Indian History

The rock-cut Buddhist viharas and chaityas of Ajanta Caves were built under the patronage of Vakataka king, Harishena  Q.1. What was the capital of the Vakataka dynasty in ancient India? [A] Nandivardhana  [B] Ujjain [C] Pataliputra [D] Thaneswar Q.2. Who was founder of Vakataka dynasty ? [A] Pravarasena I [B] Prithivishena I [C] Vindhyashakti [D] Sarvasena Q.3. Which ruler of the Vakataka dynasty is said to have performed several sacrifices including  Agnishtoma, Aptoryama, Ukthya, Shodasin, Atiratra, Vajapeya, Brihaspatisava, Sadyaskra and four Asvamedhas? [A] Pravarasena I [B] Rudrasena-I [C] Prithvisena-I [D] Narendrasena-I Q.4. Which Vakataka ruler was married to Prabhavatigupta, the daughter of the Gupta emperor Chandragupta II. [A] Vindhyashakti [B] Rudrasena II [C] Pravarasena I [D] Prithivishena I Q.5. Which Vakataka king had written “The Building of the Causeway” (Setubandha or Ravanavaho), a famous work in Prakrit language.  [A] Rudrasena II [B] Pravarasen...

Q.1. How many Prime Ministers were born after India became independent in 1947? [A] 1 [B] 2 [C] 3 [D] 4 Q.2. Which dynasty immediately followed the Lodi dynasty? [A] Khilji Dynasty [B] Sayyid Dynasty [C] Tughlaq Dynasty [D] None of the above Q.3. Who was named Prime Minister of India after Indira Gandhi's assassination? [A] Rajiv Gandhi [B] P.V. Narsimha Rao [C] V.P. Singh [D] Chandra Sekhar Q.4.  Who among the following was one of the leading British general officers in the American War of Independence? [A] Lord Cornwallis [B] Lord William Bentinck  [C] Lord Mountbatten  [D] None of the above Q.5.  In what modern-day Indian state did the Battle of Chausa take place? [A] Haryana [B] Uttar Pradesh [C] Bihar [C] Madhya Pradesh Q.6. When were the  ruins of Mohenjo-daro discovered? [A] 1922 [B] 1932 [C] 1942 [D] 1952   Answers:  Q.1- A  Every other Prime Minister of India (from Jawaharlal Nehru to Manmohan Singh) was born before 19...

                                                            Adham Khan's Tomb in Delhi One of the powerful nobles of the Mughal empire during Akbar’s reign, Adham Khan was the son of Maham Anaga , the foster mother of the Mughal emperor Akabr. He was sent by Akbar to conquer Malwa in 1561 which he accomplished with oppressive measures. According to some school of thought , one of the causes for the invasion of Malwa was  Adham Khan’s  infatuation for  Rupmati , the queen of  Baz Bahadur, the ruler of Malwa. Baz Bahadur, who had hitherto neglected the administration of his kingdom, awoke from his slumber and faced the enemies but was defeated in the battle of Sarangpur and fled to Khandesh and Burhanpur. All his treasure and several other wives fell into the hands of Adham Khan whose method...

 Q.1.Which of the following had the power to appoint, promote, and remove officials during the Mughal administration? [A] Wazir [B] Emperor [C] Council of Ministers [D] Nobility Q.2. Who among the following rulers of Qutub Shahi dynasty built Golconda fort? [A] Quli Qutub Shah [B] Abul Hasan Qutb Shah [C] Jamsheed Quli Qutb Shah [D] Muhammad Qutb Shah Q.3. Which of the following was the representative of the central Sadar at the provincial level? [A] Sadar [B] Darogai-i-Dak [C] Bakshi [D] Mir Bakshi Q.4.Humayun overthrew which Pashutan ruler to recapture the throne of Delhi ? [A] Sikandar Shah Suri [B] Muhammad Adil Shah [C] Firuj Shah Suri [D] Ibrahim Shah Suri Q.5. Which among the following was the court language of Mughals? [A] Urdu [B] Arabic [C] Persian [D] Turkish Q.6.In which year Sikandar Lodi transferred his capital from Delhi to Agra? [A] 1503 AD [B] 1506 AD [C] 1510 AD [D] 1517 AD Q.7. Which among the following ports was called Babul Makka (Gate of Makka) during the Mugh...

  A View of the Red Fort The Red Fort, built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, is one of the most striking and immediately distinguishable structures on the Delhi’s skyline.  Red fort’s red sandstone walls This magnificent red sandstone structure consists of a sprawling collection of buildings which once served as the living quarters for the Mughal Emperors, their courtiers, family and staff.  Since no expense was spared in decorating the various buildings, they provide insight into the opulent lifestyle of the Mughal Emperors.  Naubat Khana Naubat Khana Viewed from Diwan-i-Aam  Diwan-i-Aam  Within the enclosure of the red fort are located many fairytale buildings. The Diwan-i-Khas and the Diwan-i-Khas are the two most conspicuous buildings inside the Red Fort.  Red fort was attacked in 1739 by Persian invader Nadir Shah who carried back with him the ornate gold Peacock Throne. After 1857 uprising, which is generally known as First War Indian Independ...

1351 - Death of Muḥammad bin Tughluq on 20th March in 1351. Muhammad bin Tughluq was the second ruler of the  Tughluq dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate. He was the son of Ghiyas-ud-din Tughlaq , the founder of the Tughlaq dynasty. He ascended the throne after killing his father. Born Jauna Khan aka Ulugh Khan , Muhammad bin Tughluq died 20th March in 1351 while fighting against the rebels in Thatta in Sindh.  Muhammad bin Tughluq was among the most remarkable, enigmatic and controversial figures among the Sultans of Delhi. To his contemporaries, he was a mixture of cruelty and kindness. 1602 - Dutch East India Company was established on 20 March 1602 to facilitate trade between the Netherlands and the rest of the world. Chinsurah (now Chuchura) in Hooghly district in West Bengal was a famous Dutch settlement.  1782 - 20th March marks the anniversary of the birth of the Oriental Scholar, Lieutenant-Colonel James Tod (20 March 1782 – 18 November 1835). He was an author and ...

Trinamool Congress to contest 291 of 294 seats in Bengal assembly, remaining three to be fought by Anit Thapa-led BGPM in Darjeeling hills.