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 Velama ruler who built the Warangal Fort?

  1. Rudramadevi

  2. Kakatiya Ganapatideva

  3. Prataparudra II

  4. Anapota Reddy
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Rudramadevi built the Warangal Fort, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Multiple choice

Which Velama ruler was known for his military campaigns against the Yadavas and the Hoysalas?

  1. Rudramadevi

  2. Kakatiya Ganapatideva

  3. Prataparudra II

  4. Anapota Reddy
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Rudramadevi was known for her military campaigns against the Yadavas and the Hoysalas.

Multiple choice

What was the primary weapon used in ancient Indian archery?

  1. Bow and Arrow

  2. Spear

  3. Sword

  4. Discus
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Archery, known as 'dhanurvidya' in ancient India, was a significant sport and involved the use of a bow and arrow.

Multiple choice

Who was the architect of the Samrat Yantra?

  1. Raja Jai Singh II

  2. Sawai Jai Singh II

  3. Maharaja Jai Singh II

  4. Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II
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Maharaja Jai Singh II was the architect of the Samrat Yantra.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the Kushana king who issued the first gold coins?

  1. Kanishka I

  2. Huviska

  3. Vasudeva I

  4. Vima Kadphises
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Explanation

Vima Kadphises was the first Kushana king to issue gold coins. These coins were known as dinars and were modeled on Roman aurei.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the Kushana king who issued the first silver coins?

  1. Kanishka I

  2. Huviska

  3. Vasudeva I

  4. Vima Kadphises
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Kanishka I was the first Kushana king to issue silver coins. These coins were known as drachms and were modeled on Greek drachmae.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the Kushana king who issued the first copper coins?

  1. Kanishka I

  2. Huviska

  3. Vasudeva I

  4. Vima Kadphises
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Explanation

Huviska was the first Kushana king to issue copper coins. These coins were known as panas and were modeled on Indian panas.

Multiple choice

What was the most common design on Kushana coins?

  1. The king's portrait

  2. The king on horseback

  3. The king hunting

  4. The king sacrificing
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The most common design on Kushana coins was the king's portrait. This was usually a profile view of the king, wearing a helmet or a crown.

Multiple choice

What was the most common reverse design on Kushana coins?

  1. The king's name in Kharoshthi

  2. The king's name in Greek

  3. The king's title in Kharoshthi

  4. The king's title in Greek
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The most common reverse design on Kushana coins was the king's name in Kharoshthi. This was usually written in a circular legend around the edge of the coin.

Multiple choice

What was the most common weight standard used for Kushana coins?

  1. The Attic standard

  2. The Roman standard

  3. The Indian standard

  4. The Persian standard
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The most common weight standard used for Kushana coins was the Attic standard. This was a weight standard that was used in Greece and Bactria.

Multiple choice

What was the most common shape of Kushana coins?

  1. Round

  2. Square

  3. Rectangular

  4. Octagonal
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The most common shape of Kushana coins was round. This was the shape of a drachm, the most common denomination of Kushana coin.

Multiple choice

What was the most common edge type of Kushana coins?

  1. Plain

  2. Serrated

  3. Reeded

  4. Milled
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The most common edge type of Kushana coins was plain. This was the edge type of a drachm, the most common denomination of Kushana coin.

Multiple choice

What was the most common mintmark of Kushana coins?

  1. A crescent moon

  2. A star

  3. A sun

  4. A thunderbolt
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The most common mintmark of Kushana coins was a crescent moon. This was the mintmark of the royal mint of Purushapura, the capital of the Kushana Empire.

Multiple choice

What was the most common symbol of the Kushana Empire?

  1. The lion

  2. The bull

  3. The elephant

  4. The horse
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The most common symbol of the Kushana Empire was the lion. This was the symbol of the Kushana royal family and was often depicted on Kushana coins.

Multiple choice

Who was the founder of the Eastern Chalukya Dynasty?

  1. Kubja Vishnuvardhana

  2. Jayasimha I

  3. Vijayaditya I

  4. Amma I
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Kubja Vishnuvardhana, also known as Vishnuvardhana I, established the Eastern Chalukya Dynasty in 624 CE.