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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 the kings of vijayanagara foundation, dynasties and administration of vijaynagar kingdom the vijayanagara administration vijayanagara empire

Harihara and Bukka, the founders of the empire of Vijayanagar; named their dynasty as _____.

  1. Sangama

  2. Saluva

  3. Tuluva

  4. Aravidu
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A Correct answer
Explanation
The Vijayanagara Empire was based in the Deccan Plateau region in South India. It was established in 1336 by Harihara I and his brother Bukka Raya I of Sangam dynasty.
Multiple choice history the kings of vijayanagara foundation, dynasties and administration of vijaynagar kingdom the vijayanagara administration vijayanagara empire

Who was the spiritual leader associated with the founding of the Vijayanagara Kingdom?

  1. Ramdas

  2. Vidyaranya

  3. Purandaradas

  4. Appayya Dikshitar
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Vidyaranya, a sage and scholar, played a crucial role in inspiring and guiding the brothers Harihara and Bukka to establish the Vijayanagara Kingdom.

Multiple choice history the kings of vijayanagara foundation, dynasties and administration of vijaynagar kingdom the vijayanagara administration vijayanagara empire

Tuluva Narasa who ruled the Vijaynagara Empire for the period 1491-1503 belonged to which dynasty?

  1. Sangama Dynasty

  2. Saluva Dynasty

  3. Tuluva Dynasty

  4. Aravidu Dynasty
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Tuluva Narasa Nayaka was the founder of the Tuluva dynasty, which took power after the decline of the Saluva dynasty.

Multiple choice history the kings of vijayanagara foundation, dynasties and administration of vijaynagar kingdom the vijayanagara administration vijayanagara empire

Harihara Raya I who ruled the Vijaynagara Empire for the period 1336-1356 belonged to which dynasty?

  1. Sangama Dynasty

  2. Saluva Dynasty

  3. Tuluva Dynasty

  4. Aravidu Dynasty
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Harihara I was the first ruler of the Sangama dynasty, which he founded along with his brother Bukka Raya I.

Multiple choice history the kings of vijayanagara foundation, dynasties and administration of vijaynagar kingdom the vijayanagara administration vijayanagara empire

Who played key role in the Vijayanagara politics during the period of Sadasiva Raya? 

  1. Immadi Narasimha

  2. Aliya Rama Raya

  3. Bukkaraya I

  4. Devaraya I
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Aliya Rama Raya was the de facto ruler and regent during the reign of Sadasiva Raya. He held the actual power while Sadasiva Raya remained a titular figurehead.

Multiple choice history the kings of vijayanagara foundation, dynasties and administration of vijaynagar kingdom the vijayanagara administration vijayanagara empire

Who was the most famous ruler of Tuluva dynasty?

  1. Sri Krishna Devaraya

  2. Hari Hara I

  3. Tirumala Raya

  4. Sadasiva Raya
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Explanation

Sri Krishna Devaraya is widely considered the greatest ruler of the Tuluva dynasty and the Vijayanagara Empire. His reign marked a golden age of literature, art, and military expansion.

Multiple choice history the kings of vijayanagara foundation, dynasties and administration of vijaynagar kingdom the vijayanagara administration vijayanagara empire

The Vijayanagar king who wrote a work 'Amuktamalayada' on the lines of Kautilya's Arthashastra, was _____.

  1. Deva Raya II

  2. Vira Narasimha

  3. Sri Ranga II

  4. Krishnadeva Raya
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Krishnadevaraya, the most famous ruler of Vijayanagara, composed a work on statecraft in Telugu known as the Amuktamalyada. 

Multiple choice history the development of regional culture development of regional culture during medieval period india in 18th century rise of independent states kings and kingdoms of the early medieval period

Mahipala I was the son of _________.

  1. Dharmapala

  2. Rajyapala

  3. Vikramapala

  4. Devpala
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Mahipala I was the son of Vikramapala, who was a member of the Pala dynasty. He is credited with reviving the power of the Palas after a period of decline.

Multiple choice history the development of regional culture development of regional culture during medieval period india in 18th century rise of independent states kings and kingdoms of the early medieval period

The Rashtrakuta ruler Amoghavarsha was defeated by which Pala ruler?

  1. Gopala

  2. Dharmapala

  3. Devpala

  4. Madanapala
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Devpala, the Pala king, successfully campaigned against the Rashtrakuta ruler Amoghavarsha, asserting Pala dominance in the region.

Multiple choice history the development of regional culture development of regional culture during medieval period india in 18th century rise of independent states kings and kingdoms of the early medieval period

_______ was considered as the first prominent king of ancient Bengal who ruled between 590 and 625 CE.

  1. Gopala

  2. Sashanka

  3. Harsha

  4. Devpala
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Sashanka was the king of Gauda and is considered the first prominent independent ruler of Bengal, reigning in the early 7th century.

Multiple choice history the development of regional culture development of regional culture during medieval period india in 18th century rise of independent states kings and kingdoms of the early medieval period

The Kandariya Mahadeva temple dedicated to Shiva was constructed in 999 by the king Dhangadeva of the __________ Dynasty.

  1. Chandela

  2. Chalukya

  3. Pallava

  4. Chola
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Kandariya Mahadeva temple dedicated to Shiva was constructed in 999 by the king Dhangadeva of the Chandela dynasty. The temple had an ornamented gateway that led to an entrance. It had a main hall known as mahamandapa where dances were performed.

Multiple choice history the development of regional culture development of regional culture during medieval period india in 18th century rise of independent states kings and kingdoms of the early medieval period

Basaveshwara was the minister of finance under the Kalachuri ruler _________ .

  1. Bijjala

  2. Devaraya

  3. Ravikeerti

  4. Ereyanga
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Bijjala was the founder of Kalachuri dynasty. Basaveshwara was the minister of finance under the Kalachuri ruler Bijjala. Basaveshwara revolted against Bijjala.

Multiple choice history the development of regional culture development of regional culture during medieval period india in 18th century rise of independent states kings and kingdoms of the early medieval period

Nagabhatta, the ruler of Ujjain, who resisted the Arab attacks belonged to the _________ dynasty.

  1. Paramara

  2. Chauhan

  3. Gurjara Pratihara

  4. Garhwal
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C Correct answer
Explanation

In 750 AD, Nagabhata-I replaced the throne of the great king Harshavardhana and established himself as the great ruler of Ujjain. He resisted invasion by the Mlechchas who were identified with the Arab Muslim invaders which is mentioned in the Gwalior inscription of his descendant Mihira Bhoja. Nagabhata was the founder of the imperial Gurjara Pratihara dynasty.