- Who is known as the ‘Father of Indian Archaeology’?
Answer: Alexander Cunningham - Who wrote the famous ancient Indian text, Arthashastra?
Answer: Kautilya (Chanakya) - Which river is associated with the Vedic civilization?
Answer: The Saraswati River - Where is the Great Bath located?
Answer: Mohenjo-daro, Indus Valley Civilization - Who is known as the ‘Father of the Indian Renaissance’?
Answer: Raja Ram Mohan Roy - Which empire is known for its Ashokan pillars and inscriptions?
Answer: The Maurya Empire - Who was the famous king of the Gupta Dynasty known as the ‘Indian Napoleon’?
Answer: Samudragupta - Where did the first Jain Tirthankara, Rishabhanatha, attain nirvana?
Answer: Mount Ashtapada (also referred to as Mount Kailash) - Who built the Qutub Minar in Delhi?
Answer: Qutb-ud-din Aibak - Which famous traveler visited the court of Muhammad bin Tughlaq?
Answer: Ibn Battuta - What was the original name of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan?
Answer: Prince Khurram - Who was the famous king who constructed the Red Fort in Delhi?
Answer: Shah Jahan - Who was the first ruler to use the title of Sultan in India?
Answer: Qutb-ud-din Aibak - Which Rajput ruler is remembered for his bravery in the Battle of Haldighati?
Answer: Maharana Pratap - Which temple in Tamil Nadu is known as the “Great Living Chola Temple”?
Answer: Brihadeeswarar Temple
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