The Kingdom of Rashtrakuta

Test your knowledge about the mighty Rashtrakuta dynasty that ruled over large parts of India from the 8th to the 10th century.

13 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Rashtrakuta ruler earned the title "Tribhuvanachakravarti", meaning "Lord of Three Worlds"?

  1. Govinda III
  2. Krishna I
  3. Amoghavarsha I
  4. Indra III
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Rashtrakuta capital city was located in which present-day state of India?

  1. Karnataka
  2. Maharashtra
  3. Andhra Pradesh
  4. Telangana
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Rashtrakuta ruler is credited with constructing the magnificent Kailasa temple at Ellora?

  1. Krishna I
  2. Dhruva Dharavarsha
  3. Govinda III
  4. Amoghavarsha I
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Rashtrakutas were known for their patronage of which religion?

  1. Hinduism
  2. Buddhism
  3. Jainism
  4. Sikhism
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Rashtrakuta ruler is associated with the compilation of the Sanskrit encyclopedia "Kavirajamarga"?

  1. Amoghavarsha I
  2. Krishna II
  3. Govinda IV
  4. Indra III
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Rashtrakutas had frequent conflicts with which neighboring dynasty?

  1. Pallavas
  2. Cholas
  3. Chalukyas
  4. Pratiharas
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Rashtrakuta ruler is known for his successful military campaigns against the Eastern Chalukyas?

  1. Krishna III
  2. Indra III
  3. Govinda IV
  4. Amoghavarsha II
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Rashtrakutas were known for their contributions to which field of literature?

  1. Drama
  2. Poetry
  3. Philosophy
  4. History
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Rashtrakutas maintained diplomatic relations with which foreign power?

  1. Arab Caliphate
  2. Chinese Tang Dynasty
  3. Persian Sassanid Empire
  4. Byzantine Empire
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Rashtrakuta ruler is known for his patronage of Jainism and the construction of Jain temples?

  1. Amoghavarsha I
  2. Krishna II
  3. Indra III
  4. Govinda IV
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Rashtrakutas were known for their expertise in which field of warfare?

  1. Cavalry
  2. Infantry
  3. Archery
  4. Naval warfare
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Rashtrakutas were known for their contributions to which field of art?

  1. Sculpture
  2. Painting
  3. Architecture
  4. Music
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Rashtrakuta ruler is known for his patronage of the Kannada language and literature?

  1. Amoghavarsha I
  2. Krishna II
  3. Govinda IV
  4. Indra III