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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 defeated the Pratiharas of Kannauj and established their supremacy in North India?

  1. Govinda III

  2. Krishna II

  3. Indra III

  4. Dhruva Dharavarsha
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Explanation

Govinda III defeated the Pratiharas of Kannauj in the Battle of Soratur in 793 CE, establishing the Rashtrakuta Dynasty's supremacy in North India.

Multiple choice

Which Rashtrakuta ruler is known for his military conquests and the construction of the Kailasa Temple at Ellora?

  1. Krishna I

  2. Govinda III

  3. Amoghavarsha I

  4. Dhruva Dharavarsha
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Explanation

Krishna I, also known as Kannara, was a powerful ruler who expanded the Rashtrakuta Empire and constructed the magnificent Kailasa Temple at Ellora, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Multiple choice

Which Rashtrakuta ruler is known for his successful defense of the empire against the Arab invasions?

  1. Amoghavarsha I

  2. Govinda III

  3. Krishna II

  4. Indra III
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Explanation

Amoghavarsha I successfully defended the Rashtrakuta Empire against the Arab invasions in the 9th century CE.

Multiple choice

Which Rashtrakuta ruler is known for his patronage of Jainism and the construction of the Jain temples at Pattadakal?

  1. Govinda III

  2. Krishna II

  3. Indra III

  4. Dhruva Dharavarsha
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Krishna II, also known as Kannara II, was a patron of Jainism and constructed several Jain temples at Pattadakal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Multiple choice

Which Rashtrakuta ruler is known for his construction of the Virupaksha Temple at Pattadakal?

  1. Amoghavarsha I

  2. Govinda III

  3. Krishna I

  4. Indra III
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Krishna I constructed the Virupaksha Temple at Pattadakal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as a tribute to his victory over the Western Gangas.

Multiple choice

Which Rashtrakuta ruler is known for his construction of the Jagannatha Temple at Puri?

  1. Govinda III

  2. Krishna II

  3. Indra III

  4. Dhruva Dharavarsha
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Indra III constructed the Jagannatha Temple at Puri, a major pilgrimage site for Hindus, in the 10th century CE.

Multiple choice

Which Rashtrakuta ruler is known for his construction of the Trikuteshwara Temple at Gadag?

  1. Amoghavarsha I

  2. Govinda III

  3. Krishna I

  4. Dhruva Dharavarsha
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Dhruva Dharavarsha constructed the Trikuteshwara Temple at Gadag, a beautiful example of Chalukya-Rashtrakuta architecture.

Multiple choice

Which Rashtrakuta ruler is known for his construction of the Neminatha Temple at Mount Abu?

  1. Amoghavarsha I

  2. Govinda III

  3. Krishna II

  4. Indra III
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Explanation

Amoghavarsha I constructed the Neminatha Temple at Mount Abu, a significant Jain pilgrimage site, in the 9th century CE.

Multiple choice

Which Rashtrakuta ruler is known for his construction of the Someshwara Temple at Halebidu?

  1. Govinda III

  2. Krishna II

  3. Indra III

  4. Dhruva Dharavarsha
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Krishna II constructed the Someshwara Temple at Halebidu, a masterpiece of Hoysala architecture, in the 11th century CE.

Multiple choice

Which Rashtrakuta ruler is known for his construction of the Chennakeshava Temple at Belur?

  1. Amoghavarsha I

  2. Govinda III

  3. Krishna I

  4. Indra III
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Explanation

Vishnuvardhana, a Hoysala ruler, constructed the Chennakeshava Temple at Belur in the 12th century CE, not a Rashtrakuta ruler.

Multiple choice

Which Rashtrakuta ruler is known for his construction of the Hoysaleswara Temple at Halebidu?

  1. Govinda III

  2. Krishna II

  3. Indra III

  4. Vishnuvardhana
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Vishnuvardhana, a Hoysala ruler, constructed the Hoysaleswara Temple at Halebidu in the 12th century CE, not a Rashtrakuta ruler.

Multiple choice

Who is considered to be the founder of the Chera Empire?

  1. Perumal

  2. Uthiyan Cheralathan

  3. Nedum Cheralathan

  4. Senguttuvan
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Uthiyan Cheralathan is traditionally regarded as the founder of the Chera Empire.

Multiple choice

Which Chera ruler is known for his victory over the Chola king Elara?

  1. Nedum Cheralathan

  2. Senguttuvan

  3. Perumal

  4. Uthiyan Cheralathan
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Explanation

Nedum Cheralathan defeated the Chola king Elara and expanded the Chera Empire's territory.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the Chera ruler who is believed to have brought back a stone from Lanka to commemorate his victory over the Lankan king Gajabahu?

  1. Senguttuvan

  2. Perumal

  3. Uthiyan Cheralathan

  4. Nedum Cheralathan
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Explanation

Senguttuvan is known for bringing back a stone from Lanka to commemorate his victory over the Lankan king Gajabahu.

Multiple choice

Which Chera ruler is associated with the construction of the famous Pattanam Palace?

  1. Perumal

  2. Uthiyan Cheralathan

  3. Nedum Cheralathan

  4. Senguttuvan
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Explanation

Perumal is credited with the construction of the Pattanam Palace, a significant architectural achievement of the Chera Empire.