Question 1

The Siege of Chittorgarh (1567-68) by Akbar - who were the two Rajput heroes who died defending it?

Accepted Answer

Jaimal and Patta (Fateh Singh)

Question 2

What was the Mughal administrative term for the district?

Accepted Answer

Sarkar

Question 3

The Green Revolution in India is most associated with which crop?

Accepted Answer

Wheat

Question 4

Daimabad is located in which present-day country?

Accepted Answer

India

Question 5

Akbar's Battle of Panipat (1556) commander Bairam Khan later fell from favor. In which year?

Accepted Answer

1560

Question 6

Who was the famous medieval Indian historian who wrote Akbar's biography in Persian?

Accepted Answer

Abul Fazl

Question 7

The First Five Year Plan of India was launched in which year?

Accepted Answer

1951

Question 8

How is the location of Harappa generally described?

Accepted Answer

in Punjab province of Pakistan

Question 9

The Battle of Hajipur (1574) during Akbar's Bengal campaign defeated which Afghan chief?

Accepted Answer

Daud Khan Karrani

Question 10

What was the famous Mughal tradition of Khutba?

Accepted Answer

Reading the sermon in Friday prayers and minting coins in the ruler's name to assert sovereignty

Indian History One Liner Questions with Answers

The Battle of Hajipur (1574) during Akbar's Bengal campaign defeated which Afghan chief?