India - Quizzes (S/P) - Part 40

Babur is the founder of the Mughal Empire in India. He was a descendant of Timur (on his father's side) and Genghis Khan (on his Mother's side). His original name was Zahiruddin Muhammad.

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Babur is the founder of the Mughal Empire in India. He was a descendant of Timur (on his father's side) and Genghis Khan (on his Mother's side). His original name was Zahiruddin Muhammad.

Akbar succeeded Humayun on 14 February 1556, while in the midst of a war against Sikandar Shah to reclaim the Mughal throne. In Kalanaur, Punjab, the 14-year-old Akbar was enthroned by Bairam Khan.

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Akbar succeeded Humayun on 14 February 1556, while in the midst of a war against Sikandar Shah to reclaim the Mughal throne. In Kalanaur, Punjab, the 14-year-old Akbar was enthroned by Bairam Khan.

Babur was succeeded by his son Humayun.

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Babur was succeeded by his son Humayun.

The Maurya Empire was a powerful empire in South Asia during the Iron Age. It was founded in 322 BCE by Chandragupta Maurya and lasted until 185 BCE. The empire was the first to encompass most of the Indian subcontinent.

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The Maurya Empire was a powerful empire in South Asia during the Iron Age. It was founded in 322 BCE by Chandragupta Maurya and lasted until 185 BCE. The empire was the first to encompass most of the Indian subcontinent.

Ghiyas-ud-din Tughluq or Ghazi Malik was the founder of the Tughluq dynasty.

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Ghiyas-ud-din Tughluq or Ghazi Malik was the founder of the Tughluq dynasty.

The First Battle of Tarain was fought in 1191. The battle was fought near Tarain, which is now known as Taraori in Haryana, India. The battle was fought between the Ghurid army, led by Muhammad of Ghor, and the Rajput Confederacy, led by Prithviraj Chauhan. The Ghurids were a Turkish tribe. The battle ended in victory for the Rajput forces.

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The First Battle of Tarain was fought in 1191. The battle was fought near Tarain, which is now known as Taraori in Haryana, India. The battle was fought between the Ghurid army, led by Muhammad of Ghor, and the Rajput Confederacy, led by Prithviraj Chauhan. The Ghurids were a Turkish tribe. The battle ended in victory for the Rajput forces.

General Bipin Rawat, who died tragically in a helicopter crash on December 8, 2021, was India's first Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and longest-serving general.

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General Bipin Rawat, who died tragically in a helicopter crash on December 8, 2021, was India's first Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and longest-serving general.

INS Arihant

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INS Arihant

Ashoka, an Indian emperor of the Maurya Dynasty, invaded Kalinga in 261 BC. The Kalinga War was fought in the 8th year of Ashoka's reign. The Kalinga War was a brutal battle that killed 100,000 people and took 150,000 captives. Ashoka was moved by the suffering of the defeated people and renounced armed conquests. He adopted Buddhism during this time.

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Ashoka, an Indian emperor of the Maurya Dynasty, invaded Kalinga in 261 BC. The Kalinga War was fought in the 8th year of Ashoka's reign. The Kalinga War was a brutal battle that killed 100,000 people and took 150,000 captives. Ashoka was moved by the suffering of the defeated people and renounced armed conquests. He adopted Buddhism during this time.

Alexander the Great invaded India in 327 BC. He crossed the Indus River and advanced towards Taxila. He then challenged King Porus, the ruler of the kingdom between the rivers Jhelum and Chenab.

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Alexander the Great invaded India in 327 BC. He crossed the Indus River and advanced towards Taxila. He then challenged King Porus, the ruler of the kingdom between the rivers Jhelum and Chenab.