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

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

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

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

Multiple choice

Which city is considered to be the largest and most important center of the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Mohenjo-Daro

  2. Harappa

  3. Ganeriwala

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

Mohenjo-Daro was the largest and most important center of the Indus Valley Civilization, known for its advanced urban planning, sanitation systems, and sophisticated architecture.

Multiple choice

Which of the following was the most common type of coin issued by the Vijayanagara Empire?

  1. Gold Pagoda

  2. Silver Fanam

  3. Copper Kasu

  4. Lead Varaha
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Gold Pagoda was the most common type of coin issued by the Vijayanagara Empire, and was used in trade and commerce throughout South India.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the silver coin issued by the Rajput kingdoms?

  1. Dam

  2. Paisa

  3. Adli

  4. Rupiya
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Dam was a silver coin issued by the Rajput kingdoms, and was widely used in everyday transactions.

Multiple choice

Which of the following was the most common type of coin issued by the Ahom Kingdom?

  1. Gold Mohur

  2. Silver Rupee

  3. Copper Paisa

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

The Silver Rupee was the most common type of coin issued by the Ahom Kingdom, and was used in trade and commerce throughout Assam.

Multiple choice

Which of the following was the first coin issued by the Travancore Kingdom?

  1. Fanam

  2. Chuckram

  3. Kasu

  4. Varaha
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Fanam was the first coin issued by the Travancore Kingdom, and was widely used in trade and commerce throughout Kerala.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the silver coin issued by the Cochin Kingdom?

  1. Rupiya

  2. Dam

  3. Paisa

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

The Rupiya was the silver coin issued by the Cochin Kingdom, and was widely used in everyday transactions.