Question 1

Over approximately how many years was the Quran revealed?

Accepted Answer

23 years

Question 2

The siege of Gwalior Fort (1232) saw Iltutmish defeat which dynasty?

Accepted Answer

Tomar Rajputs under Mangal Das

Question 3

The famous medieval Indian concept of Ahimsa (Non-violence) was central to which religions?

Accepted Answer

Hinduism - Buddhism and Jainism

Question 4

The Subsidiary Alliance system was introduced by?

Accepted Answer

Lord Wellesley

Question 5

What exactly is the most widely accepted mature phase of the Harappan Civilization?

Accepted Answer

2500 BCE-1750 BCE

Question 6

Which religion considers Varanasi its holiest site?

Accepted Answer

Hinduism

Question 7

The Second Battle of Tarain (1192) - approximately how many soldiers did Muhammad Ghori bring for this rematch?

Accepted Answer

120000

Question 8

Who was the famous medieval mathematician and astronomer Brahmagupta?

Accepted Answer

A 7th century Indian mathematician who discovered rules of arithmetic including zero

Question 9

Which famous Indian freedom fighter was known as 'Frontier Gandhi'?

Accepted Answer

Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan

Question 10

Which river or river-region is associated with Rangpur?

Accepted Answer

Saurashtra region

Indian History One Liner Questions with Answers

Which river or river-region is associated with Rangpur?