Indian History Questions for Competitive Exams
What does "Triratna" mean in Buddhism?
(A) Satya, Ahimsa, Karuna
(B) Sheel, Samadhi, Sangha
(C) Tripitaka
(D) Buddha, Dhamma (dharma), Sangha
Correct Answer : D
Defeat of which dynasty paved way for the establishment of Mauryan dynasty?
(A) Nanda Dynasty
(B) Chandela Dynasty
(C) Aryanka Dynasty
(D) Hoysala Dynasty
Correct Answer : A
How many members of the Indian Army discovered World War II US Air Force aircraft?
(A) 5
(B) 8
(C) 12
(D) 20
Correct Answer : C
To which of the following dynasties did King Bhoja, a great patron of literature and art, belong?
(A) Paramara
(B) Gurjara Pratihara
(C) Karkota
(D) Utpala
Correct Answer : A
Muhammad Ghori belonged to which dynasty?
(A) Shansabani
(B) Slaves
(C) Yamini
(D) Khalji
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
The Ghori dynasty or Ghori Silsila, who called themselves the Shansabani dynasty, was a medieval dynasty that ruled Iran, Afghanistan, northwestern India (up to Delhi), Khorasan, and parts of the Xinjiang region of modern western China during the period 1148–1215 AD. Ruled. This dynasty arose after the fall of the Ghaznavi dynasty. This dynasty was centered in the Ghor province of Afghanistan and historians believe that its royal family was of Tajik origin.
Which among the following is not correct?
(A) The capital of pandyas was Madurai
(B) The capital of Cheras was Vanchi
(C) Capital of the Videha Kingdom – Mithila
(D) Capital of Gahadwal Dynasty – Kannauj
Correct Answer : C
Who was the first Indian ruler who had territory outside India?
(A) Ashoka
(B) Chandragupta Maurya
(C) Kanishka
(D) Huvishka
Correct Answer : C
The Satavahanas first acted as local officials.
(A) under the Mauryas
(B) under the Cheras
(C) under the Cholas
(D) under Nando
Correct Answer : C
Who among the following was the wife of Emperor Ashoka who influenced him?
(A) Charulata
(B) Chandalika
(C) Karuwaki
(D) Gautami
Correct Answer : C
Which foreign traveler came to India during the reign of Shah Jahan?
(A) Thomas Roe
(B) William Hawkins
(C) Ibn Battuta
(D) Manukki
Correct Answer : D
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