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Ancient History GK Questions and Answers

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Q :  

Alexander the Great invaded India during the rule of?

(A) Ajatshatru

(B) Bimbisara

(C) Mahapadma Nanda

(D) Dhana Nanda

Correct Answer : D

Q :  

In which year, Ashoka invaded Kalinga? 

(A) 238 BC

(B) 275 BC

(C) 261 BC

(D) 235 BC

Correct Answer : C

Q :  

Who among the following defeated Muhammad Ghori near Mount Abu? 

(A) Bhimdev Solanki - I

(B) Bhimdev Solanki - III

(C) Bhimdev Solanki - II

(D) Vijaya Dav

Correct Answer : C

Q :  

Who was the founder of Nanda dynasty? 

(A) Dhanananda

(B) Nandivardhan

(C) Mahapadmananda

(D) Shishunaga

Correct Answer : C

Q :  

Who was the British political agent in Kota at the time of revolt in October 1867?

(A) Richard

(B) Major burton

(C) Pathic lorence

(D) George Lawrence

Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

The political agent of Kota was Major Burton, who reached Kota in October 1857 after quelling the rebellion of Neemuch. On 15 October 1857, a rebellion started in Kota under the leadership of Jaidayal, Mehrab Khan, and Hardayal.


Q :  

The Faizi lived in the court of which of the following?

(A) Dara Shikoh

(B) Bahadur Shah

(C) Akbar

(D) Humayun

Correct Answer : C

Q :  

whose time Malik Muhammad Jayasi composed 'Padmavat'?

(A) Akbar

(B) Shah Jahan

(C) Aurangzeb

(D) Sher Shah

Correct Answer : D

Q :  

Whom defeated Humayun in the battle of Chausa?

(A) Shivaji

(B) Maharana Pratap

(C) Sher Shah

(D) none of these

Correct Answer : C

Q :  

In which city is Humayun's tomb?


(A) Delhi

(B) Kabul

(C) Agra

(D) none of these

Correct Answer : A

Q :  

The real name of Mumtaz Mahal?

(A) Arjumand Banu Begum

(B) Roshan Ara

(C) Ladli Begum

(D) none of these

Correct Answer : A

 

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