Indian History | MCQs

Explanation

Babar was first Mughal emperor of India 

Babar originally came from Furghana 

Babar died in 1530

Explanation

Akbar was the ruler Mughal emperor from 1556 to 1605.

Akbar born: 1542

Akbar died: 1605

Explanation

Nine Nobles of Mughal king Akbar were as follows:

1.        Raja Birbal

2.       Miyan Tansen

3.       Abul Fazal

4.       Faizi

5.       Raja Man Singh

6.       Raja Todar Mal

7.       Mullah Do Piazza

8.       Fakir Aziao-Din

9.       Abdul Rahim Khan-I-Khana

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Explanation

Tipu Sultan, also known as the Tiger of Mysore

Fateh Ali was the real name of Tipu Sultan or Tiger of Mysore

Tipu Sultan was the ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore based in South India

Tipu Sultan  was Born: on December 1, 1751, in Devanahalli, India

Tipu Sultan Died: on May 4, 1799, in Srirangapatna, India

Tipu Sultan wrote a letter to France to help him against British Army rule in India. 

Tipu Sultan was Buried: on May 5, 1799, Mausoleum of Tipu Sultan, Srirangapatna

The third battle of Mysore is also known as Tipu Sultan`s battle against the British

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Explanation

Mahmud of Ghazni: Turkish invader

Mahmud of Ghazni attacked India: 17 times

Mahmood Ghazni is known as the “Abductor of Scholars”.

17th attack of Sultan Mehmood Ghazni on India was took place in 1027 AD.

Somnath temple is located in Uttar-Pradesh of India.

Explanation

• The partition of Bengal in 1905 favored Muslims, as it created a Muslim-majority province in East Bengal.
• The Partition of Bengal was announced by Lord Curzon on 20 July 1905.
• It came into force on 16 October 1905.
• The Hindu community and the Indian National Congress strongly opposed it.
• In December 1911, King George V announced the revocation of the partition at his Coronation Durbar in Delhi.

Explanation

Muhammad bin Qasim, a young Arab general, conquered Sindh (present-day Pakistan) in 712 CE during the Umayyad Caliphate (661-750 CE).

• The Governor General of India during the conquest of Sindh: Lord Ellenborough.
• Lord Ellenborough: He was the Governor General of India from 1842 to 1844 and oversaw the conquest of Sindh in 1843.
• Conquest of Sindh: Sindh was conquered by Charles Napier, who was the first Chief Commissioner and Governor of Sindh in 1947.

Explanation

In the 1937 elections, the Indian National Congress captured 716 seats.

The elections were held for the provincial assemblies of British India.

• Congress: 716 seats
• Muslim League: 108 seats
• Unionist Party: 103 seats

Explanation

The major objective of the Aligarh movement was to promote Education

Sir Syed Ahmed Khan started Ali Garh School in 1875

Ali Garh school converted into College 1877

Ali Garh College was converted into a University in 1920

Additional information:

M.A.O college was to provide education to Muslims & Non-Muslims

Henry Siddons was the headmaster of the M.A.O school

Lord Lytton inaugurated M.A.O College in 1877

In MAO Intermediate classes were started in 1878

in 1881 B.A. degree classes were added.

Explanation

M.A.O. Graduate College offers a blend of traditional and modern education to provide a comprehensive learning experience.

Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College was founded in 1875 by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan, 

History
He was initially M.A.O as a primary school

after two years it became Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College.

Lord Lytton inaugurated M.A.O College in 1877

In MAO Intermediate classes were started in 1878

in 1881 B.A. degree classes were added.

In 1887, it began to prepare students to enter Thomason College of Civil Engineering at Roorkee