Question 1

The Battle of Plassey took place in the year

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The Battle of Plassey was fought on 23 June 1757, marking a decisive victory for the British East India Company over the Nawab of Bengal and his French allies. This battle laid the foundation for British rule in India.

Question 2

The great poet Firdausi adorned the court of

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Firdausi was a Persian poet who is best known for his epic work, the Shahnameh ("The Book of Kings"), which he completed in the early 11th century. He adorned the court of Sultan Mahmood Ghaznavi, a prominent ruler of the Ghaznavid Empire.

Question 3

Prithviraj, the Chauhan King, was finally defeated by Mohammad Gauri at

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Question 4

Who built the Jama Masjid at Delhi?

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Shah Jahan, the Mughal Emperor, built the Jama Masjid in Delhi between 1650 and 1656. It is one of the largest mosques in India.

Question 5

When was the Second Battle of Panipat fought?

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The Second Battle of Panipat was fought in 1556 AD between the forces of Akbar and Hemu, marking a significant event in Mughal history.

Question 6

Tamerlane invaded India during the reign of

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Tamerlane invaded India in 1398 during the reign of Mahmud Tughlak, who was the last ruler of the Tughlaq dynasty.

Question 7

When did Sher Shah Suri overthrow Humayun?

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Sher Shah Suri overthrew Humayun in 1540, marking a significant shift in the power dynamics of the Indian subcontinent during that period.

Question 8

From Delhi Muhammad-bin-Tughlak transferred his Capital to

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Muhammad-bin-Tughlak, the Sultan of Delhi, transferred his capital from Delhi to Daulatabad (then known as Devagiri) in the year 1327. This move was part of his plan to centralize his empire and control the southern regions more effectively. However, the decision was not well-received, and it led to significant hardship for the people involved in the move. Eventually, the capital was moved back to Delhi.

Question 9

Who founded the city of Amritsar?

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Guru Ramdas, the fourth Sikh Guru, founded the city of Amritsar in 1577. He initiated the construction of the sacred pool (Amrit Sarovar), around which the Golden Temple was later built.

Question 10

When was the holy Guru Granth Sahib compiled?

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The holy Guru Granth Sahib was compiled in 1604 by Guru Arjan, the fifth Sikh Guru.

Question 11

Who built Humayun's mausoleum at Delhi?

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Question 12

Who was the most distinguished Hindi poet of Akbar's court?

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Abdur Rahim Khan-I-Khana was the most distinguished Hindi poet in Akbar's court, known for his dohe (couplets) in Hindi literature.

Question 13

Who united all Sikhs to form a Sikh Kingdom in Punjab?

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Maharaja Ranjit Singh is credited with uniting the various Sikh factions and establishing the Sikh Empire in the early 19th century, which covered most of the Punjab and extended into the North West Frontier Province.

Question 14

Which was the capital of Shivaji's kingdom?

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Raigad was the capital of Shivaji's kingdom. He made it his capital in 1674 when he was crowned the King of the Maratha Kingdom.

Question 15

The G.T. Road was built during the reign of

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The G.T. Road, also known as the Grand Trunk Road, was built during the reign of Sher Shah Suri, a prominent ruler of the Sur Empire in the 16th century, to connect various parts of his empire and facilitate trade and communication.

Question 16

Lachman Das, Lachman Dev and Madho Das are the name variants of which person?

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Banda Singh Bahadur is known by various names including Lachman Das, Lachman Dev, and Madho Das before he converted to Sikhism and assumed the name by which he is more commonly known.

Question 17

The Mughal dynastry in India was founded in

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The Mughal dynasty in India was founded in 1526 by Babur after his victory over Ibrahim Lodi at the Battle of Panipat.

Question 18

The Battle of Plassey was won by the English due to the

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The Battle of Plassey was won by the English primarily due to the treachery of Mir Jaffar, who was the commander of the Nawab of Bengal's army and had secretly agreed to support the British.

Question 19

Who was the first Muslim ruler of Delhi?

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Qutb-ud-din Aibak was the founder of the Mamluk Dynasty in India and is considered the first Muslim ruler of Delhi, establishing his rule after Muhammad Ghori's victory over the Rajput kingdoms.

Question 20

Who, among the following dynasties, had their capital at Madurai?

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The Pandyas were an ancient dynasty that had their capital at Madurai, which is located in the southern part of Tamil Nadu, India.

Quiz 9: Important Historical Events and Personalities in India