Question 1

The Battle of Koregaon (1818) - the Mahar soldiers fought for the British against the Peshwa. Who commanded the British forces?

Accepted Answer

Captain Staunton

Question 2

The famous medieval port city Calicut (Kozhikode) was ruled by the?

Accepted Answer

Zamorin (Samoothiri)

Question 3

The famous 'Vaikom Satyagraha' of 1924-25 in Kerala was against which social evil?

Accepted Answer

Restriction on lower castes from using public roads near Vaikom temple

Question 4

What was one of the key strengths of the Harappan craft economy?

Accepted Answer

Specialized craft production

Question 5

The Battle of Khanwa (1527) - what did Babur do before the battle to motivate his troops?

Accepted Answer

Declared Jihad and broke his wine vessels

Question 6

What was the famous medieval Mughal document called Waqai Navis?

Accepted Answer

A news reporter/intelligence officer who sent regular reports to the emperor

Question 7

Bhikaji Cama who unfurled the Indian flag at the International Socialist Congress in Stuttgart in 1907 was from which city?

Accepted Answer

Bombay

Question 8

Kuntasi is located in which present-day country?

Accepted Answer

India

Question 9

Battle of Haldighati (1576) - Maharana Pratap never formally surrendered to Akbar and continued resistance until his death. When did he die?

Accepted Answer

1597

Question 10

The famous medieval ruler Prataparudra Dev of Warangal was defeated by whom?

Accepted Answer

Malik Kafur

Indian History One Liner Questions with Answers

Battle of Haldighati (1576) - Maharana Pratap never formally surrendered to Akbar and continued resistance until his death. When did he die?