Gujarat History General Knowledge Questions
Q: Who founded the city of Ahmedabad?
A: Ahmed Shah I
Q: Which movement did Mahatma Gandhi launch from Ahmedabad in 1930?
A: Salt March (Dandi March)
Q: In which year did the Gujarat Earthquake occur, causing massive destruction?
A: 2001
Q: Which ancient civilization had a major center at Lothal in Gujarat?
A: Indus Valley Civilization
Q: Who was the first Governor of Gujarat?
A: Mehdi Nawaz Jung
Q: What is the significance of the Sabarmati Ashram?
A: It was one of the residences of Mahatma Gandhi.
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).
Q: Which dynasty built the Sun Temple at Modhera?
A: Solanki Dynasty
Q: Which ruler is credited with establishing the Maratha Empire’s influence in Gujarat?
A: Peshwa Baji Rao I
Q: Which Sultanate had its capital at Champaner in Gujarat?
A: Gujarat Sultanate