Question 1

Who founded the Sur Empire after defeating Humayun at the Battle of Kanauj in 1540?

Accepted Answer

Sher Shah Suri

Question 2

Who was the famous medieval Orissan king Kapilendra Deva?

Accepted Answer

The founder of Suryavamshi dynasty of Orissa who defeated the Bahmani Sultanate

Question 3

The Congress under Nehru promoted which model of economic development in India after independence?

Accepted Answer

Mixed economy with heavy public sector (Nehruvian Socialism)

Question 4

Which one animal is generally absent or very rare in Harappan remains?

Accepted Answer

Horse

Question 5

The Battle of Kanauj (1540) is also known by what other name?

Accepted Answer

Battle of Bilgram

Question 6

The famous Mughal Emperor Akbar abolished which controversial tax on non-Muslims in 1564?

Accepted Answer

Jizya

Question 7

The first general elections in India (1951-52) were held under the supervision of which election body?

Accepted Answer

Election Commission of India

Question 8

How is the location of Kalibangan generally described?

Accepted Answer

in Rajasthan

Question 9

Which Rajput queen died fighting Akbar's forces in the Siege of Chittorgarh (1567-68)?

Accepted Answer

Rani Durgavati

Question 10

Who was the famous Maratha saint who inspired Shivaji through his spiritual guidance?

Accepted Answer

Ramdas Swami

Indian History One Liner Questions with Answers

Which Rajput queen died fighting Akbar's forces in the Siege of Chittorgarh (1567-68)?