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

Which Rashtrakuta ruler is known for his victory over the Eastern Chalukya king Vijayaditya III?

  1. Govinda III

  2. Amoghavarsha I

  3. Krishna I

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

Dhruva Dharavarsha is known for his victory over the Eastern Chalukya king Vijayaditya III.

Multiple choice

Which Rashtrakuta ruler is known for his victory over the Pallava king Nandivarman III?

  1. Govinda III

  2. Amoghavarsha I

  3. Krishna I

  4. Dhruva Dharavarsha
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Govinda III is known for his victory over the Pallava king Nandivarman III.

Multiple choice

Which Rashtrakuta ruler is known for his victory over the Western Ganga king Sripurusha?

  1. Govinda III

  2. Amoghavarsha I

  3. Krishna I

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

Krishna I is known for his victory over the Western Ganga king Sripurusha.

Multiple choice

Which Rashtrakuta ruler is known for his victory over the Chola king Vijayalaya?

  1. Govinda III

  2. Amoghavarsha I

  3. Krishna I

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

Krishna I is known for his victory over the Chola king Vijayalaya.

Multiple choice

Which Rashtrakuta ruler is known for his victory over the Pandya king Srimara Srivallabha?

  1. Govinda III

  2. Amoghavarsha I

  3. Krishna I

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

Krishna I is known for his victory over the Pandya king Srimara Srivallabha.

Multiple choice

Which Rashtrakuta ruler is known for his victory over the Kerala king Sthanu Ravi Varma?

  1. Govinda III

  2. Amoghavarsha I

  3. Krishna I

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

Krishna I is known for his victory over the Kerala king Sthanu Ravi Varma.

Multiple choice

Which Rashtrakuta ruler is known for his victory over the Sri Lankan king Sena I?

  1. Govinda III

  2. Amoghavarsha I

  3. Krishna I

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

Krishna I is known for his victory over the Sri Lankan king Sena I.

Multiple choice

Which dynasty ruled the Kingdom of Chera?

  1. Chola dynasty

  2. Pandya dynasty

  3. Chera dynasty

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

The Chera dynasty was the ruling dynasty of the Kingdom of Chera.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a major ruler of the Kingdom of Chera?

  1. Senguttuvan

  2. Cheraman Perumal Nayanar

  3. Rajendra Chola I

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

Rajendra Chola I was a major ruler of the Chola dynasty, not the Kingdom of Chera.

Multiple choice

Which region was the primary birthplace of Apabhramsha?

  1. North India

  2. South India

  3. East India

  4. West India
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Apabhramsha originated in the northern regions of India.

Multiple choice

Which Maratha ruler expanded the Confederacy to its greatest extent?

  1. Shivaji

  2. Baji Rao I

  3. Peshwa Balaji Vishwanath

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

Baji Rao I expanded the Confederacy to its greatest extent.

Multiple choice

Which Maratha ruler was known as the 'Lion of Maharashtra'?

  1. Shivaji

  2. Baji Rao I

  3. Peshwa Balaji Vishwanath

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

Shivaji was known as the 'Lion of Maharashtra'.

Multiple choice

Which Maratha ruler was known as the 'Peshwa'?

  1. Shivaji

  2. Baji Rao I

  3. Peshwa Balaji Vishwanath

  4. Nana Sahib
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Peshwa Balaji Vishwanath was known as the 'Peshwa'.

Multiple choice

Which Maratha ruler was known as the 'Last Peshwa'?

  1. Shivaji

  2. Baji Rao I

  3. Peshwa Balaji Vishwanath

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

Nana Sahib was known as the 'Last Peshwa'.

Multiple choice

Which guna is predominant in a person who is ambitious, driven, and competitive?

  1. Sattva

  2. Rajas

  3. Tamas
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

A person who is ambitious, driven, and competitive has a predominant rajas guna. This person is likely to be active, passionate, and goal-oriented.