History

Modern Indian Historical Figures

1,651 Questions

Attempt questions covering prominent modern Indian historical figures, including freedom fighters, Maratha leaders, and key political personalities. This topic is a staple in the general studies section of civil services and state exams. Review these questions to strengthen your knowledge of India's colonial and postcolonial leaders.

Freedom fighters and leadersBritish era officialsMaratha empire leadersColonial visits and policiesHistorical controversiesMilitary and political figures

Modern Indian Historical Figures Questions

Multiple choice

Who was Bir Narain?

  1. Ruler of Sind

  2. Ruler of Punjab

  3. Son of Rani Durgawati

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Bir Narain was the son of Rani Durgawati and Dalpat Shah. He ruled Garha Katanga after his father's death under his mother's regency.

Multiple choice

who took the title of sangram shah?

  1. tur mijaj

  2. katang sarjan

  3. durgavat singh

  4. aman das
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Aman Das, the Gond king, took the title of Sangram Shah after his successful military campaigns.

Multiple choice

Who set up Asiatic Society of Bengal?

  1. (a) William Jones

  2. (b) Henry Thomas Colebrooke

  3. (c) Nathaniel Halhed

  4. (d) All of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Asiatic Society of Bengal was founded by William Jones, with significant contributions from scholars like Henry Thomas Colebrooke and Nathaniel Halhed.

Multiple choice

Which traveller said that the Vijayanagara markets overflowed with abundance?

  1. Paes

  2. Fernao Nuniz

  3. Abdur Razzaq

  4. Barbosa
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Fernao Nuniz, a Portuguese horse merchant, provided detailed accounts of the Vijayanagara Empire, including descriptions of the markets' abundance. While other travelers like Paes and Razzaq also wrote about the city, Nuniz is specifically noted for these market descriptions.

Multiple choice

“A History of British India” was written by

  1. Nicholas Louis

  2. Clive Loyd

  3. James Mill

  4. John Henry
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

James Mill published 'A History of British India' in 1817, which was a highly influential, though biased, account of Indian history.

Multiple choice

Rennel was asked whom to produce maps of Hindustan ?

  1. James Mill

  2. Britannia

  3. Robert Clive

  4. Lord Mount batten
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

James Rennel was asked by Robert Clive to produce maps of Hindustan. Clive, as the Governor of Bengal after the Battle of Plassey (1757), needed accurate geographical surveys for administrative control and military planning. The maps helped the British understand territories they were consolidating.