Question 1

What is the Renaissance known as and when did it occur?

Accepted Answer

The Rebirth of classical learning in 14th–17th century

Question 2

The Battle of Buxar (1764) - which Nawab of Awadh participated but later made peace with the British?

Accepted Answer

Shuja ud-Daula

Question 3

The famous medieval Mughal word Padshah means?

Accepted Answer

The Great King or Emperor (from Persian)

Question 4

The 44th Constitutional Amendment (1978) reversed many provisions of which amendment?

Accepted Answer

42nd Amendment

Question 5

How is the location of Rangpur generally described?

Accepted Answer

in Saurashtra, Gujarat

Question 6

The Taj Mahal was built by which Mughal emperor and in whose memory?

Accepted Answer

Shah Jahan in memory of Mumtaz Mahal

Question 7

The Second Battle of Panipat (1556) - when Hemu was wounded and captured on the battlefield who ordered his execution?

Accepted Answer

Bairam Khan

Question 8

Who was the famous medieval south Indian king Rajendra Chola II known for?

Accepted Answer

Conquering Sri Lanka

Question 9

Operation Flood, the world's largest dairy development program, was started in India under whose leadership?

Accepted Answer

Verghese Kurien

Question 10

Which river or river-region is associated with Dholavira?

Accepted Answer

Mansar-Manhar system

Indian History One Liner Questions with Answers

Which river or river-region is associated with Dholavira?