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

Which Yadava king is known for his administrative reforms?

  1. Bhoja I

  2. Singhana II

  3. Bhillama V

  4. Ramachandra
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Singhana II, also known as Singhanadeva, was known for his administrative reforms. He introduced a new system of taxation and land revenue, and also reformed the judicial system.

Multiple choice

Which Yadava king is known for his architectural achievements?

  1. Bhoja I

  2. Singhana II

  3. Bhillama V

  4. Ramachandra
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Singhana II, also known as Singhanadeva, was known for his architectural achievements. He built many temples, forts, and palaces. The most famous of his architectural works is the Kailasa Temple at Ellora.

Multiple choice

Who was the founder of the Pandya Dynasty?

  1. Kadungon

  2. Nedunjeliyan

  3. Maravarman Kulasekhara Pandian

  4. Jatavarman Sundara Pandian
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Kadungon is considered to be the founder of the Pandya Dynasty and ruled from 560 to 590 CE.

Multiple choice

Which Pandya king is known for his victory over the Cholas and Cheras at the Battle of Venni?

  1. Nedunjeliyan

  2. Maravarman Kulasekhara Pandian

  3. Jatavarman Sundara Pandian

  4. Kadungon
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Nedunjeliyan is known for his victory over the Cholas and Cheras at the Battle of Venni, which established the Pandya Dynasty as the dominant power in southern India.

Multiple choice

Which Pandya king is known for his victory over the Sri Lankan king Parakramabahu I?

  1. Jatavarman Sundara Pandian

  2. Kadungon

  3. Nedunjeliyan

  4. Maravarman Kulasekhara Pandian
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Jatavarman Sundara Pandian is known for his victory over the Sri Lankan king Parakramabahu I, which extended the Pandya Dynasty's influence to Sri Lanka.

Multiple choice

Which Pandya king is known for his construction of the Meenakshi Amman Temple in Madurai?

  1. Kadungon

  2. Nedunjeliyan

  3. Maravarman Kulasekhara Pandian

  4. Jatavarman Sundara Pandian
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Maravarman Kulasekhara Pandian is known for his construction of the Meenakshi Amman Temple in Madurai, which is one of the most important Hindu temples in India.

Multiple choice

Which Pandya king is known for his defeat of the Chola king Rajendra Chola I?

  1. Jatavarman Sundara Pandian

  2. Kadungon

  3. Nedunjeliyan

  4. Maravarman Kulasekhara Pandian
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Jatavarman Sundara Pandian is known for his defeat of the Chola king Rajendra Chola I, which marked the end of Chola dominance in southern India.

Multiple choice

Which Pandya king is known for his construction of the Brihadeeswarar Temple in Thanjavur?

  1. Maravarman Kulasekhara Pandian

  2. Jatavarman Sundara Pandian

  3. Kadungon

  4. Nedunjeliyan
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Correct answer
Explanation

The Brihadeeswarar Temple in Thanjavur was constructed by the Chola king Rajaraja Chola I, not by a Pandya king.

Multiple choice

Which Pandya king is known for his patronage of Sanskrit literature?

  1. Nedunjeliyan

  2. Maravarman Kulasekhara Pandian

  3. Jatavarman Sundara Pandian

  4. Kadungon
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Maravarman Kulasekhara Pandian is known for his patronage of Sanskrit literature, and is considered to be one of the greatest Pandya kings.

Multiple choice

Which Pandya king is known for his construction of the Nellaiappar Temple in Tirunelveli?

  1. Kadungon

  2. Nedunjeliyan

  3. Maravarman Kulasekhara Pandian

  4. Jatavarman Sundara Pandian
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Maravarman Kulasekhara Pandian is known for his construction of the Nellaiappar Temple in Tirunelveli, which is one of the most important Hindu temples in Tamil Nadu.

Multiple choice

Which Pandya king is known for his defeat of the Kalabhra dynasty?

  1. Jatavarman Sundara Pandian

  2. Kadungon

  3. Nedunjeliyan

  4. Maravarman Kulasekhara Pandian
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Kadungon is known for his defeat of the Kalabhra dynasty, which had ruled over southern India for several centuries.

Multiple choice

Which Pandya king is known for his construction of the Vatapatra Saiva Temple in Kanchipuram?

  1. Maravarman Kulasekhara Pandian

  2. Jatavarman Sundara Pandian

  3. Kadungon

  4. Nedunjeliyan
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Maravarman Kulasekhara Pandian is known for his construction of the Vatapatra Saiva Temple in Kanchipuram, which is one of the most important Hindu temples in Tamil Nadu.

Multiple choice

Which Pandya king is known for his patronage of Jainism?

  1. Nedunjeliyan

  2. Maravarman Kulasekhara Pandian

  3. Jatavarman Sundara Pandian

  4. Kadungon
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Maravarman Kulasekhara Pandian is known for his patronage of Jainism, and is considered to be one of the greatest Pandya kings.

Multiple choice

Which Pandya king is known for his construction of the Kumbakonam Temple?

  1. Kadungon

  2. Nedunjeliyan

  3. Maravarman Kulasekhara Pandian

  4. Jatavarman Sundara Pandian
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Maravarman Kulasekhara Pandian is known for his construction of the Kumbakonam Temple, which is one of the most important Hindu temples in Tamil Nadu.

Multiple choice

Which Pandya king is known for his defeat of the Pallava king Narasimhavarman II?

  1. Jatavarman Sundara Pandian

  2. Kadungon

  3. Nedunjeliyan

  4. Maravarman Kulasekhara Pandian
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Jatavarman Sundara Pandian is known for his defeat of the Pallava king Narasimhavarman II, which marked the end of Pallava dominance in southern India.