Indian History Flashcards
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Which ancient Indian text contains the teachings given by Krishna to Arjuna on the battlefield?
Answer: Bhagavad Gita
The Bhagavad Gita is part of the Mahabharata and records the dialogue between Krishna and Arjuna.
The Maurya Empire was founded by whom?
Answer: Chandragupta Maurya
Chandragupta Maurya founded the Maurya Empire around 322 BCE with the help of Kautilya.
The Dandi March of 1930 was a protest against which British law?
Answer: Salt Tax
Gandhi's Dandi March protested the British monopoly on salt production and the Salt Tax imposed on Indians.
Who was the first Prime Minister of independent India?
Answer: Jawaharlal Nehru
Jawaharlal Nehru became the first Prime Minister of India on August 15, 1947, and served until 1964.
The First War of Indian Independence (Sepoy Mutiny) occurred in which year?
Answer: 1857
The Sepoy Mutiny or First War of Independence began in 1857 in Meerut and spread across northern India.
Ashoka's Dhamma was primarily based on the principles of which religion?
Answer: Buddhism
After the Kalinga War, Ashoka embraced Buddhism and his Dhamma promoted non-violence and tolerance.
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