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Indian History trivia quiz

Indian History trivia, played live: seven rounds, ten seconds a question. QuizDown has over 120 Indian History questions, from easy to expert, and you’re matched with a real player who gets the same seven.

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What the Indian History questions cover

  • Delhi Sultanate
  • Vijayanagara
  • British Rule
  • Buddhism
  • Indus Valley
  • Mauryan Empire
  • Mughal Empire
  • Revolt of 1857
  • Cabinet Mission
  • Chalukya Epigraphy
  • Chola Empire
  • Colonial Revenue

Try three Indian History questions

Question 1

Which ancient city is famous for its well-planned streets and large public bath?

  1. Mohenjo-daro
  2. Taxila
  3. Kanchipuram
  4. Pataliputra
Show the answer

Mohenjo-daro

Question 2

Which ruler founded the empire whose capital was Pataliputra around 321 BCE?

  1. Kanishka
  2. Chandragupta Maurya
  3. Samudragupta
  4. Harsha
Show the answer

Chandragupta Maurya

Question 3

Which ruler embraced Buddhism after the devastating Kalinga War?

  1. Shivaji
  2. Babur
  3. Ashoka
  4. Akbar
Show the answer

Ashoka

In a real match you’d have ten seconds for each, and faster right answers score more.

How a Indian History match works

  1. Seven rounds. The same seven Indian History questions for you and your opponent.
  2. Ten seconds each. A right answer in two seconds scores 20; at the buzzer, 11.
  3. The last round counts double. It’s never over until it’s over.

Your Indian History ranking is its own: climb it without your other topics dragging you down.