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Which of the following is known as the City of Victory during the Mughal Empire?

  • (A) Agra
  • (B) Delhi
  • (C) Fatehpur Sikri
  • (D) Lahore

Answer: Fatehpur Sikri

Fatehpur Sikri was built by Emperor Akbar in the 16th century and was called the City of Victory because it marked his political and military successes.

Who was the first ruler to issue silver coins in ancient India?

  • (A) Chandragupta Maurya
  • (B) Samudragupta
  • (C) Kushan Emperor Kanishka
  • (D) Harsha

Answer: Kanishka

Kanishka, the Kushan Emperor, was the first to issue silver coins, marking an important aspect of ancient Indian currency systems.

Which Mauryan ruler embraced Buddhism after the Kalinga War?

  • (A) Chandragupta Maurya
  • (B) Bindusara
  • (C) Ashoka
  • (D) Samudragupta

Answer: Ashoka

After the Kalinga War, Emperor Ashoka adopted Buddhism and promoted its principles throughout his empire.

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Who was the first woman ruler of India?

  • (A) Razia Sultana
  • (B) Nur Jahan
  • (C) Lakshmi Bai
  • (D) Rani Durgavati

Answer: Razia Sultana

Razia Sultana was the first woman to rule over Delhi Sultanate as its Sultan from 1236 to 1240.

The Battle of Buxar was fought in which year?

  • (A) 1757
  • (B) 1764
  • (C) 1776
  • (D) 1781

Answer: 1764

The Battle of Buxar was fought in 1764 between the British East India Company and a combined army of the Nawabs of Bengal, Oudh and the Mughal Emperor.

The Battle of Panipat (1761) was fought between the Marathas and which other empire?

  • (A) Mughals
  • (B) Rajputs
  • (C) Sikhs
  • (D) Durrani Empire

Answer: Durrani Empire

The third Battle of Panipat was fought between the Maratha Empire and the forces of Ahmad Shah Durrani (also known as Ahmad Shah Abdali) in 1761.

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The Buddha attained Nirvana at which place?

  • (A) Lumbini
  • (B) Bodh Gaya
  • (C) Sarnath
  • (D) Kushinagar

Answer: Kushinagar

Lord Buddha attained Nirvana (enlightenment) at Kushinagar, which is now in Uttar Pradesh, India.

The famous Delhi Sultanate was established by which dynasty?

  • (A) Khilji
  • (B) Lodi
  • (C) Slave
  • (D) Tughlaq

Answer: Slave Dynasty

The Delhi Sultanate was established in 1206 by Qutb-ud-din Aibak, a former slave, marking the beginning of Muslim rule in India.

Who was the founder of the Maratha Empire?

  • (A) Shivaji Maharaj
  • (B) Baji Rao I
  • (C) Sambhaji Maharaj
  • (D) Shahu Maharaj

Answer: Shivaji Maharaj

Shivaji Maharaj founded the Maratha Empire in the 17th century and is considered one of the greatest warriors in Indian history.

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The first known civilization in India is known as the:

  • (A) Gupta Civilization
  • (B) Vedic Civilization
  • (C) Indus Valley Civilization
  • (D) Maurya Civilization

Answer: Indus Valley Civilization

The Indus Valley Civilization is considered the first known civilization in India, dating back to around 3300 BCE.

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