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1. The Indo-Aryans are said to have come to India from central Asia. Who were the natives they displaced?
2. This famous preacher is said to have introduced the eightfold path. He was the son of Suddhodhana, wife of Yashodhara and father of Rohan. He medidated under the Maha Boddhi tree which is located at Bodh Gaya. Who was this preacher's mother?
3. A famous Maghadha ruler is said to have been killed by his son and to have had an affair with a court dancer. What was the name of his son?
4. During the rule of which Gupta ruler did the Huns invade India?
5. After the fall of the Gupta dynasty, there came a great ruler from Vardhana dynasty. He is said to have merged Thaneshwar and Kannauj. He killed Sishanka, the Bengal ruler who killed his elder brother and was defeated by Pushyamitra Sunga II when he tried to cross the Deccan. Who was he?
6. Which Sultan of the Slave Dynasty is said to have introduced the practices of kneeling and kissing the feet of the sultan?
7. Who was the general of Timur and founder of Sayyid Dynasty?
8. A Mughal ruler hung a bell in the marketplace which, if rung, ensured that one was given personal attention and could get get justice. His authority was challenged by his son Khusrau and was famous for his patrionism of Arts and Kashmir. Who was he?
9. Which Mysore ruler is said to have forecast Britain's conquering intentions towards India and fought them till his death?
10. Which famous British Governor is said to have introduced the 'Doctrine Of Lapse'?
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