History Questions

The correct answer is Kushinagar.

Key Points

•  Gautam Buddha attained Mahaparinirvana in Kushinagar (In present-day Uttar Pradesh).

Additional Information

• Mahaparinirvana usually means the ultimate state of Nirvana (everlasting, highest peace and happiness) attained by an Awakened Being.
  • Kushinagar is the final resting place of Gautam Buddha.
  • It is a Buddhist pilgrimage site.

Important Points

• Gautam Buddha achieved Nirvana (Enlightenment) on the banks of river Niranjana in Bodh Gaya.
  • He was known as Gautama Buddha and Tathagata (he who has attained the truth) after this.
• Gautam Buddha gave his first sermon at Sarnath.
  • It is called Dharma Chakra Pravartana or the Turning of the Wheel of Law.
• Lumbini in Nepal is the birthplace of Buddha.
• Buddha left his home at the age of 29 years to live a life of an ascetic which is known as Mahabhinishkramana (the great departure).  

The correct answer is Muhammad bin Tughluq.

• Ibn Batuta's full name was Muhammad bin Abdullah ibn Battuta.

Key Points

• Ibn Battuta was the greatest of the Muslim travellers.
• He is estimated to have travelled about 75,000 miles.
• Hardly any other traveller of that era has travelled so long.
• He went on to tour the world at the age of 22 and roamed continuously for 30 years.
• During his visit to India, he reached the court of Muhammad Tughluq, where, impressed by his intelligence, Muhammad Tughluq appointed him as Qazi.

Additional Information

• Alauddin Khilji was the ruler of the Khilji dynasty who ruled over the Delhi Sultanate.
  • He is well known for his effective administration related to controlling prices, revenues, and societal development.
• Iltutmish is the first Muslim ruler who ruled from Delhi and is also considered the founder of the Delhi Sultanate.
  • He was the third of the Mamluk dynasty.
• Firoz Shah Tughluq was the ruler of the Tughlaq dynasty who ruled over Delhi from 1351 to 1388. He was succeeded by Muhammad Bin Tughlaq.

Important Points

Tughluq Dynasty (1320 to 1413):

• Ghiyas-ud-din Tughluq or Ghazi Malik was the founder of the Tughluq dynasty.
• Ghiyas-ud-din reinstated order in his empire.
• He brought Bengal, Utkala or Orissa, and Warangal under his control.
• The Mongol leaders who invaded North India were seized and confined by him.
• In 1325 A.D. Ghiyas-ud-din was crushed to death while attending an event for his victories in Bengal.
• Junakhan, the crown prince succeeded him.

Lodi Dynasty (1451 to 1526):

• Bahlul Lodi was the founder of the Lodi Dynasty.
• Sultanate Period ended with Lodi Dynasty.
• He took various measures to gratify his nobles.
• Gwalior, Samthal, Sakit, Mewat was conquered by Bahlul Lodi.
• He died in 1489 A.D.

Slave Dynasty (1206 to 1290):

• The first ruler of the Mamluk Dynasty.
• Mamluk Dynasty is also called the Slave Dynasty.
• Sold as a slave to Muhammad Ghori, the ruler of Ghor in Afghanistan.
• Aibak became Ghori’s trusted general and commander.
• He was given charge of Ghori’s Indian possessions after 1192.
• When Ghori was assassinated, Aibak declared himself Sultan of Delhi in 1206.
• Started construction of the Quwwat-ul-Islam mosque in Delhi. This is one of the first Islamic monuments in India.
• He began the construction of Qutb Minar in Delhi.
• He reigned till his death in 1210. He was said to have been trampled to death by a horse.
• He was succeeded by Aram Shah.

 Khilji Dynasty (1290 to 1320):

• Jalal-ud-din Firoz Khilji was the founder of the Khilji Dynasty.
• He was also called “Clemency Jalal-uddin” as he followed peace and wanted to rule without violence. 
• He suppressed Malik Chhajju’s revolt at Kara
• He appointed Ala-ud-din Khilji as the Governor of Kara. Alauddin was his son-in-law and also nephew.
• In 1292 A.D. Jalal-ud-din defeated the Mongols who had come up to Sunam.
• Jalal-ud-din was treacherously murdered by Ala-ud-din Khilji his son-in-law.

The correct answer is Lothal.

Key Points

Lothal:

• A massive dockyard was found in the Harappan city of Lothal. (Hence option 3 is correct.)
• Harappa port-town of Lothal is located along the Bhogava river, a tributary of Sabarmati, in the Gulf of Khambat.
• This was an important centre for making objects out of stone, shell, and metal.

Indus Civilization:

• It is also known as the Harappan Civilization.
• Time period: 2300 and 1750 BCE
• The main occupations of the people were agriculture and the domestication of animals.
• Trade was of the barter type.
• Bronze and copper vessels are outstanding examples of the Harappan metal craft.
• Town planning: 
  • Grid system: Roads were wide and cut each other at a right angle, houses were built in a systematic manner.
  • Use of burnt bricks
  • Every house had its own courtyard and bathroom.
  • Underground drainage system (connecting all houses to the street drains)

Additional Information

The correct answer is Sri Gupta.

• Sri Gupta established the Gupta dynasty.

Key Points

• In Ancient India, the Gupta Dynasty ruled the mid-to-late 3rd century (approximately) to 543 AD.
• Founded by Sri Gupta, the dynasty rose to fame with rulers like Chandragupta-I, Samudragupta.
• The Murundas ruled for only 25 - 30 years.
• Around the last decade of the 3rd century CE (about  275 CE), the dynasty of the Guptas came to power.
• The Gupta empire established its control over a good part of the former dominions of both the Kushanas and the Satavahanas.
• The Guptas (possibly Vaishyas) kept northern India politically united for more than a century (335 CE- 455 CE).
• The Gupta period in ancient India is referred to as the “Golden Age” because of the numerous achievements in the field of arts, literature, science, and technology. It also brought about the political unification of the subcontinent.

​Additional Information

• Sri Gupta
  • ​Founder of the Gupta Dynasty.
  • Reign from 240 CE to 280 CE.
  • Used the title of Maharaja.
• Chandragupta I
  • ​Reigned from 319 CE to 335/336 CE
  • Started the Gupta Era
  • He assumed the title of Maharajadhiraja.
  • Married Lichchavi princess Kumaradevi
• ​Samudragupta
  • ​Called ‘Napolean of India’ by V.A. Smith (Irish Indologist and Art Historian)
  • His campaigns are mentioned in the Eran inscription (Madhya Pradesh)
• ​​Chandragupta II
  • ​Navratnas (9 Gems in his Court)
  • Took the title Vikramaditya
• ​​Kumaragupta I
  • ​Founded Nalanda University
  • He was also called Shakraditya
• ​Vishnugupta
  • ​Last known ruler of the Gupta Dynasty.

The correct answer is Khilji.

Important Points

•  Hence the Khilji Dynasty ruled for the shortest.

Additional Information

• Lodhi dynasty from 1451 to 1526 AD (75 Year).
• Longest duration-Tughlaq Dynasty.
• Shortest duration-Khilji Dynasty.

The correct answer is the Neemuchana massacre.

• Neemuchana is situated near Alwar where the armies of the princely state and the Britishers open fire on innocent people.

Key Points

• At the time of settlement in 1924, taxes on farmers were increased by 25%.
• This aroused a spirit of rebellion among the peasants and Shekhawati Rajputs.
• 'Kisan Sabha' was organized on 16 May 1925 in Neemuchana where armies of princely states and Britishers open fire on innocent people.

 Mangarhdham massacre is known as the 'Jallianwala Bagh tragedy of Rajasthan' but it took place in 1908 and Mahatma Gandhi did not address it as mentioned in the question.

The correct answer is Shanta Trivedi.

Key Points

Shanta Trivedi-

• She was born in Nagpur, Maharastra.
• She was married to Parasram Trivedi.
• She established Rajasthan women's council in 1947 AD.
• She also did work for women's education and untouchability eradication.

Additional Information

Khetu Bai-

• She was born in Bikaner, Rajasthan.
• She was the sister of freedom fighter Vaidh Magharam.
• She leads the women in the Dudha- Khara peasant movement.
• She pledged to wear lifelong khadi.

Laxmi Devi Acharya-

• She was married to Shri ram Acharya.
• She was the founder member of Bikaner Prajamandal.
• She also became president of Bikaner Prajamandal.
• She also took part in Swadeshi and civil disobedience movement.

Janaki Devi Bajaj-

• She was born in Jawra, Madhya Pradesh.
• She was married to Jamna Lal Bajaj.
• She became president of Gau Seva Sangh after Jamna Lal Bajaj's death.
• She became president of Jaipur Prajamandal's 1944 AD convention.
• She built 108 wells during Vinoba Bhave's Bhu-Dan movement.
• She was honored with Padam Vibhusan in 1956 AD.

The correct answer is 1907 AD.

Key Points

•  Sarv Hitkarini Sabha was established by Gopal Das in 1907 AD.
  • This sabha did work for social and political awareness in people.
  • Putri Pathsala for women's education was established by this sabha.
  • Kabir Pathsala for untouchable's education was also established by this sabha.

Additional Information

• On 26 January 1930 AD, Chandanmal Bahad and Gopal Das hoisted the flag on Dharmstup (Churu's top Mountain).
• Gopal Das was the disciple of Pt. Kanhaiya Lal Dund.

The correct answer is Ram Narain Choudhary.

• Ram Narain Choudhary was entrusted with the leadership of Begun Peasant movement by Vijay Singh Pathik.

Key Points

• Begun peasants took cues from the neighbouring region of Bijolia to raise voice against atrocities of Jagirs in 1921.
• Jagirdar Thakur Anoop Singh suppressed the No-rate campaign by villagers in 1922.
• Villagers reached to Rajasthan Seva Sangh for help.
• Secretary of the Sangh, Ram Narain Choudhary was sent to lead, guide, and help the peasants of Begun.
• The Jagirdar entered into an agreement with the peasants at Ajmer through Vijay Singh Pathik, but the agreement was not acceptable to the British Resident of Mewar as he called it a Bolshevik settlement. 
• The majority of peasants of Begun were of Dhakar caste.
• Ultimately Vijay Singh Pathik took over the leadership and the movement resulted in the abolition of Begar and rollback of many taxes.

• Note that the Begun Peasant Movement was against Thakur Anoop Singh.

The correct answer is Jaipur.

•  The First Prajamandal movement in Rajasthan was founded in 1931 by Anjulal Sethi and Kapur Chand Patni.

Key Points

• Prajamandal was established to fight against colonialism and feudalism.
• The establishment of democratic rights for all was the primary demand.
• Under this constructive works were organized in princely states like establishing schools, using Khadi, and agitating against untouchability. 
• It was founded by Anjulal Sethi and Kapur Chand Patni in 1931 for the first time ever in Rajasthan.
  • It was again founded later by Jamnalal Bajaj and Hiralal Shastri in 1938.

Additional Information