UP History — Set 18
UP GK · UP इतिहास · Questions 171–180 of 200
The Mahoba district of UP is historically famous as the capital of which medieval dynasty?
Correct Answer: B. Chandela dynasty
Mahoba was the capital of the Chandela dynasty, which ruled the Bundelkhand region from the 9th to 13th centuries. The Chandelas are famous for building the Khajuraho temples. Mahoba itself has important historical sites including the Vijay Sagar reservoir built by Chandela rulers. Alha and Udal, famous folk heroes, were associated with the Chandela court at Mahoba.
The Jhansi Fort was built in the 17th century by which Bundela king?
Correct Answer: A. Bir Singh Deo
Bir Singh Deo of the Bundela dynasty built the Jhansi Fort in the early 17th century (around 1613). He was an ally of Emperor Jahangir. The fort played a historic role in the 1857 revolt when Rani Lakshmibai used it as her headquarters. The fort stands on a rocky hill and was considered strategically impregnable.
The Quit India Movement of 1942 was launched by Gandhi at which city, and how did UP respond?
Correct Answer: D. Bombay; UP saw massive participation including liberation of Ballia
Gandhi launched the Quit India Movement on 8 August 1942 in Bombay with the slogan 'Do or Die'. Uttar Pradesh saw massive participation in the movement. Ballia district in eastern UP was briefly liberated by freedom fighters led by Chittu Pandey, establishing a parallel government. Many UP leaders like Nehru were arrested immediately.
Which part of UP was known as 'Oudh' (Awadh) under British rule, and what was its administrative status?
Correct Answer: B. Eastern-central UP; first under Nawabs, then annexed in 1856
Awadh comprised the eastern-central region of present-day UP, centered around Lucknow and Faizabad. After the Battle of Buxar (1764), Awadh remained under nominal Nawabi rule as a buffer state. The British finally annexed Awadh in 1856 under the pretext of misgovernance. The annexation angered the people and army of Awadh and became a major trigger for 1857.
The famous Banaras Conspiracy Case of 1924 was related to activities of which revolutionary organization?
Correct Answer: C. Hindustan Republican Association
The Hindustan Republican Association (HRA) was implicated in various revolutionary activities including the Banaras Conspiracy Case. The HRA was founded in 1924 by revolutionaries like Sachindra Nath Sanyal, with members from across UP and Bengal. The organization later became the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association (HSRA) with Chandrashekhar Azad as its military commander.
Kannauj was the most coveted city in medieval North India primarily because of its?
Correct Answer: B. Symbolic status as capital of the Gangetic plains and strategic location
Kannauj was coveted as the symbolic capital of North India and a prosperous city at the heart of the fertile Gangetic plains. Control over Kannauj signified supremacy over Northern India, which is why the Pratiharas, Palas, and Rashtrakutas fought the tripartite struggle for it. It was also a major centre of trade, culture, and learning.
The discovery of painted pottery at Ahichhatra, Atranjikhera, and Hastinapur in UP helped confirm the historicity of which epic?
Correct Answer: C. Mahabharata
Archaeological discoveries of Painted Grey Ware (PGW) culture at sites like Hastinapur, Ahichhatra, and Atranjikhera in UP helped confirm the historicity of the Mahabharata. These sites correspond to places mentioned in the epic. B.B. Lal's excavations in the 1950s found PGW sherds associated with the late Vedic period, providing a material basis for the Mahabharata narrative.
Tansen, the legendary musician at Akbar's court, is associated with which city in UP?
Correct Answer: A. Agra
Though Tansen was born in Gwalior, he is closely associated with Agra where he served as one of the Nine Gems (Navratnas) at Akbar's court. He is regarded as the father of Hindustani classical music and created several new ragas including Miyan ki Todi and Miyan ki Malhar. His music tradition had a profound influence on the musical culture of UP.
The term 'Taluqdars' in UP refers to which category of people who played an important role in 1857?
Correct Answer: D. Large landlords who held taluqs (estates) under the Nawabs
Taluqdars in UP were large landlords who held taluqs (revenue estates) under the Nawabs of Awadh. Many had their estates confiscated by the British after the annexation of Awadh. Their dispossession made them active supporters of the 1857 revolt. After the revolt was suppressed, the British restored many taluqdari rights to retain their loyalty.
The Agra-Lahore Road, which was an important Mughal thoroughfare through UP, is now roughly equivalent to which modern highway?
Correct Answer: B. NH-19 (Delhi-Kolkata highway, old GT Road alignment)
The Grand Trunk Road built by Sher Shah Suri and used extensively by the Mughals roughly corresponds to the modern NH-19 (formerly NH-2) that runs through UP. This road connected Agra to Allahabad and beyond toward Kolkata. Many Mughal-era sarais and historical towns lie along this route through UP.