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 Pandya king who constructed the Nellaiappar Temple in Tirunelveli?

  1. Veera Pandyan

  2. Jatavarman Sundara Pandyan II

  3. Maravarman Kulasekara Pandyan II

  4. Parakrama Pandyan I
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Veera Pandyan is credited with the construction of the Nellaiappar Temple in Tirunelveli.

Multiple choice

Which Pandya king is known for his victory over the Cholas at the Battle of Kandalur Salai?

  1. Jatavarman Sundara Pandyan II

  2. Maravarman Kulasekara Pandyan II

  3. Parakrama Pandyan I

  4. Jatavarman Vira Pandyan I
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Jatavarman Sundara Pandyan II defeated the Cholas at the Battle of Kandalur Salai, consolidating the Pandya Empire's power.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the Pandya king who constructed the Adhisthana Mandapam in the Meenakshi Amman Temple?

  1. Maravarman Kulasekara Pandyan II

  2. Parakrama Pandyan I

  3. Jatavarman Vira Pandyan I

  4. Sundara Pandyan II
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Maravarman Kulasekara Pandyan II constructed the Adhisthana Mandapam in the Meenakshi Amman Temple.

Multiple choice

Which Pandya king is known for his patronage of Sanskrit literature and the construction of the Sundara Pandyan Perumal Temple?

  1. Parakrama Pandyan I

  2. Jatavarman Vira Pandyan I

  3. Sundara Pandyan II

  4. Maravarman Kulasekara Pandyan III
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Parakrama Pandyan I was a patron of Sanskrit literature and constructed the Sundara Pandyan Perumal Temple.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the Pandya king who defeated the Cholas at the Battle of Perumbanar?

  1. Jatavarman Vira Pandyan I

  2. Sundara Pandyan II

  3. Maravarman Kulasekara Pandyan III

  4. Jatavarman Sundara Pandyan III
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Jatavarman Vira Pandyan I defeated the Cholas at the Battle of Perumbanar, securing the Pandya Empire's dominance in the region.

Multiple choice

Which Pandya king is known for his victory over the Hoysalas at the Battle of Kannanur Kuppam?

  1. Sundara Pandyan II

  2. Maravarman Kulasekara Pandyan III

  3. Jatavarman Sundara Pandyan III

  4. Veera Pandyan II
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Sundara Pandyan II defeated the Hoysalas at the Battle of Kannanur Kuppam, expanding the Pandya Empire's territory.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the Pandya king who constructed the Jatavarman Sundara Pandyan Perumal Temple in Tiruchirappalli?

  1. Maravarman Kulasekara Pandyan III

  2. Jatavarman Sundara Pandyan III

  3. Veera Pandyan II

  4. Sundara Pandyan III
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Explanation

Jatavarman Sundara Pandyan III constructed the Jatavarman Sundara Pandyan Perumal Temple in Tiruchirappalli.

Multiple choice

Which Pandya king is known for his patronage of Tamil literature and the construction of the Veera Pandyan Perumal Temple?

  1. Veera Pandyan II

  2. Sundara Pandyan III

  3. Maravarman Kulasekara Pandyan IV

  4. Jatavarman Vira Pandyan II
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Veera Pandyan II was a patron of Tamil literature and constructed the Veera Pandyan Perumal Temple.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

  2. Peshwa Bajirao I

  3. Sambhaji Maharaj

  4. Rajaram Chhatrapati
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Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is widely regarded as the founder of the Maratha Empire.

Multiple choice

What was the title given to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj after his coronation in 1674?

  1. Chhatrapati

  2. Shivaji Maharaj

  3. Maratha Raja

  4. Hindupad Padshahi
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Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was given the title of Chhatrapati after his coronation in 1674.

Multiple choice

Which Maratha ruler is known for his administrative reforms and the introduction of the Ashta Pradhan Mandal?

  1. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

  2. Peshwa Bajirao I

  3. Sambhaji Maharaj

  4. Rajaram Chhatrapati
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Peshwa Bajirao I is known for his administrative reforms and the introduction of the Ashta Pradhan Mandal.

Multiple choice

Who was the founder of the Banswara Kingdom?

  1. Bansi

  2. Prithviraj Chauhan

  3. Rana Sanga

  4. Maharana Pratap
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Bansi, a Rajput chieftain, founded the Banswara Kingdom in the 12th century.

Multiple choice

Which dynasty ruled the Banswara Kingdom for the longest period?

  1. The Chauhan dynasty

  2. The Parmar dynasty

  3. The Solanki dynasty

  4. The Vaghela dynasty
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The Chauhan dynasty ruled the Banswara Kingdom for the longest period, from the 12th century to the 16th century.

Multiple choice

Who was the last ruler of the Banswara Kingdom?

  1. Maharana Pratap

  2. Rana Sanga

  3. Udai Singh II

  4. Jagmal Singh
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Explanation

Jagmal Singh was the last ruler of the Banswara Kingdom, reigning from 1818 to 1842.

Multiple choice

Which Rajput clan traditionally ruled the Banswara Kingdom?

  1. The Chauhans

  2. The Parmars

  3. The Solankis

  4. The Vaghelas
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The Chauhans, a Rajput clan, traditionally ruled the Banswara Kingdom.