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 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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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.

Multiple choice

Who was the most famous Maratha ruler?

  1. Shivaji Bhonsle

  2. Sambhaji Bhonsle

  3. Rajaram Bhonsle

  4. Shahuji Bhonsle
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Shivaji Bhonsle is considered the most famous Maratha ruler due to his military prowess and his establishment of the Maratha Confederacy.

Multiple choice

Who was the founder of the Harsha Empire?

  1. Harshavardhana

  2. Skandagupta

  3. Chandragupta Maurya

  4. Ashoka
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Harshavardhana, also known as Harsha, established the Harsha Empire in the 7th century CE.

Multiple choice

Which Chinese traveler visited India during Harshavardhana's reign?

  1. Fa-Hien

  2. Xuanzang

  3. I-tsing

  4. Huien Tsang
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Xuanzang, a Chinese Buddhist monk, visited India during Harshavardhana's reign and documented his travels in his famous work, Great Tang Records on the Western Regions.

Multiple choice

Who was the founder of the Ikshvaku dynasty, the ruling dynasty of Kosala?

  1. Manu

  2. Ikshvaku

  3. Vikramaditya

  4. Chandragupta Maurya
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Ikshvaku, the son of Manu, is considered the founder of the Ikshvaku dynasty.

Multiple choice

Which city served as the capital of Kosala during the reign of King Dasharatha?

  1. Ayodhya

  2. Kaushambi

  3. Pataliputra

  4. Taxila
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Ayodhya was the capital of Kosala during the reign of King Dasharatha.