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Glorious Indian History Trivia Quiz

I hope this gives you a glimpse ofh the history of India - a country which hasn't invaded another in the past 10,000 years.

A multiple-choice quiz by ULTIMATEWAY. Estimated time: 5 mins.

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5 mins

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Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. The Indo-Aryans are said to have come to India from central Asia. Who were the natives they displaced? Hint

Indians

Dravidians

The land was uninhabited

Brahmans

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Question 2 of 10

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? Hint

Mayadevi

Falguni

Boddhi

Ambika

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Question 3 of 10

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? Hint

Ajatashatru

Nanda Dev

Bimbisara

Chandragupta Maurya

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Question 4 of 10

4. During the rule of which Gupta ruler did the Huns invade India? Hint

Samudragupta

Vishnugupta

Skandagupta

Chandragupta II

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Question 5 of 10

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? Hint

Rajavardhana

Bheemavardhana

Kushvardhana

Harshavardhana

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which Sultan of the Slave Dynasty is said to have introduced the practices of kneeling and kissing the feet of the sultan? Hint

Iltutmish

Raziya

Qutub-uddin Aibak

Ghiyasuddin Balban

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who was the general of Timur and founder of Sayyid Dynasty? Hint

Khizr Khan

Ibrahim Lodi

Chengiz Khan

Wazad Ali Khan

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Question 8 of 10

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? Hint

Akbar

Jahangir

Shah Jahan

Babur

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which Mysore ruler is said to have forecast Britain's conquering intentions towards India and fought them till his death? Hint

Tipu Sultan

Wazid Ali Khan

Haider Ali

Devali Bhumrao

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which famous British Governor is said to have introduced the 'Doctrine Of Lapse'? Hint

Lord Cornwallis

Lord Dalhousie

Lord Canning

Lord Bentinck

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The Indo-Aryans are said to have come to India from central Asia. Who were the natives they displaced?

Answer: Dravidians

The Indo-Aryans came in search of fertile lands and settled in North India, pushing the Dravidians to the Southern part. The Indo-Aryans were expert horsemen and brought the caste system and vedas to India. The Dravidians were the natives who spoke the Dravidian languages- Malyalam, Tamil, Telegu, etc.

Answer: Mayadevi

It is said that this famous preacher (Gautama Siddhartha, also known as Buddha) was born near Lumbini in Nepal which has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The legend goes that at the time of his birth, his mother dreamt of a white elephant piercing her womb with its tusks.

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?

Answer: Ajatashatru

Bimbisara was a great ruler and administrator under whom the entire Kashi- Bengal area was annexed. He was responsible in making Magadha the most prominent kingdom and one of the 12 Mahajanapadas. He was treachously executed by Ajatashatru, his son and the person whom he loved the most.

It is said that when Ajatashatru got a son then he repented for his deeds and understood the feelings of a father.

4. During the rule of which Gupta ruler did the Huns invade India?

Answer: Skandagupta

The Huns were expert horsemen who used to live, eat, sleep and fight on horses! They invaded India during Skandagupta's rule, resulting in the downfall of the Gupta empire- the period also known as The Golden Period Of India.

Answer: Harshavardhana

He avenged the death of his elder brother and saved his saved his sister Rajoyishree. He is said to have kept his army on move for war for five continuous years and that he was very kind to the poor and the needy.

6. Which Sultan of the Slave Dynasty is said to have introduced the practices of kneeling and kissing the feet of the sultan?

Answer: Ghiyasuddin Balban

This dynasty got its name because it was common for slaves to be more loyal to kings than sons, as slaves were totally dependent on their masters. Thus the kingdom used to be passed to the Sultan's chief slave. Ghiyassudin Balban was the slave of Raziya's brother. He was strict and just and kept his nobles under his control.

7. Who was the general of Timur and founder of Sayyid Dynasty?

Answer: Khizr Khan

He was the governer of Delhi after 1498 when Tamurlane conquered Delhi. He is said to have been very loyal to Tamurlane and was the founder of Sayyid dynasty, which lasted for 37 years.

Answer: Jahangir

He is also famous for his doting on Nur Jahan, his wife, whom he married after the death of her husband, an Afghan commander. When Jahangir fell ill, Nur Jahan took control of the state and became the actual ruler.

9. Which Mysore ruler is said to have forecast Britain's conquering intentions towards India and fought them till his death?

Answer: Tipu Sultan

Tipu Sultan was the first Indian ruler to introduce rockets in warfare. He fought four wars against the British and died in the fourth war defending his capital, Seringapatam.

10. Which famous British Governor is said to have introduced the 'Doctrine Of Lapse'?

Answer: Lord Dalhousie

It stated that Britain was the paramount authority of Indian soil and if a kingdom didn't have a male heir, it would lapse to the British Empire. The kingdoms of Satara and Jhansi were simply taken over by this means. This was one of the main causes for the First War Of Independence.

Source: Author ULTIMATEWAY

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