History: ancient and medieval India - One Line Questions

1. The administrative reforms of Sher Shah Suri included: — Introduction of the 'Pattah' and 'Qabuliyat' system of land revenue
2. Kabir, a prominent Bhakti saint, was known for his teachings that: — Advocated for Hindu-Muslim unity and rejected idol worship
3. Which Mughal emperor is known for his architectural achievements, including the Taj Mahal and the Red Fort at Agra? — Shah Jahan
4. The Bahmani Sultanate was established in the Deccan by: — Alauddin Bahman Shah
5. The 'Palaeography' is the study of: — Ancient inscriptions and scripts
6. Which ancient Indian mathematician is credited with developing the concept of zero and the decimal system? — Aryabhata
7. Guru Nanak Dev, the founder of Sikhism, emphasized: — The concept of 'One God' and selfless service (Seva)
8. Who is considered the founder of the Mauryan Empire? — Chandragupta Maurya
9. The famous Krishnadevaraya of the Vijayanagara Empire was a contemporary of: — Babur
10. The famous 'Buland Darwaza' at Fatehpur Sikri was built by: — Akbar
11. The famous rock-cut temples of Elephanta are dedicated to which deity? — Shiva
12. The rock edicts of Ashoka were written primarily in which script? — Brahmi
13. The Hampi ruins, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, are the remnants of which empire? — Vijayanagara Empire
14. The famous Konark Sun Temple was built during the reign of which dynasty? — Eastern Gangas
15. The Rashtrakuta king who built the monolithic Kailasa temple at Ellora was: — Krishna I
16. Who was the founder of the Pala dynasty in Eastern India? — Gopala
17. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Vedic period? — Dominance of urban centers
18. The Chalukya dynasty, known for its patronage of art and architecture, had its capital at: — Badami
19. Which of the following was a major cause for the decline of the Mughal Empire? — Weak successors and constant wars of succession
20. The Bhakti movement in medieval India was characterized by: — Devotionalism and personal experience of God
21. The famous 'Ain-i-Akbari' was compiled by: — Abul Fazl
22. The term 'Dravidian style' in architecture is most associated with the temples built by which dynasty? — Pallavas and Cholas
23. Which of the following Indus Valley Civilization sites is famous for its Great Bath? — Mohenjo-daro
24. The Vijayanagara Empire was founded by which two brothers? — Harihara and Bukka
25. Who founded the Delhi Sultanate in 1206 AD? — Qutb-ud-din Aibak
26. Alauddin Khalji's market control policy was primarily aimed at: — Controlling the prices of essential commodities
27. Which dynasty ruled during the Gupta period, often referred to as the 'Golden Age of India'? — Guptas
28. The Mansabdari system introduced by the Mughals was a system of: — Military organization and civil administration
29. Which Pallava king is credited with the construction of the monolithic rathas at Mahabalipuram? — Narasimhavarman I
30. The 'Prithviraj Raso', an epic poem, chronicles the life and deeds of: — Prithviraj Chauhan
31. The earliest evidence of agriculture in the Indian subcontinent is found at which site? — Mehrgarh
32. The Sufi saint who settled in Delhi and was revered by both Muslims and Hindus was: — Nizamuddin Auliya
33. Which ancient Indian text is a treatise on statecraft and economic policy attributed to Kautilya? — Arthashastra
34. The architectural style of the Khajuraho temples is primarily associated with which dynasty? — Chandellas
35. Which of the following was NOT a major port of the Chola kingdom? — Surat
36. The earliest evidence of coinage in India is found in the form of: — Punch-marked coins
37. The Maratha warrior Shivaji Maharaj established an independent kingdom with his capital at: — Raigad
38. The Gandhara school of art, which flourished in ancient India, is characterized by: — Hellenistic influences
39. The famous Brihadeeswarar Temple at Thanjavur was built by: — Rajaraja Chola I
40. Akbar's policy of 'Sulh-i-Kul' aimed at: — Universal peace and tolerance among all religions
41. The Ajanta Caves are renowned for their exquisite: — Frescoes and paintings
42. The Peshwas became the de facto rulers of the Maratha Confederacy during the reign of which Maratha king? — Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj
43. Muhammad bin Tughlaq's controversial experiment of shifting the capital from Delhi to Daulatabad was an attempt to: — Strengthen control over the Deccan
44. Who was the famous physician in ancient India whose work 'Charaka Samhita' is a foundational text of Ayurveda? — Charaka
45. The earliest known systematic treatise on Indian medicine is: — Charaka Samhita
46. The Battle of Plassey in 1757 was fought between: — The British East India Company and the Nawab of Bengal
47. The Sangam literature, a collection of ancient Tamil poetry, provides valuable insights into the socio-political conditions of: — The early Chola, Chera, and Pandya kingdoms
48. The treaty of Salbai in 1782 was signed between the British East India Company and: — The Marathas
49. Aurangzeb's religious policy was characterized by: — Strict adherence to Islamic law and re-imposition of Jaziya
50. The 'Tughlaq Nama', a historical work, was written by: — Amir Khusrau
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