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Medieval and Modern Indian History

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Explore a comprehensive collection of medieval and modern Indian history questions designed for exam preparation. The topics cover major wars, treaties, regional conflicts, and colonial administration. This material helps candidates appearing for civil services and other competitive examinations to test their knowledge effectively.

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Medieval and Modern Indian History Questions

Multiple choice

The battle of Dharmat was fought between

  1. Muhammad Ghori and Jai Chand

  2. Babur and the Afghans

  3. Aurangzeb and Dara Shikoh

  4. Ahmad Shah Durrani and the Marathas
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The battle of Dharmat was fought between Aurangzeb and Dara Shikoh in 1658 for Shahjahan's throne. Dara Shikoh was defeated by Aurangzeb.

Multiple choice

The first European invader on Indian soil was

  1. Shahjahan

  2. Napoleon

  3. Mountbaten

  4. Alexander,The Great
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Alexander the Great invaded India in 326-325 BC, reaching the Indus River valley. He was the first European invader to reach Indian soil during his Indian campaign.

Multiple choice

Between whom was the Battle of Chausa Fought?

  1. Bahadur Shah of Gujarat and Humayun

  2. Humayun and Sher Khan

  3. Akbar and Rana Pratap

  4. Jehangir and Rana Amar Singh
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Battle of Chausa (1539) was fought between Mughal emperor Humayun and Sher Khan (later Sher Shah Suri). Sher Shah defeated Humayun, forcing him into exile for 15 years. This battle established the Suri dynasty's control over Delhi and marked a turning point in Mughal history.

Multiple choice

Siraj - ud - Daula was defeated in the battle of

  1. Buxar

  2. Plassey

  3. Wandiwash

  4. None of these
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Siraj-ud-Daula, the Nawab of Bengal, was decisively defeated by Robert Clive in the Battle of Plassey in 1757. This battle marked the beginning of British political dominance in India. The Battle of Buxar occurred later in 1764.

Multiple choice

In the revolt of 1831, which of the following tribes indulged against the Britishers?

  1. Ho and Munda

  2. Lohara and Baig

  3. Orab and Asur

  4. Baig and Orab
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Ho tribe led a significant rebellion against British rule in 1831-1832 in the Singhbhum region of what is now Jharkhand. The Mundas also participated in anti-colonial uprisings during this period, making this the correct combination of tribes involved in the revolt.

Multiple choice

Khalsa Panth was founded at

  1. Anandpur Sahib

  2. Amritsar

  3. Dera Baba Nanak

  4. Patna Sahib
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Khalsa Panth was founded by Guru Gobind Singh in 1699 at Anandpur Sahib during the Vaisakhi festival. This was a seminal moment in Sikh history establishing the Khalsa brotherhood. Amritsar is home to the Golden Temple but not the founding site of Khalsa Panth.

Multiple choice

Match the following columns A. Second Battle of Panipat 1. Decline of Vijay Nagar empire ] B. Second Battle of Tarain 2. British rule in India C. Battle of Talikota 3. Turkish rule in India D. Battle of Plassey 4. Mughal rule in India 5. Muslim rule in India

  1. (a) 4 (b) 5 (c) 1 (d) 2

  2. (a) 5 (b) 1 (c) 3 (d) 2

  3. (a) 3 (b) 4 (c) 5 (d) 2

  4. (a) 2 (b) 1 (c) 4 (d) 3
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Second Battle of Panipat (1556) established Mughal rule in India under Akbar. The Second Battle of Tarain (1192) established Turkish rule in India. The Battle of Talikota (1565) led to the decline of the Vijayanagara Empire. The Battle of Plassey (1757) marked the beginning of British rule in India.

Multiple choice

Carnatic War was fought between

  1. the English and the French

  2. the English and the Dutch

  3. Haider Ali and the Marathas

  4. the English and the Marathas
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Carnatic War was fought between the English and the French.

Multiple choice

The Rayatwari settlement was introduced by the British in the -------------.

  1. Bengal presidency only

  2. Bombay presidency

  3. Madras presidency Madras & Bombay presidency

  4. Madras & Bombay presidency
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Rayatwari settlement was indeed introduced in both the Madras and Bombay presidencies. This system, developed by Thomas Munro and later elaborated by Elphinstone, established direct relations between the government and individual cultivators (ryots). It contrasted with the Zamindari system of Bengal and the Mahalwari system of North India.

Multiple choice

During the Neolithic age in India, which metal was known to the people?

  1. Copper

  2. Iron

  3. Gold

  4. None of these
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A Correct answer
Explanation

During the Neolithic age (New Stone Age, ~7000-1000 BCE in India), people knew and used copper. This period saw the beginning of metal use, with copper being the first metal worked extensively. Iron came much later during the Iron Age (~1200 BCE onwards in India). Gold was known but copper was the primary metal for tools and artifacts.