History covering ancient medieval and modern periods - One Line Questions

1. The Jallianwala Bagh massacre occurred in which year? — 1919
2. The 'Bhakti Movement' in medieval India saw the rise of influential saints like: — Kabir and Guru Nanak
3. The Mughal emperor who built the Taj Mahal was: — Shah Jahan
4. Harshavardhana, a prominent ruler of the post-Gupta period, was known for his: — Reign over a large empire in North India
5. Who was the founder of the Mauryan Empire? — Chandragupta Maurya
6. The 'Mansabdari' system, a hierarchical administrative system, was introduced during the reign of: — Akbar
7. Babur, the founder of the Mughal Empire, defeated Ibrahim Lodi at the: — First Battle of Panipat
8. The Ryotwari system of land revenue was prevalent in which regions of British India? — Madras, Bombay, and Assam
9. Who founded the Forward Bloc, a political party during the Indian independence movement? — Subhas Chandra Bose
10. Akbar's famous land revenue system, known as the 'Zabt' system, was largely formulated by: — Todar Mal
11. Who was the leader of the Santhal Rebellion of 1855-56? — Sidhu and Kanhu Murmu
12. Which of the following is the earliest known script in the Indian subcontinent? — Indus Script
13. The rock-cut architecture of Elephanta Caves is primarily associated with: — Shaivism
14. Who is considered the greatest ruler of the Gupta dynasty, known for his military conquests and patronage of arts? — Samudragupta
15. Which Indian emperor is renowned for his patronage of Buddhism and the propagation of Dharma Mahamatras? — Ashoka
16. The Swadeshi Movement was a major part of the Indian independence struggle, advocating for: — Boycott of foreign goods and promotion of Indian industries
17. Who was the founder of the Rashtrakuta dynasty? — Dantidurga
18. The Pillars of Ashoka were primarily inscribed in which script? — Brahmi
19. The Constituent Assembly of India was formed to draft the Constitution under the leadership of: — Jawaharlal Nehru
20. The Rigveda, the oldest of the Vedas, primarily contains: — Hymns and prayers
21. Who founded the Delhi Sultanate in 1206? — Qutb-ud-din Aibak
22. Who is regarded as the architect of the Indian Constitution? — Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
23. The ancient Indian text 'Arthashastra', dealing with statecraft and economics, is attributed to: — Kautilya
24. The Vijayanagara Empire, a powerful South Indian kingdom, was founded by: — Harihara I and Bukka Raya I
25. The Permanent Settlement of Bengal was introduced by: — Lord Cornwallis
26. Who was the first and only Indian Governor-General of independent India? — C. Rajagopalachari
27. The famous Meenakshi Temple in Madurai is dedicated to: — Goddess Parvati (Meenakshi) and Lord Shiva (Sundareswarar)
28. The Indian National Congress was founded in 1885 by: — A.O. Hume
29. Who gave the famous slogan 'Swaraj is my birthright, and I shall have it'? — Bal Gangadhar Tilak
30. The Gupta Empire is often referred to as the 'Golden Age of India' due to significant advancements in: — Art, science, and literature
31. The Partition of India was enacted based on the: — Mountbatten Plan
32. The Tughlaq dynasty, known for its administrative reforms and public works, was founded by: — Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
33. The Indus Valley Civilization flourished primarily during which epoch? — Bronze Age
34. The famous Konark Sun Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was built during which dynasty's rule? — Ganga Dynasty
35. The first Battle of Tarain in 1191 was fought between: — Prithviraj Chauhan and Muhammad Ghori
36. Who introduced the Iqta system during the Delhi Sultanate? — Iltutmish
37. The famous poet Amir Khusrau was associated with the court of which Sultan of Delhi? — Alauddin Khilji
38. Shivaji Maharaj, the founder of the Maratha Empire, was crowned king at: — Raigad Fort
39. The Chola ruler who established a vast empire and built the Brihadeeswarar Temple at Thanjavur was: — Raja Raja Chola I
40. The Battle of Haldighati in 1576 was fought between the Mughal forces led by Man Singh and the forces of: — Maharana Pratap
41. The Sepoy Mutiny of 1857 was sparked by grievances related to: — Religious insensitivity and new rifle cartridges
42. Who is known as the 'Father of the Indian Nation' and led the non-cooperation movement? — Mahatma Gandhi
43. The Dandi March, a significant event in the Civil Disobedience Movement, was led by: — Mahatma Gandhi
44. The Ajanta Caves, famous for their exquisite mural paintings, primarily depict: — Jataka tales (Buddha's previous lives)
45. Who was the founder of the Arya Samaj, which advocated for Vedic principles and social reform? — Swami Dayanand Saraswati
46. The Brahmo Samaj, a socio-religious reform movement, was founded by: — Raja Ram Mohan Roy
47. The Quit India Movement was launched in response to: — The Cripps Mission proposals
48. The Treaty of Seringapatam in 1792 was signed between the British East India Company and: — Tipu Sultan
49. The Battle of Plassey in 1757 was a significant victory for: — The British East India Company
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