Historical Quiz Trials

Section A
Which event
inspired this
painting - The
Dance of Death?
X was one of the 16 Maha-janapadas or ‘Great
Countries’ of ancient India, laying primarily in modern
day southern Bihar. Its first capital was Rajagriha
which then shifted to Y.
X is heavily mentioned in Ramayana, Mahabharata
and Puranas, as well as in Jain and Buddhist texts.

Name X and Y.
Name
The Site
And
The Civilization
X was a city, both factual and legendary, located
in northwestern Anatolia, in what is now Turkey.
It is best known for being the focus of war
described in the epic poem Iliad.

Identify X.
Zahīr ud-Dīn Muhammad, born in 1483, is
considered a national hero in Uzbekistan and
Kyrgyzstan. After conquering and subsequently
losing the kingdom of Samarkand thrice, he
focused the direction of his conquests
elsewhere.

He is better known by his nickname - _____?

Connect following 4 images -
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Bengal Tiger - Bipin Chandra Pal

Mahamana - Madan Mohan Malaviya

Bismarck of India - ______________________-

The quinque viae (Latin "Five Ways") are five
logical arguments regarding the existence of
God summarized by the 13th-century Catholic
philosopher and theologian __________ in his
book Summa Theologica.
X is a traditional sport with a history spanning
multiple century, with multiple rituals like salt
purification, the referee dressing like a priest, and
clapping hands on entering the ring to summon the
Gods still intact.
It lost a lot of reputation in recent times due to high
profile scandals.

Identify X
In 1327, fearing attacks from Mongols, Z passed an order.
To its fulfilment, a broad road was constructed between X and Y for
convenience and shady trees were planted on both sides of the road.
A regular postal service was also established.

Halting stations were set up at every two miles, with provisions for
food and water. Besides, a khanqah was established at each station
where at least one sufi saint was stationed.
Grants were also given by Z to those who shifted from X to Y.

However, by 1335, Z reversed his order.

Identify Z, X and Y.