Bhagavad Gita
Who is the god who speaks to Arjuna in the Bhagavad Gita?
Who is Krishna?
In the Ramayana, who is the demon king of Lanka defeated by Rama?
Who is Ravana?
Who is the eldest of the five Pandava brothers?
Who is Yudhishthira?
This ancient civilization, known for its advanced urban planning and drainage systems, flourished around 2500 BCE in present-day Pakistan and northwest India.
What is the Indus Valley Civilization?
This first woman Prime Minister of India served from 1966 to 1977 and again from 1980 to 1984.
Who is Indira Gandhi?
In the Bhagavad Gita, Krishna tells Arjuna to do his duty without worrying about the results. What is this called?
What is Karma Yoga?
Who is the author of Ramayana?
Who is Valmiki?
Which warrior is known for his boon of choosing the time of his death in the Mahabharata?
Who is Bhishma?
This 1857 uprising against British rule is also known as the First War of Indian Independence.
What is the Indian Rebellion of 1857?
This Mauryan emperor, who ruled from 268 to 232 BCE, is known for spreading Buddhism and promoting peace and tolerance.
Which chapter of the Bhagavad Gita is known as the "Yoga of Knowledge"?
What is Chapter 4?
Which bird sacrifices its life to save Rama's brother, Lakshmana, in the Ramayana?
What is Jatayu?
In the Mahabharata, who is the charioteer of Arjuna during the Kurukshetra War?
Who is Krishna?
This battle in 1757 marked the beginning of British control over India.
What is the Battle of Plassey?
Who was the founder of the Maurya Empire and the first ruler to unite the Indian subcontinent?
Who is Chandragupta Maurya?
This specific name of Krishna, meaning “the Lord of the senses,” is used multiple times in the Gita when referring to his divine identity.
What is Hrishikesha?
This son of Ravana was known for his immense strength and illusionary powers. He wounded Lakshmana in battle, leading to the need for the Sanjeevani herb.
Who is Indrajit (also known as Meghanada)?
In Chapter 4, Krishna refers to this ancient sage as one of the earliest recipients of the yoga he now teaches to Arjuna — part of the paramparā
Who is Vivasvan?
Which ancient civilization is considered the first known civilization in India?
What is the Harappan Civilization?
This Indian emperor, who ruled from 1526 to 1530, founded the Mughal Empire in India.
Who is Babur?
In Chapter 10, Krishna reveals his divine manifestations (vibhutis). Among the Rudras, he declares himself to be this specific Rudra — known as the lord of storms and howls.
Who is Shankara?
This lesser-known son of Ravana ruled over Anga (modern-day Bihar) and was born from a celestial nymph. He was killed by Lakshmana in battle but not before displaying immense archery skills equal to his father’s.
Who is Narantaka?
This son of Dushasana was killed by Abhimanyu during the battle of Kurukshetra, shortly before Abhimanyu himself was slain in the Chakravyuha.
Who is Lakshmana Kumara?
This ancient Indian text on politics and statecraft was written by Chanakya (Kautilya).
What is the Arthashastra?
This 10th-century Kashmiri polymath and author of the Rajatarangini is considered India’s first historian for his detailed chronicle of Kashmir’s kings.
Who is Kalhana?