The First Victory & Governor General of British India was
1090 15f2ce9c8b57ade01cafea10ePermanent Revenue Settlement of Bengal was introduced by
971 05f290b97095543015641f92dThe Permanent Revenue Settlement of Bengal was introduced by Lord Cornwallis. It was implemented in 1793 during the British colonial period in India. The system aimed to provide a stable source of revenue for the British East India Company by fixing the land revenue demand on a permanent basis. Under this settlement, land revenue was fixed in perpetuity, and the zamindars (landlords) became intermediaries responsible for collecting revenue from the peasants and forwarding it to the British government. While it aimed to create stability, the Permanent Settlement had long-term negative consequences for the agrarian economy in Bengal.
In which of the following years, 26th January was celebrated as an Independence Day?
2317 05f290b107079852b5537cc94The year 26th January was celebrated as Independence Day was 1930. On this day in 1930, the Indian National Congress, under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi, declared Purna Swaraj, or complete independence, as opposed to the dominion status offered by the British government. The day marked the beginning of the Civil Disobedience Movement against British rule in India. While 26th January continued to be celebrated as Independence Day in subsequent years, it later became Republic Day after India adopted its constitution on January 26, 1950.
The English established their first factory in India at
900 05f290a847079852b5537cc09The English established their first factory in India at Surat. The East India Company, an English company formed for the exploitation of trade with East and Southeast Asia and India, set up its first factory in Surat in 1600. Surat was an important port and commercial center during that period, and it played a significant role in early English trade activities in India.
Which of the following emperor was known as “Lichchavi Duhitra” during the Gupta Age?
1252 05f215d53ec5b045afeb10412The title "Lichchavi Duhitra" during the Gupta Age was associated with Emperor Kumaragupta I, not Samudragupta. Kumaragupta I was a ruler of the Gupta Empire, and "Lichchavi Duhitra" translates to "the son of the Lichchhavi princess." This title suggests his marriage into the Lichchhavi dynasty, an important political alliance during that time.
Muhi-ud-Din Muhammad commonly known by the sobriquet Aurangzeb or by his regnal title Alamgir was the ___________ Mughal emperor.
1204 05f1954c990e8777587b76ed1Muhi-ud-Din Muhammad, commonly known as Aurangzeb or Alamgir, was the sixth Mughal emperor. He ruled over the Mughal Empire from 1658 to 1707. Aurangzeb was the son of Emperor Shah Jahan and the sixth ruler in the line of the Mughal emperors.
The place of nirvana of Mahavira Swami is Pavapuri in present-day _______________, is a pilgrimage site for Jains.
1108 05f190d34209bcc11a784177fThe place of nirvana (death) of Mahavira Swami is Pavapuri, located in present-day Bihar, India. Pavapuri is considered a significant pilgrimage site for Jains, and it is believed to be the place where Mahavira attained nirvana (liberation) around 527 BCE. Jains visit Pavapuri to pay their respects and engage in religious activities.