Question 1

The Battle of Plassey (1757) was a result of which provocative act by Siraj ud-Daulah?

Accepted Answer

Attacking Fort William (Calcutta)

Question 2

Who was the famous Mughal who said Humayun's reign was a period of defeat and exile?

Accepted Answer

Historical consensus

Question 3

The 'Drain of Wealth' described by Dadabhai Naoroji included all except which of the following?

Accepted Answer

British investments in Indian factories

Question 4

Which Harappan site is known for pre-harappan culture?

Accepted Answer

Kot Diji

Question 5

Who defeated the Marathas in the Third Battle of Panipat (1761)?

Accepted Answer

Ahmad Shah Abdali

Question 6

What was the famous Bijapur style of architecture known for?

Accepted Answer

Large domes and minarets with Persian influence

Question 7

The Ilbert Bill controversy of 1883 is significant because the European community's protest against it showed what?

Accepted Answer

Racial arrogance of Europeans in India and limitations of British liberalism

Question 8

Which one site marks the western boundary of the Harappan Civilization?

Accepted Answer

Sutkagendor

Question 9

The Battle of Buxar (1764) established British supremacy over which region?

Accepted Answer

Bengal, Bihar and Awadh

Question 10

Who was the famous Bhakti saint of Andhra Pradesh who wrote Mahabharata in Telugu?

Accepted Answer

Potana

Indian History One Liner Questions with Answers

Which one site marks the western boundary of the Harappan Civilization?