Indian History (Continued)
1. According to Buddhist beliefs, who is considered to be the future avatar of Gautama Buddha?
A) Maitreya / Kalki context
2. Which famous palace was built by Emperor Akbar at Fatehpur Sikri?
A) Panch Mahal
3. Who constructed the Iron Pillar located near the Qutub Minar complex in Delhi?
A) Chandragupta II (Vikramaditya)
4. Who built the Ibadat Khana (House of Worship) at Fatehpur Sikri?
A) Akbar
5. Who was the first female ruler of the Delhi Sultanate?
A) Razia Sultana (Razia Begum)
6. Tipu Sultan was the ruler of which kingdom?
B) Mysore
7. Who was the first Muslim invader to launch a successful campaign in India (712 AD)?
C) Mohammad bin Qasim
8. Which notorious invader targeted and looted the wealthy Somnath Temple in 1025 AD?
B) Sultan Mahmud Ghaznavi
9. Which is the oldest surviving architectural monument among the following?
C) Ajanta Caves
10. Which deity did the people of the Indus Valley Civilization primarily worship?
C) Pashupati (proto-Shiva)
11. The sacred texts 'Tripitakas' are associated with which religion?
B) Buddhism
12. When was the Third Battle of Panipat fought?
C) 1761
13. The foundation of the Mughal Empire was laid after which decisive battle?
C) First Battle of Panipat (1526)
14. When was the historic Battle of Plassey fought?
A) June 23, 1757
15. When was the Battle of Buxar fought?
B) 1764
16. Who built the Red Fort (Lal Qila) of Delhi?
B) Shah Jahan