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

Who was the first ruler of the Vijayanagara Empire?

  1. Harihara I

  2. Bukka Raya I

  3. Deva Raya I

  4. Krishna Deva Raya
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Explanation

Harihara I was the first ruler of the Vijayanagara Empire.

Multiple choice

The Vijayanagara Empire reached its peak under which ruler?

  1. Krishna Deva Raya

  2. Achyuta Deva Raya

  3. Sadashiva Raya

  4. Venkata II
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Krishna Deva Raya ruled from 1509 to 1529 and is considered the greatest ruler of the Vijayanagara Empire.

Multiple choice

Which dynasty succeeded the Vijayanagara Empire in South India?

  1. Nayaks of Madurai

  2. Qutb Shahis of Golconda

  3. Adil Shahis of Bijapur

  4. Nizams of Hyderabad
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The Nayaks of Madurai succeeded the Vijayanagara Empire in South India.

Multiple choice

Which Portuguese traveler visited the Vijayanagara Empire and wrote about it?

  1. Vasco da Gama

  2. Pedro Alvares Cabral

  3. Fernão Mendes Pinto

  4. Bartolomeu Dias
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Explanation

Fernão Mendes Pinto visited the Vijayanagara Empire in the 16th century and wrote about it in his book Peregrinação.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a major tribe that lives in the Satpura Range?

  1. Gonds

  2. Bhils

  3. Korkus

  4. All of the above
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The Gonds, Bhils, and Korkus are major tribes that live in the Satpura Range.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not an early kingdom of the south?

  1. Cholas

  2. Pandyas

  3. Cheras

  4. Pallavas
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Explanation

The Pallavas were a dynasty that ruled in the northern part of the Indian subcontinent, while the Cholas, Pandyas, and Cheras were dynasties that ruled in the southern part.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a famous Chola king?

  1. Rajaraja Chola I

  2. Rajendra Chola I

  3. Kulothunga Chola I

  4. Vikramaditya VI
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Vikramaditya VI was a Chalukya king, not a Chola king.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a famous Pandya king?

  1. Jatavarman Sundara Pandya

  2. Maravarman Kulasekara Pandya

  3. Nedunjeliyan II

  4. Rajaraja Chola I
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Rajaraja Chola I was a Chola king, not a Pandya king.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a famous Chera king?

  1. Perumthachan

  2. Sthanu Ravi Varma

  3. Bhaskara Ravi Varma

  4. Vikramaditya VI
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Vikramaditya VI was a Chalukya king, not a Chera king.

Multiple choice

During which epoch did the Maurya Empire, under the rule of Ashoka, reach its zenith?

  1. Gupta Empire

  2. Harappan Civilization

  3. Mughal Empire

  4. Maurya Empire
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The Maurya Empire, under the reign of Ashoka, reached its peak in the 3rd century BCE, becoming one of the largest and most powerful empires in ancient India.

Multiple choice

Which epoch witnessed the rise of the Gupta Empire, often regarded as the golden age of India?

  1. Gupta Empire

  2. Harappan Civilization

  3. Mughal Empire

  4. Maratha Empire
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The Gupta Empire, which flourished from the 4th to the 6th century CE, is renowned for its cultural and scientific achievements, earning it the title of the golden age of India.

Multiple choice

Which legendary king is associated with the construction of the Konark Sun Temple in Odisha, India?

  1. Lala Lajpat Rai

  2. Narasimhadeva I

  3. Ashoka

  4. Chandragupta Maurya
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Explanation

Narasimhadeva I, the ruler of the Eastern Ganga dynasty, is credited with the construction of the Konark Sun Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Multiple choice

Who is the winner of the Battle of Kurukshetra?

  1. The Pandavas

  2. The Kauravas

  3. Krishna

  4. Arjuna
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The Pandavas are the winners of the Battle of Kurukshetra. They defeat the Kauravas and establish their rule over Hastinapura.

Multiple choice

Which dynasty succeeded the Guptas in North India?

  1. Pushyabhutis

  2. Harshavardhana

  3. Chalukyas

  4. Pallavas
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The Pushyabhutis, also known as the Vardhanas, succeeded the Guptas in North India.

Multiple choice

Which Pushyabhuti ruler is known as the 'Indian Napoleon'?

  1. Prabhakaravardhana

  2. Rajyavardhana

  3. Harshavardhana

  4. Adityavardhana
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Explanation

Harshavardhana, also known as Harsha, is often referred to as the 'Indian Napoleon' for his military conquests and administrative skills.