Historic | MCQs

Explanation

Kyoto was the capital of Japan from 794 to 1868, for over 1,000 years.

In 1868, the capital was moved to Edo, which was renamed Tokyo.

Tokyo has been the capital of Japan ever since.

Explanation

Jabal al-Nour, also known as the "Mountain of Light"

It is located in the Hejaz region of Saudi Arabia, near Mecca. 

Jabal al-Nour is home to the Cave of Hira

Where the Prophet Muhammad received his first revelation

It is also known as Jabal al-Quran and Jabal al-Islam

Explanation

The Battle of Khandaq (Ahzab) was fought on 5 A. H (627).

10000 Munafiqeen were in Ghazwa-e-Khandaq

Additional information

it was the 30-day-long fight of Yathrib by Arabian and Jewish tribes

Hazrat Salman Al-Farsi suggests digging the trench at the time of the Battle of Khandaq

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Explanation

Umm-ul-Masakeen was the title given to one of the wives of the Prophet (SAW): Hazrat Zainab benet Khuzima (RA)

Explanation

Osman I, also known as Osman Gazi, was the founder of the Ottoman Empire

Reign: 1299–1324.

Osman was a Turkish tribal leader.

Explanation

The Quit India Movement is also known as the August Movement.

It was launched by Gandhi on August 8, 1942, in Bombay.

The movement, started by the Congress party.

It's demanded an end to British rule in India.

Muhammad Ali Jinnah responded with the slogan "Divide and Quit India."

Explanation

The Mughal emperor Akbar the Great made Lahore his capital for 14 years, from 1584 to 1598.

During this time, Akbar also built the Lahore Fort and the city walls which had 13 gates.

Explanation

The Nehru Report was presented in 1928.

The Nehru Report presented by Motilal Nehru, with his son Jawaharlal Nehru.

Explanation

Qutub-ud-din Aibak died in an accident while he was playing polo.

He fell from a horse and was severely injured

He Died on 14 November 1210 (aged 60) in Lahore

Burial in Anarkali Bazaar, Lahore

He was born in 1150 in Turkestan

 Additional information:

Qutub-ud-din Aibak established the first independent Turkish Kingdom in India.

The first Islamic state was founded in 1206 by Qutb-ud-din Aibak 

He became the first Sultan of Delhi from 1206 to 1210.

After Muhammad Ghori's assassination in 1206.

• He established the Delhi Sultanate (1206–1526),
• And started the Mamluk Dynasty or Salve Dynasty.

Explanation

The main reason for the Partition of Bengal in 1905 was to improve administrative efficiency.

Partition of Bengal was annulled by Lord Hardinge 

It was officially announced on 19 July 1905

This decision was made in response to widespread protests and riots from the Swadeshi movement, which opposed the 1905 partition.

The partition of Bengal was canceled by Lord Hardinge II.