Political Historiography of India

Description: This quiz covers the political historiography of India, exploring the various perspectives and interpretations of Indian political history.
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Which Indian historian is known for his work on the political and economic history of the Mughal Empire?

  1. Romila Thapar

  2. Irfan Habib

  3. B.R. Ambedkar

  4. Jawaharlal Nehru


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Irfan Habib is a renowned Indian historian specializing in the political and economic history of the Mughal Empire.

Who wrote the book "The Discovery of India", which provides a comprehensive overview of Indian history from ancient times to the modern era?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Vallabhbhai Patel

  4. Sardar Patel


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Jawaharlal Nehru wrote the book "The Discovery of India" during his imprisonment during the Indian independence movement.

Which Indian historian is known for his work on the history of the Indian National Congress and the freedom movement?

  1. Bipan Chandra

  2. R.C. Majumdar

  3. K.M. Panikkar

  4. Tarachand


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bipan Chandra is a prominent Indian historian known for his work on the history of the Indian National Congress and the freedom movement.

Who wrote the book "India: A History", which provides a detailed account of Indian history from ancient times to the present?

  1. John Keay

  2. Stanley Wolpert

  3. Ramachandra Guha

  4. Romila Thapar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

John Keay is a British historian and travel writer known for his book "India: A History".

Which Indian historian is known for his work on the history of the Maratha Empire?

  1. G.S. Sardesai

  2. V.K. Rajwade

  3. R.G. Bhandarkar

  4. Jadunath Sarkar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

G.S. Sardesai is a renowned Indian historian known for his work on the history of the Maratha Empire.

Who wrote the book "The Great Rebellion: India 1857", which provides an in-depth analysis of the Indian Rebellion of 1857?

  1. Eric Stokes

  2. Sepoy Mutiny

  3. William Dalrymple

  4. Christopher Bayly


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Eric Stokes wrote the book "The Great Rebellion: India 1857", which provides an in-depth analysis of the Indian Rebellion of 1857.

Which Indian historian is known for his work on the history of the Sikh Empire?

  1. Khushwant Singh

  2. Ganda Singh

  3. Teja Singh

  4. Hari Ram Gupta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Khushwant Singh is a renowned Indian historian known for his work on the history of the Sikh Empire.

Who wrote the book "The Wonder That Was India", which provides a comprehensive overview of Indian history and culture?

  1. A.L. Basham

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. R.C. Majumdar

  4. K.M. Panikkar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A.L. Basham wrote the book "The Wonder That Was India", which provides a comprehensive overview of Indian history and culture.

Which Indian historian is known for his work on the history of the Indian Ocean trade?

  1. K.N. Chaudhuri

  2. Ashin Das Gupta

  3. Sanjay Subrahmanyam

  4. Tapan Raychaudhuri


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

K.N. Chaudhuri is a renowned Indian historian known for his work on the history of the Indian Ocean trade.

Who wrote the book "The Argumentative Indian", which explores the intellectual and cultural history of India?

  1. Amartya Sen

  2. Ramachandra Guha

  3. Pankaj Mishra

  4. Ashis Nandy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Amartya Sen wrote the book "The Argumentative Indian", which explores the intellectual and cultural history of India.

Which Indian historian is known for his work on the history of the Indian economy?

  1. D.R. Gadgil

  2. B.R. Shenoy

  3. P.C. Mahalanobis

  4. V.K.R.V. Rao


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

D.R. Gadgil is a renowned Indian historian known for his work on the history of the Indian economy.

Who wrote the book "The Indian War of Independence 1857", which provides a detailed account of the Indian Rebellion of 1857?

  1. V.D. Savarkar

  2. R.C. Majumdar

  3. S.B. Chaudhuri

  4. Bipan Chandra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

V.D. Savarkar wrote the book "The Indian War of Independence 1857", which provides a detailed account of the Indian Rebellion of 1857.

Which Indian historian is known for his work on the history of the Indian National Congress?

  1. B. Pattabhi Sitaramayya

  2. D.G. Tendulkar

  3. Rajendra Prasad

  4. Jawaharlal Nehru


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

B. Pattabhi Sitaramayya is a renowned Indian historian known for his work on the history of the Indian National Congress.

Who wrote the book "The History of the Indian National Congress", which provides a comprehensive account of the history of the Indian National Congress?

  1. B. Pattabhi Sitaramayya

  2. D.G. Tendulkar

  3. Rajendra Prasad

  4. Jawaharlal Nehru


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

B. Pattabhi Sitaramayya wrote the book "The History of the Indian National Congress", which provides a comprehensive account of the history of the Indian National Congress.

Which Indian historian is known for his work on the history of the Indian freedom movement?

  1. R.C. Majumdar

  2. K.M. Panikkar

  3. Tarachand

  4. Bipan Chandra


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bipan Chandra is a renowned Indian historian known for his work on the history of the Indian freedom movement.

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