States PCS: Madhya Pradesh GK Questions For MPPSC Examinations

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The Teli Temple (Telika Mandir) in Gwalior dates to the 8th-9th century CE. Evidence from inscriptions and architectural style links its construction to the Gurjara-Pratihara dynasty, particularly during the reign of Mihira Bhoja. Scholars such as Michael Meister and George Michell date the temple completion to around 750-800 CE. The temple’s style pre-dates local legends suggesting an 11th-century origin. The Gurjara-Pratiharas ruled large parts of northern India during this period, including areas around Gwalior.

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Bhoja was a renowned Parmara king of Dhar who received periodic social support from the Bhil tribe. The Bhils, an indigenous tribal group, often allied with regional rulers in medieval India. No such direct association with Bhil support is recorded for Akbar, Alauddin Khalji, or Hoshang Shah in Dhar.

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Thakur Sarjuprasad was the zamindar of Raghavgarh who shot an English officer during the rebellion. The event intensified the local resistance against British rule. Thakur Devisingh, Jawaharsingh Bundela, and Madukar Shah were notable figures linked to other areas or uprisings. The Raghavgarh incident increased the momentum of anti-colonial activities in that region during the rebellion period.

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During the 1857 revolt, British officers from Indore fled to Sehore. Sehore provided refuge with support from Sikandar Begum, Begum of Bhopal. Indore and Sehore are districts in present-day Madhya Pradesh. Other listed places were not recorded as shelters during this event.

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Thakur Ranmat Singh attacked the British resident of Nagod in 1859. He was hanged for his revolt that year. Saadat Khan and Raja Bakhtawar Singh were leaders in Malwa. Bhima Nayak led tribal resistance in western Nimar. The attack occurred during the 1857-59 period of Indian uprisings against British rule.

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Jhalkari Bai was a close aide of Rani Lakshmibai in the 1857 rebellion. She impersonated the queen to confuse British troops during the siege of Gwalior. Rani Lakshmibai was the Queen of Jhansi, known for her role in the First War of Indian Independence in 1857. Other women listed were freedom fighters from different regions or periods. Jhalkari Bai’s loyalty and bravery are documented in historical records of the uprising.

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The Battle of Bhopal occurred on December 24, 1737. It was led by Peshwa Bajirao I for the Marathas. The Marathas defeated the combined forces of the Mughals and the Nizam of Hyderabad. This victory resulted in the Treaty of Bhopal. It forced the Mughals and Nizams to cede the Malwa region and pay a large indemnity to the Marathas.

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The Bundela ruler of Chandrapur who fought against the British and died in the resistance was Raja Jawahar Singh Bundela, a key leader in the early Bundela Revolt (around 1842) alongside Madhukar Shah of Narhat, challenging oppressive British taxes and ultimately facing execution for his defiance, though details on his exact death date in 1857 are less clear, he’s remembered as an early freedom fighter in the region. 

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Chhattisgarh was formed on 31 October 2000 by bifurcating Madhya Pradesh, with Raipur as its capital. The creation aimed to improve administration and recognize regional identity. Earlier dates correspond to India’s independence (1947), Constitution adoption (1950), or Madhya Pradesh state reorganization (1956), not Chhattisgarh’s formation.

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The Flag Satyagraha began in Jabalpur as a protest against British rule. It involved the hoisting of the Indian flag as a symbol of resistance. The Quit India Movement started in 1942 mainly from Mumbai. The Civil Disobedience Movement was launched by Gandhi in 1930, primarily in Dandi. The Home Rule Movement started around 1916, led by Annie Besant.