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1.
  Age of the Empire   popular trivia quiz  
Collection Quiz
 10 Qns
Over the course of its history, India has witnessed the rise and fall of many different kings and their kingdoms. Can you pick the empires that ruled over at least some part of present day India?
Easier, 10 Qns, zorba_scank, Aug 25 24
Easier
zorba_scank gold member
Aug 25 24
268 plays
2.
Historic Realms The Mughal Empire
  Historic Realms: The Mughal Empire   best quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
A little rusty on your history? Come learn a little about the world's historic realms in this photo quiz series. Here we have the Mughal Empire. (If you would like to have a better view of the images/maps, please click on them to enlarge!)
Average, 10 Qns, trident, Jan 30 15
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3.
  Ten Little Indians- The Black Hole of Calcutta   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
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 Qns, adams627, Jun 17 10
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adams627
6782 plays
4.
  Indian History-1    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
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.
Average, 15 Qns, spb, Jan 03 21
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spb
Jan 03 21
7341 plays
5.
  Simpleton Learns Indian History    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a simple quiz about Indian history.
Easier, 10 Qns, ace_sodium, May 10 19
Easier
ace_sodium
May 10 19
5796 plays
6.
  The Winds of Change Blow Through India   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Indian history dates back right up to pre-historical times. Keeping our focus on the 2nd millennium AD, here are a selection of events that left their mark on the country and its people.
Average, 10 Qns, zorba_scank, Feb 25 17
Average
zorba_scank gold member
1519 plays
7.
  Average Indian History Trivia    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is about the history of India. I hope you will like it . It's my first quiz.
Average, 10 Qns, x treme, Jan 04 08
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x treme
5564 plays
8.
  Tales of the Black Hole   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
On the night of June 20, 1756, Europeans in India suffered an unspeakable horror. Can you answer these questions about the Black Hole?
Average, 10 Qns, ponycargirl, Dec 26 22
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Dec 26 22
449 plays
9.
  Kings of India    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Ten Kings, One Group Discussion (GD) - The topic, "Improving Communal Relations in India."
Average, 10 Qns, ace_sodium, Aug 17 05
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4122 plays
10.
  History of Kolkata   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Kolkata (Calcutta) is one of the most important cities in India. It was front and center from the country's early history to the modern day. How much do you know about this city?
Average, 10 Qns, Joepetz, Sep 03 20
Average
Joepetz gold member
Sep 03 20
351 plays
trivia question Quick Question
Who was the first President of India?

From Quiz "Simpleton Learns Indian History"




11.
  Ancient Indian Empires    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
India, today the world's second most populated country, was host to many ancient cultures during history. How much do you know about them?
Average, 10 Qns, NatureKid034, Sep 29 13
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NatureKid034
4121 plays
12.
  My Kingdom for Three Clues   great trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Many kingdoms have dotted the vast expanse of the Indian subcontinent over the course of its history. Can you correctly guess the kingdom from the three clues given?
Average, 10 Qns, zorba_scank, Aug 30 17
Average
zorba_scank gold member
175 plays
13.
  26/11 - the Mumbai Attacks   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
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 Qns, deepakmr, May 24 10
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deepakmr
2213 plays
14.
  The Bhopal Tragedy   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
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 Qns, almaster, Oct 27 12
Difficult
almaster
1728 plays
15.
  India: History and Culture 2   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Random tidbits on India...enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Aug 28 10
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5395 plays
16.
  Indian Socio-Religious Movements (British Raj) editor best quiz   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Prior to Independence, India witnessed a revival in Socio-Religious movements from all corners of the country.
Average, 10 Qns, ace_sodium, May 07 13
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ace_sodium
5854 plays
17.
  India after Independence   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Test your knowledge about events, personalities and the history of India after it achieved independence in 1947.
Difficult, 10 Qns, deepakmr, Dec 27 07
Difficult
deepakmr
2657 plays
18.
  What They Didn't Teach You About Gandhi !    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Mahatma Gandhi was supposed to have been a 'perfect man', but was he?
Average, 10 Qns, ace_sodium, Apr 22 12
Average
ace_sodium
5092 plays
19.
  Endless Night: Union Carbide Tragedy   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
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 Qns, zorba_scank, Apr 10 14
Average
zorba_scank gold member
864 plays
20.
  India: History and Culture   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Questions related to modern Indian history and culture.
Tough, 10 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Nov 12 11
Tough
thejazzkickazz gold member
5889 plays
21.
  From Bombay to Mumbai   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
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 Qns, zorba_scank, Jun 12 14
Tough
zorba_scank gold member
1955 plays
22.
  History of Indian Cities   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
India is an ancient country with many historic cities of present and many destroyed in the past. Let us see some of these cities through their histories.
Average, 10 Qns, genius238, Jul 08 15
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genius238
332 plays
23.
  Indian History Quiz   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is an easy quiz on Indian history. I hope you will enjoy. Please send rate the quiz. Good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, Insanity_In_Me, Jun 22 14
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Insanity_In_Me
906 plays
24.
  Independent India: Triumphs and Tragedies - Part 4    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
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.
Average, 10 Qns, almaster, Feb 14 13
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2000 plays
25.
  Heroic    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Let us visit some heroic battles in Indian history (ancient, medieval and modern), where the story of the valour of the fighters has become a source of inspiration for future generations! Match the belligerents (on the left) to the battles (on the right)
Average, 10 Qns, angikar, Feb 22 19
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angikar
Feb 22 19
282 plays
26.
  Independent India: Triumphs and Tragedies - Part 2    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
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 Qns, almaster, Jun 12 08
Tough
almaster
2011 plays
27.
  A Bite of Indian History   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is my 5th quiz for Tric X Challenge. I hope you all will enjoy! Have Fun! :-)
Average, 10 Qns, LoveAnimals555, Feb 04 23
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Feb 04 23
315 plays
28.
  Where do I find a good punkawalla?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
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 Qns, Englizzie, Aug 10 10
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Englizzie
461 plays
29.
  Scams, Scandals and the whole Lot....    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Recalling some of the most disturbing scams and scandals that took place in India over the last two decades!
Average, 10 Qns, ace_sodium, Aug 17 05
Average
ace_sodium
2856 plays
30.
  India: History and Culture 3   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
India lovers...enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Dec 24 11
Average
thejazzkickazz gold member
5110 plays
31.
  The British in India    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A quiz on the early years of British colonisation of India, in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries.
Average, 10 Qns, Taylor7AT, Jun 23 14
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Taylor7AT
3707 plays
32.
  From Ghazni to Godhra ....    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Tracing the history of Hindu-Moslem conflicts in India - from the earliest Moslem invaders to the present day Hindu fundamentalists. (Caution: violence galore!)
Average, 10 Qns, ace_sodium, Nov 19 05
Average
ace_sodium
1561 plays
33.
  Another Bite of Indian History    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is my 6th TRIC X quiz and 2nd in my series of History of India. Hope you all enjoy! :-)
Average, 10 Qns, LoveAnimals555, Feb 04 23
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LoveAnimals555
Feb 04 23
336 plays
34.
  The Glorious History of India    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Inspired by my motherland India, I could not resist myself from writing another quiz about her - this time about her glorious history! Enjoy!
Tough, 10 Qns, angikar, Nov 14 13
Tough
angikar
383 plays
35.
  Ancient Indian History   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
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 Qns, swashbuckler, Aug 17 05
Very Difficult
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4477 plays
36.
  Mughal Empire    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Let's see how much you know about Mughal rulers. Please do not forget to rate the quiz.
Average, 10 Qns, richimishra, Jan 25 21
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richimishra
Jan 25 21
881 plays
37.
  India - From The Beginning    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This about Indian history, from the Indus Valley civilisation to modern India.
Tough, 10 Qns, samster13fires, Jul 03 12
Tough
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38.
  India Since 1947    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is about the events and changes that have taken place in India after it got its independence in 1947.
Tough, 10 Qns, puitpankaj, Nov 16 15
Tough
puitpankaj
1499 plays
39.
  Independent India: Triumphs and Tragedies: 3    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
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 Qns, almaster, Mar 18 21
Tough
almaster
Mar 18 21
1212 plays
40.
  Hindu Nationalism - the Revival    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Since 1989, Hindu Nationalism has seen a dramatic resurgence - something which was to be a telling sign of the future of India.
Average, 10 Qns, ace_sodium, Aug 22 20
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ace_sodium
Aug 22 20
1296 plays
41.
  Constitutional Development in India    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is based on the changes introduced in the administration of India while under British rule. I hope you find it interesting.
Tough, 10 Qns, rathigangadar, Nov 01 13
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rathigangadar
651 plays
42.
  Multiple Choice Quiz about British Raj in India    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is concerned with the British Raj in India.
Tough, 10 Qns, ace_sodium, Oct 19 13
Tough
ace_sodium
2391 plays
43.
  Indian National Movement:1885-1905    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz on the early years of the Indian National Congress Party, when it was dominated by the so-called Moderates in the movement, from 1885 to 1905
Tough, 10 Qns, almaster, Apr 02 14
Tough
almaster
1631 plays
44.
  Independent India: Triumphs and Tragedies - Part 1    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
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 Qns, almaster, Dec 14 14
Difficult
almaster
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45.
  Mixed Questions on Indian History    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
India is a country with different cultures, religions, etc. This quiz has a few questions about its past. I hope you enjoy this quiz.
Average, 10 Qns, benhyn2001, Oct 28 14
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300 plays
46.
  Indian National Movement: The Beginnings    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is the first of my four quizzes on the Indian National Movement dealing with the phase from 1858 to 1885. This period saw the first stirrings of a Nationalist feeling among the educated middle class Indians leading upto the formation of the INC
Tough, 10 Qns, almaster, Oct 21 11
Tough
almaster
1467 plays
47.
  The Ultimate Indian History Quiz    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz focuses on the History of India. Enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, greatygreat, Nov 08 16
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48.
  Just After Sunset    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
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.
Average, 10 Qns, remote9, Apr 11 13
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271 plays
49.
  What do you know about British Raj in India?    
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
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 Qns, swashbuckler, Jan 09 13
Very Difficult
swashbuckler
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50.
  Mauryan Empire    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is my first quiz, so I will take you through the Mauryan Empire.
Average, 10 Qns, aishwaryababu, Feb 03 13
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546 plays
51.
  Indian Miscellany    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A somewhat generic quiz on India and its history.
Average, 10 Qns, wiseguy27, Apr 30 12
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521 plays
52.
  Mughal Regime in India    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Well this quiz is all about the Mughal regime in India starting from the struggle of power in Northern India among the Muslim rulers to the fall of the Mughal dynasty.I have tried to cover as much facts as possible regarding the Mughal regime in India.
Very Difficult, 10 Qns, swashbuckler, Aug 17 05
Very Difficult
swashbuckler
3096 plays
53.
  Mixed Bag of Indian History    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
We all know that India has a vast and complex history, so this quiz is highly selective. Please try it and rate it.
Tough, 10 Qns, AstroFun19, Jan 11 14
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AstroFun19
330 plays
54.
  But Where Did it Happen?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is for an author challenge and contains questions on Indian history. Hope you all enjoy this quiz.
Tough, 10 Qns, ayu29, Jun 27 15
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ayu29
234 plays
55.
  Indian History - Mixed Bag    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here is a quiz, mostly on Indian History.
Tough, 10 Qns, Sonu123, Dec 26 12
Tough
Sonu123
693 plays
56.
  Indian History - Mixed Bag    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This a quiz mostly about the Mughals, the Sikh Empire, the Mauryan Dynasty, etc.
Tough, 10 Qns, TheHistoric, Oct 22 12
Tough
TheHistoric
442 plays
57.
  India Under British Rule    
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
I will give you some information about a region or city in colonial India mainly the British part. Then you give me the region or city.
Average, 20 Qns, author, Sep 30 24
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author
Sep 30 24
2389 plays
58.
  Glorious Indian History    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I hope this gives you a glimpse ofh the history of India - a country which hasn't invaded another in the past 10,000 years.
Tough, 10 Qns, ULTIMATEWAY, Sep 15 13
Tough
ULTIMATEWAY
275 plays
59.
  The Junction of South Asia    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Think you know much about the history of the sub-continent? Try this quiz.
Tough, 10 Qns, Sohaib, Aug 17 05
Tough
Sohaib
1070 plays
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  Mauryan Kingdom    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A quiz on the first empire of India. Please don't forget to rate it.
Average, 10 Qns, AarushLuthra, Dec 24 18
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AarushLuthra
Dec 24 18
129 plays
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  Ancient Indian Literature and Architecture    
Multiple Choice
 5 Qns
If you guys know about the ancient Indian literature and architecture then try a hand at this game. This is a very interesting quiz. Go ahead and Enjoy!
Difficult, 5 Qns, swashbuckler, Mar 29 07
Difficult
swashbuckler
1488 plays
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India History Trivia Questions

1. Which British employee of the East India Company is widely regarded as the founder of Kolkata?

From Quiz
History of Kolkata

Answer: Job Charnock

The area that is now Kolkata has been inhabited for at least two millennia, but the city is widely regarded as being founded in 1690 by Job Charnock, who was an administrator for the East India Company. The East India Company was looking to expand operations into Bengal and Charnock was tasked with finding a headquarters. He suggested that several small villages be merged together as one to form a city which later became Calcutta (now renamed Kolkata).

2. In which city in India did the famous Black Hole incident occur on June 20, 1756?

From Quiz Tales of the Black Hole

Answer: Kolkata

The eighteenth century was a time when many European countries were racing to collect colonies and trading posts in Asia. Nations were competing for the prestige of holding foreign bases, as well as the acquisition of trade goods, a labor force, and soldiers and sailors for the military. Control of trading posts in India was seen as especially valuable, as there was commerce in tea, cotton, spices, raw materials, and a opportunity to farm commercial crops. Europeans believed that what was located in the colonized area was theirs for the taking. This attitude may have created some precarious situations for soldiers and others who were sent to keep control and order.

3. Which Mauryan ruler defeated the last ruler of Nanda dynasty ?

From Quiz Mauryan Kingdom

Answer: Chandragupta Maurya

Chandragupta Maurya was born in 340 BC. He defeated the last Nanda ruler, Dhana Nanda, and took the throne of Pataliputra with help of his guru, Chankya.

4. When was the constitution of India adopted?

From Quiz A Bite of Indian History

Answer: November, 1949

The constitution of India was adopted on 8th November, 1949; it contained 395 articles and 8 schedules. In 2014, it had 444 articles and 12 schedules. The constituent assembly took nearly three years to complete the constitution. The constitution of India came into force on January 26, 1950. January 26 is also celebrated as Republic Day of India.

5. In which battle did Alexander the Great defeat Porus?

From Quiz Another Bite of Indian History

Answer: Battle of Hydapes

Alexander, the king of Macedonia, destroyed the Iranian empire. From Iran, he marched towards India, attracted by its great wealth and its weakness resulting from divisions. He conquered Kabul in 328 BC and then moved to India across the unguarded Khyber Pass and reached Orhind near Attock in 326 BC. Ambhi, the ruler of Taxila, readily submitted to Alexander. Alexander got the first and strongest resistance from Porus. Alexander defeated Porus in the Battle of Hyaspes on the bank of River Vitasta (Jhelum), but he was impressed by Porus' bravery, so he restored Porus to his kingdom and made him an ally. After that Alexander proceed up to Beas River with a view to conquer further east, but his exhausted army refused to cross the river and he was therefore forced to retreat. He placed north-western India under the Greek governor Selucus Nikator. He remained in India for 19 months and died in Babylon at the age of 33 years.

6. Where did Mangal Pandey kill two British officers which later resulted in the revolt of 1857?

From Quiz But Where Did it Happen?

Answer: Barrackpore

On March 29, 1857, Mangal Pandey, an Indian sepoy of the 34th Native Infantry, killed two British officers - Hugeson and Baugh on parade at Barrackpore near Calcutta. The Indian soldiers refused to obey orders to arrest Mangal Pandey. However, he was later on arrested, convicted and hanged. This resulted in the revolt of 1857 which later came to be known as 'India's First War of Independence'.

7. Who was the founder of the Mauryan Dynasty?

From Quiz Indian History Quiz

Answer: Chandragupt Maurya

Chandragupta Maurya founded the empire around 322 BC. He first conquered the Nanda dynasty which ruled Patliputra, located near Bihar. By 316 BC the empire had fully occupied north-western India.

8. Who was the last emperor of the Mughal dynasty?

From Quiz Mixed Bag of Indian History

Answer: Bahadur Shah Zafar

Bahadur Shah (reigned 1837-1857) actively participated in the Revolt of 1857 against the British. Prince Salim is Jahangir, Prince Khurram is Shah Jahan, and Alamgir is the title taken by emperor Aurangzeb when he ascended the throne. Though convicted of treason against the British he was not executed but sent into exile in Burma (now Myanmar), where he died in 1862.

9. Who was the son of Chandragupta Maurya and the father of Ashoka the Great?

From Quiz The Glorious History of India

Answer: Bindusara

The Mauryas were the first ruling emperors of a large part of India. The Mauryan Empire was founded by Chandragupta Maurya with the help of his main aide and advisor Chanakya (or Kautilya). His equally able son Bindusara continued annexing many territories. Ashoka was known for his contribution to Buddhism. He was a cruel ruler at first. After conquering Kalinga or modern day Orissa, shocked by the massacre, he decided to shun violence of all kinds. The imperial capital was Pataliputra.

10. The Indo-Aryans are said to have come to India from central Asia. Who were the natives they displaced?

From Quiz Glorious Indian History

Answer: Dravidians

The Indo-Aryans came in search of fertile lands and settled in North India, pushing the Dravidians to the Southern part. The Indo-Aryans were expert horsemen and brought the caste system and vedas to India. The Dravidians were the natives who spoke the Dravidian languages- Malyalam, Tamil, Telegu, etc.

11. The Battle of Buxar was fought in 1764 between the British and the combined forces of Mir Qasim, Shuja-ud-daulah and Shah Alam II. What setback did the British suffer as a result?

From Quiz Just After Sunset

Answer: They suffered no setback

Sadly, this first determined effort since 1757 was wasted. The British defeated the combined forces, gaining unquestionable authority over Bengal, and considerable influence over the ruler of Awadh and the Mughal Emperors. The taxing rights of Bengal, Bihar and Orissa were also handed over to the British permanently.

12. Mughal Empire : Known as the "King of Kings", Akbar became the emperor of the the Mughal Empire in 1556. What was his relationship to Babur, the original founder of the empire?

From Quiz Indian History - Mixed Bag

Answer: Grandson

In 1556 the thirteen-year-old Akbar was enthroned in Kalanaur, Punjab by Bairam Khan who proclaimed him 'King of Kings'. He is famous for his interest in and patronage of the arts, in particular painting, architecture and literature.

13. Who was the founder of the Mauryan Dynasty?

From Quiz Mauryan Empire

Answer: Chandragupta Maurya

Chandragupta Maurya founded the empire around 322 BC. He first conquered the Nanda dynasty who ruled Patliputra, which was located near Bihar. By 316 BC the Empire had fully occupied north-western India.

14. What is the accepted date of the the foundation of the Mauryan Empire?

From Quiz Indian History - Mixed Bag

Answer: 322 BC

Chandragupta Maurya began the foundation of Mauryan Empire by overthrowing the Nanda Dynasty, with the help of Chanakya. He was a very young boy when Chanakya first thought of destroying the Nanda Dynasty, due to the humiliation done to him by a Nanda king. He chose Chandragupta to help him achieve this goal. The Mauryan Empire expanded rapidly across northern India and by 320 BC extended from Kandhahar (in modern Afghanistan) to Assam.

15. Who defeated Ibrahim Lodi in 1526?

From Quiz Mughal Empire

Answer: Babur

Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodi and his Afghan supporters at Panipat (about 90 km north of Delhi).

16. India became a dominion in the British Empire immediately after its independence. In which year did its dominion status end?

From Quiz India Since 1947

Answer: 1950

India and Pakistan retained dominion status till they adopted separate constitutions of their own. On January 26, 1950, India became a democratic socialist republic.

17. Who was the first Speaker of the Indian Parliament ?

From Quiz India after Independence

Answer: GV Mavlankar

Ganesh Vasudeo Mavlankar was the first speaker of the Indian Parliament. He officiated as speaker from 1952-1956. Sukumar Sen was the first Chief Election Commisioner, HJ Kania the first Chief Justice and RD Katari the first Chief of the Naval staff.

18. Which old Indus Valley site can still be visited today?

From Quiz India - From The Beginning

Answer: Lothal

Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa were the two greatest cities of the Indus Valley civilisation (2600-1900 BC). Lothal is located close to Ahmedabad. Amri is one the first Indus Valley villages.

19. Who among the following was the chairman of the Drafting Committee of the constitution of India?

From Quiz Constitutional Development in India

Answer: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.

An interim government for India was formed in September 1946 with Jawaharlal Nehru as the Prime Minister. The government also took the responsibility of framing the constitution of India with the help of a constituent assembly consisting of 308 members which met from December, 1946. Dr. Rajendra Prasad was the President of this Assembly after Dr. Sachidanand Sinha, who was the first President of the Constituent Assembly. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the constitution.

20. Violence and insurgency broke out in many parts of India in the 1980s, especially in Punjab state. What was *not* one of the causes for the rise in militancy in the region?

From Quiz Independent India: Triumphs and Tragedies - Part 4

Answer: Poor economic development

In the 1980s, following the Green Revolution, there was great prosperity but also much discontent in Punjab, especially among the Sikhs. Fears of loss of identity, of simply merging with the majority Hindus, the Congress party interfering with State politics a little too much, and bickering among the Sikhs themselves led to a lot of discontent among the youth and the start of many extremist religious organizations (some funded by Pakistan and non-resident Sikhs). One of these, the Babbar Khalsa was led by a man called Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale, a man who saw himself as the "Ayatollah Khomeini" of the Sikhs.

21. What kind of product was manufactured by the Union Carbide plant in Bhopal, India?

From Quiz The Bhopal Tragedy

Answer: Pesticide

There is an interesting history behind the setting up of the plant, and it is intricately linked to the 'Green Revolution' that was underway in India in the 70s. The increasing emphasis using high-yield varieties of seeds and chemical fertilzers and pesticides, to ensure self-sufficiency in grain meant that India became a huge consumer of these products, leading to a severe shortage within the country itself. Foreign multinationals, such as Union Carbide, saw the massive potential to sell such pesticides and fertilizers to the country's 300 million or so farmers. One of these products was the 'miracle' pesticide 'Sevin' which, while not being as polluting as DDT, was equally effective against numerous kinds of pests, and hence was in great demand in many Third World countries at that time, India being no exception. In the government of the day as well, Union Carbide's proposal to build the plant at Bhopal was welcomed and permission granted readily. Bhopal was chosen primarily because of its central location, good access to resources and easy comminications with the rest of India.

22. In 1950, when the Constitution of India was enacted, how many Articles did it contain?

From Quiz Independent India: Triumphs and Tragedies - Part 1

Answer: 395

Then the longest Constitution in the world, the Constitution of India contained 395 Articles and 8 schedules, marking the birth of the world's largest parliamentary democracy. According to the noted jurist, Granville Austin, no other nation's constitution "has provided so much impetus toward changing and rebuilding society for the common good." Between 1950-2004 it has been amended 91 times, and has helped maintain the world's largest democracy, but for a brief interregnum in the middle. Source: en.wikipedia.org

23. Which Englishman was the founder, and the first General Secretary, of the Indian National Congress?

From Quiz Indian National Movement:1885-1905

Answer: Hume

Allan Octavian Hume was a retired British Civil Servant, who believed that it would be in the better interests of the British rule in India if the Indians (at least the English-speaking, Western-educated ones) had some constitutional means of exressing their discontent with British rule, rather than open agitation and taking to arms. He was the founder of the INC and its first General Secretary.

24. Who introduced the Doctrine of Lapse?

From Quiz The Junction of South Asia

Answer: Lord Dalhousie

Lord Dalhousie became the Governnor-General in 1848. He employed the Doctrine of Lapse. The doctrine provided for the British to annex any princely states where there was no male heir to the throne.

25. When did India achieve independence?

From Quiz Indian History

Answer: 15 August 1947

India and Pakistan were divided into separate countries, and India achieved independence on 15 August 1947.

26. Keshab Chandra Sen is one of the renowned leaders of this movement - it was born out of differences of opinion amongst members of another movement. This movement (or rather the organization) was first formed in 1866.

From Quiz Indian Socio-Religious Movements (British Raj)

Answer: Brahmo Samaj of India

Brahmo Samaj of India was created by Mr. Sen because he felt the Brahmo Samaj didn't address many an important issue. He held radical views that included inter-caste marriage, removal of purdah for women etc.

27. The Indian National Congress in 1947 wanted a particular person to lead Independent India but he was asked by Gandhi not to stand as he wanted his protegé Jawarharlal Nehru to be India's first leader. Which leader was asked not to stand?

From Quiz What They Didn't Teach You About Gandhi !

Answer: Sardar Vallabhai Patel

Also known as "The Iron Man of India", he was a great leader and was independent India's first Home Minister. The fact that he was asked not to stand is mentioned in the book "Murder of Democracy" and a hint is given in the movie "Patel".

28. Who is known as "Father of the Indian nation"?

From Quiz Simpleton Learns Indian History

Answer: Mahatma Gandhi

He was once called "a half-naked fakir" by Winston Churchill, who was long opposed to Indian independence. Gandhi's movement for freedom involved adopting the path of non-violence ('Ahimsa').

29. Who was the commander of Rani Lekshmi Bai's forces during the first war of independence in 1857?

From Quiz British Raj in India

Answer: Tantya Tope

After the death of Rani Lekshmi Bai, Tantya Tope went into hiding where a comrade betrayed him to the British. Note that the British refer to this war of independence as 'The Indian Mutiny'.

30. Chandragupta, who first gained power after capturing the rich Ganges Valley, went on to create what ancient Indian empire with his son and grandson?

From Quiz Ancient Indian Empires

Answer: Maurya

In ancient times, northern India was a major battle ground where rich and rival rajahs fought for control of the powerful, bountiful, and rich Ganges Valley. Finally in 321 BC, Chandragupta Maurya, started the first Indian Empire.

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