Ancient History GK Questions and Answers
Alexander the Great invaded India during the rule of?
(A) Ajatshatru
(B) Bimbisara
(C) Mahapadma Nanda
(D) Dhana Nanda
Correct Answer : D
In which year, Ashoka invaded Kalinga?
(A) 238 BC
(B) 275 BC
(C) 261 BC
(D) 235 BC
Correct Answer : C
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
Who was the founder of Nanda dynasty?
(A) Dhanananda
(B) Nandivardhan
(C) Mahapadmananda
(D) Shishunaga
Correct Answer : C
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.
The Faizi lived in the court of which of the following?
(A) Dara Shikoh
(B) Bahadur Shah
(C) Akbar
(D) Humayun
Correct Answer : C
whose time Malik Muhammad Jayasi composed 'Padmavat'?
(A) Akbar
(B) Shah Jahan
(C) Aurangzeb
(D) Sher Shah
Correct Answer : D
Whom defeated Humayun in the battle of Chausa?
(A) Shivaji
(B) Maharana Pratap
(C) Sher Shah
(D) none of these
Correct Answer : C
In which city is Humayun's tomb?
(A) Delhi
(B) Kabul
(C) Agra
(D) none of these
Correct Answer : A
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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