Question 1

The Battle of Haldighati (1576) is associated with which Mughal emperor?

Accepted Answer

Akbar

Question 2

Who was the famous 18th century Mysore ruler who challenged British power in South India?

Accepted Answer

Both Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan

Question 3

The famous 'Twenty Point Programme' for the national good was associated with which Indian Prime Minister?

Accepted Answer

Indira Gandhi

Question 4

The overall geographical shape of the Harappan cultural area is often described as:

Accepted Answer

Triangular

Question 5

Who was the Hindu general who briefly controlled Delhi before being defeated at Panipat in 1556?

Accepted Answer

Hemu (Hemchandra Vikramaditya)

Question 6

The famous medieval warrior princess Chand Bibi belonged to which royal family?

Accepted Answer

Ahmednagar Sultanate

Question 7

The famous 'Champaran Inquiry' of 1917 (Gandhi's first major act in India) resulted in the appointment of which committee?

Accepted Answer

Champaran Agrarian Enquiry Committee

Question 8

Harappan seals were probably used for:

Accepted Answer

Trade and identification

Question 9

In which battle did Akbar's forces defeat Hemu in 1556?

Accepted Answer

Second Battle of Panipat

Question 10

Who was the famous Maratha Peshwa who spread Maratha power across India?

Accepted Answer

Baji Rao I

Indian History One Liner Questions with Answers

Harappan seals were probably used for: