Shah Hamdan MCQs – Muslim Rule in Kashmir 30 min Score: 0 Attempted: 0/30 Subscribe 1. Shah Hamdan is also known as: (A) Zain-ul-Abidin (B) Bulbul Shah (C) Shah Mir (D) Mir Sayyid Ali Hamdani 2. Shah Hamdan was a famous: (A) King (B) Soldier (C) Sufi saint (D) Merchant 3. Shah Hamdan belonged to which region? (A) Turkey (B) India (C) Arabia (D) Persia (Iran) 4. Shah Hamdan visited Kashmir during the reign of: (A) Shah Mir rulers (B) Sultan Sikandar (C) Lalitaditya (D) Mughal Akbar 5. Shah Hamdan is credited with spreading: (A) Buddhism (B) Jainism (C) Islam (D) Sikhism 6. Shah Hamdan is associated with which Sufi order? (A) Chishti (B) Naqshbandi (C) Suhrawardi (D) Qadri 7. Shah Hamdan is also known as: (A) Amir-e-Kabir (B) Lalitaditya (C) Bulbul Shah (D) Akbar 8. Shah Hamdan came to Kashmir in the: (A) 10th century (B) 14th century (C) 11th century (D) 16th century 9. Shah Hamdan brought artisans mainly from: (A) China (B) Europe (C) Persia and Central Asia (D) Africa 10. Shah Hamdan is known for promoting: (A) Warfare (B) Trade and crafts (C) Agriculture only (D) Shipbuilding 11. Shah Hamdan helped in spreading which craft in Kashmir? (A) Iron smelting only (B) Shipbuilding (C) Mining (D) Textile and shawl weaving 12. Shah Hamdan visited Kashmir how many times (traditionally believed)? (A) Once (B) Twice (C) Thrice (D) Four times 13. Shah Hamdan’s shrine is located in: (A) Kabul (B) Delhi (C) Lahore (D) Srinagar 14. Shah Hamdan is called the “Amir-e-Kabir” meaning: (A) Great Scholar (B) Great King (C) Great Saint (D) Great Warrior 15. Shah Hamdan’s influence was mainly: (A) Military (B) Religious and cultural (C) Political conquest (D) Scientific inventions 16. Shah Hamdan encouraged conversion to: (A) Islam (B) Hinduism (C) Buddhism (D) Jainism 17. Shah Hamdan’s teachings belong to: (A) Bhakti tradition (B) Greek philosophy (C) Vedic tradition (D) Sufi tradition 18. Shah Hamdan is associated with the development of: (A) Roman architecture (B) Kashmir art and crafts (C) Mughal warfare (D) British administration 19. Shah Hamdan’s arrival strengthened: (A) Railway system (B) Sea navigation (C) British rule (D) Trade and economy of Kashmir 20. Shah Hamdan belonged to which century? (A) 12th century (B) 13th century (C) 16th century (D) 14th century 21. Shah Hamdan’s disciples were mainly called: (A) Rajputs (B) Brahmins (C) Sufis only (D) Murids (followers) 22. Shah Hamdan promoted which form of economy in Kashmir? (A) Industrial economy (B) Mining economy only (C) Oil-based economy (D) Craft-based economy 23. Shah Hamdan’s contribution helped Kashmir become famous for: (A) Diamonds (B) Cotton farming only (C) Shawls and handicrafts (D) Shipbuilding 24. Shah Hamdan is mentioned in: (A) Mahabharata (B) Rajatarangini (later accounts) (C) Rigveda (D) Arthashastra 25. Shah Hamdan is considered a key figure in: (A) Mughal conquest (B) British administration (C) Islamization of Kashmir (D) Ancient Vedic culture 26. Shah Hamdan’s full name includes: (A) Zain-ul-Abidin (B) Sultan Sikandar (C) Mir Sayyid Ali Hamdani (D) Shah Mir 27. Shah Hamdan’s visit helped establish: (A) Hindu kingdoms (B) Buddhist monasteries (C) British forts (D) Islamic cultural institutions 28. Shah Hamdan is associated with introduction of: (A) Paper currency (B) Persian crafts and culture (C) Roman law (D) Greek language 29. Shah Hamdan is an important saint of: (A) Hindu tradition (B) Jain tradition (C) Sufi Islam (D) Sikh tradition 30. Shah Hamdan played a major role in shaping: (A) Medieval Kashmir society (B) Modern India (C) British India (D) Ancient Rome
