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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

Which one of the following statements is not correct?

  1. Au Mardan Khan introduced the system of revenue farming in Bengal.

  2. Maharaja Ranjit Singh set up modern foundries to manufacture cannons at Lahore.

  3. Sawai Jai Singh of Amber had Euclid’s Elements of Geometry’ translated into Sanskrit.

  4. Sultan Tipu of Mysore gave money for the construction of the idol of Goddess Sharda in the Shringeri temple.
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Murshid Quli Khan introduced revenue farming in Bengal.

Multiple choice

Consider the following statements:

  1. In the Third Battle of Panipat, Ahmed Shah Abdali defeated Ibrahim Lodi.
  2. Tipu Sultan was killed in the Third Anglo-Mysore War.
  3. Mir Jafar entered in a conspiracy with the English for the defeat of Nawab Siraj-ud-Daulah in the Battle of Plassey.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1, 2 and 3

  2. 3 only

  3. 2 and 3

  4. None of these
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B Correct answer
Explanation

In the First Battle of Panipat (1526), Ibrahim Lodi was defeated by Babur. In the Third Battle of Panipat (1761), Ahmed Shah Abdali defeated the Marathas. Tipu Sultan was killed in the fourth Anglo-Mysore War (1799).

Multiple choice

Which one of the following statements is correct?

  1. The modern Kochi was a Dutch colony till India's independence.

  2. The Dutch defeated the Portuguese and built Fort Williams in the modern Kochi.

  3. The modem Kochi was first a Dutch colony before the Portuguese took over.

  4. The modern Kochi never became a part of a British colony.

  5. None of these
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E Correct answer
Explanation

No statement is correct. Modern Kochi became a part of the British colony after being a Dutch colony. Kochi was first a Portuguese colony. Fort Williams was built in Calcutta (not in Kochi) by the English.

Multiple choice

Which one of the following is the correct chronological order of the battles fought in India in the 18th Century?

  1. Battle of Wandiwash - Battle of Buxar - Battle of Ambur - Battle of Plassey

  2. Battle of Ambur - Battle of Plassey - Battle of Wandiwash - Battle of Buxar

  3. Battle of Wandiwash - Battle of Plassey - Battle of Ambur - Battle of Buxar

  4. Battle of Ambur - Battle of Buxar - Battle of Wandiwash - Battle of Plassey
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Battle of Ambur-1749, Battle of Plassey-1757, Battle of Wandiwash-1760, Battle of Buxar-1764

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

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.