Global Studies
(Chapter-2)
Written by: Mohammad
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1.
From when the
British rule started in Bengal?
Ans: The British rule started in Bengal from 23rd June, 1757
through the battle of Palashi.
2.
How long was the
British rule Bengal?
Ans: The British ruled this country for about 200 years (1757-1947
AD).
3.
Who was the last
independent Nawab of Bengal?
Ans: Siraj-ud-Daulah
4.
Who was the
grandfather of Siraj-ud-Daula?
Ans: Nawab Alibardi Khan
5.
At what age
Siraj-ud-Daulah became the Nawab of Bengal?
Ans: At the age of 22.
6.
When Siraj-ud-Daulah
became the Nawab of Bengal?
Ans: Siraj-ud-Daulah became Nawab of Bengal only at the age of 22
after the death of Nawab Alibardi Khan in 1756.
7.
Who conspired
against Siraj-ud-Daulah?
Ans: His aunt Ghaseti Begum, commander-in-chief of his army Mir
Zafar Ali, Rai Durlabh ,Jagat Seth and The British East India Company.
8.
What was the name of
the organization of the British merchants in Bengal?
Ans: The organization of British merchants in Bengal was named
British East India Company.
9.
When Palashi battle
happened?
Ans: On 23rd June, 1757.
10.
Why Siraj-ud-Daula
lost in the battle?
Ans:The Nawab lost because of his army chief Mir Zafar's betrayal
on the battlefield.
11.
Who became the Nawab
of Bengal after Nawab Siraj-ud-Daula?
Ans: Mir Zafar
12.
Who became the Nawab
of Bengal after Mir Zafar?
Ans: Mir Quasim.
13.
How was Mir Quasim ?
Ans: Mir Qasim was freedom lover and as a consequence he had wars
twice against the English.
14.
When the battle of Baksar
Happened?
Ans: 1764
15.
How many years
British East India Company ruled Bengal?
Ans: East India Company ruled over the Bengal for a century from
1757 till 1857.
16.
Who was the first
governor of the British East India Company?
Ans:The first governor of Company was Lord Clive.
17.
When the British
government annulled the Company rule?
Ans: In 1858 the British government annulled the Company rule and
took over the administration, continued till 1947
18.
What was the main
objective of the British rule?
Ans: The main objective of the British rule was exploitation and
making profit.
19.
When the devastating
famine occurred in Bengal?
Or, What is 'Chhiyattor er Monnontor'?
Ans: During the Company rule there was a devastating famine
occurred in Bengal in 1770 (Bengali year 1176). This is known as 'Chhiyattor er
Monnontor'.
20.
When Bengal renaissance happened?
Ans: In 19th century
21.
Who were the contributors
of Bengal renaissance?
Ans: Some of the contributors of renaissance were Raja Ram Mohan
Rai, Iswarchandra Bidyasagar, and Michael Madhusudan Dutta and others.
22. Who played important roles in improving the society and education
for the Muslims?
Ans: Sir Syed Ahmed Khan,
Nawab Abdul Latif and Syed Amir Ali played important roles in improving the
society and education for the Muslims.
23. Who was Titumir?
Ans: Titumir was a freedom
fighter. Titumir built a fort with bamboos in Narkelbariya village of Chobbish
Porgona district in the West Bengal of present India. The fort was made to get
rid of exploitations and tortures of the British and the Zamindars. He died
during the war.
24. Which was the first anti-British freedom fight?
Ans: The SIpahi mutiny of
1857 was the first anti-British freedom fight.
25. What was the main objective of Sipahi Mutiny?
Ans: The main objective of
this mutiny was to end the era of British rule and to make India independent.
26. Where the rebel sipahi of
Bengals were executed?
Ans: The rebel sipahi of
Bengals were executed in Dhaka's Bahadur Shah Park.
27. From when the rule of Queen Elizabeth of the British was started
Ans: Since Sipahi mutiny
the rule of Queen Elizabeth of the British was started.
28. When 'Indian National Congress' formed?
Ans: 'Indian National
Congress' was formed in 1885.
29. When Indian Muslim League was formed?
Ans: In 1906
30. Why Khudiram and Master-da Suryasen were executed?
Ans: Khudiram and Master-da
Suryasen were executed for taking part in campaign against the British rulers.
31. Why Pritilata voluntarily sacrificed her life?
Ans: Pritilata voluntarily
sacrificed her life when she was caught by the British.
32. Who was the pioneer of women's liberation movement?
Ans: Begum Roquia Sakhawat
Hussain was the pioneer of women's
liberation movement.
33. When India became independent?
Ans: In 1947 India became
independent and two separate states were formed namely India and Pakistan.
Chapter - 3
34. What is Mahasthangar ?
Ans:Mahasthangar is a
famous historic site of Bangladesh. This carries evidence of history of
Bangladesh since 400 years BC to the next 1500 AD.
35. Where the ruins of the Pundranagar is situated?
Ans: The ruins of the most
ancient and largest city of Bangladesh, Pundranagar, is situated in
Mahasthangar.
36. When Pundranagar was built?
Ans: Pundranagar was built during the Maurya Dynasty.
37. How far is Mahasthangar from Bogra city?
Ans: 13 kilometers
38. Which is the most ancient inscription of the Bengal?
Ans: A Brahmin inscription
found in the Mahasthangar is the most ancient inscription of the Bengal.
39. Where 'Govinda Bhita', 'Lakshindarer Medh' and 'Gokul Medh' have
been found?
Ans: Religious antiquities
like 'Govinda Bhita','Lakshindarer Medh' and 'Gokul Medh' have been found in
Mahasthangar.
40. What is 'Khodai Pathor'?
Ans: A special kind of
stone was found in Mahasthangar named 'Khodai Pathor'. This stone is 3.35
meters long and 0.91 meters wide.
41. What is Wari- Bateshwar?
Ans: Wari and Bateshwar are
two neighboring villages located in the Norshingdi district. Few years back
very important archaeological site was found which is known as
"Wari-Bateshwar". Like Mahasthangar, it is an ancient historical
monument of Bengal.
42. What is Paharpur?
Ans: Paharpur is situated
in Bodolgachi Upazila of Naogaon district in Rajshahi division. An
archaeological evidence of Pala dynasty is found in Paharpur.
43. Which is the most important antiquity of Paharpur?
Ans: The most important
antiquity of Paharpur is known as 'Swampur Mahabihar’.
44. When 'Swampur Mahabihar’ was built?
Ans: 'Swampur Mahabihar’
was built in the period of King Dharmapala (approximate 781-821AD).
45. How many secret chambers are in 'Swampur Mahabihar’?
Ans: 177 secret chambers
46. What is Mynamati?
Ans: Mynamati is situated
eight kilometers south west from Comilla city. The legend of King Manik
Chandra's wife, Mynamati is related to this place. The ancient monuments of
Mynamati carry the historic prominence of 400 years of south-eastern Bengal for
eight to twelve centuries.
47. Which religion’s monuments are found in Mynamati?
Ans: Buddhist, Jain and
Hindu religion.
48. Where is Sonargoan?
Ans: Sonargaon is another
historic location of Bangladesh. It is 27 kilometers south east from Dhaka at
the western shore of Meghna river. It is currently within Narayanganj district.
49. When Sonargaon was the capital of Bengal?
Ans: It was the capital
city of the Bengal Sultans in the medieval age at the period of Muslim rule. It
was the capital of Isa Khan and his son Musa Khan, the most powerful among the
twelve Bhuiya of the Mughal Empire.
50. Where is the tomb of Sultan Giasuddin Azam Shah?
Ans: The tomb of Sultan
Giasuddin Azam Shah is situated in Sonargaon.
51. Where is Lalbagh fort?
Ans: It is situated at the
south west end of the current Old Dhaka near the Buriganga river.
52. When The construction of Lalbagh fort began?
Ans: The construction of
this fort began 1678 during Dhaka's
Subedar by Shahjada Mohammad Azam, son of Mughal Emperor Aurangazeb.
53. Where is Ahsan Manzil?
Ans: Ahsan Manzil was the
palace of the nawabs of Dhaka. It is situated in
Kumartuli at the bank of
Buriganga river.
54. Who built Ahsan Manzil?
Ans: It was built by
Zamindar Sheikh Enayetullah, the owner of Zamalpur Porgona of Barisal during
the Mughal period.
55. Who named after Ahsan Manzil?
Ans: Dhaka's Nawab Khaja
Abdul Gani named it Ahsan Manzil after his son Ahsanullah.
56. When Bangladesh government has taken over as supervisor of Ahsan
Manzil?
Ans: In 1985, Bangladesh
government has taken over as supervisor of Ahsan Manzil in order to keep its
historic importance.
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