Question 1

The Battle of Nawab (1757-61) - the Carnatic Wars were fought primarily between the British and whom?

Accepted Answer

French and their Indian allies

Question 2

The famous medieval Sindh civilization Indus Valley was connected with which medieval period events?

Accepted Answer

Muhammad bin Qasim's 712 AD conquest

Question 3

The famous 'Press Act' of 1910 (Indian Press Act) was passed by which Viceroy to control the nationalist press?

Accepted Answer

Lord Minto II

Question 4

The Great Bath was discovered at:

Accepted Answer

Mohenjodaro

Question 5

The Siege of Sinhagad (1670) was a famous night operation by which Maratha commander?

Accepted Answer

Tanaji Malusare

Question 6

What was the famous medieval term Jagirdar?

Accepted Answer

A person who received a jagir (land grant) for military service to the Mughal state

Question 7

The Ramakrishna Paramhansa who was Swami Vivekananda's guru was a mystic associated with which temple in West Bengal?

Accepted Answer

Dakshineswar Kali Temple near Calcutta

Question 8

The Harappan people were primarily:

Accepted Answer

Urban

Question 9

In which battle did Shivaji's forces defeat and kill Afzal Khan?

Accepted Answer

Battle of Pratapgad (1659)

Question 10

Who was the famous medieval Indian naval commander who established Maratha naval supremacy?

Accepted Answer

Kanhoji Angre (Sarkhel)

Indian History One Liner Questions with Answers

In which battle did Shivaji's forces defeat and kill Afzal Khan?