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 of the following was the first Ganga king?

  1. Kongani Varma

  2. Madhava Varma

  3. Avinita

  4. Durvinita
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Kongani Varma was the first Ganga king, who ruled from 350 to 370 CE.

Multiple choice

Which of the following Ganga kings was known as the "Tiger of Talakad"?

  1. Durvinita

  2. Sripurusha

  3. Shivamara I

  4. Rachamalla I
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Durvinita was known as the "Tiger of Talakad" for his bravery and military prowess.

Multiple choice

Which Ganga king is credited with the construction of the Virupaksha Temple at Hampi?

  1. Avinita

  2. Shivamara I

  3. Rachamalla I

  4. Rajamalla IV
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Avinita is credited with the construction of the Virupaksha Temple at Hampi.

Multiple choice

Which Ganga king was a patron of the Kannada poet Pampa?

  1. Rachamalla I

  2. Rajamalla IV

  3. Marasimha II

  4. Butuga II
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Rachamalla I was a patron of the Kannada poet Pampa.

Multiple choice

Which Ganga king was defeated by the Chola king Rajaraja I?

  1. Marasimha II

  2. Butuga II

  3. Rachamalla II

  4. Rajendra Chola I
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Marasimha II was defeated by the Chola king Rajaraja I.

Multiple choice

Which Ganga king was the last ruler of the dynasty?

  1. Rachamalla II

  2. Rajendra Chola I

  3. Butuga II

  4. Anantavarman Chodaganga
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Anantavarman Chodaganga was the last ruler of the Ganga dynasty.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the Ganga king who built the Kolaramma Temple?

  1. Kongani Varma

  2. Madhava Varma

  3. Avinita

  4. Durvinita
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Madhava Varma built the Kolaramma Temple.

Multiple choice

Which Ganga king was known as the "Lion of Talakad"?

  1. Durvinita

  2. Sripurusha

  3. Shivamara I

  4. Rachamalla I
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Sripurusha was known as the "Lion of Talakad" for his bravery and military prowess.

Multiple choice

Which Ganga king is credited with the construction of the Chennakeshava Temple at Belur?

  1. Avinita

  2. Shivamara I

  3. Rachamalla I

  4. Vishnuvardhana
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Vishnuvardhana is credited with the construction of the Chennakeshava Temple at Belur.

Multiple choice

Which Ganga king was a patron of the Kannada poet Ranna?

  1. Rachamalla I

  2. Rajamalla IV

  3. Marasimha II

  4. Butuga II
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Butuga II was a patron of the Kannada poet Ranna.

Multiple choice

Which Ganga king was defeated by the Hoysala king Vishnuvardhana?

  1. Marasimha II

  2. Butuga II

  3. Rachamalla II

  4. Rajendra Chola I
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Rachamalla II was defeated by the Hoysala king Vishnuvardhana.

Multiple choice

Which Ganga king was the last ruler of the dynasty?

  1. Rachamalla II

  2. Rajendra Chola I

  3. Butuga II

  4. Anantavarman Chodaganga
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Anantavarman Chodaganga was the last ruler of the Ganga dynasty.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the Ganga king who built the Kolaramma Temple?

  1. Kongani Varma

  2. Madhava Varma

  3. Avinita

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

Madhava Varma built the Kolaramma Temple.

Multiple choice

Which Ganga king was known as the "Lion of Talakad"?

  1. Durvinita

  2. Sripurusha

  3. Shivamara I

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

Sripurusha was known as the "Lion of Talakad" for his bravery and military prowess.

Multiple choice

Who built the Jantar Mantar observatories?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Sawai Jai Singh II
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Sawai Jai Singh II, the Maharaja of Jaipur, commissioned the construction of five Jantar Mantar observatories in the 18th century.