Gujarat General Knowledge Hub: Explore the State

History

11. Q: Who founded the city of Ahmedabad?
    A: Ahmed Shah I
12. Q: Which movement did Mahatma Gandhi launch from Ahmedabad in 1930?
    A: Salt March (Dandi March)
13. Q: In which year did the Gujarat Earthquake occur, causing massive destruction?
    A: 2001
14. Q: Which ancient civilization had a major center at Lothal in Gujarat?
    A: Indus Valley Civilization
15. Q: Who was the first Governor of Gujarat?
    A: Mehdi Nawaz Jung
16. Q: What is the significance of the Sabarmati Ashram?
    A: It was one of the residences of Mahatma Gandhi.
17. Q: Which famous battle did Rani Lakshmibai fight against the British forces in Gujarat?
    A: Battle of Morar (though not directly in Gujarat, she is associated with Indian freedom struggle).
18. Q: Which dynasty built the Sun Temple at Modhera?
    A: Solanki Dynasty
19. Q: Which ruler is credited with establishing the Maratha Empire’s influence in Gujarat?
    A: Peshwa Baji Rao I
20. Q: Which Sultanate had its capital at Champaner in Gujarat?
    A: Gujarat Sultanate