ #897

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The "Ghaznavid" dynasty, known for its raids into India, was of what origin?

    • A) Arab
    • B) Persian
    • C) Turkic
    • D) Afghan

    Answer: Turkic

    Explanation: The Ghaznavid dynasty (977–1186 CE), founded by Sabuktigin and made famous by Sultan Mahmud of Ghazni, was of Turkic origin, being descendants of Turkic slave-soldiers of the Samanid Empire.