Question 1

Which famous medieval battle marked the end of Lodi dynasty?

Accepted Answer

Battle of Panipat 1526

Question 2

The Ryotwari Settlement which settled revenue directly with the peasant farmers was introduced in which region?

Accepted Answer

Madras and Bombay

Question 3

Who was Shivaji's guru who gave him the Jagadamba sword (Bhavani sword)?

Accepted Answer

Ramdas Swami

Question 4

The Permanent Settlement of 1793 introduced by Lord Cornwallis fixed land revenue permanently with which class?

Accepted Answer

Zamindars (landlords)

Question 5

In which year did Akbar abolish Jizya?

Accepted Answer

1564

Question 6

Who was the first Governor-General of Bengal (and later India) appointed by the British East India Company?

Accepted Answer

Warren Hastings

Question 7

Who was the real power behind the Mughal throne after Akbar's death?

Accepted Answer

Nur Jahan

Question 8

The famous Chauri Chaura incident (1922) that led Gandhi to call off the Non-Cooperation Movement occurred in which district?

Accepted Answer

Gorakhpur

Question 9

Which famous Mughal emperor was known for releasing animals from cages on his birthday?

Accepted Answer

Jahangir

Question 10

The Salt Satyagraha (Dandi March) of 1930 led to the launching of which major movement?

Accepted Answer

Civil Disobedience Movement

Indian History One Liner Questions with Answers

The Salt Satyagraha (Dandi March) of 1930 led to the launching of which major movement?