Who founded the Mauryan Empire?
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Chandragupta Maurya founded the Mauryan Empire around 322 BCE, with guidance from his mentor Chanakya.
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Which Mauryan emperor is famous for adopting Buddhism after the Kalinga War?
Correct answer: D
Emperor Ashoka embraced Buddhism after witnessing the devastation of the Kalinga War around 261 BCE.
Who founded the Gupta Empire?
Correct answer: A
Chandragupta I founded the Gupta Empire in the early 4th century CE.
Which Gupta ruler is often referred to as the 'Napoleon of India' for his military conquests?
Correct answer: A
Samudragupta is often called the 'Napoleon of India' due to his extensive military campaigns and conquests.
Who founded the Delhi Sultanate?
Correct answer: A
Qutb-ud-din Aibak founded the Delhi Sultanate in 1206, establishing the Mamluk (Slave) dynasty.
Who was the founder of the Mughal Empire in India?
Correct answer: C
Babur founded the Mughal Empire in India after defeating Ibrahim Lodi at the First Battle of Panipat in 1526.
Which Mughal emperor built the Taj Mahal?
Correct answer: C
Emperor Shah Jahan commissioned the construction of the Taj Mahal in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal.
Who founded the Maratha Empire?
Correct answer: A
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj founded the Maratha Empire in the 17th century, establishing a strong regional power in western India.
In which year did the Battle of Plassey take place, marking the beginning of British political power in India?
Correct answer: B
The Battle of Plassey was fought in 1757 between the British East India Company and the Nawab of Bengal, Siraj-ud-Daulah.
In which year did the Indian Rebellion (First War of Independence) against British rule take place?
Correct answer: B
The Revolt of 1857, also called the First War of Independence, broke out against British East India Company rule.
In which year was the Indian National Congress founded?
Correct answer: B
The Indian National Congress was founded in 1885, with Allan Octavian Hume playing a key role in its establishment.
Who was the first President of the Indian National Congress?
Correct answer: B
Womesh Chandra Bonnerjee served as the first President of the Indian National Congress at its inaugural session in 1885.
In which year did the Partition of Bengal take place under Lord Curzon?
Correct answer: A
Lord Curzon carried out the Partition of Bengal in 1905, which sparked widespread protest and the Swadeshi Movement.
In which year did the Jallianwala Bagh massacre occur?
Correct answer: D
The Jallianwala Bagh massacre took place on 13 April 1919 in Amritsar, when British troops fired on unarmed civilians.
Who led the Dandi March (Salt March) in 1930?
Correct answer: C
Mahatma Gandhi led the Dandi March in 1930 to protest the British salt tax, a key event of the Civil Disobedience Movement.
In which year was the Quit India Movement launched?
Correct answer: A
Mahatma Gandhi launched the Quit India Movement in August 1942, demanding an end to British rule in India.
Who founded the Indian National Army (INA) to fight for India's independence?
Correct answer: B
Subhas Chandra Bose led and reorganized the Indian National Army (Azad Hind Fauj) to fight against British rule.
In which year did India gain independence from British rule?
Correct answer: B
India gained independence from British rule on 15 August 1947.
Who was India's Viceroy at the time of independence and partition in 1947?
Correct answer: C
Lord Louis Mountbatten was the last Viceroy of India, overseeing the transfer of power and partition in 1947.
Which ancient Indian university was a renowned center of learning, attracting scholars from across Asia?
Correct answer: B
Both Nalanda and Takshashila were renowned ancient centers of learning in India, attracting students from across Asia.
Who composed the Arthashastra, an ancient Indian treatise on statecraft and economics?
Correct answer: A
The Arthashastra, a treatise on statecraft, economic policy, and military strategy, was composed by Chanakya, also known as Kautilya.
Which dynasty ruled the Vijayanagara Empire at its peak under Krishnadevaraya?
Correct answer: D
Krishnadevaraya, one of the greatest rulers of the Vijayanagara Empire, belonged to the Tuluva dynasty.
Who was the last Mughal Emperor of India?
Correct answer: A
Bahadur Shah II (Bahadur Shah Zafar) was the last Mughal Emperor, exiled by the British after the 1857 revolt.
Which movement did Mahatma Gandhi launch in 1920 in response to the Jallianwala Bagh massacre and other grievances?
Correct answer: A
Mahatma Gandhi launched the Non-Cooperation Movement in 1920, urging Indians to withdraw cooperation from British institutions.
Who is known as the architect of India's Green Revolution?
Correct answer: B
M.S. Swaminathan is widely regarded as the father of India's Green Revolution, for his contributions to agricultural science.