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 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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Peshwa Balaji Vishwanath was known as the 'Peshwa'.

Multiple choice

Which Maratha ruler was known as the 'Nana Sahib'?

  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 'Nana Sahib'.

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 of the following is NOT a Chola king?

  1. Rajaraja Chola I

  2. Rajendra Chola I

  3. Kulothunga Chola I

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

Vikrama Chola was a Chola prince, but he never became king.

Multiple choice

Which Chola king is known as the 'Great'

  1. Rajaraja Chola I

  2. Rajendra Chola I

  3. Kulothunga Chola I

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

Rajaraja Chola I is known as the 'Great' because of his military conquests and his contributions to art and architecture.

Multiple choice

Which Chola king invaded Sri Lanka and defeated the Sinhalese king?

  1. Rajaraja Chola I

  2. Rajendra Chola I

  3. Kulothunga Chola I

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

Rajendra Chola I invaded Sri Lanka in 1017 and defeated the Sinhalese king.

Multiple choice

Which Chola king built the Brihadeeswarar Temple?

  1. Rajaraja Chola I

  2. Rajendra Chola I

  3. Kulothunga Chola I

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

Rajaraja Chola I built the Brihadeeswarar Temple in Thanjavur.

Multiple choice

Which Chola king is known for his naval expeditions?

  1. Rajaraja Chola I

  2. Rajendra Chola I

  3. Kulothunga Chola I

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

Rajendra Chola I is known for his naval expeditions to Southeast Asia and the Malay Archipelago.

Multiple choice

Which Chola king was a patron of art and literature?

  1. Rajaraja Chola I

  2. Rajendra Chola I

  3. Kulothunga Chola I

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

Kulothunga Chola I was a patron of art and literature. He built many temples and encouraged the development of Tamil literature.

Multiple choice

Which Chola king was defeated by the Pandyas?

  1. Rajaraja Chola I

  2. Rajendra Chola I

  3. Kulothunga Chola I

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

Vikrama Chola was defeated by the Pandyas in 1119.

Multiple choice

Which Chola king was the last ruler of the Chola Empire?

  1. Rajaraja Chola I

  2. Rajendra Chola I

  3. Kulothunga Chola I

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

Vikrama Chola was the last ruler of the Chola Empire.

Multiple choice

Which Chola king was known as the 'Conqueror of the Three Worlds'?

  1. Rajaraja Chola I

  2. Rajendra Chola I

  3. Kulothunga Chola I

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

Rajendra Chola I was known as the 'Conqueror of the Three Worlds' because of his conquests in South India, Southeast Asia, and the Malay Archipelago.

Multiple choice

Which Chola king built the Gangaikonda Cholapuram Temple?

  1. Rajaraja Chola I

  2. Rajendra Chola I

  3. Kulothunga Chola I

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

Rajendra Chola I built the Gangaikonda Cholapuram Temple in 1025.