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The Western Ganga Dynasty

Quiz about the Western Ganga dynasty that ruled over parts of Southern India from the 4th to the 11th century CE in present-day Karnataka. Topics include their kings, capital, patronage of arts and literature, and military conflicts with neighboring dynasties like the Cholas and Hoysalas.

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following was the first Ganga king?

  1. Kongani Varma
  2. Madhava Varma
  3. Avinita
  4. Durvinita
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the capital of the Ganga kingdom?

  1. Talakad
  2. Kolar
  3. Mysore
  4. Bangalore
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following Ganga kings was known as the "Tiger of Talakad"?

  1. Durvinita
  2. Sripurusha
  3. Shivamara I
  4. Rachamalla I
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Ganga king was a patron of the Kannada poet Pampa?

  1. Rachamalla I
  2. Rajamalla IV
  3. Marasimha II
  4. Butuga II
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Ganga king was defeated by the Chola king Rajaraja I?

  1. Marasimha II
  2. Butuga II
  3. Rachamalla II
  4. Rajendra Chola I
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the name of the Ganga king who built the Kolaramma Temple?

  1. Kongani Varma
  2. Madhava Varma
  3. Avinita
  4. Durvinita
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Ganga king was known as the "Lion of Talakad"?

  1. Durvinita
  2. Sripurusha
  3. Shivamara I
  4. Rachamalla I
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Ganga king was a patron of the Kannada poet Ranna?

  1. Rachamalla I
  2. Rajamalla IV
  3. Marasimha II
  4. Butuga II
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Ganga king was defeated by the Hoysala king Vishnuvardhana?

  1. Marasimha II
  2. Butuga II
  3. Rachamalla II
  4. Rajendra Chola I
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