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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Given below are the dynasties that ruled the Delhi:
A) Sayyed dynasty      B) Slave dynasty      C) Lodhi dynasty     D) Khilji dynasty.

Which is the correct chronological sequence of their rule?

  1. A, B, C, D

  2. B, A, D, C

  3. C, A, D, B

  4. B, D, A, C
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Sayyed Dynasty : 1414 to 1451

Slave Dynasty : 1206 to 1290
Lodhi Dynasty : 1451 to 1526
Khilji Dynasty : 1290 to 1320

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Who was the founder of the Paramara dynasty?

  1. Upendra Krishnaraja

  2. Mihir Bhoj

  3. Pulakeshin

  4. Harshvardhana
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Paramara Dynasty was founded by a chief called Upendra (Krishanaraja) at the beginning of the 9th century. The capital of Paramaras initially was Ujjain which later was replaced by Dhara. They were able to rule till 1305 when Malwa was conquered finally by Alauddin Khilji.

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Who was the founder of the Gurjara Pratihara dynasty?

  1. Harichandra

  2. Raja Bhoj

  3. Prithviraj Chauhan

  4. Pulakeshin
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Explanation

The Gurjara Pratihara dynasty was founded by Harichandra, in the area around Jodhpur in Rajputana. They ruled most of northern India from mid-7th to the 11th century. Gurjara-Pratihara are known for their sculptures, carved panels and open pavilion style temples. The greatest development of their style of temple building was at Khajuraho

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Chandbardai was the state poet in the court of which of the following kings?

  1. Maharana Pratap

  2. Maharaja Hari Singh

  3. Prithvi raj Chauhan

  4. None of these
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Chandbardai was known for his excellence in poetry. Chandrabai was a court poet of Prithvi Raj Chauhan. He was born in Lahore in the year 1148. He acquired immense knowledge of language, literature, grammar, puranas, astrology etc. The famous creation of Chandbardai is Prithviraj Raso. It is considered to be the first epic in Hindi. 

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After death of Jaipal, which ruler formed an alliance with the rulers of western and central India to repulse Mahmud of Ghazni?

  1. Jaipal

  2. Anandpal

  3. Jaichand

  4. Prithiviraj Chauhan
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Anandpal, the son of Jaipal, formed a coalition with other rulers to resist the invasions of Mahmud of Ghazni after his father's defeat.

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Who among the following are often recognized as contributing to the distinctive culture of Rajasthan?

  1. Marathas

  2. Rajputs

  3. Tamils

  4. British
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B Correct answer
Explanation

There were several groups who identify themselves as Rajputs in many areas of northern and central India. And of course, there are several peoples other than Rajputs who live in Rajasthan. However, the Rajputs are often recognised as contributing to the distinctive culture of Rajasthan.

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When Mahmud of Ghazni invaded Somnath, the ruler of Gujrat was ?

  1. Mularaja

  2. Bhima I

  3. Jayasimha Siddharaja

  4. Bhima II
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B Correct answer
Explanation

When Mahmud of Ghazni attacked the Somnath temple in 1025-1026 AD, the ruler of Gujarat (the Chaulukya dynasty) was Bhima I.

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Which of the following was not a Rajput dynasty?

  1. Solankis

  2. Rashtrakutas

  3. Chauhans

  4. Chandelas
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B Correct answer
Explanation

In Rajasthan and central India there arose a number of small kingdoms ruled by dynasties that came to be called the Rajputs. Many parts of North India and modern-day Pakistan were ruled by these dynasties. Some of these were Solanki dynasty who ruled over present day Gujarat, Chandelas of Khajuraho, Chauhans of Ajaymeru and Delhi, Bundelas of Bundelkhand, etc

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Who was the ruler of Gujarat, when Mahmud Ghazni plundered Somnath temple?

  1. Bhimdev Solanki

  2. Prithviraj Chauhan

  3. Harshavardhana

  4. Maharana Pratap
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Modhera Sun temple is located at Modhera village of Mehsana district, Gujarat, India on the bank of river Pushpavati. It is a Hindu temple built by Bhimdev I of the Solanki dynasty in 1026AD and dedicated to the Sun. The Temple was plundered by Mahmud Ghazni in 1024-25 when his army invaded Bhima's kingdom. Even after the attack, the temple still retains its architectural grandeur till date.