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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

What was the name of the Western Chalukya ruler who defeated the Paramara king Bhoja?

  1. Someshvara II

  2. Vikramaditya VI

  3. Jayasimha III

  4. Tribhuvanamalla Vikramaditya V
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Someshvara II, also known as Ahavamalla II, defeated the Paramara king Bhoja in the Battle of Saraswati.

Multiple choice

Which Western Chalukya ruler is known for his construction of the famous Virupaksha Temple at Pattadakal?

  1. Vikramaditya II

  2. Someshvara I

  3. Kirtivarman II

  4. Jayasimha II
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Vikramaditya II, also known as Vikramaditya Vikramaditya, built the Virupaksha Temple at Pattadakal, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Multiple choice

Who was the most famous ruler of the Kingdom of Kalinga?

  1. Ashoka

  2. Harshavardhana

  3. Kanishka

  4. Kharavela
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Kharavela was the most famous ruler of the Kingdom of Kalinga. He ruled from 170 BCE to 130 BCE and is known for his military conquests and patronage of art and architecture.

Multiple choice

What was the main literary contribution of the Kingdom of Kalinga?

  1. The Kalinga Purana

  2. The Hathigumpha Inscription

  3. The Manimekhalai

  4. The Silappadikaram
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The Hathigumpha Inscription is the main literary contribution of the Kingdom of Kalinga. It is a rock inscription that records the achievements of King Kharavela.

Multiple choice

What is the legacy of the Kingdom of Kalinga?

  1. Its art and architecture

  2. Its literature

  3. Its social and political system

  4. All of the above
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The Kingdom of Kalinga has left behind a rich legacy of art, architecture, literature, and social and political systems.

Multiple choice

In the video game "Civilization VI", which Indian civilization is featured?

  1. Gupta Empire

  2. Mughal Empire

  3. Maratha Empire

  4. Chola Empire
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The Gupta Empire is one of the playable civilizations in "Civilization VI".

Multiple choice

In the video game "Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings", what is the name of the Indian civilization?

  1. Dravidians

  2. Indians

  3. Hindustanis

  4. Tamils
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The Indians are one of the playable civilizations in "Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings".

Multiple choice

In the video game "Age of Empires III", what is the name of the Indian civilization?

  1. Mughals

  2. Marathas

  3. Sikhs

  4. Rajputs
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The Mughals are one of the playable civilizations in "Age of Empires III".

Multiple choice

In the video game "Age of Empires II: The Conquerors", what is the name of the Indian civilization?

  1. Indians

  2. Dravidians

  3. Hindustanis

  4. Tamils
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The Indians are one of the playable civilizations in "Age of Empires II: The Conquerors".

Multiple choice

The last Mauryan emperor, Brihadratha, was assassinated by his commander-in-chief, Pushyamitra Shunga. What was the name of the dynasty founded by Pushyamitra Shunga?

  1. Shunga Dynasty

  2. Gupta Dynasty

  3. Kushan Dynasty

  4. Satavahana Dynasty
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Pushyamitra Shunga founded the Shunga Dynasty, which ruled over parts of northern India after the fall of the Mauryan Empire.

Multiple choice

The Mauryan Empire was divided into provinces called:

  1. Janapadas

  2. Mahajanapadas

  3. Pradeshas

  4. Vishayas
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The Mauryan Empire was divided into provinces called Pradeshas, which were further divided into districts and villages.

Multiple choice

The Mauryan Empire's decline led to the rise of several independent kingdoms in India. Which of the following kingdoms emerged as a major power in the Deccan region?

  1. Satavahana Dynasty

  2. Gupta Dynasty

  3. Kushan Dynasty

  4. Chola Dynasty
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The Satavahana Dynasty emerged as a major power in the Deccan region after the fall of the Mauryan Empire.

Multiple choice

The Mauryan Empire's decline led to a period of cultural and intellectual ferment in India. Which of the following is NOT a major center of learning that emerged during this period?

  1. Taxila

  2. Nalanda

  3. Vikramashila

  4. Ujjain
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Ujjain was not a major center of learning that emerged during the period of cultural and intellectual ferment after the decline of the Mauryan Empire.

Multiple choice

The Mauryan Empire's decline had a significant impact on the political landscape of India. Which of the following is NOT a major kingdom that emerged in the post-Mauryan period?

  1. Kalinga Kingdom

  2. Chola Kingdom

  3. Satavahana Kingdom

  4. Gupta Kingdom
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The Chola Kingdom emerged as a major power in southern India after the decline of the Mauryan Empire, but it was not a direct successor to the Mauryan Empire.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the first gold coin issued in ancient India?

  1. Suvarna

  2. Nishka

  3. Dinar

  4. Ashrafi
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Explanation

The first gold coin issued in ancient India was called the Nishka.