Question 1

The Battle of Kharda (1795) was the last great military victory of which power before their decline?

Accepted Answer

Maratha Confederacy

Question 2

Who was the famous medieval philosopher who wrote Panchadashi?

Accepted Answer

Vidyaranya

Question 3

The famous 'Salt Satyagraha' at Vedaranyam in Tamil Nadu in 1930 was led by which leader?

Accepted Answer

Rajagopalachari

Question 4

The Harappans are regarded as among the earliest producers of:

Accepted Answer

Cotton

Question 5

The First Battle of Tarain (1191) was won by which ruler?

Accepted Answer

Prithviraj Chauhan III

Question 6

The famous Mughal-era poet who wrote Bihari Satsai was?

Accepted Answer

Bihari Lal

Question 7

The freedom fighter Matangini Hazra (Matangini Dasi) who was shot by the British in 1942 at Tamluk Bengal was called by which title?

Accepted Answer

Gandhi Buri (Old Gandhi)

Question 8

Which one site is especially noted for private wells inside houses?

Accepted Answer

Mohenjodaro

Question 9

The Battle of Bhopal (1737) established Maratha dominance over which region?

Accepted Answer

North India (near Delhi)

Question 10

What was the famous Sufi concept of Silsila?

Accepted Answer

The spiritual chain of succession from master to disciple

Indian History One Liner Questions with Answers

Which one site is especially noted for private wells inside houses?