Indian History Practice Question and Answer

Q:

Which of the following sites has an ancient period temple named Lad Khan Temple?

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    Aihole
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    Sanchi
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    Elephanta
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    Ellora
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Answer : 1. "Aihole"
Explanation :

Lad Khan Temple is a major ancient Hindu temple located in the ancient city of Aihole, a historical site in the Bagalkot district of Karnataka, India. Lad Khan Temple is believed to be built during the 5th or 6th century AD, making it one of the oldest surviving temples in Aihole. Lad Khan Temple is a remarkable monument that displays the rich architectural heritage of the region. Does. It is named after Laad Khan, a Muslim prince who is said to have used this temple as his residence during the 17th century. The temple dates back to the time of Lad Khan and was originally dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Q:

Who founded the Hindusahi dynasty of Punjab?

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    Kallar
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    Mahipal
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    Vasumitra
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    Jaipal
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Answer : 1. "Kallar"
Explanation :

Kallar established the Hindusahi dynasty of Punjab.

Q:

Who established the Hindusahi dynasty of Punjab?

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    Vasumitra
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    kallar
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    Jaipal
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    Mahipal
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Answer : 2. "kallar"
Explanation :

Kallar established the Hindusahi dynasty of Punjab.

Q:

Who was the Sultan who called himself 'Second Sikandar' (Sikander-e-Sani)?

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    Balban
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    Alauddin Khilji
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    Muhammad bin Tughlaq
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    Sikandar Lodi
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Answer : 2. "Alauddin Khilji"
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1. The title Sikandar-i-Sani (Alexander the Second) was adopted by Alauddin, whose original name was Ali Gurshap, and Delhi was proclaimed Dar-ul-Khalifa (seat of the Caliph).

2. Using the title Sikandar Sani, Khilji minted coins.

3. Although Sani is 'second' in Arabic. In appreciation of his military achievement, the coin legend (Sikandar-i-Sani) translates to 'The Second Alexander'.

Q:

Which of the following inscriptions refers to the repairing of a lake named 'Sudarshan Lake'?

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    Hathigumpha inscription of Kharvela
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    Allahabad prashasti of Samudragupta
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    Aihole inscription of Pulkeshin
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    Junagarh inscription of Rudradaman
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Answer : 4. "Junagarh inscription of Rudradaman"
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1. The first eight lines present a historical record of the restoration work of the reservoir named "Sudarshan Lake", which was built by the great Maurya ruler Chandragupta Maurya in the 4th century BCE.

2. The greatest name of a Saka ruler in India is known from his coins, but even more so from his Junagarh inscription dated to the year 72 i.e. 150 AD.

Q:

Who was the Muslim general who died while fighting for the Marathas in the third battle of Panipat?

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    Babar
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    Abraham Gardi
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    Jahangir
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    Alauddin Khilji
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Answer : 2. "Abraham Gardi"
Explanation :

1. The Muslim commander who died fighting on behalf of the Marathas in the Third Battle of Panipat was Ibrahim Gardi.

2. The Third Battle of Panipat took place on 14 January 1761, about 60 miles (95.5 km) north of Delhi, between the Northern Expeditionary Force of the Maratha Empire and a coalition of two Indian Muslims, led by King Ahmad Shah Durrani of Afghanistan.

3. The decline of the Mughal Empire following the Mughal–Maratha War (1680–1707) led to rapid territorial gains for the Maratha Empire.

Q:

 Who wrote the book ‘Kathasritasagar’?

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    Someshwar III
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    Kalhan
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    Prithviraj Chauhan
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    Somdev
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Answer : 4. "Somdev"
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Kathasaritsagar is India's unique contribution to world narrative literature. This is a seminal text of Sanskrit fiction, which was composed by Kashmiri Pandit Somdev Bhatt. 'Kathasaritsagara' is also called 'Brihatkatha' of Gunadhya. It was first written in the Prakrit language. 'Vrihatkatha' is the most influential book on the tradition of Sanskrit literature. Gunadhya is considered as respectable as Valmiki and Vyas.

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In Which State Is The Golden Temple Located   -

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    Uttar Pradesh
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    Uttarakhand
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    Punjab
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Answer : 3. "Punjab"
Explanation :

1. Golden Temple is located in Punjab.

2. The Golden Temple was established by the fourth Sikh Guru, Sri Guru Ram Das in 1577 AD.

3. It was built on a plot of land where three different rivers met, which is why the names of the holy rivers are part of the name Amritsar.

4. Buildings have been added to over the years and now cover an area of 28 acres.

5. Harmandir Sahib, also known as the Golden Temple, is built in the form of a pool (sarovar), with the Guru Granth Sahib seated on a raised platform or throne.

6. Sarovar represents the body of the Supreme Creator Lord, who is situated at the origin of all existence.

7. It is said that Guru Gobind Ji created "Khalsa Panth".

Guru Nanak had predicted that the day would come when his people would be tested by their faith in God.

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