The ‘Ain-i-Akbari’, describing the administration of Akbar’s empire, was written by whom?
Correct answer C. Abul Fazl
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Indian History MCQs
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Sir Thomas Roe came to India as the English ambassador to the court of which Mughal emperor?
Correct answer D. Jahangir
The Bibi ka Maqbara at Aurangabad was built in memory of Aurangzeb’s wife by whom?
Correct answer B. Azam Shah
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In which year was Shivaji crowned Chhatrapati at Raigad?
Correct answer B. 1674
In Shivaji’s council of ministers, the Ashtapradhan, which post corresponded to prime minister?
Correct answer A. Peshwa
Shivaji signed the Treaty of Purandar in 1665 with which Mughal commander?
Correct answer A. Jai Singh
The Maratha levy called ‘sardeshmukhi’ was what share of land revenue?
Correct answer C. One-tenth
Guru Nanak was born at Talwandi, a town now known by what name?
Correct answer D. Nankana Sahib
Which Sikh Guru is credited with developing and popularising the Gurmukhi script?
Correct answer B. Guru Angad
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Who founded the town of Ramdaspur, later known as Amritsar?
Correct answer C. Guru Ram Das
In 1604, the Adi Granth was compiled by which Sikh Guru?
Correct answer B. Guru Arjan
The Akal Takht in Amritsar was established by which Sikh Guru?
Correct answer D. Guru Hargobind
In 1699, Guru Gobind Singh founded the Khalsa at which place?
Correct answer C. Anandpur Sahib
The Vijay Stambha (Tower of Victory) at Chittorgarh was built by which Rajput ruler?
Correct answer B. Rana Kumbha
Vasco da Gama reached Calicut in 1498, opening a sea route from Europe to India. Which ruler received him there?
Correct answer D. The Zamorin
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The English East India Company received its royal charter from which monarch on 31 December 1600?
Correct answer B. Elizabeth I
Who was the Nawab of Bengal defeated by Robert Clive at the Battle of Plassey in 1757?
Correct answer D. Siraj-ud-Daulah
Which ruler was NOT part of the alliance defeated by the English at the Battle of Buxar in 1764?
Correct answer A. Mir Jafar
Under the Regulating Act of 1773, who became the first Governor-General of Bengal?
Correct answer C. Warren Hastings
The Permanent Settlement of land revenue in Bengal in 1793 was introduced by whom?
Correct answer D. Lord Cornwallis