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1. Mughal Empire : Known as the "King of Kings", Akbar became the emperor of the the Mughal Empire in 1556. What was his relationship to Babur, the original founder of the empire?

Answer: Grandson

In 1556 the thirteen-year-old Akbar was enthroned in Kalanaur, Punjab by Bairam Khan who proclaimed him 'King of Kings'. He is famous for his interest in and patronage of the arts, in particular painting, architecture and literature.

2. Mauryan Empire: Also known as the "Beloved of the Lord", the third Mauryan Emperor Ashoka was related to Dasaratha, the fourth emperor. How was Dasaratha related to Ashoka?

Answer: Grandson

Emperor Ashoka's son, Kulana, was not allowed to become emperor as he was blind. Instead his grandson, Dasaratha, became the forth Mauryan emperor. In his reign (232-224 BCE) the Mauryan Empire began to decline.

3. Mughal Empire: Known as the "Jewel of the Palace", Arjumad Banu Begum married Prince Khurram in 1612 (also known as Shah Jahan). How was she related to Nur Jahan, the wife of Jahangir?

Answer: Aunt

After her marriage to Prince Khurram she was called Mumtaz Mahal, meaning "the Jewel of the Palace". She is immortalized by the Taj Mahal.

4. Maratha Empire: I am one of the sons of Shivaji. My mother's name is Saibai; she died when I was just two years old. I was imprisoned by my father at Panhala Fort in 1678. I also known as the "Protector of the Regulatory of the Universe". Where I am buried is not known for certain. Who am I?

Answer: Sambhaji

Sambhaji(1657 - 1689) was one the sons of Shivaji. His father imprisoned him in Panhala Fort in 1678 because of his alleged frivolity and addiction to sensual pleasures. He is known as the "protector of dharma". When he was ordered to bow before Aurangzeb and convert to Islam, but he refused this led to his death, thus he died as a religous martyr.

He was killed, and some say he was cut into pieces and thrown into the lake, some say the body or the portions of it were recaptured by the Marathas and cremated at the confluence of rivers at Tulapur, and some say his remains were fed to dogs.

5. Sikh Empire: I am a Sikh ruler who ruled present day Punjab and the Sikh Empire. I am the eldest son of Ranjit Singh. I reigned for five months and was replaced by my son Nau Nihal Singh. I was imprisoned and died due to slow poisoning 11-13 months after my I was succeeded by my son. Who am I?

Answer: Kharak Singh

Kharak Singh was the second ruler of the Sikh Empire. He was the eldest son of Ranjit Singh, and his son was Nau Nihal Singh. He reigned for five months and was succeeded by his son. He was then imprisoned and died due to slow poisoning in 1839-1840.

6. Mughal Empire: I imprisoned my father and killed my brothers. I am also called by my imperial title of "World-Seizer". My father conferred on me the title "Brave". I built the the Badshahi Masjid. I am the richest Mughal emperor. My first war was Bundela War in which I defeated Jujhar Singh. I died in 1707. Who am I?

Answer: Aurangzeb

Aurangzeb killed his three brothers and imprisoned his father. He is called Aurangzeb and by his imperial title called Alamgir which means "world-seizer". When a war elephant stampeded through the Mughal Imperial encampment, he struck its trunk to a lance, while his elder brothers fled from the arena, therefore his father gave him the title "Brave". Badshahi Masjid was built by Aurangzeb in the 17th century in Lahore.

Aurangzeb is known as one of the richest Mughal Emperor ever. Tribute paid to him amounted to the equivalent of �38.6 million pounds in 1697. In 1634 he defeated the Bundela leader Jujhar Singh in the Bundela war.

7. Gupta Empire: Samudragupta was the son of Chandragupta I. His ambition was inspired by becoming "Raja Chakravati". He was a statesmen, general, poet, musician and warrior. He ruled for 51 years. He had many titles such as Vikramank, Kaviraj, etc. Which of the following statements is true about Samudragupta?

Answer: He played a veena

Some of his coins show him playing a veena (Indian plucked string instrument). His coins are among the key sources of information about about him. Samudragupta (335-375 CE), the son of Chandrgupta, was inspired by the ambition to be "Raja Chakravati".

His name is taken to the title of his conquests, 'Samudra' meaning ocean. He was a 'five in one' man as he was a good warrior, statesmen, general, poet and musician.

8. Afshar Dynasties (Nawabs of Bengal) : I was the last independent Nawab of Bengal. My maternal grandfather was Al Vardi Khan. I became Nawab at the age of 23 and built the Harijheel (Diamond Lake) and Harijheel Palace. Harijheel is the name name of my royal house. I fought the Battle of Plassey. I was a freedom fighter against the beginning of British Rule in India., My name is one of my title meaning "Light of the State". Who am I?

Answer: Siraj ud-Daulah

Siraj ud-Daulah (1733-1757) was the last independent Nawab of Bengal from the Afshar Dyasty. His maternal grandfather is Alvardi Khan. He became a ruler in the age of 23. He built the Hirajheel (Diamond) Lake and Palace. Hirajheel is the name of his royal house.

He fought the battle of Plassey against the British. He is also known as freedom fighter for his opposition to the the beginning of the British rule over India. Siraj ud-Daulah means" Light of the Statue". My other titles include "Victory of the Country".

Another of his titles was mockingly translated into English as "Horror in War" by the British.

9. Sikh Empire : Known as the "Lion of Punjab", Ranjit Singh was the first Maharaja of the 'Sikh Empire' as of 1801. What was his relationship with Duleep Singh the last king of the Sikh Empire?

Answer: Father

Ranjit Singh is also known by many titles such as Lion of Punjab, etc. Duleep Singh is the youngest son of Ranjit Singh.

10. Who was the last Emperor of India?

Answer: George VI

Also known as Albert Frederick Arthur, George was the last Emperor of India. In 1950 India became a republic within the Commonwealth.

Source: Author TheHistoric

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Indian History - Mixed Bag Trivia Quiz

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