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Kalinga War was fought in ?

250 BC
255 BC
260 BC
270 BC

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

"Kalinga War" was fought between Ashoka and King of Kalinga in 260 BC, it was won by Ashoka. After this Ashoka embraced Buddhism.

1. First battle of Panipat was between ?

Prithviraj Chauhan and Mohd Gauri
Ibrahim Lodhi and Babur
Babur and Rana Sanga
Akbar and Hemu

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

First battle of Panipat was between Ibrahim Lodhi and Babur in 1526 AD, Babur won this battle.

First battle of Tarain was fought between Prithviraj Chauhan and Mohd Gauri in 1191 AD, It was won by Prithviraj Chauhan.

Battle of Khanwa was fought between Babur and Rana Sanga in 1527 AD, It was won by Babur.

Second battle of Panipat was between Akbar and Hemu in 1556 AD, Akbar won this battle.

2. To which king belongs the Lion capitol at Sarnath?

Chandragupta
Kanishka
Ashoka
Harsha

Answer: Option C

3. Universities in the Presidency towns in India were established in ?

1856
1857
1858
1859

Answer: Option B

4. The first ruler of Pala dynasty was ?

Bhaskaravarman
Dharmapala
Gopala
None of the above

Answer: Option C

5. Which was the largest site of Indus Civilization ?

Mohenjodaro
Lothal
Chanhudaro
Dholavira

Answer: Option A