History Questions and Answers – Set 2

History Questions and Answers – Set 2

1. What was the rate of land revenue as ‘given in the dharmashastras? ➟ 1/6 Part
2. The term nishka, which meant an ornament in the Vedic period, was used in latertirnes, what did it denote? ➟ A coin
3. What are the main channels of our knowledge about the Indus Valley Civilization? ➟ Archaeological excavations
4. The Portuguese traveller, Nuniz visited Vijayanagar during the reign of which ruler? ➟ Achyutaraya
5. Which Mughal Emperor gave land for the construction of the Golden Temple at Amritsar? ➟ Akbar
6. The East India Company was founded in London during the reign of ➟ Akbar
7. The ruler of which State was removed from power by the British on the pretext of misgovernance? ➟ Awadh
8. During which movement was ‘Mahatma’ added before Gandhiji’s name? ➟ Champaran satyagraha
9. The work Devichandraguptam is related to: ➟ Chandra Gupta II
10. Who is most famous for” the establishment of an elaborate system of municipal administration? ➟ Chandragupta Maurya
11. When was the Indus Valley Civilization flourished? ➟ During 2500-1750 B.C
12. By whom was the ‘Shahnama’ written? ➟ Ferdowsi
13. Who was known as ‘Lady with Lamp’? ➟ Florence Nightingale
14. Under the leadership of which Guru did the Sikh become a political and military force? ➟ Guru Gobind Singh
15. Which are The earliest Buddhist literature that deals with the stories of the various birth of Buddha? ➟ Jatakas
16. Who was well-known patron of the Mahayana of Buddhism? ➟ Kanishka
17. By whom was Island of Bombay was given to the English Prince Charles II as dowry? ➟ Portuguese
18. Who were the first Europeans to come to India ? ➟ Portuguese
19. Which was the most important factor in transforming ancient Indian society and feudal society? ➟ Practice of land grants
20. Where was Shivaji crowned as an independent king? ➟ Raigad fort
21. Which saint name is associated with Shivaji? ➟ Ram Das
22. What was the original name of Tansen, the most famous musician at the court of Akbar? ➟ Ramtanu Pande
23. By whom was the city of Agra founded in 1504? ➟ Sikandar Lodi
24. Which Rajput dynasties did not surrender to Akbar? ➟ Sisodiya
25. Which Gupta king is famous for his courageous stand against the Hunas? ➟ Skanda Gupta
26. In which country was Buddhism first propogated outside India? ➟ Srilanka
27. Which Indian ruler established embassies in foreign countries. on modern lines? ➟ Tipu Sultan
28. Why did Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq transfer his capital from Delhi to Daulatabad? ➟ To control South India better
29. Which decisive battle was fought during the Third Carnatic War between the English and the French? ➟ Wandiwash
30. Who was impeached in England for his actions in India? ➟ Warren Hastings