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Famous Slogans by Indian Freedom Fighters

by Mr. DJ 29/01/2021

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✊Famous Slogans by Indian Freedom Fighters✊

Inqilab Zindabad, ‘Do or die’ and Dilli Chalo are some famous slogans given by our freedom fighters to encourage our general public to fight against the cruel British rulers. On the occasion of 74th Independence Day, read these inspirational and powerful slogans.

India got freedom from British rule on August 15, 1947. But there are many sons of mother India had sacrificed their lives to get this freedom. There are many slogans were thrown by our freedom fighters to awake our citizens. Some famous slogans are mentioned in this article. Let’s have a look at some energetic slogans of the Indian freedom movement.

The Indian history is divided into three segments- Ancient India, Medieval India and Modern India. The Indian History, especially the Modern India portion has a key role in both UPSC IAS Preliminary Exam and the Main Examination. A significant number of the total number of questions asked in UPSC IAS prelims exam comes from Modern India.

The journey of India towards freedom was a rigorous one. It got independence from the British government on 15th August 1947. Celebrating independence and recalling the various martyred personalities, this day embarks upon every Indian, a sense of pride to be born in a country like India.

The Indian independence movement was led by several people from nooks and corner of the nation. They had sacrificed their blood and soul for the freedom of their nation. There are a lot of freedom fighters in India who has done commendable struggle against the British Government.

The quotes and slogans are important for UPSC IAS Prelims and Mains examination. aspirants can quote the slogans wherever needed. This will make your answers more attractive and fetch good marks.

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Here we bring you the great inspiring slogans by our freedom fighters and leaders who sincerely sacrificed and dedicated their lives to our country.

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Famous Slogans by Indian Freedom Fighters

S.N.	Slogan/Phrase	given by
1	Karo Ya Maro(Do or die)	Mahatma Gandhi
2	Tum Muje Khoon Do, Me Tumhe Ajadi Dunga(Give me blood and I will give you freedom)	Subhash Chandra Bose
3	Inqlaab Zindabad (Long Live the Revolution)	Shaheed Bhagat Singh
4	Sare Jahan Se Achha Hindustan Hamara	Muhammad Iqbal
5	Jan Gan Man Adhinayak Jai He	Ravindra Nath Taigor
6	Desh Bachao, Desh Banao	P.V. Narsimha Rao
7	Kam Adhik Batain Kam	Sanjay Gandhi
8	Swraj Hamara Janm Sidh Adhikar Hai(Swaraj is my birth right and I shall have it.)	Baalgangadhar Tilak
9	Vande Matram	Bakim Chandra Chatarji
10	Bharat Chhodo(Quit India)	Mahatma Gandhi
11	Maro Firangi Ko	Mangal Pandey
12	Jai Jawan, Jai Kisaan(Hail the soldier, Hail the farmer)	Lal Bahadur Shastri
13	Shramev Jaiyte	Mrs. Indira Gandhi
14	Dilli Chalo	Shubhash Chandra Bose
15	Purn Swraj	Jawaharlal Nehru
16	Desh Ki Puja Hi Ram Ki Puja Hai	Madanlal Dhingra
17	Kar Mat Do	Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel
18	Sampurn Kranti	Jaiprakash Narayan
19	Kashmir Chalo	Dr. Murli Manohar Joshi
20	He Ram	Mahatma Gandhi
21	Jai Jagat	Binova Bhave
22	Samrajyavad Ka Nash Ho	Bhagat Singh
23	Saaiman Commission Vapas Jaao	Lala Lajpat Rai
24	Vijyai Vishv Tiranga Pyara	Shyamlal Gupta
25	Jai Hind	Subhash Chandra Bose
26	Hindi, Hundu Hindustan	Bhartendu Harishchandra
27	Vedon Ki Or Lauto (Back to Vedas)	Dayanand Saraswati
28	Aaram Haram Hai(Cast off your laziness)	Jawaharlal Nehru
29	Sarfroshi Ki Tamanna Ab Hmare Dil Me Hai	Ramprasad Bismil
30	Who lives India Dies	Jawaharlal Nehru
31	Satyameva Jayate (Truth alone will win)	Madan Mohan Malviya

Note: The slogan of ‘Quit India’ was proposed to Mahatma Gandhi in 1942, however it was coined by Yusuf Meherally (Socialist Congress Leader)

It’s India’s 73rd Independence Day. It’s a day of patriotism, a day we remember the struggle of lakhs and thousands to rid the country of British tyranny. Since the first revolution of 1857, India’s freedom fighters took it upon themselves to inspire others to participate in the fight for independence, a responsibility that gave rise to a number of slogans that evoke in us a strong sense of patriotism even today.

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Medieval Indian History MCQs: Gk By Mr. DJ

by Mr. DJ 25/12/2020

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Medieval Indian History MCQs: Gk By Mr. DJ

Medieval Indian History Art And Culture MCQs Q&A with easy explanations. History section provides you all type of MCQs questions on Medieval Indian History

1. Ghazni was a small principality in
A. Mongolia
B. Turkey
C. Persia
D. Afghanistan

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2. Who was the author of Kitab-ul-Hind?
A. Abu Said
B. Abul Fazl
C. Firdausi
D. AI-Beruni

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3. Who is known as the “slave of a slave”?
A. Muhammad bin Oasim
B. Mahmud of Ghazni
C. Ilitutmish
D. Outbuddin Aibak

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4. Who was the first Sultan of Delhi to issue regular currency and to declare Delhi as the capital of his empire?
A. Balban
B. Aram Shah
C. Nasiruddin Mahmud
D. IIitutmish

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5. Who among the following came to India at the instance of Sultan Mahmud of Ghazni?
A. AI-Masudi
B. AI-Beruni
C. Sulaiman
D. Abdul Haq

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6. Which Sultan of Delhi died while playing the chaugan (polo)?
A. Qutbuddin Aibak
B. Ghiyasuddin Balban
C. Shamsuddin IItutmish
D. Nasiruddin Mahmud

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7. The most learned medieval Muslim ruler who was well versed in various branches of learning including astronomy, mathematics and medicine was
A. Sikandar Lodi
B. Iitutmish
C. Muhammad bin Tughlaq
D. Alauddin Khalji

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8. The largest standing army of the Delhi Sultanate directly paid by the State was created by
A. Balban
B. IIitutmish
C. Muhammad bin Tughlaq
D. Alauddin Khalji

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9. Who was the founder leader of ‘Muslim Faqirs’ ?
A. Majnun Shah
B. Dadu Mian
C. Tipu
D. Chirag Ali Shah

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10. Which of the following is not correctly matched?
A. Dev Raya II : Sangama
B. Vira Narasimha : Tuluva
C. Venkata II : Aravidu
D. Narsimha : Chalukya

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From Babur to Aurangzeb: Important Facts

by Mr. DJ 23/12/2020

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From Babur to Aurangzeb: Important Facts

The first six Mughal emperors of the Mughal dynasty – Babur, Humayun, Akbar, Jahangir, Shah Jahan, and Aurangzeb — changed the face of India with their political and intellectual prowess. Here are the main facts on the six major Mughal emperors in Indian history.

The first six Mughal emperors of the Mughal dynasty – Babur, Humayun, Akbar, Jahangir, Shah Jahan, and Aurangzeb — changed the face of India with their political and intellectual prowess.

At a certain period in history from the middle of the 1500s to the beginning of the 1700s, the Mughal Empire controlled almost the entire Indian subcontinent. It stretched from the edges of the Indus river basin, northern Afghanistan and Kashmir in the north west to the now-Assam and Bangladesh highlands in the east, and down to the uplands of Deccan plateau in the south.

This growth harnessing immense power and money was thanks to the first six Mughal emperors of the dynasty Babur, Humayun, Akbar, Jahangir, Shah Jahan, and Aurangzeb.

The Great Mughals, as they are sometimes called, changed the face of India with their political, military and artistic achievements.

Here are a few basic facts on the first six Mughal emperors:

1. Babur (AD 1526-1530)

First Mughal emperor Babur

The very first Mughal emperor and the founder of the Mughal emperor Babur brought gunpowder to India
He is known for defeating:
Ibrahim Lodhi in the First Battle of Panipat (AD 1526)
Rana Sanga (Sangram Singh) at battle of Khanwa
Medini Rai of Chenderi at Battle of Chanderi (AD 1528)
Mahmud Lodi at Battle of Ghagra (AD 1529)
Babur wrote Tuzuk-i-Baburi in Turkish language
The first Mughal emperor declared Jehad and adopted the title Ghazi
Babur died in 1530 and was buried at Aram Bagh (Agra). Late, his body was taken to Bagh-e-Babun (Kabul)

Monuments created by the Mughal Emperor Babur.

Babri Masjid,
Jama Masjid,
Panipat Mosque
and Kabuli Bagh Mosque

2. Humayun (AD 1530-1556)

Second Mughal emperor Humayun

Babur’s son, Humayun, built Dinpanah at Delhi as his second capital
Humayun fought two battles with Sher Shah Suri and was ultimately deafeated:
- Battle of Chausa (AD 1539)
- Battle of Kannauj (AD 1540)
The second great Mughal emperor passed 15 years in exile and again invaded India in 1555 with the help of his officer Bairam Khan
Humayun died in AD 1556 falling from the stairs of his library building
Humayun-nama was written by his half-sister Gulbadan Begum

Buildings and Structures Built by Humayun:

A palace in Agra,
Another palace in Gwalior,
A mosque in Kachhpura, UP,
The Humayun Gate and others of Purana Qila, Delhi,
Din-Panah in Delhi, and
Gyarah Sidhi (an 11 stepped observatory) in Agra.

Buildings and Structures Built by Humayun, that still exist:

A mosque in Kachhpura, UP,
The Humayun Gate and others of Purana Qila, Delhi,
Din-Panah in Delhi, and
Gyarah Sidhi (an 11 stepped observatory) in Agra.

3. Akbar (AD 1556-1605)

Third Mughal emperor Akbar

Humayun’s officer Bairam Khan crowned 13-year-old Akbar as the third Mughal emperor
He defeated Hemu at the Second Battle of Panipat (AD 1556) with the help of Bairam Khan
Akbar conquered:
Malwa (AD 1561) after defeating Baz Bahadur followed by Garh-Katanga (ruled by Rani Durgawati)
Chittor (AD 1568)
Ranthambhor and Kalinjar (AD 1569)
Gujarat (AD 1672)
Mewar (AD 1576) in the Battle of Haldighati after defeating Rana Pratap
Kashmir (AD 1586)
Sindh (AD 1593)
Asirgarh (AD 1603)
Buland Darwaza was contructed at Fatehpur Sikri after Akbar’s victory over Gujarat in AD 1572
Akbar discouraged the practice of Sati and encouraged widow remarriage
Akbar was married to Harkha Bai, daughter of Rajpur ruler Bharmal
Ralph Fitch was the first Englishman to visit Akbar’s court in AD 1585
The third Mughal emperor introduced a land revenue system called Todar Mal Bandobast or Zabti system, through his finance minister Raja Todar Mal, wherein the classification of land and fixation of rent was introduced
He also introduced the Mansabdari System or the rank-holder system to organise the nobility and army
The Navratnas or the nine famous intellectuals of Akbar’s court were Todar Mal, Abul Fazal, Faizi, Birbal, Tansen, Abdur Rahim Khana-i-Khana, Mullah-do-Pyaza, Raja Man Singh, and Fakir Aziao-Din

What monuments built by Akbar ?

Forts:

Agra Fort
Ajmer Fort
Allahabad Fort
Lahore Fort
Sikandra Fort

City:

Agra
Fatehpur and Sikri
Sikandra

Monuments:

Buland Darwaza
Tomb of Akbar the great
Tomb of Hazrat Sheikh Salim Chisti

4. Jahangir (AD 1605-1627)

Fourth Mughal emperor Jahangir

Akbar’s son Jahangir executed the fifth Sikh Guru, Arjun Dev
His greatest political failure was the loss of Kandahar to Persia in AD 1622
The fourth Mughal emperor Mehr-un-Nisa in AD 1611 and conferred the titles of Nur Jahan on her
Jahangir established Zanjir-i-Adal at Agra Fort for those who sought royal justice
Captain Hawkins and Sir Thomas Roe visited his court
A few famous painters in Jahangir’s court were Abdul Hassan, Ustad Mansur, and Bishandas

What monuments built by jahangir ?

SHALIMAR GARDENS
BEGUM OF SHAHI MOSQUE
TOMB OF I’TIMAD-UD-DAULAH
SHEESH MAHAL

Explanation:

SHEESH MAHAL WAS MADE BY SHAH JAHAN DURING THE REIGN OF JAHANGIR

5. Shah Jahan (AD 1628-1658)

Fifth Mughal emperor Shah Jahan

Jahangir’s son, Shah Jahan annexed Ahmednagar while Bijapur and Golconda accepted him as their overlord
Shah Jahan secured Kandahar in AD 1639
Shah Jahan’s court was visited by two Frenchmen Bernier and Tavernier, and an Italian adventurer Manucci
Apart from the Taj Mahal, Shah Jahan also built the Moti Mahal in Agra, and the Red Fort and Jama Masjid in Delhi
Shah Jahan’s reign is considered the Golden Age of the Mughal empire

What monuments built by Shah Jahan ?

Taj mahal in Agra
Red fort in Delhi NCR
Agra fort :It is the former imperial residence of the Mughal Dynasty located in Agra, India. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage site and is about 2.5 km northwest of its more famous sister monument, the Taj Mahal
Jamah masjid in Agra
Wazir Khan mosque : it is in Lahore, Pakistan, is famous for its extensive faience tile work.
Moti masjid in UP

6. Aurangzeb (Alamgir) (AD 1658-1707)

Sixth Mughal emperor Aurangzeb

Shah Jahan’s son and the last seriously notable Mughal emperor Aurangzeb secured the Mughal throne after a brutal war of succession with his brothers Dara, Shuja and Murad
Aurangzeb issued a Royal Firman against Sati (in AD 1664 or 1666) and also gave a death penalty to those forcing widows to be burnt
He was called Darvesh or a Zinda Pir
He faced several rebellions during his rule, namely from the Jat Peasantry at Mathura, the Satnami Peasantry in Punjab, and the Bundelas in Bundelkhand
The annexation of Marwar in AD 1658 led to a serious rift between Rajput and Mughals after the death of Raja Jaswant Singh
Aurangzen conquered Bijapur (AD 1686) and Golconda (AD 1687) and re-imposed Jaziya in AD 1679
The Mughal empire conquests reached a climax during his rule. Aurangzeb’s empire stretched from Kashmir in the north to Jinji in the south, and from the Hindukush in the west to Chittagong in the east
Aurangzeb executed the ninth Sikh Guru, Guru Tegh Bahadur in AD 1675
Aurangzeb built Biwi ka Makbara on the tomb of his queen Rabaud-Durani at Aurangbad, Moti Mahal within Red Fort at Delhi, and the Jami or Badshahi Mosque at Lahore

What monuments built by Shah Jahan ?

Moti Masjid or
Pearl Mosque in the complex of Red Fort in Delhi.
Badshahi Mosque in Lahore.
Gyanvapi Mosque
Jamia Masjid in Srinagar is nevertheless the biggest in Kashmir.

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( Best 700+ )Medieval History One liner Question And Answer

by Mr. DJ 18/12/2020

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Medieval History One liner Question And Answer

1 .Who transferred his capital from Delhi to Devagiri?

Answer:- Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq

2 .Who was the architect to have designed the Taj Mahal?

Answer:- Ustad Isa

3 .The Bhakti Movement in Maharashtra spread because of the teachingsof:

Answer:- Samarth Guru Ramadas

4 .Under which Mughal emperor were maximum numbers of Hindusemployed in the Mughal army?

Answer:- Aurangzeb

5 .Which Mughal Emperor was known as ‘zinda pir’?

Answer:- Aurangzeb

6 .Which Mughal building is said to have an exclusive feature in form ofequal length and breadth?

Answer:- Taj Mahal

7 .During whose rule in the 6th-8th century A.D., did temple buildingreceive ample patronage?

Answer:- Pallava and Chalukya dynasties

8 .Where in India is the most famous House of Worship of the Sufislocated?

Answer:- Ajmer

9 .Which ruler paid considerable attention on irrigation and public welfareworks?

Answer:- Feroz Shah Tughlaq

10 .Which battle opened the gates of Delhi before MuhammadGhori?

Answer:- Second Battle of Tarain

11 .Who got the Brihadeswara Temple built in Tanjore?

Answer:- RajarajaChola

12 .Which is that temple built in 1100 A.D. which enjoys supremacy overother temples built in Bhubaneshwar?

Answer:- TribhuvaneshwarLingaraja Temple

13 .Mirabai was the contemporary of:

Answer:- ChaitanyaMahaprabhu

14 .Which English officer defeated the Portuguese at Sowlley?

Answer:- ThomasBest

15 .Who was the highest rural official of land revenue during the Sultanateperiod?

Answer:- Chaudhari

16 .Which of the rulers was an illiterate?

Answer:- Akbar

17 .Which Rajput king has been called by Muslim writers as the ‘biggestenemy of Islam’?

Answer:- Dhanga

18 .Among the Chalukya, Pallava, Satavahana and Rashtrakuta dynasties,which was the oldest?

Answer:- The Satavahanas

19 .Mohammad-bin-Qasim was an:

Answer:- Arab

20 .Which Sikh Guru wrote the biography of Guru Nanak?

Answer:- GuruArjun Dev

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Medieval History Quiz 2

by Mr. DJ 13/12/2020

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Navratnas of Akbar [ Best ]

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Navratnas of Akbar

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Akbar’s court had 9 eminent people also called nine gems (Navaratnas) who helped Akbar make key decisions These Navratnas were proficient in different art fields.

Navratnas of Akbar

The story of Akbar’s grandeur will be incomplete if we don’t mention the names of his navratnas. The navratnas of Akbar were as follows: Raja Birbal, Miyan Tansen, Abul Fazal, Faizi, Raja Man Singh, Raja Todar Mal, Mullah Do Piazza, Fakir Aziao-Din, Abdul Rahim Khan-I-Khana. Let’s get a short glimpse of each of these navratnas.

Navratnas of Akbar

Raja Birbal

1. He played the role of the court jester in the court of Akbar.

2. His real name was Maheshdas and the name Raja Birbal was given by Akbar.

3. He was a great singer and poet in the Mughal Court of Akbar the Great. He was a master in Sanskrit, Persian and Hindi languages.

4. He also gave military and administrative services to Akbar and died in the battle while subduing the unrest amongst Afghani tribes in North-west India.

Tansen

1. Ramtanu was his birth name and was a disciple of Swami Haridas in earlier days and later on, he learned music from Hazrat Muhammad Ghaus.

2. He was a musician in Akbar’s court and is remembered for his epic Dhrupad compositions, creating several new ragas, as well as for writing two classic books on music– Sri Ganesh Stotra and Sangita Sara.

Abul Fazal

1. His real name was Shaikh Abu al-Fazal ibn Mubarak also known as Abu’l-Fazl, Abu’l Fadl and Abu’l-Fadl ‘Allami.
2. He was the author of Akbarnama and Ain-I-Akbari. He also translated the Bible into the Persian language.

Faizi

1. His real name was Shaikh Abu al-Faiz ibn Mubarak, popularly known by his pen-name, Faizi was a poet laureate and Abul Fazal’s brother.
2. He was one of the Navratnas of Akbar and was given the status of Malik-ush-Shu’ara (Court Poet) by Akbar.
3. He translated “Lilavati (Sanskrit work in Maths by Bhaskaracharya)“, into Persian.

Raja Man Singh

1. Raja Man Singh was the Raja of Amber and was one of the famous Navaratnas of the royal court of Akbar.
2. He was a general in Akbar’s army and was the grandson of Akbar’s father-in-law Bharmal.
3. He fought many battles including the historic battle of ‘Haldighati‘ against Maharana Pratap.

Raja Todar Mal

1. He was the Finance Minister of the Mughal empire during Akbar’s reign and was one of the Navaratnas in Akbar’s court.
2. He introduced standard weights and measures, a land survey and settlement system, revenue districts, and officers. This system of maintenance by Patwari is still used in the Indian Subcontinent which was improved by the British and the Government of India.

Mullah Do Piaza

1. He acted as an advisor to Akbar.

Fakir Aziao-Din

1. He was a Sufi mystic and an advisor.

2. He used to advise Akbar on religious matters.

Abdul Rahim Khan-I-Khana

1. He was the son of Bairam Khan, Akbar’s trusted guardian and mentor.
2. Known for his Urdu couplets and his books on astrology.
3. He translated Babar’s memoirs, Baburnama from the Chagatai language to the Persian language.
4. He wrote two books on astrology- Khetakautukam and Dwatrimshadyogavali.

Akbar was a great reformist. He brought peace and treat his subjects fairly. He opposed the discrimination between Hindus and Muslims and held military positions along with religious tolerance. His tolerance and generosity were also contributed by his nine gems (Navaratnas) whose suggestions open his realm of thinking.

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