History

Ancient and Medieval Indian Rulers

3,486 Questions

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.

Maratha administrationGupta dynastyAncient kingdomsMedieval income sourcesRashtrakuta empire

Ancient and Medieval Indian Rulers Questions

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

One of the founder kings of a ruling dynasty of North India elected by the people was ___________.

  1. Chandradeva of the Gahadavala dynasty

  2. Gopala of the Pala dynasty

  3. Ajayaraj of the Chauhan dynasty

  4. Jeja or Jejja of the Chandeka dynasty
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Gopala was the founder of the Pala Dynasty of Bengal. He came to power around 750 CE. He was democratically elected by the people of Bengal.

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

Udai Singh was a ruler of ___________.

  1. Bijapur

  2. Golkonda

  3. Mewar

  4. Malwa
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Udai Singh was the Maharana of Mewar and the founder of the city of Udaipur in the present-day Rajasthan state of India. He was the 53rd ruler of the Mewar dynasty.

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

Maldeva was the ruler of _________.

  1. Jodhpur

  2. Jaunpur

  3. Udaipur

  4. Kannauj
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Maldev Rathore was an Indian ruler of Marwar, which was later known as Jodhpur in the present-day Rajasthan state of India. He was a descendant of the Rathore clan. 

Multiple choice current trends of indian history modern indian history general knowledge

Consider the following statements about Samudragupta's coins:
1. He was shown playing veena on his coins.
2. He was shown performing Ashvamedha sacrifice on his coins.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1 only

  2. 2 only

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Samudragupta was the second emperor of the Gupta dynasty. His gold coins and inscriptions suggest that he was an accomplished poet, and also played music. He was also shown playing a veena on his coins. He performed the Ashvamedha sacrifice to prove his imperial sovereignty, and according to his coins, remained undefeated.

Multiple choice current trends of indian history modern indian history general knowledge

Consider the following terms regarding Mauryan administration:
1. Rajukas
2. Sannidhata
3. Pautvadhyaksha
Who of the above was responsible for managing state treasury?

  1. 1 only

  2. 2 only

  3. 3 only

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation
During Mauryan period:
Rajukas were appointed for the administration of justice in the empire.
Sannnidhata was the officer of state treasury.
Pautvadhyaksha was the officer of Weights and Measures.
Multiple choice history the period of revolts and rebellions development of regional culture during medieval period india in 18th century rise of independent states

Which of the following was the contemporary Bengal King during the time of Harsha of Kanauj?

  1. Bhaskaravarman

  2. Divakaramitra

  3. Devagupta

  4. Sasanka
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Harsha Who is also known as Harshvardhan belonged to Vardhan dynasty. He was the son of Prabhakar Vardhan. After the death of Prabhakar Vardhan, his eldest son Rajyavardhan became the ruler of Thaneshwar but  Shashank, the king of Gauda in Bengal cunningly murdered Rajayavardhana. On hearing the murder of his brother, Harsha decided to march against King of Gauda and later killed Shashank in a battle.

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

Who was the founder of the Sena dynasty?

  1. Ballal Sena

  2. Hemanta Sen

  3. Lakshman Sen

  4. Vijay Sen
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation
The Sena empire was a hindu dynasty during the late classical period on the Indian subcontinent. The founder of dynasty was Samanta Sena but the real founder of Sena dynasty was Hemanta Sena who usurped power and declared himself king in 1095 AD.
Multiple choice history rajputs in indian history kings and kingdoms of the early medieval period development of regional culture during medieval period india in 18th century

Which of the following king was related to Chahamana Dynasty?

  1. Jayachandra

  2. Bappa Rawal

  3. Prithviraj Chauhan

  4. Maharana Pratap
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Prithviraj Chauhan or Rai Pithora in the folk legends was an Indian king from the Chahamana dynasty. He ruled Sapadalaksha, the traditional Chahamana territory, in present-day north-western India.

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

The Palas ruled eastern India from ________.

  1. Pataliputra

  2. Ujjain

  3. Kalinga

  4. Vajji
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Palas established their power base in Bengal and Bihar, with Pataliputra serving as a significant administrative and cultural center during their reign.

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

Who founded the vikramasila monastery in Bhagalpur district in Bihar.

  1. Dharmapala

  2. Vikramapala

  3. Gopala

  4. Devapala
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Vikramashila was founded by Pāla king Dharmapala in the late 8th or early 9th century. It flourished for about four centuries before it was demolished by Bakhtiyar Khilji around 1193. The remains of the ancient university have been excavated at village Antichak in Bhagalpur District of Bihar state. Therefore, the correct answer is (A) Dharmapala. 

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

Devpala was succeeded by ________.

  1. Dharmapala

  2. Vikrampala

  3. Govindapala

  4. Mahipala
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Devapala was succeeded by his cousin Vigrahapala (often referred to as Vikrampala in some texts), marking a transition in the dynasty's leadership.

Multiple choice

Under which ruler was the Gupta Empire at its peak?

  1. Chandragupta Maurya

  2. Ashoka

  3. Samudragupta

  4. Vikramaditya
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Chandragupta II, also known as Vikramaditya, ruled the Gupta Empire at the height of its territorial expansion, cultural flourishing, and economic prosperity.