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The Delhi Sultanate was established in India in which century?

  • (A) 10th century
  • (B) 11th century
  • (C) 12th century
  • (D) 13th century

Answer: 13th century

The Delhi Sultanate was established in 1206 and ruled large parts of India until the Mughal conquest in the early 16th century.

The Battle of Talikota was fought between the forces of the Vijayanagara Empire and which Sultanate?

  • (A) Bahmani Sultanate
  • (B) Mughal Sultanate
  • (C) Deccan Sultanates
  • (D) Sultanate of Golkonda

Answer: Bahmani Sultanate

The Battle of Talikota (1565) was fought between the Vijayanagara Empire and the combined forces of the Deccan Sultanates, leading to the fall of Vijayanagara.

The Chola dynasty was known for its contributions to which field?

  • (A) Architecture
  • (B) Literature
  • (C) Military
  • (D) Trade

Answer: Architecture

The Chola dynasty was known for its great contributions to architecture, including the building of large temples like the Brihadeeswarar Temple in Tamil Nadu.

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The Mughal Emperor who built the Red Fort in Delhi was:

  • (A) Akbar
  • (B) Shah Jahan
  • (C) Humayun
  • (D) Aurangzeb

Answer: Shah Jahan

The Red Fort in Delhi was constructed by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in the mid-17th century as his imperial residence.

The Battle of Haldighati in 1576 was fought between Maharana Pratap and which Mughal emperor?

  • (A) Akbar
  • (B) Jahangir
  • (C) Aurangzeb
  • (D) Babur

Answer: Akbar

The Battle of Haldighati was fought in 1576 between Maharana Pratap of Mewar and the Mughal forces of Emperor Akbar.

The Indus Valley Civilization is also known as the _________.

  • (A) Vedic Civilization
  • (B) Dravidian Civilization
  • (C) Harappan Civilization
  • (D) Mauryan Civilization

Answer: Harappan Civilization

The Indus Valley Civilization, one of the earliest urban civilizations, is also called the Harappan Civilization, named after the site of Harappa.

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The Battle of Plassey in 1757 resulted in the victory of which British officer?

  • (A) Robert Clive
  • (B) Warren Hastings
  • (C) Lord Cornwallis
  • (D) Charles Napier

Answer: Robert Clive

The Battle of Plassey (1757) was a decisive victory for Robert Clive of the British East India Company over Siraj-ud-Daula, the Nawab of Bengal.

The Rani of Jhansi, Laxmibai, played a crucial role in which event?

  • (A) First War of Indian Independence
  • (B) Salt March
  • (C) Quit India Movement
  • (D) Champaran Movement

Answer: First War of Indian Independence

Rani Laxmibai of Jhansi played a heroic role in the First War of Indian Independence (1857), leading the defense of her kingdom against British forces.

The Battle of Buxar was fought in 1764 between the British East India Company and which rulers?

  • (A) Marathas and Rajputs
  • (B) Mughal Emperor and Marathas
  • (C) Nawabs of Bengal, Oudh and Mughal Emperor
  • (D) Sikhs and Marathas

Answer: Nawabs of Bengal, Oudh and Mughal Emperor

The Battle of Buxar was fought between the British East India Company and the combined forces of the Nawabs of Bengal, Oudh and the Mughal Emperor.

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The Maratha Empire reached its peak under which ruler?

  • (A) Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
  • (B) Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj
  • (C) Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj
  • (D) Chhatrapati Rajaram Maharaj

Answer: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

The Maratha Empire reached its peak under Shivaji Maharaj, who expanded its territory and established a strong military and administrative system.

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