Question 1

In the Battle of Karnal (1739), who defeated the Mughal Emperor Muhammad Shah?

Accepted Answer

Nadir Shah of Persia

Question 2

Who built the famous Itimad ud-Daula's tomb called Baby Taj?

Accepted Answer

Nur Jahan

Question 3

The Swaraj Party formed in 1923 adopted which strategy to oppose British rule?

Accepted Answer

Council entry - contesting elections and obstructing government from within

Question 4

The Harappan social order is often described as:

Accepted Answer

Relatively egalitarian

Question 5

The Battle of Bhopal (1737) was fought between the Marathas and whom?

Accepted Answer

Mughal Empire under Muhammad Shah

Question 6

The famous Battle of Karnal 1739 was fought between?

Accepted Answer

Nadir Shah of Iran and Mughal Emperor Muhammad Shah

Question 7

The Swadeshi movement of 1905-08 saw the first major use of economic nationalism. 'Boycott' as a technique meant what?

Accepted Answer

Boycott of British-made goods

Question 8

Which river or river-region is associated with Balakot?

Accepted Answer

Arabian Sea coast

Question 9

Who won the Battle of Assaye (1803) during the Second Anglo-Maratha War?

Accepted Answer

British forces under Arthur Wellesley

Question 10

Who was the famous medieval Sufi saint Bulleh Shah?

Accepted Answer

A Punjabi Sufi poet who criticized religious orthodoxy

Indian History One Liner Questions with Answers

Who won the Battle of Assaye (1803) during the Second Anglo-Maratha War?