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 main language used on Indo-Scythian coins?

  1. Greek

  2. Sanskrit

  3. Prakrit

  4. Bactrian
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Greek was the main language used on Indo-Scythian coins.

Multiple choice

Which Indo-Scythian ruler was known as the "Great King"?

  1. Azes I

  2. Maues

  3. Azilises

  4. Vonones
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Azilises was known as the "Great King".

Multiple choice

What was the name of the Indo-Scythian ruler who issued coins with the legend "Soter Megas"?

  1. Azes I

  2. Maues

  3. Azilises

  4. Vonones
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Maues was the Indo-Scythian ruler who issued coins with the legend "Soter Megas".

Multiple choice

Which Indo-Scythian ruler was known as the "King of Kings"?

  1. Azes I

  2. Maues

  3. Azilises

  4. Vonones
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Vonones was known as the "King of Kings".

Multiple choice

Which Indo-Scythian ruler was known as the "Just King"?

  1. Azes I

  2. Maues

  3. Azilises

  4. Vonones
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Azilises was known as the "Just King".

Multiple choice

Which Indo-Scythian ruler was known as the "Great Saviour"?

  1. Azes I

  2. Maues

  3. Azilises

  4. Vonones
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Vonones was known as the "Great Saviour".

Multiple choice

Which Indo-Scythian ruler was known as the "Just and Great King"?

  1. Azes I

  2. Maues

  3. Azilises

  4. Vonones
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Azilises was known as the "Just and Great King".

Multiple choice

Which Indo-Scythian ruler was known as the "Great King of Kings"?

  1. Azes I

  2. Maues

  3. Azilises

  4. Vonones
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Vonones was known as the "Great King of Kings".

Multiple choice

Which of the following was a major effort to conserve the forests of ancient India?

  1. The Mauryan Empire

  2. The Gupta Empire

  3. The Chola Empire

  4. The Mughal Empire
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Mauryan Empire was the first major empire to make an effort to conserve the forests of ancient India.

Multiple choice

Which of the following was the founder of the Rashtrakuta Dynasty?

  1. Dantidurga

  2. Govinda III

  3. Krishna I

  4. Amoghavarsha I
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Explanation

Dantidurga, a feudatory of the Chalukyas of Badami, overthrew their rule and established the Rashtrakuta Dynasty in 753 CE.

Multiple choice

Which Rashtrakuta ruler is known for his patronage of literature and art?

  1. Amoghavarsha I

  2. Govinda III

  3. Krishna II

  4. Indra III
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Explanation

Amoghavarsha I, also known as Adivaraha, was a renowned patron of literature and art. He was himself a poet and wrote the famous Kannada work, 'Kavirajamarga'.

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.