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 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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B Correct answer
Explanation

Vikramaditya II is known for his construction of the Chalukya Vikrama Chola temple at Pattadakal.

Multiple choice

Which of the following was the founder of the Pallava dynasty?

  1. Simhavishnu

  2. Mahendravarman I

  3. Narasimhavarman I

  4. Paramesvaravarman I
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Simhavishnu is considered to be the founder of the Pallava dynasty. He ruled from 275 to 300 CE.

Multiple choice

Which Pallava king is known for his victory over the Chalukyas at the Battle of Vatapi?

  1. Simhavishnu

  2. Mahendravarman I

  3. Narasimhavarman I

  4. Paramesvaravarman I
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Narasimhavarman I is known for his victory over the Chalukyas at the Battle of Vatapi in 642 CE.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Simhavishnu

  2. Mahendravarman I

  3. Narasimhavarman I

  4. Paramesvaravarman I
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Mahendravarman I is known for his patronage of Sanskrit literature. He was a poet and playwright himself.

Multiple choice

The Pallavas were defeated by which dynasty in the 9th century CE?

  1. Cholas

  2. Pandyas

  3. Rashtrakutas

  4. Chalukyas
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Pallavas were defeated by the Cholas in the 9th century CE.

Multiple choice

Which Pallava king is known for his construction of the Kailasanatha Temple in Kanchipuram?

  1. Simhavishnu

  2. Mahendravarman I

  3. Narasimhavarman I

  4. Rajasimha Pallava
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Rajasimha Pallava is known for his construction of the Kailasanatha Temple in Kanchipuram.

Multiple choice

Which Pallava king is known for his victory over the Chalukyas at the Battle of Sriperumbudur?

  1. Simhavishnu

  2. Mahendravarman I

  3. Narasimhavarman II

  4. Paramesvaravarman II
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Narasimhavarman II is known for his victory over the Chalukyas at the Battle of Sriperumbudur in 740 CE.

Multiple choice

Which Pallava king is known for his construction of the Shore Temple in Mahabalipuram?

  1. Simhavishnu

  2. Mahendravarman I

  3. Narasimhavarman II

  4. Paramesvaravarman II
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Narasimhavarman II is known for his construction of the Shore Temple in Mahabalipuram.

Multiple choice

Which Pallava king is known for his construction of the Muktesvara Temple in Kanchipuram?

  1. Simhavishnu

  2. Mahendravarman I

  3. Narasimhavarman II

  4. Nandivarman II
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Nandivarman II is known for his construction of the Muktesvara Temple in Kanchipuram.

Multiple choice

Which Pallava king is known for his victory over the Pandyas at the Battle of Tellaru?

  1. Simhavishnu

  2. Mahendravarman I

  3. Narasimhavarman II

  4. Nandivarman III
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Nandivarman III is known for his victory over the Pandyas at the Battle of Tellaru in 862 CE.

Multiple choice

Which Pallava king is known for his construction of the Vaikunta Perumal Temple in Kanchipuram?

  1. Simhavishnu

  2. Mahendravarman I

  3. Narasimhavarman II

  4. Aparajita Pallava
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Aparajita Pallava is known for his construction of the Vaikunta Perumal Temple in Kanchipuram.

Multiple choice

Which Pallava king is known for his patronage of Sanskrit and Tamil literature?

  1. Simhavishnu

  2. Mahendravarman I

  3. Narasimhavarman II

  4. Nripatungavarman
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Nripatungavarman is known for his patronage of Sanskrit and Tamil literature.

Multiple choice

What type of structures were commonly built during the Vedic period?

  1. Temples

  2. Forts

  3. Palaces

  4. Houses made of mud bricks
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Vedic people lived in settlements consisting of houses made of mud bricks, with thatched roofs and wooden doors.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an important archaeological site associated with the Vedic period?

  1. Mohenjo-Daro

  2. Harappa

  3. Mehrgarh

  4. Kalibangan
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Kalibangan is an archaeological site in Rajasthan, India, that has yielded significant evidence of the Vedic period, including fire altars and other ritual structures.

Multiple choice

What was the primary form of currency during the Vedic period?

  1. Gold coins

  2. Silver coins

  3. Copper coins

  4. Cowrie shells
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Cowrie shells were commonly used as a form of currency during the Vedic period.