Marathas and Coming of The Europeans – GK Online MCQs Test

1. Who among the following is known for his introduction of new calendar, a new system of coinage and new scales of weights and measures?

2. Tipu Sultan was defeated in the Third Mysore War in 1790 by:

3. Surangapattam is associated with:

4. Which of the following statements about Hyder Ali is incorrect?

5. The Maratha chief Sambhagi was executed during the reign of:

6. When did Vasco da Gama come to India?

7. When East India Company came into existence England was ruled by the:

8. The tax collected by the Maratha was known as:

9. In 1498, Vasco da Gama landed at:

10. The beginning of the British political sway over India can be traced to the battle of:

11. Who succeeded Siraj-ud-Daula as Nawab of Bengal after the Battle of Plassey?

12. The final defeat of the Maratha confederacy came during the time of:

13. Who was the ruler of an Indian state who allied himself with France?

14. The sea route to India was discovered in:

15. Which Indian ruler requested Napolean for help to drive the British from India?

16. In 1757, Siraj-ud-Daula was defeated by:

17. The first Europeans came to India for trade were:

18. Who succeeded Mir Jafar?