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1 Indian Socio-Religious Movements (British Raj)
Prior to Independence, India witnessed a revival in Socio-Religious movements from all corners of the country.
Average
10 Q
ace_sodium
Jan 27 03
4797 plays
2 Ten Little Indians- The Black Hole of Calcutta
Ten little Indians might not have fit inside the Black Hole of Calcutta, but they allegedly fitted 146 prisoners inside it and watched them die. Is it true? Come learn about this interesting and influential story in Indian history.
Tough
10 Q
adams627
Jun 17 10
3891 plays
3 Endless Night
Twenty-five years after the Union Carbide plant at Bhopal, India leaked noxious fumes into the city killing over 15000 inhabitants, the victims had still not received justice or adequate compensation making the tragedy an endless night for those affected
Average
10 Q
zorba_scank
Jun 14 10
507 plays
4 26/11 - the Mumbai Attacks
26th November 2008 will be remembered as a black day in India. On this day terrorists launched a brazen attack in Mumbai stunning India and the world. This quiz has questions about the attack and its aftermath.
Average
10 Q
deepakmr
Dec 13 08
1692 plays
5 From Bombay to Mumbai
Let's trace the history of this group of islands from being part of a marriage dowry to its present day status as the financial capital of India.
Tough
10 Q
zorba_scank
Apr 05 07
1491 plays
6 The Bhopal Tragedy
What price do you put on the lives of the inhabitants of a city of 900,000? Here's a quiz on the 'Hiroshima of the Chemical Industry'.
Difficult
10 Q
almaster
Oct 06 04
1317 plays
7 Ancient Indian History
This quiz contains facts which are centuries old.It basically deals with events during the period of Mauryas,Guptas, post-Maurya etc.Well it may be a little tough but I guess you guys will enjoy every question.
Very Difficult
15 Q
swashbuckler
Nov 11 01
3654 plays
8 India: History and Culture 2
Random tidbits on India...enjoy!
Average
10 Q
thejazzkickazz
Mar 27 01
4524 plays
9 India: History and Culture
Questions related to modern Indian history and culture.
Tough
10 Q
thejazzkickazz
Mar 27 01
5160 plays
10 India after Independence
Test your knowledge about events, personalities and the history of India after it achieved independence in 1947.
Difficult
10 Q
deepakmr
Dec 27 07
2061 plays
11 Independent India: Triumphs and Tragedies - Part 1
This the first of five quizzes on Indian history since Independence, tracking both triumphs and tragedies alternately. This quiz is about Indian history from 1947-60.
Difficult
10 Q
almaster
Sep 22 04
1539 plays
12 India: History and Culture 3
India lovers...enjoy!
Average
10 Q
thejazzkickazz
Mar 27 01
4338 plays
13 Independent India: Triumphs and Tragedies - Part 2
Clouds of war and famine gather in this turbulent decade. Here are some more triumphs and tragedies in India's history in the 1960s.
Tough
10 Q
almaster
Sep 25 04
1806 plays
14 Independent India: Triumphs and Tragedies - Part 4
The 1980s were another turbulent decade. Terrorism reared its ugly head, but the path to economic reform was also laid. Two Prime Ministers were assassinated, and an Indian went to space.
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10 Q
almaster
Oct 11 04
1632 plays
15 Indian History-1
Welcome to 6000+ years of Indian history. I've tried to cover all the important periods and regions of India in 15 questions. See how many you get right.
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15 Q
spb
Jun 05 00
5901 plays
16 The British in India
A quiz on the early years of British colonisation of India, in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries.
Tough
10 Q
Taylor7AT
Feb 13 02
2934 plays
17 British Raj in India
This quiz is concerned with the British Raj in India.
Tough
10 Q
ace_sodium
Sep 20 02
2034 plays
18 Where do I find a good punkawalla?
An informal look at British life in Victorian India at the height of the 'Raj'. (Please note: Place names are not the modern spelling)
Tough
10 Q
Englizzie
Aug 09 10
330 plays
19 India Since 1947
This quiz is about the events and changes that have taken place in India after it got its independence in 1947.
Tough
10 Q
puitpankaj
Mar 16 09
1161 plays
20 Independent India: Triumphs and Tragedies: 3
War, inflation and tyranny marred the 1970s in Indian history. The Indian voter showed that democracy is here to stay and a tiny David felled many a Goliath. How? Play this quiz and find out.
Tough
10 Q
almaster
Oct 04 04
1029 plays
21 Indian Miscellany
A somewhat generic quiz on India and its history.
Average
10 Q
wiseguy27
Apr 17 12
354 plays
22 Ancient Indian Empires
India, today the world's second most populated country, was host to many ancient cultures during history. How much do you know about them?
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10 Q
NatureKid034
Sep 06 02
3549 plays
23 Just After Sunset
The "Rebellious Poet", Najrul Islam, stated in his verses that the Sun of Independent India set after the Battle of Plassey in 1757. Find out what happened just after the sunset and the events to the First War of Independence in 1857 by taking this quiz.
Tough
10 Q
remote9
Apr 11 13
144 plays
24 Kings of India
Ten Kings, One Group Discussion (GD) - The topic, "Improving Communal Relations in India."
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10 Q
ace_sodium
May 17 03
3531 plays
25 British Raj in India
This quiz pertains to the consolidation of British Empire in India. It covers the period from mid 18th century to the freedom era i.e. 1947. Let's see how well are you acquainted with the history of the colonial era. Good luck!
Very Difficult
20 Q
swashbuckler
Feb 23 02
2961 plays
26 Indian History - Mixed Bag
Here is a quiz, mostly on Indian History.
Tough
10 Q
Sonu123
May 23 12
390 plays
27 Simpleton Learns Indian History
This is a simple quiz about Indian history.
Easy
10 Q
ace_sodium
Sep 22 02
4833 plays
28 Indian History
This quiz focuses on the History of India. Enjoy!
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10 Q
greatygreat
Mar 30 11
1200 plays
29 Hindu Nationalism - the Revival
Since 1989, Hindu Nationalism has seen a dramatic resurgence - something which was to be a telling sign of the future of India.
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10 Q
ace_sodium
Jun 01 03
966 plays
30 From Ghazni to Godhra ....
Tracing the history of Hindu-Moslem conflicts in India - from the earliest Moslem invaders to the present day Hindu fundamentalists. (Caution: violence galore!)
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10 Q
ace_sodium
Feb 05 03
1251 plays
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Some sample questions from this category:

* What founder of the Mughal Dynasty moved his followers to India?
* Which Mughal King took control of the government in 1562 and instituted many reforms including increased rights for Hindus and a new revolutionary religious policy?
* Which Mughal ruler, who came to power in 1658, won the throne by murdering his older brother and imprisoning his father?
* Although other religions were tolerated in the Mughal Empire after a time, what was the official state religion?
* What age in Indian History is referred to as the 'Golden Age'?


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