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Ancient and Medieval Indian Rulers

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Ancient and medieval Indian rulers cover dynasties, major empires, administrative reforms, and historical monuments. This is a highly scored area in history sections of competitive exams. Practice these questions to strengthen your history foundation.

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Ancient and Medieval Indian Rulers Questions

Multiple choice history new empires and kingdoms the gupta: empire gupta period the vardhans

Chandragupta I assumed the title ______.

  1. Maharajadhiraja

  2. Gangaikonda

  3. Trisamudratoyapitavahana

  4. Dakshinapatheshwara
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Chandragupta I was the first of the imperial Gupta Empire Kings who ruled around 319 CE. He claimed the title of Maharajadhiraja or the King of Kings which signified the status of an emperor. He was the first prominent ruler of the Gupta empire. He increased power and prestige of the empire to a great extent by matrimonial alliance and conquests.

Multiple choice history new empires and kingdoms the gupta: empire gupta period the vardhans

The Gupta Emperor known as Vikramaditya was ______.

  1. Chandragupta II

  2. Samudragupta

  3. Kumaragupta

  4. Varahamihira
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Explanation

The Gupta ruler Chandragupta II was known as Vikramaditya. Chandragupta II (380 AD - 415 AD) was one of the powerful emperors of the Gupta Empire. He led an expedition to western India. His court was full of learned people- Kalidasa, the poet and Aryabhatta the astronomer.

Multiple choice history new empires and kingdoms the gupta: empire gupta period the vardhans

A Gupta king has been called an Indian Napoleon and he was also an accomplished poet and musician (player of Veena). Who was he?

  1. Samudragupta

  2. Kumargupta

  3. Chandragupta II

  4. Skandagupta
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Explanation

Samudragupta is known as the 'Napoleon of India' due to his extensive military conquests, and he was also a patron of the arts, famously depicted playing the Veena on coins.

Multiple choice history new empires and kingdoms the gupta: empire gupta period the vardhans

What was Chandragupta-II also known as?

  1. Samudragupta

  2. Vikramaditya

  3. Skandagupta

  4. Raanagupta
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Chandragupta II, a prominent ruler of the Gupta Empire, adopted the title Vikramaditya after defeating the Saka Kshatrapas. Samudragupta was his father, and Skandagupta was his grandson.

Multiple choice history new empires and kingdoms the gupta: empire gupta period the vardhans

The achievements of Samudragupta have been chronicled in the ________.

  1. Hathigumpha inscription

  2. Sarnath inscription

  3. Girnar inscription

  4. Allahabad pillar inscription
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Allahabad pillar inscription, also known as the Prayag Prashasti, was composed by Harisena and details the military conquests and achievements of Samudragupta.

Multiple choice history new empires and kingdoms the gupta: empire gupta period the vardhans

The Gupta Emperor Chandragupta II was succeeded by whom?

  1. Kumargupta I

  2. Skandgupta

  3. Buddhagupta

  4. Vishnugupta
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Explanation

Kumaragupta I Mahendraditya was one of the last great emperors of the Gupta Dynasty. His reign lasted for 40 years between CE 415 – 455. He succeeded his father Chandragupta II. He was a great ruler and was able to keep intact his Empire including the newly acquired provinces of Western India. He died during the war with the Hunas.

Multiple choice history the gupta: empire gupta period the vardhans kannauj: age of harshavardhana

Kings Queens:
1. Chandragupta-I Kumaradevi
2. Samudragupta Dattadevi
3. Chandragupta-II Dhruvadevi
4. Kumargupta-I Kuberanaga.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

  1. 1, 2 and 3

  2. 2 and 3

  3. 1, 2 and 4

  4. 2 and 4
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Explanation

Chandragupta, I married the Lichchhavi princess Kumaradevi. 

(1) The official records of the Gupta dynasty state that Samudragupta was succeeded by Chandragupta II, who was his son from queen Dattadevi. (2)Gupta records mention Dhruvadevi as Chandragupta's queen and the mother of his successor Kumaragupta I.
(3) Kuberanaga was another wife of Chandragupta II. Kumaragupta married Anantadevi. Hence, point 4 is wrong and Option A is correct. Among the rest, option B does not include Chandragupta I, Option C does not mention Dhruvadevi, but wrong point 4 while Option D mentions only Dattadevi and wrong point Kubernaga, hence, these are incorrect. 

Multiple choice history the gupta: empire gupta period the vardhans kannauj: age of harshavardhana

The Gupta ruler who repaired Sudarsana Lake for the second time was ________________.

  1. Samudra Gupta

  2. Vishnu Gupta

  3. Rama Gupta

  4. Skanda Gupta
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Sudarsana Lake was originally built during the Mauryan period. Skandagupta is recorded in the Junagadh inscription as having repaired the dam of this lake during his reign.

Multiple choice history the gupta: empire gupta period the vardhans kannauj: age of harshavardhana

The Ajanta caves were built during the period of the

  1. Mauryas

  2. Guptas

  3. Kushanas

  4. Chalukyas
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B Correct answer
Explanation
  • The Ajanta Caves were built during the period of Guptas and the artwork reflect the influence of Gupta period.
  • The caves were built in two phases, the first phase starting around the 2nd century BCE, while the second phase was built around 400–650 CE.
  • There are a total of 30 caves.
Multiple choice history the gupta: empire gupta period the vardhans kannauj: age of harshavardhana

Name the ruler of the Gupta Dynasty about whose conquests the Allahabad Pillar Inscription presents an account of ________.

  1. Chandragupta Vikramaditya

  2. Samudragupta

  3. Kumargupta

  4. Skandgupta
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Allahabad Pillar Inscription present an account of Samudragupta. His military conquests are mentioned on same Allahabad pillar which carries inscriptions of peace-loving Ashoka.

Multiple choice history the gupta: empire gupta period the vardhans kannauj: age of harshavardhana

Who was the most important officer in the Gupta Empire?

  1. Amatyas

  2. Kumaramatyas

  3. Mahamatyas

  4. Vishyapati
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Gupta Empire was an ancient Indian empire, existing from approximately 240 to 590 CE. A team of officers known as Mahadandanayaka, Sandhivigrahika and Kumaramatyas assisted the king in administering the state. The most important officers in the Gupta empire were the Kumaramatyas or the ministers. They were appointed by the king in the home provinces and possibly paid in cash.

Multiple choice history the gupta: empire gupta period the vardhans kannauj: age of harshavardhana

Gupta dynasty was famous for ______.

  1. art and architecture

  2. imperialism

  3. revenue and land reforms

  4. patronage of literary work
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Explanation

The Gupta period witnessed a tremendous progress in the field of art, science and literature and on account of this it has been called “a golden age”. Kalidas, Basha, Sudraka, Vishakhadatta, Amarsimha, etc made great contribution in the literature. Gupta period marks the beginning of Indian temple architecture.Kankali Devi Temple, Dasavatara Temple, Vishnu and Varsha Temple at Eran, etc all were constructed during this period. Painting and art reached its zenith during this period.

Multiple choice history the gupta: empire gupta period the vardhans kannauj: age of harshavardhana

Which one of the following ports handled the north Indian trade during the Gupta period?

  1. Tamralipti

  2. Broach

  3. Kalyan

  4. Cambay
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Explanation

Gupta Empire had robust international and internal trade despite fall in Roman trade. Riverine trade was also conducted through Ganges, Brahmaputra, Narmada, Krishna etc. The important ports included Tamralipti, Braoch, Kalyan, and Cambay. Broach (Bharuch. The main items of trade included spices, pearls, gold, horses etc. Tamralipti port handled the north Indian trade during the Gupta period. It is believed that Taralipti was the exit point of the Mauryan trade route for the south and south-east. It was located near Rupnarayana river.