Question 1

The Battle of Colachel (1741) was the first instance of an Asian power defeating a European colonial power. Who won this battle?

Accepted Answer

Travancore under Marthanda Varma defeated the Dutch

Question 2

The famous medieval system of revenue sharing between king and peasants was?

Accepted Answer

One-third to king and two-thirds to peasant typically

Question 3

The famous Rowlatt Act of 1919 was formally called by which name?

Accepted Answer

Anarchical and Revolutionary Crimes Act

Question 4

Large signboard-like Harappan letters were found at:

Accepted Answer

Dholavira

Question 5

Who founded the Maratha Empire and in which battle did he defeat Bijapur's forces?

Accepted Answer

Shivaji - Battle of Pratapgad (1659)

Question 6

What was the famous Mughal Emperor Akbar's policy toward Hindu temples?

Accepted Answer

He protected them and granted land revenue for their maintenance

Question 7

The Swaraj Party leader C.R. Das died in 1925. Who was elected as the Mayor of Calcutta in 1924 under Swaraj Party?

Accepted Answer

Subhas Chandra Bose

Question 8

How is the location of Alamgirpur generally described?

Accepted Answer

in Uttar Pradesh

Question 9

The Battle of Imphal (1944) was fought during which war?

Accepted Answer

Second World War

Question 10

Who was the famous Mughal minister who built Humayun's Tomb?

Accepted Answer

Haji Begum (Bega Begum)

Indian History One Liner Questions with Answers

The Battle of Imphal (1944) was fought during which war?