Comprehensive collection of questions from Indian History asked in recent state service examinations. Each question is verified with official answer keys and step-by-step bilingual solutions.
The British General who defeated Haidar Ali in the Battle of Porto Novo was–
When was Tipu Sultan killed in battle against the British?
Begum Samru built an extremely famous church at–
The successor of Maharaja Ranjit Singh was–
Who among the following established a modern arsenal at Dindigul (Mysore) in 1755?
Consider the following statements: (1) In the Third Battle of Panipat, Ahmad Shah Abdali defeated Ibrahim Lodi. (2) Tipu Sultan died in the Third Anglo-Mysore War. (3) In the Battle of Plassey, Mir Jafar conspired with the British for the defeat of Siraj-ud-Daulah. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Who among the following was NOT a member of the 'Board of Three' constituted to govern Punjab after its annexation?
Who emerged victorious in the First Anglo-Mysore War (1767–69 CE)?
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists: List-I List-II A. Treaty of Allahabad 1. 1782 B. Treaty of Mangalore 2. 1784 C. Treaty of Salbai 3. 1769 D. Treaty of Madras 4. 1765 Code:
Tipu Sultan established his capital at–
The most decisive battle that established British supremacy in India was–
Which of the following battles is considered most important from the perspective of establishing British hegemony in India?
Who granted the Diwani of Bengal to the East India Company in 1765 CE?
Name the French commander who was defeated in the Battle of Wandiwash in 1760–
Emperor Shah Alam II granted the Diwani of Bengal, Bihar, and Orissa to the East India Company on–
Whom did Robert Clive appoint as the Deputy Diwan (Naib Diwan) of Murshidabad after the Treaty of Allahabad?
Who among the following was called 'A Heaven-Born General'?
Ranjit Singh belonged to which misl?
Ranjit Singh obtained the famous Koh-i-Noor diamond from–
Who was the ruler of Delhi at the time of the Battle of Buxar?
During the tenure of which Governor were the Diwani rights of Bengal, Bihar, and Orissa granted to the East India Company by Emperor Shah Alam?
Which of the following was included in the kingdom of Ranjit Singh?
Where is the battlefield of Plassey located?
Who among the following offered the strongest resistance to the British in India?
The Treaty of Amritsar was concluded between Maharaja Ranjit Singh and .........