Question 1

Which battle established the Ghulam (Slave) Dynasty in Delhi?

Accepted Answer

Second Battle of Tarain (1192)

Question 2

The famous Mughal period painting 'Jahangir Preferring Sufi over Kings' shows what theme?

Accepted Answer

Preference for spiritual power over worldly power

Question 3

The 'Poligar Wars' in South India (1799-1801) were fought to consolidate British control over which region?

Accepted Answer

South India (Madras Presidency)

Question 4

Dholavira is located in which present-day state/province?

Accepted Answer

Gujarat

Question 5

The Battle of Buxar (1764) was fought under which British leader?

Accepted Answer

Major Hector Munro

Question 6

Who was the famous medieval queen of Jhansi who fought the British in 1857?

Accepted Answer

Rani Lakshmi Bai

Question 7

The Theosophical Society president Annie Besant founded the Central Hindu College in 1898 which later became which famous university?

Accepted Answer

Banaras Hindu University

Question 8

The Harappan Civilization is also called:

Accepted Answer

Proto-historic

Question 9

Where was the Battle of Plassey fought?

Accepted Answer

Near Murshidabad on Bhagirathi River

Question 10

What was the famous Mughal poet Mirza Ghalib known for?

Accepted Answer

Writing ghazals in Urdu and Persian that are among the greatest poetry in these languages

Indian History One Liner Questions with Answers

The Harappan Civilization is also called: