History

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

Who were known as the rathakaras?

  1. Chariot makers

  2. Soldiers

  3. Brahmanas

  4. Carpenters
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Rathakaras were a specialized group of artisans in ancient and medieval India known for their skill in making chariots.

Multiple choice

The important tribe of Bihar is

  1. Mundas

  2. Ahoms

  3. Khokhar

  4. Gonds
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Explanation

The Mundas are one of the most prominent tribal groups historically associated with the region of Bihar.

Multiple choice

Who prescribed the ‘Varna’ rules?

  1. Rulers

  2. Jatis

  3. Brahmanas

  4. No one
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Brahmanas were the priestly class who formulated and prescribed the Varna rules, which defined the social hierarchy in ancient and medieval Indian society.

Multiple choice

Name of the Gond Kingdom .

  1. Durg Katanga

  2. Durg Patanga

  3. Garha Katanga

  4. Garh Patanga
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Gond kingdom was known as Garha Katanga, which became a powerful state in central India during the medieval period.

Multiple choice

Who was Bindusara's son?

  1. Chandragupta

  2. Sidhartha

  3. Ashoka

  4. Ram Krishna Paramhans
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Ashoka was the son of Bindusara and the grandson of Chandragupta Maurya.

Multiple choice

BINDUSARA DEFEATED RULERS OF 15 KINGDOMS ?

  1. True

  2. False
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Historical records generally attribute the expansion of the Mauryan Empire to Bindusara, but the specific claim of defeating 15 kingdoms is not a standard historical fact. This appears to be a trivia-based question where the premise is false.

Multiple choice

WHO SUCCEEDED CHANDRAGUPTA MAURYA ?

  1. ASHOKA

  2. BINDUSARA

  3. CHAYANKA

  4. KAUTILIA
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Bindusara was the son of Chandragupta Maurya and succeeded him as the second Mauryan emperor. Ashoka was the son of Bindusara.

Multiple choice

WHO FOUNDED THE MAURYAN EMPIRE ?

  1. CHANDRAGUPTA MAURYA

  2. BINDUSARA

  3. ASHOKA

  4. CHAYANKA
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Explanation

Chandragupta Maurya established the Mauryan Empire in 322 BCE after overthrowing the Nanda Dynasty.