History of India 1206-1757 AD
Short Q&A (2 marks)
2nd Semester B.A. History (Elective/General)
UNIT – 4 ONLY
1. How many Gurus were successors Guru Nanak?
Ans. There are 9 (nine) Gurus who were successors of Guru Nanak.
2. Who introduced ‘Gurumukhi alphabets’?
Ans. Guru Angad introduced ‘Gurumukhi alphabets’.
3. Who introduced ‘Khalsa’/Who among the Sikh Gurus introduced ‘Khalsa’ or a community of warriors?
Ans. Guru Govind Singh introduced ‘Khalsa’/Who among the Sikh Gurus introduced ‘Khalsa’ or a community of warriors.
4. Who converted the Marathas for the first time into a strong military nation?
Ans. Shivaji converted the Marathas for the first time into a strong military nation.
5. Who assumed the title of ‘Go-Brahman Palaka?
Ans. Shivaji assumed the title of ‘Go-Brahman Palaka.
6. What is the period of Murshid Quli Khan’s reign?
Ans. Murshid Quli Khan’s reign during 1700 AD - 1727 AD
7. Into how many Chaklas did Murshid Quli Khan divide the Bengal Subhah?
Ans. There are 13 (Thirteen) Chaklas did Murshid Quli Khan divide the Bengal Subhah.
8. Amina Begam was the mother of?
Ans. Amina Begam was the mother of Sirajuddaulah.
9. Who was the Commander-in-chief of Sirajuddaulah?
Ans. Mir Jafar was the Commander-in-chief of Sirajuddaulah.
10. During whose period ‘Bargis’ attacked Bengal?
Ans. During Alivardi Khan period, ‘Bargis’ attacked Bengal.
11. Guru Teg Bahadur was executed by?
Ans. Aurangzeb executed Guru Teg Bahadur.
12. Shivaji recruited his soldiers from among the?
Ans. Shivaji recruited his soldiers from the Mawalis.
13. The Treaty of Purandar (1665 AD) was signed between?
Ans. The Treaty of Purandar (1665 AD) was signed between Shivaji and Aurangzeb.
14. Who established the independent Nawabi of Bengal?
Ans. Murshid Quli Khan established the independent Nawabi of Bengal.
15. Who introduced the ‘Ijaradari’ system in land revenue administration in Bengal?
Ans. Murshid Quli Khan introduced the ‘Ijaradari’ system in land revenue administration in Bengal.
16. Which emperor granted concessions in trading rights to the English East India Company in 1717?
Ans. Farookh Sujar granted concessions in trading rights to the English East India Company in 1717.
17. The Governor of Fort William who tried to fortify the English Settlement in Calcutta during Siraj-ud-daulah’s reign was?
Ans. Roger Drake was the Governor of Fort William, who tried to fortify the English Settlement in Calcutta during Siraj-ud-daulah’s reign.
18. Who succeeded Alivardi Khan (1740-1756) as the Nawab of Bengal?
Ans. Siraj-ud-daulah succeeded Alivardi Khan (1740-1756) as the Nawab of Bengal.
19. Between who was the Treaty of Alinagar signed?
Ans. Between Siraj-ud-daulah and the English East India Company, the Treaty of Alinagar was signed.
20. Who among the following joined the British to oust Siraj-ud-daulah?
Ans. Omichand, Mir Jafar and Yar Latif Khan joined the British to oust Siraj-ud-daulah.
21. The historic battle which decided the fate of the English in Bengal was?
Ans. The historic battle which decided the fate of the English in Bengal was the Battle of Plassey.
22. Sikh Guru Arjun Singh was killed during the reign of?
Ans. Sikh Guru Arjun Singh was killed during the reign of Jahangir.
23. What was the title of Shivaji?
Ans. Chhatrapati was the title given to Shivaji.
24. Who was the last Guru of the Sikhs?
Ans. Guru Govind Singh was the last Guru of the Sikhs.
25. Who became the ruler of the Marathas after the death of Shivaji?
Ans. Sambhaji became the ruler of the Marathas after the death of Shivaji.
26. Who became the Peshwa after Balaji Baji Rao?
Ans. Balaji Viswanath became the Peshwa after Balaji Baji Rao.
27. The Third Battle of Panipat took place in?
Ans. The Third Battle of Panipat took place on 14th January 1761.
28. Who killed Sarfaraz Khan?
Ans. Sarfaraz Khan killed Aurangzeb.
29. Alivardi Khan was succeeded by?
Ans. Alivardi Khan was succeeded by Siraj-ud-Daula.
30. The Nawab of Bengal who shifted the capital from Dacca to Murshidabad was?
Ans. The Nawab of Bengal who shifted the capital from Dacca to Murshidabad was Murshid Quli Khan.
31. When was Afzal Khan killed by Shivaji?
Ans. On November 10, 1659, Afzal Khan was killed by Shivaji.
32. Which Sikh Gurus compiled the Sikh scripture called the Adi Granth?
Ans. Guru Arjun Singh compiled the Sikh scripture called the Adi Granth.
33. Who introduced Gurumukhi alphabets by improving ‘Landa’?
Ans. Guru Angad introduced Gurumukhi alphabets by improving ‘Landa’.
34. Who introduced the Masand System?
Ans. Guru Amar Das introduced the Masand System.
35. Who assumed the title of ‘Go-Brahman Palaka’?
Ans. Shivaji assumed the title of ‘Go-Brahman Palaka’.
36. The cavalry of Shivaji was known as?
Ans. The cavalry of Shivaji was known as Bargir.
37. ‘Roshnabad’ means?
Ans. ‘Roshnabad’ means Land of Light.
38. Mir Madan was a General of?
Ans. Mir Madan was a General of Nawab Siraj Ud Dowla.
39. When did Battle of Buxar take place?
Ans. On October 22, 1764 Battle of Buxar took place.
40. Murshid Quli transferred his capital from Dacca to?
Ans. Murshidabad
41. The word ‘Sikh’ means?
Ans. The word ‘Sikh’ means Disciple.
Note: Students are advised to read the textbooks and detailed study materials to better understand all the topics of Unit – 4 of 2nd Semester b.a. history elective of Tripura University Non-NEP/old undergraduate syllabus.
Prepared By: Dr. Debasish Datta, Assistant Professor, Holy Cross College, Agartala
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