Question 1

In which battle did Humayun defeat Sher Shah Suri's brother Muhammad Shah Farmuli in 1532?

Accepted Answer

Battle of Dourah

Question 2

The famous medieval Sufi concept of Sama (music gathering) was most associated with which order?

Accepted Answer

Chishti

Question 3

The 'Nehru-Liaquat Pact' (Delhi Pact) of 1950 was signed between the Prime Ministers of India and Pakistan to address which issue?

Accepted Answer

Protection of minorities in both countries

Question 4

The relationship between the Harappan Civilization and Mesopotamia is best shown by:

Accepted Answer

Trade contacts

Question 5

The First Battle of Panipat (1526) - Babur's forces numbered approximately how many compared to Ibrahim Lodi's army?

Accepted Answer

12000 vs 100000

Question 6

Who was the famous medieval Vijayanagara king who fought against the Bahmani Sultanate over the Raichur Doab?

Accepted Answer

Krishnadevaraya

Question 7

The famous 'Deoband vs Aligarh' division in Indian Muslim politics represented which two approaches?

Accepted Answer

Anti-British traditional Islamic vs pro-British Westernized Islamic education

Question 8

Which Harappan site is known for granary?

Accepted Answer

Harappa

Question 9

The Battle of Seringapatam (1799) - what was Tipu Sultan's famous statement about living?

Accepted Answer

Better to die like a lion for a day than live like a jackal for 100 years

Question 10

What was the famous medieval Rajput practice of Johar?

Accepted Answer

Collective self-immolation by women when their fort was about to fall to enemies

Indian History One Liner Questions with Answers

The Battle of Seringapatam (1799) - what was Tipu Sultan's famous statement about living?