Indian History Quiz

Bal Gangadhar Tilak was given the title 'Father of Indian Unrest' by Valentine Chirol, a British journalist, for his role in mobilizing the masses against British colonial rule through newspapers like Kesari and Maratha and advocating for Swaraj. Note: Option B should be spelled 'Veer Savarkar' not 'Vir Sarvorkar'.

Chandragupta Maurya, the founder of the Mauryan Empire, abdicated his throne around 298 BCE and became a Jain ascetic under the sage Bhadrabahu. He migrated to Shravanabelagola in Karnataka where he spent his final years in meditation and attained sallekhana (voluntary fasting). This historical fact makes option B correct, despite the typo 'caca' instead of 'Jaina'.

The Third Battle of Panipat (1761) was fought between Ahmed Shah Abdali (also known as Ahmad Shah Durrani) and the Maratha Empire. This battle resulted in a devastating defeat for the Marathas and marked a significant turning point in Indian history. Option C correctly identifies both combatants - the Afghan invader Abdali and the Maratha forces.

Bal Gangadhar Tilak was given the title 'Father of Indian Unrest' by British colonial authorities because of his strong nationalist stance and ability to mobilize masses against British rule. His newspapers Kesari and Maratha, along with his slogan 'Swaraj is my birthright', made him a pivotal figure in India's independence movement. Options B, C, and D were important leaders but not associated with this specific title.

Sundara Chola is the original name of Parantaka Chola II, also known as Madhurantaka. He was a Chola emperor who ruled in the 10th century CE. Arinjaya Chola was his son, Gandaraditya was his elder brother, and Rajaditya was another brother who died in battle.

Vanathi was the Kodumbalur princess, daughter of the Kodumbalur chieftain. She married Madhurantakan (Parantaka Chola II) and became the Chola queen, mother of Rajendra Chola I's wife. Poonkuzhali was a boatwoman, Kundavai was the Chola princess, and Vaanamaadevi was Rajendra Chola I's mother.

In the novel Ponniyin Selvan by Kalki Krishnamurthy, Aditya Karikalan (the Chola prince) falls in love with Nandini, a woman of mysterious origins whose beauty is legendary. Poonkuzhali is a boatwoman, Mandakini is associated with the Pazhuvoor clan, and Manimekalai is a different character from Tamil literature.

In the Chola dynasty history and Ponniyin Selvan novel, Aditya Karikalan was the elder brother of Arulmozhi Varman (who later became Rajaraja Chola I). Maduranthaka and Arinjaya were other Chola rulers, and Vandiyathevan was a fictional character/protagonist in the novel.

In Ponniyin Selvan, Azhwarkadiyan Nambi is Brahmarayar's (the Prime Minister's) spy who is a Vaishnavite and actively debates with Saivites. Nammazhavar is a generic term for Vaishnavite saints, Vandiyathevan is the protagonist, and Kandamaran is a minor character.

George Bush visited Israel and the West Bank in 2008 during his presidency to promote peace negotiations between Israelis and Palestinians.