Question 1

The Battle of Adyar (1746) was the first major defeat of the British East India Company in India inflicted by whom?

Accepted Answer

French forces under Dupleix

Question 2

The famous Battle of Bahadurpur (1658) was the first battle of which war?

Accepted Answer

Mughal War of Succession among Shah Jahan's sons

Question 3

The first Governor-General of Pakistan was?

Accepted Answer

Muhammad Ali Jinnah

Question 4

How is the location of Ropar generally described?

Accepted Answer

in Punjab

Question 5

What was the name of the decisive battle that established British control over the Carnatic region in 1751?

Accepted Answer

Battle of Arcot (Siege of Arcot)

Question 6

What was the famous medieval process of converting Jizya in the Delhi Sultanate?

Accepted Answer

It was collected annually per person

Question 7

The 'Transfer of Power' from British to Indians was formalized through which ceremony on 15 August 1947?

Accepted Answer

Constituent Assembly session at midnight where Nehru gave the Tryst with Destiny speech

Question 8

Kalibangan is located in which present-day state/province?

Accepted Answer

Rajasthan

Question 9

The Siege of Seringapatam (1792) by British forces ended with Tipu Sultan giving which of his sons as hostages?

Accepted Answer

Two sons

Question 10

Who was the famous medieval warrior saint Guru Gobind Singh's father?

Accepted Answer

Guru Tegh Bahadur

Indian History One Liner Questions with Answers

Kalibangan is located in which present-day state/province?