Question 1

Which medieval Indian saint is associated with the saying Ekam Sat Vipra Bahudha Vadanti (Truth is one but the wise call it by many names)?

Accepted Answer

None - it is from Rig Veda

Question 2

The Deccan Riots of 1875 in Maharashtra were primarily directed against whom?

Accepted Answer

Marwari and Gujarati moneylenders

Question 3

Aurangzeb imposed which tax on non-Muslims that had been abolished by Akbar?

Accepted Answer

Jizya

Question 4

The Indigo Revolt of 1859-60 was a revolt by Bengal peasants against whom?

Accepted Answer

European indigo planters

Question 5

Who was Todar Mal?

Accepted Answer

Finance minister of Akbar

Question 6

The Santhal Rebellion of 1855-56 was an uprising of tribal people against which groups?

Accepted Answer

Zamindars and moneylenders supported by British

Question 7

Who was the father of Shivaji?

Accepted Answer

Shahji Bhosale

Question 8

The Battle of Ferozeshah (1845) was part of which war?

Accepted Answer

First Anglo-Sikh War

Question 9

The famous Char Minar in Hyderabad was built by which ruler?

Accepted Answer

Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah

Question 10

The Battle of Aliwal (1846) was fought during which conflict?

Accepted Answer

First Anglo-Sikh War

Indian History One Liner Questions with Answers

The Battle of Aliwal (1846) was fought during which conflict?