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Medieval and Modern Indian History
1,676 Questions
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
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Kurukshetra
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Rewari
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Panipat
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Patiali
C
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Explanation
The First Battle of Panipat was fought in 1526 between the invading forces of Babur and the Lodi dynasty, led by Ibrahim Lodi.
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Bombay
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Madras
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Punjab
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Bengal
C
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Explanation
The Ghadar Party planned an armed revolt against British rule in India, with Punjab being the primary center of their activities and the intended location for the uprising on February 21, 1915.
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Sanyasi revolt
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Indigo revolt
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Veluthampi revolt
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Pabna uprising
A
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Explanation
The Sanyasi revolt (late 18th century) is often cited as one of the early precursors to the resistance against British rule that culminated in the 1857 revolt. The other options occurred after 1857.
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Kurukshetra
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Sirsa
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Panipat
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Jind
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Santhals of Raj Mahal hills
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Kots of Chhota Nagpur
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Bhumij of Manbhum
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Chuars of Jungle Mahals
C
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The Bhumij revolt in Manbhum occurred largely due to the displacement of tribal headmen and the imposition of outsiders as revenue collectors.
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Bhil revolt — 1818-31
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Satara revolt — 1814
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Kittur revolt — 1824
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Gadkari revolt — 1844
B
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Explanation
The Satara revolt (or the revolt of the Raja of Satara's supporters) occurred in the 1840s, not 1814. The other dates are generally accepted in historical texts.
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Akbar
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Babur
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Humayun
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Jehangir
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The second Battle of Panipat was fought in 1556 between the forces of the Mughal emperor Akbar and the Hindu king Hemu. Babur fought the first battle in 1526.
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Delhi
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Barackpu
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Meerut
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Kanpur
C
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The revolt of 1857 officially began on May 10, 1857, when soldiers at the Meerut cantonment rose in rebellion against their British officers.
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1 and 3
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2 and 3
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2 and 4
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1 and 4
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Invasion of South India
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Measure to improve the standard of living
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Revenue system and control of inflation
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Contribution to Art
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Alauddin Khilji is historically recognized for his extensive market reforms, price controls, and systematic revenue administration, which allowed him to maintain a large standing army. While he did invade South India, his administrative and economic policies are considered his most significant and lasting achievements.
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Cholas and Chalukyas
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Pratiharas and the Palas
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Senas and the Palas
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Chauhans and the Rathors
B
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Explanation
The Tripartite Struggle for control over Kannauj involved three major powers: the Rashtrakutas, the Palas, and the Pratiharas.
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Panipat
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Kolachel
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Angavet
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Jangat
B
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Explanation
The Battle of Kolachel (1741) was a significant conflict where the Travancore army defeated the Dutch East India Company.
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Jaipur
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Ujjain
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Nagpur
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Bijapur
D
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Explanation
Afonso de Albuquerque conquered Goa in 1510 from the Sultan of Bijapur, establishing it as the capital of the Portuguese State of India.
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Prithiviraj III
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Ashoka
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Harshavardhana
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Maharana Pratap
A
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Explanation
The second Battle of Tarain (1192) was fought between the Ghurid ruler Muhammad Ghori and the Rajput king Prithviraj Chauhan (Prithviraj III).
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The first Battle of Panipat
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The second Battle of Panipat
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The first Battle of Tarrain
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The Battle of Plassey
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Explanation
The first Battle of Panipat (1526) was fought between the forces of Babur and the Lodi dynasty under Ibrahim Lodi, marking the beginning of the Mughal Empire.