History & Panipat Battles — Set 13
Haryana GK · इतिहास और पानीपत युद्ध · Questions 121–130 of 160
After winning at Panipat (1526), where did Babur proceed to establish his control?
Correct Answer: B. Delhi and Agra
After winning the First Battle of Panipat (1526), Babur immediately marched to Delhi and Agra to establish his control over the heartland of the Delhi Sultanate. In Agra, he found the famous diamond 'Koh-i-Noor' (though its presence there is debated by some historians). Delhi and Agra became the twin capitals of the early Mughal Empire.
The 'Humayun Nama' was written by:
Correct Answer: B. Gulbadan Begum (Humayun's sister)
The 'Humayun Nama' was written by Gulbadan Begum, the daughter of Babur and sister of Humayun. It is one of the earliest works by a woman in Mughal court literature. The book provides personal accounts of the Mughal court and family during the reigns of Babur and Humayun.
The 'Ain-i-Akbari', which provides details about Haryana during Mughal times, was written by:
Correct Answer: B. Abul Fazl
The 'Ain-i-Akbari' (Institutes of Akbar) was written by Abul Fazl, one of the Navaratnas (nine gems) of Akbar's court. It provides extensive administrative, geographical, and cultural information about the Mughal Empire including the region of Haryana. The Ain-i-Akbari is part of the larger work 'Akbar Nama' and is an invaluable historical source.
Haryana's state formation in 1966 was preceded by the Akali Dal's agitation for a separate Punjabi-speaking state. What was the name of this demand?
Correct Answer: B. Punjabi Suba movement
The Punjabi Suba movement was led by the Akali Dal (a Sikh political party) demanding a separate Punjabi-speaking state with Punjabi (in Gurmukhi script) as the official language. This movement was the primary driver behind the partition of Punjab in 1966. The compromise resulted in the creation of Punjab (Punjabi-speaking), Haryana (Hindi-speaking), and the Union Territory of Chandigarh.
In Haryana's 1857 revolt history, who was the Nawab of Jhajjar who was executed by the British?
Correct Answer: B. Abdul Rahman Khan
Abdul Rahman Khan, the Nawab of Jhajjar, participated in the revolt of 1857 and was captured and executed by the British. Jhajjar is in present-day Haryana. The British confiscated the territories of various local rulers who had participated in the revolt, including the Jhajjar Nawab, and directly annexed them to British India.
The famous Qutub Minar in Delhi was built by which dynasty that ruled from territories that included Haryana?
Correct Answer: B. Mamluk (Slave) dynasty
The Qutub Minar in Delhi was started by Qutb ud-Din Aibak, the founder of the Mamluk (Slave) dynasty — the first dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate — and completed by his successor Iltutmish. Qutb ud-Din Aibak had been the general of Muhammad Ghori who won the Second Battle of Tarain (1192) in present-day Haryana. The Mamluk dynasty ruled from Delhi, which was then surrounded by territories that now form Haryana.
Which Haryana district serves as the administrative center for the southernmost part of the state?
Correct Answer: B. Mewat (Nuh)
Mewat (now officially renamed Nuh) is the southernmost district of Haryana and serves as its administrative center. The district is predominantly inhabited by the Muslim Meo community. Historically, the Mewat region has been an important cultural and geographical zone bordering Rajasthan and the Aravalli hills.
Who was the Viceroy of India when Haryana was part of Punjab during the crucial period of 1920s-1940s Indian nationalism?
Correct Answer: D. Multiple Viceroys served during this period
Multiple British Viceroys served during the 1920s-1940s period: Lord Reading (1921-26), Lord Irwin (1926-31), Lord Willingdon (1931-36), Lord Linlithgow (1936-43), Lord Wavell (1943-47), and Lord Mountbatten (1947). During this period, Haryana was part of Punjab Province under British India. The freedom movement in Haryana, led by figures like Lala Lajpat Rai, intersected with events across the province.
The excavation of Mitathal in Bhiwani district of Haryana revealed remains of which civilization?
Correct Answer: B. Harappan (Indus Valley) Civilization
Mitathal in Bhiwani district of Haryana is a significant Harappan (Indus Valley Civilization) site. Excavations have revealed pottery, terracotta figurines, and other artifacts typical of the Harappan civilization. It represents the eastern reach of the Harappan civilization and provides evidence of the civilization's widespread presence in the Ghaggar-Yamuna region.
The Dharuhera area of Rewari district in Haryana is known today primarily for:
Correct Answer: B. Auto industry (Hero MotoCorp)
Dharuhera in Rewari district, Haryana, is known for its automobile industry, particularly as the location of a Hero MotoCorp (formerly Hero Honda) manufacturing plant. The industrial town has grown significantly due to its proximity to NH-48 (Delhi-Jaipur highway) and the NCR. Dharuhera is part of the larger industrial belt that includes Manesar in Gurugram district.