History & Panipat Battles — Set 12
Haryana GK · इतिहास और पानीपत युद्ध · Questions 111–120 of 160
Which Haryana city hosted the 2023 National Games of India?
Correct Answer: B. Panchkula and multiple Haryana cities
Haryana hosted the 37th National Games in 2023, with events held across multiple venues in Panchkula, Chandigarh, and other Haryana cities. Haryana has been a consistent top performer at the National Games, reflecting its strong sports culture. The state's investment in sports infrastructure has paid off with numerous medals at national and international competitions.
The famous Ibrahim Lodi's tomb at Panipat is maintained by which organization?
Correct Answer: B. Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)
The tomb of Ibrahim Lodi at Panipat is maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). It is a protected historical monument. The tomb is a modest structure located at the site where Ibrahim Lodi fell in the First Battle of Panipat (1526) and serves as a historical reminder of this decisive battle.
The Panchkula and Ambala districts of Haryana border which state in the north?
Correct Answer: D. Both Punjab and Himachal Pradesh
The northern districts of Haryana including Panchkula and Ambala border both Punjab (to the north-west) and Himachal Pradesh (to the north and north-east). Ambala has historically been an important junction and military cantonment town. Panchkula is part of the Chandigarh tricity area and shares boundaries with Himachal Pradesh's Solan and Sirmaur districts.
Who wrote the 'Prithviraj Raso', the famous Hindi epic about Prithviraj Chauhan?
Correct Answer: B. Chand Bardai
Prithviraj Raso is the famous medieval Hindi epic about Prithviraj Chauhan III, written by Chand Bardai, who was the court poet (bard) of Prithviraj. It describes Prithviraj's life, battles, and romance with Samyukta. The text is one of the earliest works in the Braj Bhasha dialect and is a significant literary work of medieval India.
The river Saraswati that is mentioned in the Rigveda and associated with Haryana was believed to have disappeared due to:
Correct Answer: B. Tectonic activity and changing river courses
The ancient Saraswati river is believed to have dried up or disappeared due to tectonic activity and changes in river courses (possibly the Sutlej river shifted its course westward, depriving the Saraswati of water). This geological event is estimated to have occurred around 1900-2000 BCE. The drying of the Saraswati may have been a contributing factor to the decline of the Harappan civilization.
Haryana's Hisar city was founded by which Tughlaq sultan?
Correct Answer: B. Firuz Shah Tughlaq
Hisar city in Haryana was founded by Firuz Shah Tughlaq, the Sultan of Delhi, in 1354 CE. He built a fort and a palace complex at Hisar-i-Firuzah (meaning 'Firuz's Fort'). The city remains one of the most historically significant cities in Haryana, and the Firuz Shah's fort ruins can still be seen there.
The battle at Panipat in 1761 is sometimes called the 'fourth battle of Panipat' informally in some accounts. What is the official count?
Correct Answer: A. It is the third
The battle of 1761 at Panipat between the Marathas and Ahmad Shah Durrani is officially counted as the Third Battle of Panipat. There have been some accounts that consider additional battles like Tarain as 'battles of Haryana plains', but only three battles are officially designated as the Battles of Panipat. These three (1526, 1556, 1761) are the ones examined in competitive exams.
What was Sher Shah Suri's original name before he took the title 'Sher Shah'?
Correct Answer: A. Farid Khan
Sher Shah Suri's original name was Farid Khan. He was given the title 'Sher Khan' (lion lord) after he killed a tiger (sher) single-handedly. He later took the title 'Sher Shah' after defeating Humayun at the Battle of Chausa (1539) and the Battle of Kanauj (1540). His administrative reforms, including the Grand Trunk Road, had a lasting impact on India.
Which Haryana city is closest to the Tarain (Taravari) battlefield site?
Correct Answer: C. Kurukshetra
Tarain (Taravari or Taraori), the site of the two famous battles (1191 and 1192), is located closest to Kurukshetra city in Haryana. Taraori is a small town about 17 km from Karnal and about 15 km from Kurukshetra. The area is rich in historical significance, being associated with both the Battle of Tarain and the broader Kurukshetra pilgrimage region.
The First Battle of Panipat (1526) was fought on which day of the week according to historical records?
Correct Answer: B. Saturday
According to historical records, the First Battle of Panipat was fought on Saturday, 21 April 1526. Babur himself recorded the day and date in his memoir Baburnama. This level of detail in Babur's writing makes the Baburnama one of the most reliable primary sources for this period of Indian history.