History – Easy Level – GK Questions

Lord Curzon partitioned Bengal in 1905 on administrative grounds, but it was widely seen as a 'divide and rule' policy. It sparked the Swadeshi Movement and was annulled in 1911. [[30]]

The Rowlatt Act (1919) allowed detention without trial for up to two years. Gandhi launched the Rowlatt Satyagraha against it, which led to the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. [[30]]

Gandhi launched the Quit India Movement on August 8, 1942, with the slogan 'Do or Die'. Most Congress leaders were arrested immediately, but the movement continued through underground activities. [[1]]

Under Jawaharlal Nehru's presidency, the Congress passed the Purna Swaraj (Complete Independence) resolution at the Lahore Session on December 31, 1929. January 26, 1930 was celebrated as Independence Day. [[1]]

Bal Gangadhar Tilak popularized the slogan during the Home Rule Movement. He advocated for self-rule and mobilized masses through newspapers like Kesari and Maratha. [[1]]

Lord Wellesley (1798-1805) introduced the Subsidiary Alliance, requiring Indian rulers to accept British troops and pay for their maintenance, effectively making them British protectorates. [[1]]

After the 1857 Revolt, the Government of India Act 1858 ended Company rule. Queen Victoria became sovereign, and a Secretary of State for India was appointed in London. [[1]]

Battle of Plassey (June 23, 1757) was fought between Robert Clive's forces and Nawab Siraj ud-Daulah of Bengal. British victory marked the beginning of their political rule in India. [[1]]

The Chishti order, founded in India by Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti, stressed love, tolerance, music (qawwali), and service to the poor, making Sufism accessible to masses. [[1]]

The Ajmer Sharif Dargah in Rajasthan is one of India's most revered Sufi shrines. Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti (1143-1236) introduced the Chishti order in India. [[1]]

Raja Ram Mohan Roy founded Brahmo Samaj in 1828 to reform Hinduism, oppose social evils like Sati, and promote monotheism based on Vedantic principles. [[1]]

During Aurangzeb's reign (1658-1707), the Mughal Empire covered the largest area, extending from Kashmir in the north to the Deccan in the south. However, constant warfare weakened the empire. [[1]]

Shah Jahan founded Shahjahanabad (Old Delhi) in 1639 and shifted the capital there. The Red Fort, Jama Masjid, and Chandni Chowk were built as part of this new capital. [[1]]

Akbar abolished Jizya in 1564 as part of his policy of Sulh-i-Kul (universal peace) to promote religious tolerance and integrate diverse communities into his administration. [[1]]

Iltutmish standardized currency with silver Tanka (4.8g) and copper Jital, establishing a uniform monetary system that influenced medieval Indian coinage for centuries. [[1]]

Qutb ud-Din Aibak founded the Slave (Mamluk) Dynasty in 1206 CE after Muhammad Ghori's death. He started construction of Qutub Minar and Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque in Delhi. [[1]]

Kalidasa, author of Abhijnanashakuntalam and Meghaduta, flourished in the court of Chandragupta II (Vikramaditya). His works represent the golden age of Sanskrit literature. [[1]]

The rust-resistant Iron Pillar (c. 4th-5th century CE) showcases advanced metallurgy of the Gupta period. It was originally erected at Udayagiri and later moved to Delhi. [[1]]

Samudragupta (c. 335-380 CE) earned the title 'Napoleon of India' from historian V.A. Smith due to his extensive military conquests across the Indian subcontinent. [[1]]

The Kalinga War (261 BCE) caused massive casualties. Witnessing the suffering, Ashoka embraced Buddhism, renounced violence, and promoted Dhamma throughout his empire. [[1]]