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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 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 devotion towards the almighty bhakti movement bhakti movement : south and north india bhakti saints

Surdas's composition consisted which of these?

  1. Surasagara

  2. Surasaravali

  3. Sahitya lahari

  4. All of above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Surds was an ardent devotee of krishna. His compositions compiled in the sarasagara, surasaravali and sahitya lahari, which express his devotions.Tulsiramdas and Shankaradeva also composed their poems and devoted to Rama and Vishnu respectively.

Multiple choice history devotion towards the almighty bhakti movement bhakti movement : south and north india bhakti saints

Which of the following dynasties under the Nayanars and Alwars supported the Bhakti cult? 

  1. Pallavas, Pandyas and Cholas

  2. Pallavas, Kaktyas and Cholas

  3. Pallavas, Pandyas and Cheras

  4. Rashtrakutas, Pandyas and Cholas
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Nayanars and Alvars saints belonged to South India. They led religious movement during the 7th to 9th century in South India. During this period in South India major dynasties were Pallavas, Pandyas, and Cholas.

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
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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.