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What, Where, How, and When?

Subject: History

Book: NCERT History Class 6

Introduction to history and its sources.
- **What is History?**:
- Study of past events and civilizations.
- **Where Did People Live?**:
- Early settlements near rivers and forests.
- **Sources of History**:
- Archaeological and literary sources.
- **How Do We Know the Past?**:
- Study of inscriptions, manuscripts, coins.

**Possible Exam Questions:**
1. What is history and why do we study it?
2. How do archaeologists find out about past civilizations?
3. What are inscriptions and how do they help in history?
4. What are the sources of ancient history?
5. Why did early humans settle near rivers?

Practice Questions

Which Mughal ruler is known for introducing the Din-i-Ilahi religion?

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Which was the first major empire to rule India?

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Who was the founder of the Maratha Empire?

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Who was the first person to propose the idea of a Constituent Assembly for India?

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The Indian Rebellion of 1857 is also known by which name?

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Who was the first Sultan of Delhi?

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The first battle of Panipat was fought in which year?

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Which Mughal emperor is known for his policy of religious tolerance?

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Who is known as the "Father of Indian National Congress"?

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Which of the following was the main reason for the downfall of the Maurya Empire?

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