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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 first battle of Panipat was fought between

  1. Ibrahim Lodhi and Akbar

  2. Akbar and Hemu

  3. Ibrahim Lodhi and Babur

  4. Akbar and Mohammad Ghori
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The First Battle of Panipat was fought in 1526 between the invading forces of Babur and the Lodi Empire, marking the beginning of the Mughal Empire in India.

Multiple choice

The First Carnatic War came to an end with the

  1. Treaty of Pondicherry

  2. Treaty of Paris

  3. Treaty of Aix-la Chapelle

  4. Treaty of Srirangapatnam
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The First Carnatic War (1746-1748) was concluded by the Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle, which also ended the War of the Austrian Succession in Europe. Under this treaty, Madras was returned to the British in exchange for Louisbourg in North America.

Multiple choice

' Ashtapratan' was the council of Ministers of:

  1. Delhi Sultans

  2. Mughals

  3. Marathas

  4. Vijayanagar rulers
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Ashtapradhan (council of eight ministers) was the administrative council of the Maratha Empire under Shivaji Maharaj. The eight ministers included the Peshwa (prime minister), Amatya (finance minister), Sachiv (home secretary), Mantri (foreign minister), Senapati (commander-in-chief), and others. This system ensured balanced governance and prevented concentration of power in one individual.

Multiple choice

The Treaty of Srirangapatnam was between Tipu Sultan and

  1. Cornwalis

  2. Clive

  3. Warren Hastings

  4. Wellesley
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Treaty of Srirangapatnam was signed in 1792, marking the end of the Third Anglo-Mysore War. It was a peace treaty between Tipu Sultan and the British East India Company, represented by Lord Cornwallis, along with the Marathas and the Nizam of Hyderabad. As a result of the treaty, Tipu Sultan had to cede half of his kingdom to the allies.

Multiple choice

Consider the following statements:

  1. The Nawab of Oudh surrendered Allahabad and Kora to the English Company by the Treaty of Allahabad.
  2. The English Company sold Allahabad and Kora to the Nawab of oudh for Rupees two crores by the Treaty of Benaras. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1 only

  2. 2 only

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2
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A Correct answer
Explanation

By the Treaty of Allahabad (1765), the Nawab of Oudh surrendered Allahabad and Kora to the Company. By the Treaty of Benaras (1773), the Company sold these territories back to the Nawab for 50 lakhs, not 2 crores.

Multiple choice

What was the duty of an officer called antapala as mentioned in Mahasastra?

  1. Maintenance of village records

  2. Control of the royal stables

  3. Disbursement of salary to the personal guards of the king

  4. Upkeep of the roads and their safety
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D Correct answer
Explanation

In Kautilya's Arthasastra (misspelled as Mahasastra in the prompt), the 'antapala' was an official responsible for the security and maintenance of the frontiers and the roads leading into the kingdom. They ensured the safety of trade routes and collected duties from incoming merchants.

Multiple choice

Consider the following statements :

  1. Raja Bhagvan Das's army fought the battle at Haldighati in 1576 against Maharana Pratap
  2. In 1586, Man Singh successful persuaded Yusuf Khan, the ruler Kashmir, to surrender to Akbar. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1 only

  2. 2 only

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Raja Bhagvan Das did not fight at Haldighati; it was his son, Man Singh, who led the Mughal forces against Maharana Pratap. Furthermore, Yusuf Khan of Kashmir surrendered to Akbar in 1586, but it was not primarily due to Man Singh's persuasion.

Multiple choice

The 'Battle of ten Kings' was fought on the banks of?

  1. Parushni (Ravi)

  2. Asikini (Chenab)

  3. Vipas (Beas)

  4. None of these.
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Battle of the Ten Kings (Dasharajna) is mentioned in the Rigveda and was fought on the banks of the Parushni river, modern-day Ravi.

Multiple choice

In 1757, Siraj-ud-daula was defeated by?

  1. Hastinga

  2. Clive

  3. Canning

  4. None of these
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B Correct answer
Explanation

In the Battle of Plassey in 1757, the forces of Siraj-ud-daula were defeated by the British East India Company forces led by Robert Clive.

Multiple choice

Ironically, the Sikhs rather supported the British and helped in recapture of Delhi. Consider the following statements:

(a) Sikhs carried the grudge at the annexation of their empire by company with the help of Easterners (Purabias) and Biharis following 1st and 2nd Anglo-sikh wars. (b) Sikhs felt insulted by the attitude of the sepoys who had beaten Khalsa with British help. (c) The Sikhs were mercilessly presented by the Moghuls and did not want the rule to be reinstated. (d) Hindustani sepoys were assigned a very visible role in Punjab.

Which of the above is/are correct?

  1. (a)

  2. (b)

  3. (c)

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Sikhs were blatantly prejudiced against the Hindu sepoys for king part of the British army, which inflected heavy reverses for Sikhs in their first and second Anglo-sikh wars. They wanted to avenge themselves and hence, acted against the sepoys.