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

The Pallava dynasty was founded by which king?

  1. Simhavishnu

  2. Mahendravarman I

  3. Narasimhavarman I

  4. Rajasimha
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Explanation

The Pallava dynasty was founded by King Simhavishnu.

Multiple choice

The last ruler of the Pallava dynasty was:

  1. Narasimhavarman II

  2. Aparajita

  3. Nandivarman III

  4. Vijayalaya
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The last ruler of the Pallava dynasty was Aparajita.

Multiple choice

The Pallava dynasty was succeeded by which dynasty?

  1. Chola dynasty

  2. Pandya dynasty

  3. Chera dynasty

  4. Rashtrakuta dynasty
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The Pallava dynasty was succeeded by the Chola dynasty.

Multiple choice

The Pallava dynasty reached its peak under which ruler?

  1. Mahendravarman I

  2. Narasimhavarman I

  3. Rajasimha

  4. Nandivarman II
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Pallava dynasty reached its peak under Narasimhavarman I.

Multiple choice

Which Chalukya ruler is known for his victory over the Pallava king Mahendravarman I at the Battle of Pullalur?

  1. Pulakeshin II

  2. Vikramaditya II

  3. Tailapa II

  4. Someshvara I
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Pulakeshin II is known for his victory over the Pallava king Mahendravarman I at the Battle of Pullalur in 610 CE.

Multiple choice

Which Chalukya ruler is known for his patronage of the arts and literature, and for his construction of the Kailasa temple at Ellora?

  1. Pulakeshin II

  2. Vikramaditya II

  3. Tailapa II

  4. Someshvara I
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Vikramaditya II is known for his patronage of the arts and literature, and for his construction of the Kailasa temple at Ellora.

Multiple choice

Which Chalukya ruler is known for his defeat of the Rashtrakuta king Krishna III at the Battle of Takkolam?

  1. Pulakeshin II

  2. Vikramaditya II

  3. Tailapa II

  4. Someshvara I
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Tailapa II is known for his defeat of the Rashtrakuta king Krishna III at the Battle of Takkolam in 973 CE.

Multiple choice

Which Chalukya ruler is known for his construction of the Chalukya Vikrama Chola temple at Pattadakal?

  1. Pulakeshin II

  2. Vikramaditya II

  3. Tailapa II

  4. Someshvara I
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Someshvara I is known for his construction of the Chalukya Vikrama Chola temple at Pattadakal.

Multiple choice

What was the capital of the Chalukya dynasty?

  1. Badami

  2. Kalyani

  3. Pattadakal

  4. Aihole
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Badami was the capital of the Chalukya dynasty.

Multiple choice

Which Chalukya ruler is known for his construction of the Virupaksha temple at Pattadakal?

  1. Pulakeshin II

  2. Vikramaditya II

  3. Tailapa II

  4. Someshvara I
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Explanation

Vikramaditya II is known for his construction of the Virupaksha temple at Pattadakal.

Multiple choice

Which Chalukya ruler is known for his victory over the Chola king Rajendra Chola I at the Battle of Koppam?

  1. Pulakeshin II

  2. Vikramaditya II

  3. Tailapa II

  4. Someshvara I
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Someshvara I is known for his victory over the Chola king Rajendra Chola I at the Battle of Koppam in 1054 CE.

Multiple choice

Which Chalukya ruler is known for his construction of the Mallikarjuna temple at Pattadakal?

  1. Pulakeshin II

  2. Vikramaditya II

  3. Tailapa II

  4. Someshvara I
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Tailapa II is known for his construction of the Mallikarjuna temple at Pattadakal.

Multiple choice

Which Chalukya ruler is known for his defeat of the Paramara king Bhoja at the Battle of Latur?

  1. Pulakeshin II

  2. Vikramaditya II

  3. Tailapa II

  4. Someshvara I
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Explanation

Someshvara I is known for his defeat of the Paramara king Bhoja at the Battle of Latur in 1068 CE.

Multiple choice

Which Chalukya ruler is known for his construction of the Chalukya Vikrama Chola temple at Aihole?

  1. Pulakeshin II

  2. Vikramaditya II

  3. Tailapa II

  4. Someshvara I
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Pulakeshin II is known for his construction of the Chalukya Vikrama Chola temple at Aihole.

Multiple choice

Which Chalukya ruler is known for his victory over the Hoysala king Vishnuvardhana at the Battle of Soratur?

  1. Pulakeshin II

  2. Vikramaditya II

  3. Tailapa II

  4. Someshvara I
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Someshvara I is known for his victory over the Hoysala king Vishnuvardhana at the Battle of Soratur in 1076 CE.