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 Eastern Chalukya ruler is known for his patronage of literature and art?

  1. Vijayaditya II

  2. Vikramaditya II

  3. Rajaraja Narendra

  4. Chalukya Bhima I
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Vikramaditya II, who ruled from 733 to 746 CE, was a renowned patron of literature and art. He is credited with establishing the Chalukya Vikramaditya University.

Multiple choice

What was the capital of the Eastern Chalukyas?

  1. Vengi

  2. Rajahmundry

  3. Vijayawada

  4. Amaravati
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Vengi, also known as Pedavegi, was the capital of the Eastern Chalukyas.

Multiple choice

Which Eastern Chalukya ruler defeated the Pallava king Nandivarman II and expanded the kingdom's territory?

  1. Vijayaditya I

  2. Vijayaditya II

  3. Rajaraja Narendra

  4. Chalukya Bhima I
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Vijayaditya II defeated the Pallava king Nandivarman II in the Battle of Nenmeli in 740 CE, expanding the Eastern Chalukya kingdom's territory.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the Eastern Chalukya ruler who constructed the famous Bheemeshwara Temple in Draksharama?

  1. Chalukya Bhima I

  2. Vijayaditya I

  3. Vikramaditya II

  4. Rajaraja Narendra
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Chalukya Bhima I constructed the Bheemeshwara Temple in Draksharama, which is considered one of the finest examples of Chalukyan architecture.

Multiple choice

Which Eastern Chalukya ruler is known for his successful military campaigns against the Cholas and the Rashtrakutas?

  1. Vijayaditya I

  2. Vijayaditya II

  3. Rajaraja Narendra

  4. Chalukya Bhima I
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Rajaraja Narendra, who ruled from 1022 to 1061 CE, was a skilled military leader who successfully defended the Eastern Chalukya kingdom against the Cholas and the Rashtrakutas.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the Eastern Chalukya ruler who constructed the Chalukya Vikramaditya University?

  1. Vikramaditya II

  2. Chalukya Bhima I

  3. Vijayaditya I

  4. Rajaraja Narendra
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Vikramaditya II constructed the Chalukya Vikramaditya University, which became a renowned center of learning and scholarship.

Multiple choice

Which Eastern Chalukya ruler is known for his patronage of the Telugu language and literature?

  1. Vijayaditya I

  2. Vijayaditya II

  3. Rajaraja Narendra

  4. Chalukya Bhima I
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Rajaraja Narendra was a patron of the Telugu language and literature. He encouraged the use of Telugu in administration and promoted the translation of Sanskrit works into Telugu.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the last Eastern Chalukya ruler?

  1. Vijayaditya III

  2. Vikramaditya VI

  3. Rajaraja Narendra III

  4. Chalukya Bhima III
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Chalukya Bhima III was the last Eastern Chalukya ruler. He ruled from 1162 to 1189 CE.

Multiple choice

Which Eastern Chalukya ruler is known for his construction of the famous Mukteswara Temple in Bhubaneswar?

  1. Vijayaditya I

  2. Vijayaditya II

  3. Rajaraja Narendra

  4. Chalukya Bhima I
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Vijayaditya I constructed the Mukteswara Temple in Bhubaneswar, which is considered one of the finest examples of Odia architecture.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the Eastern Chalukya ruler who defeated the Chola king Rajendra Chola I in the Battle of Koppam?

  1. Vijayaditya II

  2. Vikramaditya II

  3. Rajaraja Narendra

  4. Chalukya Bhima I
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Rajaraja Narendra defeated the Chola king Rajendra Chola I in the Battle of Koppam in 1054 CE.

Multiple choice

Which Eastern Chalukya ruler is known for his construction of the famous Rajaraja Narendra Temple in Tanuku?

  1. Vijayaditya I

  2. Vijayaditya II

  3. Rajaraja Narendra

  4. Chalukya Bhima I
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Rajaraja Narendra constructed the Rajaraja Narendra Temple in Tanuku, which is considered one of the finest examples of Chalukyan architecture.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the Eastern Chalukya ruler who defeated the Rashtrakuta king Krishna III in the Battle of Khandava?

  1. Vijayaditya II

  2. Vikramaditya II

  3. Rajaraja Narendra

  4. Chalukya Bhima I
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Vijayaditya II defeated the Rashtrakuta king Krishna III in the Battle of Khandava in 757 CE.

Multiple choice

Which Eastern Chalukya ruler is known for his construction of the famous Chalukya Bhimavaram Temple in Bhimavaram?

  1. Vijayaditya I

  2. Vijayaditya II

  3. Rajaraja Narendra

  4. Chalukya Bhima I
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Chalukya Bhima I constructed the Chalukya Bhimavaram Temple in Bhimavaram, which is considered one of the finest examples of Chalukyan architecture.

Multiple choice

Who was the most famous Chera king?

  1. Cheran Senguttuvan

  2. Cheran Perunceral Irumporai

  3. Cheran Karikal Valavan

  4. Cheran Adityavarman
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Cheran Senguttuvan was the most famous Chera king. He is known for his victory over the Chola king Elara and for his patronage of the Tamil poet Ilango Adigal.

Multiple choice

What was the legacy of the Cheras?

  1. They helped to spread Tamil culture.

  2. They built a powerful kingdom.

  3. They were tolerant of all religions.

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Cheras left a lasting legacy. They helped to spread Tamil culture, built a powerful kingdom, and were tolerant of all religions.